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Old 11-04-2021, 08:13 AM
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I have a sliding glass door from the house to my lanai. However, there is no sliding screen door so when I open the glass door to get a breeze, there is nothing to keep bugs, lizards, frogs, etc., out of the house. Since I don't want these inside the house, I cannot leave the lanai door open. I was thinking of adding a sliding screen door but have not found anyone that can do it. There is no track for a screen door. I talked to Home Depot and they said it can't be done unless I replace the entire doorway - which would involve removing a stationary glass door; a sliding glass door; and all of the framework. I talked to T&D Screen Enclosures and they say that it can be done but that they don't do it (and don't know anyone who can). Has anyone added a sliding screen door to their lanai? If so, do you have any recommendations? Was it complicated? Thanks.
I added a screen but the anoles (the lizards everyone seems to refer to as geckos) manage to squirm their way inside. They aren’t harmful and they give my dog something to chase. Fortunately for the anoles, she can’t catch them but they do keep her entertained!