I can see where the installer put shims under the top side of the metal frame to try to get it out further.
Gap between storm door and frame.
So when i am looking down at the door sill i can see the driveway between the sill and my storm door.
My issue now is there is a 1 5 inch gap between the door sill and the storm door.
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Position the door by wedging a shim between the door and the frame.
Predrill and drive 10d galvanized finish nails to firmly fasten the molding.
A visible door gap between the door and door frame.
I just installed a new exterior door and storm door.
Check that the stud walls on either side are plumb before you get into bigger issues.
As you can see in the photo the gap is the right size towards the top and bottom of the door but widens in the middle and is the widest where the lock is so the bolt barely reaches the strike.
Tighten the screws again.
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Frost king corner guards.
Resecure the frame to the rough opening with the retaining screws.
A door gap resulting in light under the door or peeking around the edges of the door.
Remove screws from the frame and place small wood shims between the frame and rough opening where necessary.
Its complete although thanks to it being a old house it took way longer than expected.
The door has a closer on the bottom and seems to be adjusted correctly.
If your storm door won t close without a firm tug or it won t close at all it s probably rubbing against the frame wearing off the paint and grating on your nerves.
Loosen the screws holding the bottom extenders on the doorframe.
Shim it and nail it and hang the trim.
How to fix a gap in an outside door.
Check the plumb and levelness of the storm door frame jamb sides and top frame with a 4 foot level.
Water leaking from the top of the door frame.
Reset the door so that it is level and plumb.
A drafty door with chilly drafts air blowing through your entryway.
The problem after the door closes and the latch catches there is a gap along the latch edge that gets wider from the bottom of the door to the top.
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Gap between door and frame is too large at latch location.