Asked on Mar 07, 2016
Cheap security for screen door
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Drd4223999
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My beach apartment complex allows renters to put up screen doors. This would be great because it allows a wonderful breeze through the whole apartment. Lots of people have them. This is in a very safe area of the city but just doesn't seem wise to have my front door open with just a screen door preventing entry. I have to pay for the door and I don't want to buy an expensive security door. What could I add to make it safer? Any ideas?
4 answers
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If you have a Home Improvement store near you ,they sell security bars that easily attach to your screen door.Its not foul proof but a deterent.
Janet Pizaro
on Mar 07, 2016
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There's heavier screen material that we used when our dog kept ripping our back door screen. It was a little tricky to install, because it's stiffer and thicker than the original screen, but, it worked. I found a roll of it at Walmart in the hardware section a couple of years back. All you can do is add deterrent, because if someone really wants in, they will smash or cut their way in. Just make it harder for them and it may help. A keyed deadbolt would certainly frustrate someone.
Cynthia H
on Mar 07, 2016
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I would put a latch on the door and a loud bell or alarm so if it is opened you know it...a big dog barking from the insude works to : )
Moxie
on Mar 07, 2016
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Received some good ideas that will help. This is a great community!
Drd4223999
on Mar 08, 2016
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