How Can Screen Doors Be Made Secure?
Traditional screen doors are rather flimsy constructions either of wood or aluminum. Wide panels of rust-prone screen are fitted into simple grooves and secured with rubber gasket—not much between you and the outside. Security screen doors are often constructed of one piece of steel with panels of bars or decorative cut-away designs behind which is the screening. Doors are made to be rust and weatherproof. Hardware is hidden or recessed to resist tampering and locks and deadbolts are designed to hold securely in the jamb. Special security enhanced screen is also possible on some models. From the outside the screen is undetectable, the door appears solid. On the inside you get all the benefits of traditional screen – visibility plus air-flow. For homeowners interested in doors that don’t scream security most manufacturers provide a range of standard sizes and designs as well as a selection of custom designs and durable paint colors.
