Measuring your areaway
Ultra and Classic Series Sided Doors
 |
Width
W1 + 4"=_____
W2=____ |
L1 + 2"=____
L2=____ |
Height
H1=____ |
- Discard your old door and measure(in inches) the dimension
of the areaway foundation.
- Measure dimension W1, the inside width, and dimension W2,
the outside width of the areaway foundation walls. Record your
dimensions and make the calculation shown.
- Measure dimension L1, the inside length, and dimension L2,
the outside length of the areaway foundation walls. Record your
dimensions and make the calculation shown.
- Measure dimension H1, the height from the top of the areaway
foundation to the top of the opening in the house foundation.
- Select the door from the table below with a width between W1
and W2, and length between L1 and L2.
Size
(inches) |
Width
(W)
(inches) |
Length
(L)
(inches) |
Height
(H)
(inches) |
Door Opening |
Length
(inches) |
Width
(inches) |
| B |
51 |
64 |
22 |
60 |
44 |
| C* |
55 |
72 |
19
1/2 |
67 |
48 |
| O |
47 |
58 |
30 |
58 |
40 |
| SL |
51 |
43
1/4 |
52 |
60 |
44 |
*Ultra Series Doors are available in size
C only
Extensions
are available to increase the door length for size C Ultra and
Classic Series doors. Classic Series extensions are
available in 6", 12", 18", and 24" lengths and two or more can be
mounted back to back to increase the door length. Ultra
Series Door extensions are available in 6", 12" lengths and
two extensions can be combined to increase the door length.
Classic Series Sloped Wall Doors
 |
Width
W1(minimum)=_____
W2=______ |
Length
L1+2"______
L2=_____ |
- Discard your old door and measure(in inches) the dimension
of the areaway foundation.
- Measure dimension W1, the inside width, and dimension W2,
the outside width of the foundation sloped walls. Record your
dimensions and make the calculation shown. Walls may not be
uniformly spaced, so check at several points for the narrowest
dimension.
- Measure dimension L1, the inside length, and dimension L2,
the outside length of the areaway foundation walls. Record your
dimensions and make the calculation shown.
- Select the widest and longest SLW Door from the table below
that will fit between the foundation sidewalls. Frame length
should be between L1+2" and L2. Frame length can be extended
with optional panels.
For inside
width(inches)
(W1) of: |
Select Door
Model |
*Outside
Width(W)
(inches) |
**Length(L)
min-max
(inches) |
Door Opening |
Length
(inches) |
Width
(inches) |
| 36 - 41 |
SLW3641 |
45
1/4 |
65
1/4 - 67 3/4 |
57 |
30 |
| 46 - 51 |
SLW4651 |
55
1/4 |
65
1/4 - 67 3/4 |
57 |
40 |
| 47 - 51 |
SLW4751 |
55
1/4 |
74
1/2 - 77 |
67 |
40 |
| 50 - 55 |
SLW5055 |
59
1/4 |
67
3/4 - 70 1/4 |
60 |
44 |
| 54 - 59 |
SLW5459 |
63
1/4 |
74
1/2 - 77 |
67 |
48 |
*The frame of the door must overlap the
foundation sidewalls by at least 2" on each side.
**The SLW door length is adjustable for installation flexibility.
Extensions are available to increase the door
length in 6" and 12" sizes. Two or more extensions can be
over-lapped to make longer extensions.