Front door screen door

[jojo]

We had a front door installed when we first moved in but I am not happy with it. It is hard to open and seems flimsy. I think we got it from Home Depot. Any suggestions for where to purchase a door and who to install it?

[Julie]

We purchased our screen/storm door at Lowe's and used one of their recommended contractors to complete the installation. Here's a link to their website with a video demonstration Shop LARSON 36"W Cranberry Tradewinds FV Retractable Screen Storm Door at Lowes.com (http://www.lowes.com/pd_214814-53-34660102_4294807199_4294937087_?productId=3040986&Ns=p_product_prd_lis_ord_nbr|0||p_product_qty_sale s_dollar|1&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl_Storm%2BDoors_4294807199_42949370 87_%3FNs%3Dp_product_prd_lis_ord_nbr%7C0%7C%7Cp_pr oduct_qty_sales_dollar%7C1&facetInfo=) It is easy to use, sturdy and safe. We couldn't be happier. If you need to see the actual door in use after watching the video on Lowe's website send me a pm and I will contact you to set-up a time for you to come over and see the door in place.

[salpal]

We used a local company called "Hid-N-Screen" who provided the retractable screen door and they did a great job. Phone: 352-409-1174

Retractable Screen Doors, Window Screens | Mirage Screen Systems (http://www.miragescreensystems.com)

[jojo]

Thanks Julie and SalPal. Grieves me to have to replace something of poor quality. Perhaps others can take note and make a better choice.

[vj1213]

I too got mine at Lowes and had it installed. After almost a year the top corner of the screen folded down a tad and I thought it was a little loose...my little yorkie ran into it a few times, so I called the company that Lowes had install it and they came and tightened the screen....good as new!

[zcaveman]

I went with a storm door from Lowe's. I installed it myself but if I did it again I would have someone else installed it. I was used to buying right/left doors with the holes predrilled. This one came with no holes and I had to do the holes myself. It was a chore since I got rid of most of my tools. But it is up and has been great for the past 10 years!

[rjn5656]

Try Michele's Hideaway Screens. Retractable. Nice quality and good people to deal with.

[Russ_Boston]

Try Michele's Hideaway Screens. Retractable. Nice quality and good people to deal with.

Ditto. Love ours.

[Bosoxfan]

:agree:Try Michele's Hideaway Screens. Retractable. Nice quality and good people to deal with.

[gsmchugh]

We went with Michele's Hideaway Screens and couldn't be happier. Nice thing about their screens is they are custom made for your home and you can get them with a privacy screen. (You can see out but someone at your front door can't see in) Very nice feature. Quality through and though. You can also get a little door latch which will give you a sense of security. I really don't work for them...I just love their product.

[goingtothevillages]

JOJO - I am looking to purchase one this week - what brand did you get (I want to be sure to stay away from that brand) - THANKS !

[bkubart]

Does anyone have the phone number of Michele's Hideaway Screens?

[jojo]

JOJO - I am looking to purchase one this week - what brand did you get (I want to be sure to stay away from that brand) - THANKS !

The one that is of poor quality was from Home Depot. I just purchased from Lowe's. They require that the manufacturer do the installation. They said they sell a ton of them. Was much sturdier than our old one. Thanks for your responses.

[batman911]

Hideaway screens are convenient but provide no security. If you want security, you will need to install a secure screen door. I have one installed on my front door that has a metal mesh frame across the screen material. You hardly notice it is there but it is strong enough to prevent someone from crashing through the door. The door also has a dead bolt type locking mechanism. There are a lot of contractors and sales people roaming TV neighborhoods.

[Golfer in Sanibel]

Hideaway screens are convenient but provide no security. If you want security, you will need to install a secure screen door. I have one installed on my front door that has a metal mesh frame across the screen material. You hardly notice it is there but it is strong enough to prevent someone from crashing through the door. The door also has a dead bolt type locking mechanism. There are a lot of contractors and sales people roaming TV neighborhoods.

As Batman, I guess you have to worry about that. :police:

[Russ_Boston]

Hideaway screens are convenient but provide no security. If you want security, you will need to install a secure screen door. I have one installed on my front door that has a metal mesh frame across the screen material. You hardly notice it is there but it is strong enough to prevent someone from crashing through the door. The door also has a dead bolt type locking mechanism. There are a lot of contractors and sales people roaming TV neighborhoods.

Just curious - If it is indeed a SCREEN door (even with some metal strips) then couldn't someone just rip the screen and unlock the door? Or do you mean another type of security? Like a child walking through it?

I don't think I'd rely on any screen door to offer any real security.

[zcaveman]

I don't think I'd rely on any screen door to offer any real security.

Which is why I installed a storm door. You can leave the main door open and get the light and see what is going on. And if I decide to open the windows, I can pull down the top part and have a screened portal at the top of my storm door to lt the air flow.

[nitakk]

Does anyone have the phone number of Michele's Hideaway Screens?

Their number is (352) 236-8869. My screen on our front door is 7 years old and still in perfect condition.

[natickdan]

After doing research, we decided to purchase from Michele's Hideaway Screens. We expect installation next week.

For those considering a screen door, here is a link to Michele's Hideaway Screens.

Products | Retractable Screens | Motorized Screens | Michele's Hide-Away Screens (http://www.micheleshideawayscreens.com/products.html)

[Russ_Boston]

Which is why I installed a storm door. You can leave the main door open and get the light and see what is going on. And if I decide to open the windows, I can pull down the top part and have a screened portal at the top of my storm door to lt the air flow.

Makes sense.

Personally I like the retractable since I never felt it would be so cold around here during the day that I need the window portion.

We are very happy with Michelle's also.

[zcaveman]

Makes sense.

Personally I like the retractable since I never felt it would be so cold around here during the day that I need the window portion.

We are very happy with Michelle's also.

But with the window portion UP you can leave the A/C on and still have the front door open.

[Russ_Boston]

But with the window portion UP you can leave the A/C on and still have the front door open.

Good thinking. You can tell I haven't been here through a full summer yet.

[batman911]

Just curious - If it is indeed a SCREEN door (even with some metal strips) then couldn't someone just rip the screen and unlock the door? Or do you mean another type of security? Like a child walking through it?

I don't think I'd rely on any screen door to offer any real security.

Russ,

The metal grid is small enough that you cannot get your hand through unless you have a large metal cutter. The screen door grid is meant to slow down would be crooks and keep honest people honest. You would definitely need a cutting tool to get through it. I primarily installed this type of screen door for my wife so she can feel secure with the front door open when I am not at home.