Retainer Strip - Wright Storm Door : SWISCO.com

Quick Learner from Chicago, IL

May 7, 2017 7:17 am

My storm door was manufactured by Wright Products, now out of business. The retaining strips are old and brittle, and I'm missing large sections of them.

I'm looking for ANY replacement (Strip, Clip, etc) that will work with my existing door. Strip replacement would be ideal, but I'd drill/install clips if I had to.

Door frame has a (roughly) 1/4" wide channel about 3/8" deep all around the center section holding either the glass or alternatively the screen. When inserted, the glass/screen is basically flush with the retaining channel. See pictures.

I don't need an exact match for what I have (although that would be great). I just need something that will fit so I don't have to purchase a new storm door.

Your help, appreciated.

User submitted photos of window hardware.

8 Replies

Tom from SWISCO

May 10, 2017 12:11 pm

Can you show us a picture of this seal from an angle that displays its end profile? Can you also tell us the size of its end profile shape? That would be a huge help, thank you!

Quick Learner from Chicago, IL

May 10, 2017 12:24 pm

Here is a picture of the side profile, somehow left off my original post. I'm looking for either a Retainer Strip (preferred) or Retainer Clip. Both seem to be odd size, hard to locate suitable replacements.

Dave Sr. from SWISCO

May 16, 2017 8:40 am

Thanks for the additional information! We suggest using our 70-180 storm door clip and drilling a hole for the 33-020 screw. I'll tell you why I'm recommending this different kind of setup. In the last twenty five years, storm door companies have found that designing plastic retainer strips instead of using the old fashion storm door clips and screw is less expensive. The problem is every different door company and even the same company changes the retainer strip almost every year and it is next to impossible to stock them. That said, we find that using clips and screws like I suggested work just as well, and are actually even easier to install. See what you think.

Quick Learner from Chicago, IL

May 16, 2017 4:09 pm

Thanks for the reply! That may be the best solution for me, thanks.

As a follow up, the glass/screen insert in my door is roughly 30"w x 74"h. How many clips should I install? My initial thought is 8 (two each top/bottom, two each left/ right). But not sure that is what is recommended, especially with a heavy piece of glass.

Also, what size hole should I drill for the screw? The screw is (I think #8) so a 1/8" hole?

Your recommendations, appreciated.

Thanks again.

Dave Sr. from SWISCO

May 22, 2017 11:12 am

The 70-180would need to be secured on the face of the door with a 33-020 screw. The end leg of the clip has a 1/2" reach and should press up against the screen or glass panel in the door holding it in place. I would suggest installing four or five on each side and maybe two at the top.

Quick Learner from North Hollywood ca.

Mar 13, 2023 2:26 pm

Where can I get this door seal..?