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Help with Larson Storm Door

Home Owner from 51234
looking for the plastic retainer strips that hold the screen and or storm window in the door frame
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Jasmine
Jasmine from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Thanks for reaching out! There is a chance that we can supply you with the replacement retainer strips you are searching for. Although, I'll need a bit more information to determine if we can supply you with the one you need for your storm window screen.

Would you be able to provide a photo of the strips you are searching for?

Home Owner from 51234
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Jasmine
Jasmine from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Hey there,

Thanks for the photos. I'm sorry to say that we do not carry a replacement for the retainer strip your are searching for. In the last twenty five years or so, storm door companies have found that designing plastic retainer strips instead of using the old fashion storm door clips (like yours) along with a 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 impossible to stock them. We suggest going the old fashioned route and using a 70-180 storm door clip, then drilling a hole for a 33-020 screw. See what you think.

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Home Owner from Chicago
I have the same issue with a Larson storm door. What spacing would you recommend for the 70-180 clips? The window is approximately 73" x 30".

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Dave Sr.
Dave Sr. from SWISCO
SWISCO
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For a similarly sized door, I've done four or five on each side and maybe two at the top. However there isn't really an exact science. Just make sure they are distributed equally and that you have enough to hold the panel in place.

Home Owner from 02066
I have concluded that retainer strips are no longer available for my Larsen storm door and need to go with your advised clip and screw solution. What is your minimum purchase requirement? I need only a few each of your 70-180 clips and 33-020 screws (about 3 or 4 of each).
Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

We don't have any minimum purchase requirement for these parts. You can place an order directly on our site for any quantity you so desire.

Please let me know if you had any follow up questions.

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