How To Make A Patio Sliding Screen Door

Patio sliding screen doors are a great way to let in fresh air and light while keeping out bugs and debris. They are also relatively easy to make yourself, even if you don't have a lot of experience with woodworking.

Here are the essential steps on how to make a patio sliding screen door:

1. Gather Your Materials

You will need the following materials to make a patio sliding screen door:

Two pieces of 1x4 pine or cedar lumber, cut to the height of your door opening
Two pieces of 1x2 pine or cedar lumber, cut to the width of your door opening
A piece of screen mesh, cut to the size of your door opening
A staple gun and staples
Screws
A drill
A saw
A level

2. Assemble the Frame

Begin by assembling the frame of the door. To do this, lay the two pieces of 1x4 lumber on a flat surface, parallel to each other and spaced the width of your door opening apart. Attach the two pieces of 1x2 lumber to the ends of the 1x4s, using screws. Make sure that the 1x2s are flush with the edges of the 1x4s.

3. Attach the Screen Mesh

Once the frame is assembled, you can attach the screen mesh. To do this, lay the screen mesh over the frame and staple it in place. Make sure that the screen mesh is taut, but not too tight. If the screen mesh is too tight, it could tear.

4. Install the Door

Once the screen mesh is attached, you can install the door in your door opening. To do this, simply lift the door into place and secure it with screws. Make sure that the door is level before you tighten the screws.

5. Enjoy Your New Door!

Your new patio sliding screen door is now complete! You can now enjoy fresh air and light without having to worry about bugs and debris getting into your home.