The other common type a ventilating storm door has glass panels that slide open or closed over the screen much like a double hung window.
How to install a storm door window.
Fit the storm door to the opening.
Nearly every storm door sold is reversible.
Open the storm door and add the remaining screws to secure the hinge side z bar.
Measure the width of the door opening at the inside face of exterior trim on each side at top center and bottom and record the shortest measurement.
Use your drill to secure the top most hinge with a screw.
With the exterior door closed place the storm door in the opening and push the hinge side up against the jam.
Measure door opening in order to determine the size storm door you need.
See measure points w1 w2 w3 in the illustration at right.
The tighter you get it against the wood the better.
Storm window frames are typically made of wood aluminum or vinyl.
Make sure it is plumb and level.
With the door in the closed position place it in the opening and push the hinge side of the door tightly against the jamb.
Many consider wood the most attractive but such frames require regular maintenance to remain in good shape.
Pick up the storm door and set in into the door opening making sure that the top of the hinge side z bar is flush with the drip cap.