About Larson Manufacturing
Larson Manufacturing is the largest manufacturer of storm doors and storm windows in the United States, based in Brookings, South Dakota, where the company was founded in 1954 by Wayne Larson. From its origins as a regional aluminum fabricator, Larson grew into the dominant market position in the storm door category through a combination of retail distribution depth, product variety, and sustained brand recognition. Storm doors and storm windows remain the company's defining product focus.
Larson's storm door line spans aluminum and steel frame options with full-view glass, venting, and pet door configurations across multiple performance tiers. The Signature Series and Tradewinds collections represent the brand's higher-specification offerings — heavier-gauge frames, multi-point latching, and tighter glass-to-frame seals — while entry-level products serve volume replacement demand at retail. Storm windows, designed as interior or exterior add-on panels for existing single-pane or low-efficiency windows, represent a complementary category with persistent demand in older housing stock across the upper Midwest and Northeast.
For contractors active in home improvement and replacement work, Larson is the default storm door brand — distributed through The Home Depot, Lowe's, and regional dealers nationally. Larson products are generally selected based on door size, light configuration (full view, venting, or partial view), hardware color matching, and price tier rather than through formal specification documents. The company also manufactures retractable screen door products and pet door inserts under the Larson brand umbrella.
Company Snapshot
Product Lines
Storm Doors
Aluminum and steel frame storm doors in full-view, venting, and retractable screen configurations for residential primary door openings.
- Full-view, mid-view, and partial-view glass options
- Self-storing and retractable screen configurations
- Heavy-gauge aluminum frame (Signature Series)
- Multiple hardware finish options
Storm Windows
Interior and exterior add-on storm window panels that improve thermal performance of existing single-pane windows without full replacement.
- Interior and exterior mount configurations
- Aluminum frame with glass or acrylic glazing
- Custom sizing for non-standard openings
Retractable Screen Doors
Retractable screen door systems that roll out of sight when not in use, for openings where traditional hinged screen doors are impractical.
- Single and double door configurations
- Wall and frame mount options
- Coordinated finishes for door surround matching
Common Applications
Home Improvement Retail
Replacement storm door projects sourced directly through national and regional home improvement retailers where Larson products are the dominant stocked brand.
Residential Renovation
Contractors adding storm doors to existing entry openings for improved energy performance, screen access, or appearance without full door replacement.
What To Know
Largest storm door market share
Larson's dominance in the storm door category reflects decades of retail channel investment — product familiarity among contractors and consumers is extremely high.
Storm window specialty
Storm windows for existing inefficient windows are a Larson category that addresses retrofit energy improvement without the cost of full window replacement.
Editorial profile based on Larson Manufacturing public product and company materials; last reviewed May 2026.