In testing, we found that this magnetic screen was very durable. It’s heavier than polyester mesh screens, and the weight helps keep the screen in place on breezy days. The hasp latch design on the middle and bottom of the screen door curtain also helps keep the screen in place on windy days. It opened with ease as we passed through it, and our dogs could get in and out without damaging or pulling it off the wall.

All magnetic fly screen kits come complete with easy to follow video instructions and require no screws, no nails, and will give you no hassles. We tested the magnetic screen doors according to an established rubric that included material type, installation, performance, and durability criteria. We rated the screens on a scale of 0 to 4 to determine their score. This magnetic screen door comes in a wide span of sizes so the door can be fitted to almost any doorway including common French door sizes. The range extends from 39 inches wide by 83 inches long to 72 inches wide by 80 inches long, with seven additional options that fall between these two extremes. We also tested Wolf & Moon Products Bug Off Instant Screen and Ownpets Dog Screen Door, but neither product passed our testing standards. Polyester mesh is more affordable, easier to see through, and lets in more natural light than fiberglass. However, it tends to be less durable, so if going with polyester, a higher fiber count is an indicator of good quality and efficacy.

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Mesh screens should always be left to air dry; do not put them in a dryer, which could damage them. Hang the magnetic screen door from the Velcro strip, and use the door to test whether it opens and closes without a problem. If it functions properly, the installation is complete. Instead of numerous individual magnets, the light-duty polyester Augo Magnetic Screen Door uses just a single magnet on each side that runs the entire length of the edges, from top to bottom, to keep the door closed. For times when leaving the door open makes it easier for folks to file in and out, use the sewn-in snaps on the curtain to keep both sides of the screen parted. Although the Wolf & Moon Products Bug Off magnetic screen was the easiest to install, it had many flaws. This screen was the most expensive magnetic screen we tested, yet its construction wasn’t as sturdy as the others. It’s heavily weighted at the bottom and features a tension rod installation system, making it easy to install. However, it has only two magnets located toward the bottom of the screen and adhesive Velcro tabs on the sides of the screen to attach to the doorframe. This design leaves gaps for bugs and other small critters to squeeze through. When our dogs go in and out, there is often a significant gap in the middle of the screen because there are not enough magnets to force it closed. Also, after a while, the tension rod needs to be adjusted. Overall, we found that the design and quality of the screen were poor. Debbie Wolfe is a photographer, author, and freelance writer in various niches. She has contributed hundreds of home, garden, and crafting articles and DIY tutorials for leading media outlets and retailers, including HGTV, Real Simple, Forbes Advisor, The Spruce, The Home Depot, Walmart, and Mother Earth News. She is the author of two DIY books: Do-It-Yourself Garden Projects and Crafts and Crafting with Herbs from Skyhorse Publishing. Her testing approach is straightforward and budget-minded.

Magnetic screen doors can come with a few extra features that make them easier to use, including full-strip magnets, pet doors, and side snaps to hold the doors open. Thanks to the wind-resistant hasps on the middle and bottom of the screen door curtain, we found that this screen stayed closed on breezy days. The screen is heavier than the double-door polyester screens we tested, which helps keep it in place on windy days and enables it to withstand busy foot traffic. It opens and closes easily, and our dogs can pass through without issue. Side snaps, which are available on some models, keep the doors open without people having to push through the screen. They act like curtain ties to keep the two mesh screens open and can be unsnapped when closing the mesh screen is desired. This hands-free magnetic screen door fits door sizes up to 38 inches wide by 82 inches long, meaning it’s suitable for any doorframe that is 38 inches or less in width and 82 inches or less in height. The mesh can be pushed open by most cats, dogs, and kids, and the 26 heavy magnets running down the seam will close the mesh behind them. Doorways can be a single-door opening or a double-door opening, and before buying a magnetic screen door, you need to determine which you have so you can invest in the correct product to fill the space correctly.

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There are several different types of screen doors including hinged, retractable, sliding, pivoting, and magnetic screen doors. Some people may also include storm doors in the classification of screen doors, though technically they don’t have a screen and do not fit this category. Q. What should I look for in a magnetic screen door? Fiberglass and polyester are the main materials used to create the mesh on magnetic screen doors, but ABS plastic can be used for enhanced durability on specially made magnetic screen doors for pets. Metal and wood are the most common frame materials for these doors. Measure the width of the doorway from the left side of the doorframe to the right side, then measure the height of the doorway from the ground to the top doorframe. Compare this width-by-height measurement to common screen door sizes to find the appropriate magnetic mesh door for your home. Material Bob Vila has been America’s Handyman since 1979. As the host of beloved and groundbreaking TV series including “This Old House” and “Bob Vila’s Home Again,” he popularized and became synonymous with “do-it-yourself” home improvement. Pet doors are small screen doors that open with a push from your dog, cat, or any similar-size pet. They can be installed directly into the mesh of a standard screen door. The pet door stays closed using magnets in the frame that hold the swinging portion of the door in place when not in use.