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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.
Literally the last thing I did before I sat down and opened slick deals was look at my screen door and say " I wonder how much it would be to repair or replace this." Then I see this post. Thanks OP.
Literally the last thing I did before I sat down and opened slick deals was look at my screen door and say " I wonder how much it would be to repair or replace this." Then I see this post. Thanks OP.
Good timing! I'm not usually that lucky. I can find most anything I want on SD, but not necessarily at the time I actually need it. Glad to help.
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.
Get boat magnets and put at eye level to stop them from running through it
In for a bronze steel one. Was about to pull the trigger on a white version until I realized the outside of my doors aren't white but painted black. Oops.
Secure it to the roof. Use a blanket of between this and the roof so it doesn't scratch. Lowe's and HD typically have free twine and plastic wrap to help customers secure items to their vehicle.
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.
lol my gsd is the reason I am thinking the same thing. either I can try to put it back in or I can just buy a new one.
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.
I think that the steel one is adjustable.
The word 'durable' can mean many different things. 999 out of 1000 times a screen door needs to be replaced, it's not due to the frame getting damaged but rather the screen. That said, Steel frames are stronger, but aluminum frames don't rust.
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.
]My German Shepard/Chow seen the meter reader and jumped threw it like it wasn't even there , then stopped and realized he was Free ! Ran the other way and peed threw the fence on the neighbors (always) barking pomeranian .
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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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lol my gsd is the reason I am thinking the same thing. either I can try to put it back in or I can just buy a new one.
I think that the steel one is adjustable.
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