Measurement Guide

PRODUCT MEASURING GUIDE
PREMIUM SECURITY SCREEN DOOR
Getting Started
1
Inspect Your Entryway for Obstructions
Check for any obstructions above and around your entryway
that may prevent the outward swing of your new security
door, and/or its installation, such as:
• Light xtures
• Door bell
• Low overhang
The security door will require a minimum mounting surface of 1" on the trim above and on both sides of the entry
door (1" depth also required for recessed mount). Mounting screws must be secured to a stud in the wall. Review
Figures 1-5 to determine the rough opening measurement.
Determine Rough Opening Measuring Points
2
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This guide contains procedures and instructions for proper
measurement before installing a security screen door. If a circumstance
comes up that is not covered in this guide, please contact us for help at:
Unique Home Designs
973 N. Colorado Street, Gilbert AZ. 85233
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• Door handle of your existing entry door
• Trees, bushes, or hanging plants
Measure for Rough Opening Height
3
Measure for Rough Opening Height
Measure from the bottom edge of the mounting surface to
the existing threshold of your entry door and enter on the
measurement worksheet on the following page.
Single Door Double Doors
Recessed Mount
Surface Mount
Security Door
Security Door
Security Door
Security Door
Entry Door
SSA
MESHTEC
1-1/2”
2-5/8”
Entry Door
Recessed Mount
Surface Mount
Security Door
Entry Door
1-1/2”
2-5/8”
Entry Door
Security Door
Security Door
Security Door
Typical Surface Mount
The security door will be mounted on front surface
of the existing trim.
1" mounting
surface
1" mounting
surface
2-3/8"
Figure 1 Brick Molding - Surface Mount
Brick
moulding trim
StudStud
Entry Door Jamb
Entry Door
1" minimum mounting surface
Minimum 2-3/8"
rough opening width
Entry Door
StudStud
Entry Door Jamb
Flat Trim
Minimum 2-3/8"
Figure 2 Flat Trim - Surface Mount
1" minimum mounting surface
rough opening width
Figure 3 Sloped Trim - Surface Mount
Additional sloped trim may be added in the reverse direction to
create at surface OR Sloped trim may be removed or replaced
with at trim to properly mount your new security door
StudStud
Entry Door
Entry Door Jamb
Sloped Trim
1" minimum
mounting
surface
1" minimum
mounting
surface
Minimum 2-3/8"
rough opening width
Entry Door
StudStud
Entry Door Jamb
Stucco
Pop-out
Minimum 2-3/8"
1" minimum mounting surface
Figure 4 Stucco 1 - Surface Mount
rough opening width
Entry Door
StudStud
Entry Door Jamb
Stucco
Pop-out
Minimum 2-3/8"
mounted to front surface of stucco pop-outs
This application will require 6" screws (sold separately)
1" minimum mounting surface
Figure 5 Stucco 2 - Surface Mount
rough opening width