Entry/Security/Storm/Screen Doors

[skyguy918]

I'm looking to redo the entrance to my house. So far I've done some very preliminary research into the different types of exterior/entry doors and security/storm/screen doors, but I'd love to hear from someone who has done this already. How did you select which type (other than aesthetics)? Did you buy from a place that installs it, install it yourself, or have a separate contractor/handyman install it?

[Luvisrael]

Can anyone recommend a decent storm/screen door for around $100? TIA

[skyguy918]

Can anyone recommend a decent storm/screen door for around $100? TIA

FYI, I ended up getting an Andersen 2500 series full view with self storing insect screen. Not really in your price range, but I wouldn't recommend anyway. In theory it's great, but because of the retractable screen, you can only really put a door closer at the bottom, and it lends itself to issues with the frame bending.

[churnbabychurn]

Anyone have a solution to automatically close a sliding glass patio door?

[Luvisrael]

Anyone have a solution to automatically close a sliding glass patio door?

GIFY

 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Door-Genie-Sliding-Glass-Door-Closer-71029/300169492?mtc=Shopping-B-F_D25H-G-D25H-25_4_BUILDERS_HARDWARE-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-BuildersHardware_PLA&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D25H-G-D25H-25_4_BUILDERS_HARDWARE-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-BuildersHardware_PLA-71700000035978695-58700004046980559-92700044264784744&gclid=CjwKCAjwrcH3BRApEiwAxjdPTZXrQFd4ga-XO-j_3mb6ReRBbXQ0GVMjdCFla47jzDS2OAHFC5N5QBoCE54QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds


The Door Genie door closer is not a fix or solution for sliding doors that tend to get stuck in its tracks or need servicing.

[churnbabychurn]

GIFY

 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Door-Genie-Sliding-Glass-Door-Closer-71029/300169492?mtc=Shopping-B-F_D25H-G-D25H-25_4_BUILDERS_HARDWARE-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-BuildersHardware_PLA&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D25H-G-D25H-25_4_BUILDERS_HARDWARE-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-BuildersHardware_PLA-71700000035978695-58700004046980559-92700044264784744&gclid=CjwKCAjwrcH3BRApEiwAxjdPTZXrQFd4ga-XO-j_3mb6ReRBbXQ0GVMjdCFla47jzDS2OAHFC5N5QBoCE54QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds


The Door Genie door closer is not a fix or solution for sliding doors that tend to get stuck in its tracks or need servicing.

Yeah I saw that but it has consistent two-star reviews everywhere..

[Mikes@Micro]

You could get a commercial solution. What does your local grocer use?

Idk but I feel like anything else would be an As Seen On TV product. Not much of a market for home use.