Are you ready to tackle the project of replacing your screen door? It can be an easy DIY project for many homeowners, allowing you to skip the contractor and save money. The key to this project is doing adequate research ahead of time, and avoiding these three common mistakes people make when replacing their screen doors. 

3 Mistakes People Make When Replacing Their Door Screen

Measuring incorrectly

Knowing your door’s exact measurements is critical when ordering a traditional patio door screen replacement. If you’re off by merely ½” in one place, your door might not be usable at all, leaving you scrambling to make a return and get a refund.

Check out our measuring guide for some tips and tricks!

RiteFit by RiteScreen Multi-Fit Doors makes ordering the right size a cinch! Our RiteFit sliding door screen features unique compression and expansion properties that fit doorways spanning 78” to 81” inches. If your top and lower tracks measure between that range, our doors will fit!

Choosing a Door That Doesn’t Work with Their Lifestyle

What is the purpose of your screen door? For some households, a door screen allows a fresh breeze to grace the indoors. Other households require a more durable screen door to combat the efforts of curious pets who want to know what’s going on outside. And some patio doors are used daily, while others see less frequent use.

 

Choosing the right style or model is, considerably, the most important factor—and mistake—when shopping for patio door screens. For some homeowners, retractable screen systems are ideal. For others, a dual patio screen system where a double french in-swing is present is ideal. But for most, a sliding patio door screen with top and lower tracks is most common and fits most lifestyles. Understanding the purpose and expectations of your door screen will help you choose one that fits your needs and lifestyle. 

Choosing Price over Quality

Do you look at price or quality first when ordering products online? While it is tempting to go with the lowest-cost item, consider what you get for your dollar. Unreputable companies are notorious for the sales tactic of listing low to get customers to place orders. How can you spot a good retailer from a bad one? There are a few things to consider when you can’t see a product in person and need to place your order online:

• Is there a warranty? A company that stands behind its quality will provide warranties for purchases. The longer the warranty, the more confident you can be in the quality. 
• Can you find any reviews? It is important to know the product you are adding to your home is tried and true.
  

Choose a RiteFit by RiteScreen Patio Door for Your Assembled Screen Door Replacement.

We manufacture aluminum extruded, patio and sliding door screens that feature superior performance and high-quality weatherstripping. Our RiteFit sliding door screen features unique expansion properties that fit doorways spanning 78 – 81 inches. RiteFit patio door screens make measurement easy. If it’s between seventy-eight and eighty-one inches, our door will fit—no more guesswork!

Our patio door screens are also mindfully crafted to make it easy for anyone to DIY their replacement, with a few key design innovations to ensure accuracy and ease of installation. 

 

• Heavy-Duty, Eco-Friendly Aluminum: All of our screens are made in the USA with a heavy-duty, eco-friendly extruded aluminum frame, providing durability you can feel good about.
• Proprietary Spring-Loaded Fit Technology: Each screen comes equipped with our proprietary RiteFit spring-loaded technology, creating a perfect seal around your frame while helping to mitigate measuring mistakes.
• Mesh: Our custom rolled fiberglass mesh screen is tight and durable, which reduces sagging over time, ensuring a longer installed shelf life for your new screen.
• Tension Springs: Our steel-formed tension springs are designed to ensure quick, easy installation.
• Customizable Bug Strip: Our pre-installed bug strips have multiple grooves that can be torn at the width you need for a custom fit.
• Rollers: Our innovative roller system provides smooth and dependable rolling performance. There are options in both adjustable steel and engineered thermoplastic varieties.
• Handles: Our ergonomic handle systems are available in six unique shapes and sizes. These high-quality components are designed to inspire and built to perform over the long term.
• Outside Mitered Corners: Our outside mitered corners (OMC) help to prevent twisting while also offering vertical stability. This increases the overall strength and lasting performance of the door screen.
• Sealing: We offer wool pile and vinyl sealing systems to prevent debris buildup and maintain a protective barrier against insects and other unwelcome pests. This barrier creates an aesthetically pleasing, clean sight line when installed.
• Shipping: Some models are made available to the general public via Amazon with 2-day or sooner, free Prime shipping.

 

After you have your doorway’s measurements, head to our website and follow the simple instructions for ordering.

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