Build A Simple Screen Door

This project has been on my to do list for years.

Build a simple screen door.

We had been wanting a screen door for our back porch for years but never got around to putting one in until we updated our back porch. Step 1 screen door overview. For a final touch i also attached a latch to be able to keep the screen door open if needed. A couple of weeks ago i shared with you my diy screen door that i built with my hubby and dad.

The diy screen door made from scrap wood was complete. When finished you ll get to hear the best summer sound of all. The average woodworker can complete the task in one afternoon. We had been shopping around for one but we could never find a model that we liked.

We love how our diy screen door turned out. How to make a screen door this is a great diy project that can be completed in a weekend and will give you years of enjoyment. So if you are looking for a simple screen door that is easy to build and still looks great then you ll definitely want to check out this tutorial. This is not one of those diy projects that i can tell you saved us a ton of money or time.

You have multiple options for thickness wood species and construction methods. We don t have central a c although i finally figured out how to install a portable air conditioner in our casement windows upstairs so the easiest way to cool down the house is to leave the front door wide open. The squeal of a hinge spring followed by the distinctive slap of a wood door hitting its stop. But we got exactly what we wanted and this screen door is far superior quality to those screen doors that you can purchase for 75 to 100.

Make this diy screen door. You just need to provide the glue screening and a little time. For the bottom kick rail we cut down the 8 inch fir to 7 1 2 inches. This screen door can be modified to fit any size doorway you have.

Here is the finished homemade screen door for the garage. Millwork companies make the parts from your measurements and have designs for every house style. Other than using a miter saw to cut boards to length the process can be completed using only hand tools and proper breathing and eye protection. Latest build video.

The lumber cost us around 32 00 and the screening cost 10 00. Build the frame for the door. We cut the 6 inch fir down to 5 1 2 inches to create the stiles vertical and top rail horizontal. It s easy to build a screen door that fits your existing door frame perfectly.