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My stupid German Shepard/Rottie mix runs through the screen at least once a summer, and my drunk ass is good for about half that. For 20 bucks it's easier than resplining it. In for 2 of the cheapos.
I came across this sale a few days ago as I happened to be searching for doors. I bought three steel and one "heavy duty" aluminum. I've installed one of each. They work differently that the ones being replaced. The individual wheels aren't spring loaded..there's a spring loaded channel to which the wheels attach. Installation was simple...set into the grooves/channels. Hold door closed and tighten two lower screws that allow spring loaded channel /wheels to float. So secure the lower channel but allow the upper channel to float. Door works nice. Probably the biggest negative to these doors is the seal on the rear of the door. It's a bit stiff. it comes long for you to trim to size. Realistically it's working fine.
The aluminum version has a pretty slender handle that you poke with your finger to unlatch/open/close. It's larger on the steel version. The aluminum version is stiffer I suppose but I'm not sure what benefit that adds. When we close the door we still have to be somewhat gentle...you can't push it outward much as you slide it closed or it will flex too much and not go into the channel in the door jam. Not a big deal. Overall we're happy with the doors.
Figured rust would be a factor to go aluminum. The wider frame members alone should make it more rigid. My silder is under cover so it should receive no direct rain. A steel screen door is better than none, so I'll see how it goes.
Are these screen doors for replacement only? Does it comes with any rails? If I have rolling retractable screen, would it fit into the existing rails or I'd have to install a whole new screen doors with fitting rails? Thanks.
I bought the $50 aluminum one and already brought it home. I pulled off the plastic to install it and there was a bend in the edge. Now I need to waste 45 minutes taking it back. So a word of advice: take it out of the packaging and check it out before you leave the store.
> Can this be used as a regular screen door for an entryway door ?
No. This is a replacement for a sliding glass door that already has a rail in place.
I'm the poster child for cheapskate. However, I went for the aluminum, rather than the steel. I'm hoping that it will be more durable and I really don't want to have to wonder how long until the steel starts showing rust.
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Damn, my door is 77 maxed.
I think that the steel one is adjustable.
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The aluminum version has a pretty slender handle that you poke with your finger to unlatch/open/close. It's larger on the steel version. The aluminum version is stiffer I suppose but I'm not sure what benefit that adds. When we close the door we still have to be somewhat gentle...you can't push it outward much as you slide it closed or it will flex too much and not go into the channel in the door jam. Not a big deal. Overall we're happy with the doors.
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> Can this be used as a regular screen door for an entryway door ?
No. This is a replacement for a sliding glass door that already has a rail in place.
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