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My door is 35"x76 1/4" and the frame is fiberglass. Can I cut the mesh to fit the length?

Ruth S

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Yes, you can if you reattach the bottom border pieces by sewing them back on after cutting to the correct length.

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How to secure the bottom? It installed as directed just fine, but the bottom leaves room for bugs; therefore, it's not entirely bug proof.

Emily Barriere

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Remove the screen and reapply it to hang lower from the top of the door frame.

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Can I use magnetic screens on windows?

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No, it is not recommended. The length and width of most screens do not make them suitable for use on windows.

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How do I shorten the magnet door screen?

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Cut off the extra length. If you are handy with a sewing machine or you can sew it by hand.

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Where do I attach it if it's 3 inches too big on each side of sliding doors?

Ruth S

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Cut it to fit and reattach the border pieces by sewing machine, then attach it as per directions. It only takes a few minute to do this, perhaps longer if you do it by hand.

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My door frame is metal. Can I still do it?

Ruth S

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Yes, but it won't last as long as a wooden frame that you can put tacks in for added strength.

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Will the magnets in the screen damage a laptop's hard drive? Or any other hard drive for that matter?

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No, it should not, most HDDs and laptops have an anti-magnetic coating that prevents this weak interference.

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