Screen doors on this page include magnetic mesh curtains that hang over an existing door frame, retractable screens, and framed screen doors that are hung on hinges. Magnetic curtains are the quick, renter friendly option: they attach around the frame with tape or pins, and the two halves close behind you with magnets. The first decision is whether you need a permanent door or a seasonal mesh that keeps insects out while the main door stands open.
Fit is the main thing to get right with mesh curtains. Measure the inside or outside of the door frame, depending on how the curtain mounts, and compare it with the listed size, because a curtain that is too narrow leaves gaps at the sides. Among the 10 products that list item weight, most fall between 0.9 and 1.9 pounds, and 1.4 pounds is typical. Heavier mesh hangs straighter and closes more firmly in wind, while very light curtains can blow open.
Mesh and magnets are the next choice. Mesh is usually Polyester or Fiberglass, and the density of the mesh decides whether small insects get through and how much airflow and light pass. Full length magnets close the gap from top to bottom more completely than a few magnets in the middle, and a weighted bottom stops the curtain lifting.
Before buying, check the mounting method, whether tape, pins or hooks are included, the size options for single and double doors, and whether the curtain can be washed. Pets and children push through magnetic curtains easily, which is convenient, but strong dogs can tear thin mesh, so look for a reinforced edge if you have one. Retractable screens and framed screen doors cost more but last for years and look neater, and they are worth considering if you use the doorway every day through the warmer months. Measure twice for these, since they are made to fit a specific opening.
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