Where's a good place to buy a security screen door?

[Craig234]

Home Depot, Lowe's or a smaller hardware store are the obvious options - any suggestions?

I figure I'll talk to them about how to handle mail also, but any comments on that feel free.

 

[BoomerD]

Home Depot, Lowe's

 

[Carson Dyle]

A smaller hardware store.

 

[sdifox]

What is a security screen door?

 

[Craig234]

What is a security screen door?

One that's meant to provide good security against a criminal, that would require some effort from them to open.

 

[sdifox]

One that's meant to provide good security against a criminal, that would require some effort from them to open.

So heavy duty or an actual screen? Screens are useless for security.

Besides, windows are easy to break.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

So heavy duty or an actual screen? Screens are useless for security.

Besides, windows are easy to break.

Have you never seen a decorative steel bar or wrought iron door backed by screen?

Home depot or lowes. You could also have something built at your local weld shop.

 

[NoCreativity]

It doesn't matter where you buy one. If you have to install one it's time to move.

 

[highland145]

It doesn't matter where you buy one. If you have to install one it's time to move.

lol even our gated community has break-ins.

 

[sdifox]

I have heard of screen doors, and security doors. Never heard of security screen door. I guess it's a security door with screen.

 

[NoCreativity]

lol even our gated community has break-ins.

Not sure what a security door does to stop you from molesting corpses.

 

[highland145]

Not sure what a security door does to stop you from molesting corpses.

I have a key.

 

[BurnItDwn]

Save big money at menards.

 

[zinfamous]

Have you never seen a decorative steel bar or wrought iron door backed by screen?

Home depot or lowes. You could also have something built at your local weld shop.

I believe he is from Canada were instead of thieves, they have roaming packs of gentlemen that actually leave free stuff at the victims' doorsteps.

 

[BoomerD]

I believe he is from Canada were instead of thieves, they have roaming packs of gentlemen that actually leave free stuff at the victims' doorsteps.

Heh...at first, I thought maybe we were getting trolled...but homedepot.ca doesn't even list them as an option...

so...
https://www.homedepot.com/b/Doors-Windows-Exterior-Doors-Security-Doors/N-5yc1vZaqqe

 

[who?]

Try asking at a locksmiths.

 

[Craig234]

I think I just need a handyman on retainer, sheesh.

 

[BurnItDwn]

I think I just need a handyman on retainer, sheesh.

This is actually a good idea.

Around us there is a handyman company called Thrifty Nickel, they do lots of basic repairs at affordable rates. For things they don't do themselves, they often can recommend or refer another organization.

 

[lxskllr]

I believe he is from Canada were instead of thieves, they have roaming packs of gentlemen that actually leave free stuff at the victims' doorsteps.

We have that in my neighborhood. Sometimes the packages get left at other houses, and I just take them assuming a mistake was made. I have no idea why they thought I wanted tampons, but I'm digging the bluetooth speaker for my phone.

 

[BoomerD]

We have that in my neighborhood. Sometimes the packages get left at other houses, and I just take them assuming a mistake was made. I have no idea why they thought I wanted tampons, but I'm digging the bluetooth speaker for my phone.

It's good to know that you have no personal ethics...

 

[Craig234]

Here's the one I'm liking - now to pick locks...

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Grisham...Door-with-Double-Bore-Lockbox-46799/205063135

 

[BoomerD]

Here's the one I'm liking - now to pick locks...

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Grisham...Door-with-Double-Bore-Lockbox-46799/205063135

The pictures make it look like there's no screen mesh...what keeps people from reaching through and unlocking the door?

 

[Red Squirrel]

I can't think of any screen material that would be strong enough for someone who wants to break it. Metal screen is somewhat solid but a knife will probably still cut through it.

You could maybe use rebar mesh and then regular screen (for the bugs). Though if they cut through it they can probably just reach the handle through the grid.

Get an alarm system if you are worried and make sure your insurance covers break and enter. You may even save on your insurance by having the alarm system.

 

[Craig234]

I can't think of any screen material that would be strong enough for someone who wants to break it. Metal screen is somewhat solid but a knife will probably still cut through it.

You could maybe use rebar mesh and then regular screen (for the bugs). Though if they cut through it they can probably just reach the handle through the grid.

Get an alarm system if you are worried and make sure your insurance covers break and enter. You may even save on your insurance by having the alarm system.

Ya, I don't expect it to stop someone willing to really try to break it - it's meant to make it pretty hard. No longer keep insurance. Which will suck after the earthquake destroys it.

 

[sdifox]

Ya, I don't expect it to stop someone willing to really try to break it - it's meant to make it pretty hard. No longer keep insurance. Which will suck after the earthquake destroys it.