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What is a DIY Custom Patio Screen Door?
The DIY Custom Patio Door Screen Kit offers a tailored fit for even the most unique spaces and easily fits into most door frames with roller tracks. Designed for DIY homeowners seeking a custom screen solution, this patio screen door is measured to your specific dimensions (down to 1/16”!) to ensure a perfect fit. The sliding door screen is handmade with the highest quality aluminum to ensure durability and water resistance. It also features mitered corners for a sleek finish that resists twisting, stabilizes the door, and provides the cleanest profile of any patio door on the market. The Patio Door Screen is shipped directly to your home in smaller pieces for easy assembly and disassembly, regardless of your DIY experience!
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How does a DIY Custom Patio Screen Door work?
After measuring your existing door screen or door frame (with or without upstand), enter your custom dimensions, color, and mesh type. Then, our team will manufacture and ship your custom patio door screen to you in smaller, knocked-down pieces within five days. Our user-friendly video instructions guide you step-by-step through the stress-free assembly experience. Once assembled, the sliding screen door should slot effortlessly into your door frame’s roller tracks for a simple installation and removal process, providing year-round sliding door customization.
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Why use a DIY Custom Patio Screen Door?
Some homes have more unique door frame dimensions. Maybe you’ve struggled to find the ideal screen door for your unique entryway – a tailored, gap-free fit that will stand the test of time. Our custom door screens are handmade to your exact specifications with durable, weather-resistant aluminum. No rattling, no warping, and no compromises should accompany your home's screen filtration system. Better yet, choose from five premium colors and two mesh types for an entirely custom sliding door screen replacement that will bolster the look and feel of your home for years to come.
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Does this knock down screen door kit come with steel rollers or plastic?
The 144 EXT Knock Down patio door screen is equipped with a composite roller system. This is the industry's preferred rolling system material. It is the most durable and weather-resistant material available and delivers smooth sliding performance in all conditions, so the screen door replacements are optimized for each individual home and homeowner!
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Is this screen door's height adjustable? If so, what is the adjustment range for the door's height?
This sliding screen door is custom-ordered to your specific dimensions. As such, height and width are fixed and not adjustable. The height is based on the dimensions you provide (to the 1/16"). For an adjustable sliding door screen replacement, check out our DIY Adjustable Sliding Door Screen and Assembled Multi-Fit Sliding Door Screen options. If you have any questions, please contact RiteScreen at 888-352-7146, or by emailing hello@ritescreen.com. Thank you for your interest in RiteScreen!
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Does this come with spline, or do I have to buy spline separately? If separately, which screen spline is recommended for my DIY screen project?
Spline is included and so is our spline roller! This door screen replacement kit has everything you need for a simple afternoon DIY project. This is especially ideal for new DIYers who likely don't have a spline tool. This kit includes the industry's preferred spline material for unimpeded sightlines and unparalleled weather resistance.
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Can I cut the frame down if the door I order is too tall?
If you order our KD144 Patio Door Screen, no, you will not be able to cut it to fit if it is too tall. There are holes that are placed in the frame after it is cut to your size that allow for roller adjustment, and you would not be able to assemble it correctly.
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Does the door come with a latch or lock set?
The KD Ultimate Fit patio door comes equipped with a latch and lock handle, but it is not keyed.
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How strong is the PetScreen (or Pet Mesh) material?
PetScreen is 7x stronger than standard fiberglass mesh. PetScreen insect screen is more robust, designed to handle scratching, clawing, and gnawing by smaller animals, such as dogs and cats.
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Does this door arrive assembled when ordered online?
This is a knock down door – it ships in knocked-down pieces for easy DIY assembly by the homeowner. It is accompanied by an easy-to-follow video guide for a straightforward assembly and installation process. If you are interested in an assembled door solution, check our assembled Ultimate Multi-Fit Patio Door Screen, a proprietary door screen replacement that is compatible with 95% of US door frames with roller tracks.
