A Calgary homeowner reached out to TheDoorPro with a common but often overlooked problem: a deteriorating storm door with a rotting kick plate and damaged brick molding around the frame. Left untreated, these issues allow drafts, moisture, and eventually structural damage into the door frame itself. The solution wasn't just a door swap — it required repairing the surrounding frame before any new hardware could go in properly.
The Problem
The existing storm door had seen better days. The kick plate at the base was deteriorating, and the brick molding — the trim that seals the gap between the door frame and the exterior siding — had rotted through in several spots. Installing a new door over a compromised frame is a shortcut that always fails. TheDoorPro doesn't do shortcuts.
The Approach
Before the new door went anywhere near the opening, the damaged brick molding was removed and replaced, properly primed and painted to match the existing exterior. The kick plate area was repaired and prepped to accept the new door's threshold. Only once the frame was solid and true did installation begin.
The door selected was an Andersen 3000 Series storm door — one of the most durable and weather-resistant storm doors available in Canada. Built for Alberta's climate, engineered to handle extreme temperature swings, heavy wind, and constant seasonal use.
The Installation
With the frame properly repaired, the Andersen 3000 was installed plumb, level, and square. Every hinge point, latch alignment, and sweep seal was adjusted to ensure the door operates with zero resistance and seals completely. The kick plate was finished and the full brick mold surround was completed to a clean, professional standard.
The Result
A door that doesn't just look new — it operates like precision hardware. Smooth swing, complete seal, and a frame that's now structurally sound and protected from the elements.
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