Avoid Andersen/Emco Triple Track Storm Door

9 years ago

Installed correctly -- per 12/9 discussion with an Andersen/Emco factory representative -- there is a half-inch gap at the top of the second of two windows that allows cold air and rain in. The factory informs me that this is as it should be, that it is the design of the door and to avoid that gap, I have to leave the screen in all winter (which of course defeats the purpose of a triple-track storm door with a removable screen)

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DennisByron
Original Author
9 years ago
picture of gap
geoffrey_b
9 years ago
Pardon me while I rant. A few years ago I purchased an EMCO storm door. I installed it myself - what a piece of crap - and yes I have a 1/2" gap on my door too.

EMCO has a scam going: Their doors leak by design - but they never mention it up front. I read the instructions. No where does it say "This door will leak water" or It's not meant to completely keep out rain.

Besides being an engineer, having owned / maintained several homes, for over 40 years of home ownership - every storm door I've owned - fit the opening - with no gaps. Who would expect less?

Just google EMCO storm door - and read other people's rants.
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mmarse1
9 years ago
Not dismissing your claim but are you sure the install was done properly?
HomeSealed
9 years ago
That was my thought as well