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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.
Thank you! Picked up a 30" x 80", last one in the store. Worked perfectly. Is it the most sturdy or high quality? No, a little flimsy here and there. But it was perfect for my situation where my previous screen broke and was looking for the lowest cost solution just to be able to leave the back door open without bugs coming in. Don't need it for security or high traffic which I wouldn't buy this for or you're likely to replace sooner than you'd like.
My measurements were around 30" x 78". The adjustable height is the best feature. It fit better than my old screen did. However, on mine, when I loosened up the top adjustable side and tilted it sideways, the "spring" came out. It can be better described as a bent piece of flexible metal. Pretty rinky dink. That didn't happen with the bottom so maybe I got a defective item. But I just put it back in the space where it went and just kind of tapped it until it was approximately where it should be and installed the door. Overall, the adjustableness of it made it usable.
The screen portion also had a couple areas where it was loose from the frame. But it was easy to use a flathead screwdriver to push it back into the groove. A legit tool (spline roller?) would be helpful.
The frame is a little warped, at least mine was after getting it out of its packaging. Would seem like it could be fixed but after installing, it works OK enough so I just left it as-is.
Luckily the height of my pre-existing latch worked well enough. As you can already tell, I wanted minimum effort so though a bit hard to latch, it works. The rolling of the door is sort of the same, not ultra smooth but coming from my busted door that would always get caught and need force to roll closed, this to me feels like a luxury.
I give the door a 10/10 for value at the price. Very happy and would buy it again. At full price, I'd definitely go with another solution. Regular prices I saw were $100+ and this was the answer for my budget. Thanks for posting this deal OP.
Are both adjustable? I need 77.5". The steel says it is adjustable to 77.25", but the aluminum does not.
I'm wondering the same thing. The aluminum description does say "Spring loaded top and bottom expanders for easy adjustment", so I'm thinking it is. Can anyone confirm?​
I'm wondering the same thing. The aluminum description does say "Spring loaded top and bottom expanders for easy adjustment", so I'm thinking it is. Can anyone confirm?​
The aluminum is adjustable just like steel
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I drove to the store today that had the 36x80 aluminum "Heavy Duty" it in stock which was 16 miles away. Placed an order and when I got to the store there tons of people all walking around (so much for social distancing). Had to wait 20 minutes in line and talked to a rep while waiting who said they are just retrieving orders as they are 1/2 a day to a day out (okay); he suggested that I pick up the door that would be quickest way.
Picked out the one that did not have any rips in the plastic covering and did not look like any damage on it.
Brought it home and to be frank; not so much more "heavy duty" compared to the other one I bought; I mean not $30 more worth lol. After opening the wrapping the mesh was all kicked out on tons of the sides, the top of door had a bend and the weather strip thing is so out of shape that it gets caught like crazy when sliding the door. I was able to bend the top enough to straighten the top and was able to feed the screen back in (its loose now).
I should have know this and shouldnt have damaged the old screen I had in place before pulling this one out but I was confident as from the outside it looked intact.
No idea what to do here and if calling the manufacture will yield anything here as I dont want to drive back 16 miles.
Shahhere
PS. It surely fit my 77" height so its deff adjustable up and down.
Bought the 36 x 80 Grisham White Aluminum Frame Sliding Patio Screen Door. Was very easy to install and much nicer than the steel door that was installed when we bought the house.
My measurements were 36 x 77 3/4.
Thanks so much!
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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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My measurements were around 30" x 78". The adjustable height is the best feature. It fit better than my old screen did. However, on mine, when I loosened up the top adjustable side and tilted it sideways, the "spring" came out. It can be better described as a bent piece of flexible metal. Pretty rinky dink. That didn't happen with the bottom so maybe I got a defective item. But I just put it back in the space where it went and just kind of tapped it until it was approximately where it should be and installed the door. Overall, the adjustableness of it made it usable.
The screen portion also had a couple areas where it was loose from the frame. But it was easy to use a flathead screwdriver to push it back into the groove. A legit tool (spline roller?) would be helpful.
The frame is a little warped, at least mine was after getting it out of its packaging. Would seem like it could be fixed but after installing, it works OK enough so I just left it as-is.
Luckily the height of my pre-existing latch worked well enough. As you can already tell, I wanted minimum effort so though a bit hard to latch, it works. The rolling of the door is sort of the same, not ultra smooth but coming from my busted door that would always get caught and need force to roll closed, this to me feels like a luxury.
I give the door a 10/10 for value at the price. Very happy and would buy it again. At full price, I'd definitely go with another solution. Regular prices I saw were $100+ and this was the answer for my budget. Thanks for posting this deal OP.
Going to pick it up now.
Thanks OP!
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Shahhere
It's adjustable down to 77.25".
I drove to the store today that had the 36x80 aluminum "Heavy Duty" it in stock which was 16 miles away. Placed an order and when I got to the store there tons of people all walking around (so much for social distancing). Had to wait 20 minutes in line and talked to a rep while waiting who said they are just retrieving orders as they are 1/2 a day to a day out (okay); he suggested that I pick up the door that would be quickest way.
Picked out the one that did not have any rips in the plastic covering and did not look like any damage on it.
Brought it home and to be frank; not so much more "heavy duty" compared to the other one I bought; I mean not $30 more worth lol. After opening the wrapping the mesh was all kicked out on tons of the sides, the top of door had a bend and the weather strip thing is so out of shape that it gets caught like crazy when sliding the door. I was able to bend the top enough to straighten the top and was able to feed the screen back in (its loose now).
I should have know this and shouldnt have damaged the old screen I had in place before pulling this one out but I was confident as from the outside it looked intact.
No idea what to do here and if calling the manufacture will yield anything here as I dont want to drive back 16 miles.
Shahhere
PS. It surely fit my 77" height so its deff adjustable up and down.
My measurements were 36 x 77 3/4.
Thanks so much!
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