Wood Screen Doors Provide Old Fashioned Quality

Unlike standard aluminum screen doors, which come in a variety of enameled colors, but only a few styles, you can get wood screen doors in many different types. For Victorian homes, there are doors available with spandrels, lattice designs, and lots of "gingerbread" type ornamentation. Simpler doors are also available, from the basic wood frame with little ornamentation to Arts and Crafts and Art Deco style doors, to match homes and decorating schemes from those eras. However, simple doesn't mean entirely unornamented. While plain styles are available, most have a few carved grooves and other decorations to make your wood screen door look nicer.

When buying a wood screen door, look for quality construction. Some factors will affect the price of your door, like the thickness and type of wood used. In general, the sturdier the door, the more expensive it will be. Hardwoods are also more expensive than softwoods. However, they're more durable, and will last longer. Woods that usually fall into the hardwood category include oak, aspen, and poplar. Cedar, pine, and fir are softwoods. Their softer, lightweight character doesn't make them unsuitable for wood screen doors. However, doors made from these woods tend to scratch and ding more easily than those made from hardwoods, and they may not be as strong.

Screens for these doors are the same as those for ordinary doors. You can have them made from metal or fiberglass, and they come in a number of different colors. Storm glass is also available for insertion into your wood screen door, depending on the model. Installation should be similar, too. However, unlike aluminum doors, which often have a durable enamel coating, wood screen doors may need to be painted from time to time to keep them looking fresh and to protect the wood. Scuffs and dings in the paint, however, can be easily sanded out and repainted, unlike dented aluminum. You can purchase your wood screen door prefinished, or ready to finish, depending on whether you'd like to do your own work. People who need to match a specific color may wish to paint their own door. Customized models are available from some manufacturers.

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