 Metal Stripped (by Anon [PA]) Jul 21, 2017 10:54 AM
 Metal Stripped (by NE [PA]) Jul 21, 2017 11:10 AM
Metal Stripped (by S i d [MO]) Jul 21, 2017 11:22 AM
Metal Stripped (by David [MI]) Jul 21, 2017 11:56 AM
Metal Stripped (by JR [ME]) Jul 21, 2017 12:29 PM
Metal Stripped (by JR [ME]) Jul 21, 2017 5:32 PM
Metal Stripped (by Mike45 [NV]) Jul 21, 2017 6:01 PM
Metal Stripped (by NE [PA]) Jul 21, 2017 6:28 PM
Metal Stripped (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Jul 21, 2017 9:55 PM
Metal Stripped (by Blue [IL]) Jul 22, 2017 9:10 AM
Metal Stripped (by moby [IN]) Jul 22, 2017 6:23 PM
Metal Stripped (by Anon [PA]) Posted on: Jul 21, 2017 10:54 AM
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The screws holding the storm "door closer" has become loose due to the stripping of metal in course of time. The screw hole has become big for the screw. I temporarily used larger screws but it didn't work. Is there a easy cheap way to fix this. Thanks.
--128.91.xxx.xxx |
Metal Stripped (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Jul 21, 2017 11:10 AM
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I have drilled all the way through the storm door before and used carriage bolts with washers and nuts for a nice tight hold.
Next turnover, remove the storm door. They are as much maintenance as ceiling fans. --74.47.xxx.xxx |
Metal Stripped (by S i d [MO]) Posted on: Jul 21, 2017 11:22 AM
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The brackets used to attach to the door typically have 6-7 openings in them for the screw, allowing folks who can't measure right the first time (like me) enough grace to get the thing attached...sort of an adjustable screw hold. Just use the next one on down and drill a new hole in the metal door, or a self tapping screw should do the trick.
I'm with NE though...I'm getting rid of storm doors (and ceiling fans, and screens on windows, and garbage disposal) as turnovers occur. Tenants are brutal on all those items, and in my Class C market they are not required or even desirable enough to command the extra rent that makes fooling with them worthwhile. In class B or A hoods you might have to provide these amenities regardless of the hassle factor. --173.19.xx.xxx |
Metal Stripped (by David [MI]) Posted on: Jul 21, 2017 11:56 AM
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Use longer screws to screw deeper into the wood. May need an impact driver . --166.137.xx.xx |
Metal Stripped (by JR [ME]) Posted on: Jul 21, 2017 12:29 PM
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I have used JB weld successfully in metal storm doors in this exact instance. Wait for it to harden , then drill new pilot holes. Works OK in a low stress household, time will tell how long it will last. --192.159.xxx.xxx |
Metal Stripped (by JR [ME]) Posted on: Jul 21, 2017 5:32 PM
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That's JB Weld SteelStik --98.13.xx.x |
Metal Stripped (by Mike45 [NV]) Posted on: Jul 21, 2017 6:01 PM
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The same way that toothpicks can be used to partially fill a screwhole in wood, you can sometimes use some wire twist-ties (strip off the paper-plastic) to partially fill in the over-sized hole in the metal. Two or three twist-ties, folded in half, give you four or six thin wires.
--71.38.xx.xxx |
Metal Stripped (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Jul 21, 2017 6:28 PM
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Or as Mike45 said, a piece of 14-2 ground. --74.47.xxx.xxx |
Metal Stripped (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: Jul 21, 2017 9:55 PM
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No cheap storm doors.
BRAD --68.50.xx.xxx |
Metal Stripped (by Blue [IL]) Posted on: Jul 22, 2017 9:10 AM
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Pop used to use wooden golf tees. Glue it in the hole overnight, trim flush, re screw. --75.132.xxx.xx |
Metal Stripped (by moby [IN]) Posted on: Jul 22, 2017 6:23 PM
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Find a piece of metal long enough to screw to the door and attach the closer to it. --68.60.xxx.xx |
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