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Serious Design Flaw and Problem.
The concept of using this product, depends on what you're using it for. the first thing is it says it fits all types and styles of doors. This is incorrect, depending on the molding and just about any other design from a stock door will have a problem. I have a aluminum door that has a wood frame basically making it impossible for this to attach on the inside of the frame it's not designed it that way. So first off it will not fit all types of doors and styles. Secondly nowhere on the description does is say you will have to remove your existing screen door to use this. it's a design flaw that they do not make clear in their description. Being I have not used one of these before I thought I could simply place it on the door and be able to use the screen door as well. This also will be a problem for anyone that has heavy storm doors as it will not be able to be attached without carrying the thing off the wall. So not only is it a huge design flaw because they are stating it fits all types and styles of doors, it also requires that you remove your existing screen door to use this. A sliding screen door is even more problematic because you simply cannot work around it at all without removing a huge screen door and having to find a place to store it uses little plastic door hanger door.
There is an issue with the to directions as well, it may sound silly but they do not state that you need to place this on the outside of the door. At first I was going to place it on the inside and I realized it could not because the door would move. Then try to place it on the outside and you also won't get there because the sliding screen door is in place which would have to be removed to use this product. As many of the reviews have questioned whether or not this works as a barrier to keep pets out. No it does not and it should be able to either if you're able to walk through it. But that also means you must eliminate any screen door you have because it will not work with this product.
The material to attach is subpar, the Velcro material used is inexpensive bulk material that you could find a box store, and will not hold up defeat or constant removal. The dog was therefore to be removed if needed but you'll end up taking it probably write off the wall because the Velcro and the sticky material is only intended for light weight use.
This particular Velcro is not designed for this application are using it on. I am sure many will find it falling off the wall after time and usage. The Velcro is simply not strong enough to hold it up against the wall. And the glue itself is not designed for the weighted and pull from opening and closing the magnetic drapes. It may work at first but over time there probably will be a problem unless one was to staple the sides and the top to a wooden frame there is an no way that glue is going to last more than a couple of months at the most.
And finally the last thing that is not mentioned in the description. This is a very lightweight polyester that will melt. If you are carrying hot plates or anything out to your barbecue or back and forth you could easily burn this material and damage it. It is so thin that it would not take much heat at all to damage the material. Why the intent is to make it light weight so it functions and opens at the magnet entrance, this lightweight material also makes it subject to damage and problems with heat. Which reads really the point if this screen doors left out in direct sunlight the Velcro used and its adhesion will not stay put. One good hot summer and will most likely stop being adhesive.
I had high hopes for this product, it's an amazing price and they boast a very promising experience. However the material is simply to lightweight, and applications do not fit the way they state. Any time someone says it will print anything or do anything I question it. I noticed when I tried to install this in the application we had it would not work. In fact I could think of many people that will have to remove their screen doors to use this particular one. Meaning you will have to either but the door back on after you're needing it or keep it removed and had this hanging outside.
It's a good idea in concept, the material needs to be made out of fiberglass material or something a little more durable. Furthermore why it may raise the price to do so they should be using commercial adhesive, and commercial grade Velcro. The step being used is not heavy-duty grade material for constant use. Depending on where you live polyester material like this can degrade in UV light pretty quickly. Again something that is not mentioned
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These are why I cannot say this is a must buy.
It does not fit all doors as claimed.
It has poor adhesive Velcro qualities.
May require removing your current screen door to use.
Does not state heat or fire resistant, so the assumption is its standard polyester plastic material.
Directions to not state whether these should be installed on the outside or inside of the doors.
May 2019 · Tools and Home Improvement · verified purchase