Sliding Door Screen Repair

Sliding Door Screen Repair

Sliding patio screen doors roll on small plastic wheels. They don’t actually slide. However, the doors can become difficult to open or not open at all when the wheels break or become worn out.

The good news is replacing the wheels takes less than an hour, and it’s simple to do. It is even easier when you have Skyline Drywall Repair Service by your side. The track should be completely cleaned, and then you can attempt to adjust the wheels. After you do this, see if the door drags because if it does, then you’ll want to replace both the patio screen door and the wheels.

Inspect the tracks, starting from the top and then check the bottom. If need be, straighten them out. You can use pliers to do this or a hammer, which will require you holding a block of wood against the parts that are bent.

Next, clean the tracks. If the tracks are cleaned, then the wheels will roll smoother. Plus, they’ll last longer.

If you need to access the assembly screws in the corner, then use a screwdriver. Make sure the screws are tight. Next, see if there are wheels on the top of the door and replace sliding door wheels if they are worn out.

Step By Step Instructions

Step No:1

First, remove the screen door. Life the frame up and then tilt the door from the bottom once the rollers can clear the lip. This is the easiest way to remove the slide door.

Step No:2

Second, there are two common types of screen material. One is fiberglass and the other is wire. Both are available in several colors and are sold in rolls. There’s several specialty fabrications too. This includes heavy-duty fiberglass options and wire mesh options. Compare your options before making your choice.

Step No:3

Third step is to take a screwdriver and place the tip of it in one of the frame’s corners. Pry out the older spline material with pliers, but don’t use too much pressure because you don’t want to damage the metal edges. Clean the door frame once the old spline has been removed.

Step No:4

Fourth step is to unroll the fiberglass screen onto the patio door. Do not overlap. Next, push the spline and the screen into the groove, but do this gently. If you do it too hard, you risk damaging parts.

Step No:5

The last step is to push everything into place. You do this once the screen and spline is placed on all of the sides. If there is excess screen material, then you can remove it by using a utility knife.

Sliding Doors Costs!!

Many sliding doors come with screen doors that actually aren’t of high quality. In fact, the screens have a habit of becoming out of adjustment and the wheels are constantly breaking. Many of these doors constantly require tweaking or you end up walking into it. If you’re sick of dealing with low quality doors, then opt to a premium sliding doors.

Premium screen doors are made with high quality materials, such as aluminum. Furthermore, the metal used in premium doors are thicker metals and they feature rigid corners that are very durable. Let’s not forget to mention that premium doors only cost around $140, sometimes less. Go ahead and upgrade today if you want to enjoy owning your patio screen doors for many years to come.