How to measure - patio/single sliding screen - m2m

How to measure

When ordering you will require 3 measurements, as per the diagram.

W1 - width of track.

This is the "end to end" track measurement. This can be the full width of the door frame or less if skirting overlaps the frame.

H - total height of system

This is the measurement from the bottom of the bottom track to the top of the top track.  (For information the face of the track that attaches to your door frame is 12mm. See drawing on product images)

W2 - width of the screen required

This will be the width of the screen which will overlap the door frame on one side and the middle bar on the other,

Please note: No matter which fixing option you choose, this screen is designed to be fitted on the same side as your fixed pane (be that internal or external). The seal is created by the sliding panel against your door frame so the screen requires a continuous flat surface around the door frame to allow it to slide freely.

Some patio doors have handles and/or fixed pane framework that protrudes beyond the outer frame of the patio door. These will cause an obstruction to your sliding screen panel.

Solutions:

In the case of a protruding handle, it’s sometimes possible to replace this with a smaller option.

For a protruding pane, fix a framework to ‘build off’ the outer framework to 3 sides and bring it level with the fixed pane.

If the handle still causes an issue when this is in place, you will need to build out further and include the middle vertical too. The depth of the framework depends on the depth of protruding pane / handle but the end result needs to give you a flat surface around the door as per the diagram below. You can use lengths of wood, finished to your required colour, PVC or aluminium

If you need any advice please call us.