Heavy duty Closures.

Quick Learner from Hutchinson, KS

Jun 2, 2015 10:30 am

what makes your closures 'heavy duty' ? & better than others heavy duty closures? I am installing french iron storm doors made by First Impressions Security Doors. they are very heavy and i plan on putting a closure at top & bottom of each door. thanks for a quick response.

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Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Jun 3, 2015 1:36 pm

Here in the Philadelphia area, we have steel storm door manufactures. They all seem to use the 40-015 closer which has a torsion bar attached to the closer cylinder. We also carry a white version, our 40-128. Also, normally you use only one closer per door mounted to the middle or top of the door frame.

Quick Learner

Jun 3, 2015 6:19 pm

Since there is a full glass panel in our storm door, mounting a closure would have to be at top or bottom. What is the minimum dimension required for mounting ??

Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Jun 9, 2015 10:38 am

If you are talking about the gap between the storm door and the interior prime door were the jamb bracket is mounted, you would need minimum of 2-1/4". The manufacturer suggests 2-1/8" but I personally like to have a little wiggle room. It's up to you. We also have instructions on how to install the 40-128, this may help.

Guide: How to install the 40-128 storm door closer