A wide porch opening does not always need a wider door. Fixed sidelights can fill the space on either side while keeping the door itself a comfortable size for everyday use. With screen inserts, those side panels let air move through the porch even when the screen door is closed.
We build screen door sidelights to coordinate with a single door or a pair. Look at the height of the lower panels and horizontal rails as you compare designs. Carrying those lines across the entry gives the door and sidelights a shared sense of proportion.
Sidelight storm panels for an existing entry
If your front door already has sidelights, custom storm panels can provide an additional layer of weather protection over the existing glazing. Fixed-glass versions are available for this purpose, including work on older homes where the original sidelights are being retained. Share the opening dimensions and existing frame details so we can help you plan the installation.
For a new main entry with insulated glass beside the door, explore our exterior sidelights. Those become part of the primary entrance; the screen and storm panels here serve the porch opening or add protection in front of existing sidelights.
Choose screen and glass for seasonal use
Removable inserts let you exchange screen for tempered storm glass while leaving the wood sidelight in place. Fiberglass screen is standard, with high-visibility, No-See-Um, pet-resistant, aluminum, and copper bronze options. Clear tempered and Low-E storm glass are available; decorative choices depend on the design. Insert frames come in white or bronze.
Coordinate the inserts with those in your screen and storm door. Using the same mesh, glass, and frame color helps the view remain consistent across the opening.
Plan the door and sidelights together
Each sidelight is made from kiln-dried solid wood to your measurements, with matching jamb options. African Mahogany comes standard; a stained finish can carry its natural grain across the full entry. Other species should be selected for the amount of weather exposure. The wood arrives unfinished, with guidance for sealing and finishing all surfaces before installation.
Choose a design above to customize your sidelights online, alongside the screen and storm door they will accompany. If the opening also needs a panel above the door, see our screen and storm transoms. Our craftspeople can help coordinate the dimensions, rail heights, and framing before the pieces are built.
Unsure if this the style you’re looking for? Visit our Door Buyer's Guide to Architectural Styles.
