We have a cat that likes to climb on the screens. Does this screen hold up to cats? Also, we live in the south and tiny insects (i.e. no-see-ums) are also a concern. Is this screen small enough to keep them out?
1455710
We have 3 cats and the screen is amazing (no holes or stretching). It is well worth the extra cost!!!! We had a few gnats to come in but that might have been because of a small gap under the screen door. The companies clams are true.
1885037
My cats love this climber too much too. They use it sooo much they have thrashed one of the bottom posts too. Im considering just buying some sisca rope to staple gun around the eye sore part of it.
1626519
I would not bother buying them. The first issue is that they are not clear, but white so they show. The second thing is they are very flimsy, and I think a cat could scratch right through them. They weren't worth the trouble of sending them back. I would buy a scratch-proof screen. We have one and our adopted outdoor cats scratch on it and it has never fallen apart.
835278
I don't have a cat but personally I think it would be super easy for your cat to push through the screen opening and get out.
1235904
We have 3 cats and the screen is amazing (no holes or stretching). It is well worth the extra cost!!!!We had a few gnats to come in but that might have been because of a small gap under the screen door.The companies clams are true.
1204419
Cats could probably easily enter. There is another one a friend told me about that has a magnetic bottom panel. If you're worried about cats I would suggest finding on like that
1805901
As long as the screen is secured in the window it is hard to knock it out of place. The cat would have to use a lot of force for that to happen.
810225
I have a dog and cat that I have to keep separated. The tall gate - he can go over but I needed something to block off the hallway - so I got this gate and added the bug off mesh screen for door ways - I have it hanging from the ceiling and it ends about 1 foot from the floor - I keep it on the side the cat is on and the ONE time he tried to jump/climb it - he got half up way and then went oh no and fell backwards (safely landing of course!). He hasn't tried to get over it and its easy to get thru because I got the sliding glass door one that has a center opening. Its not pretty but it keeps my 4 legged kids apart from one another and safe. I have a dog and cat that I have to keep separated. The tall gate - he can go over but I needed something to block off the hallway - so I got this gate and added the bug off mesh screen for door ways - I have it hanging from the ceiling and it ends about 1 foot from the floor - I keep it on the side the cat is on and the ONE time he tried to jump/climb it - he got half up way and then went oh no and fell backwards (safely landing of course!). He hasn't tried to get over it and its easy to get thru because I got the sliding glass door one that has a center opening. Its not pretty but it... » Read More I have a dog and cat that I have to keep separated. The tall gate - he can go over but I needed something to block off the hallway - so I got this gate and added the bug off mesh screen for door ways - I have it hanging from the ceiling and it ends about 1 foot from the floor - I keep it on the side the cat is on and the ONE time he tried to jump/climb it - he got half up way and then went oh no and fell backwards (safely landing of course!). He hasn't tried to get over it and its easy to get thru because I got the sliding glass door one that has a center opening. Its not pretty but it keeps my 4 legged kids apart from one another and safe. « Show Less
1645986
I would say she would pull it out of the frame itself before she would scratch through it. The way screens are held in place is not terribly secure. As for the screening itself... I would not trust it. I wish I had a better answer but my pets are cats.
1920956
I'm sure that by nailing some boards to the pokes you could make it a bit sturdier but I would wait to see how yours holds up. Mine has been up since about November and I haven't had any issues with 4 (2 are quite large) cats climbing on it all at once. Keep in mind the height will make a difference in that a little wobbly would be normal. There seems to be mixed reviews on this.
1795042
I have cats too. It measures 2 inches. I have gotten so many compliments on this screen! Buy it by all means.
1805903
They are pretty lightweight. I bought them for my son who is renting an apartment in an older house that doesn't have screens. He seems satisfied. If you were to secure them in place somehow, it should withstand a kitty!
1632313
Doubt it would work, Best to screen in the fowles, Cats are on the move at night....any possibility would require the devise to be attached to the cat...bad idea it could hang up on something and strangle the cat.
1235903
So far the no-see-ums we have in the north haven't made it through but we don't have that many, cats we've had plenty and they climb and claw and this screen takes it with no sign wear.
568513
No mine is fine. I have had absolutely no problems other than my cat flipping the screen orientation. If I leave it open she will get up on my desk and start pawing at the key board and looking for the screen to change.
1062349
Yes it is. I bought it for the very same reason. I am really pleased with it. Just remember if they have nails they can cut through the screen. I once had a neighbors cat that pawed on a screen tent I had and it made a whole big enough that my Cat got out when i wasn't watching.
1645990
I only have cats, they scratch the screen constantly but there is no evidence of that with this screen. Previous regular screens had holes with a couple of days. The weight of the dog may have a different effect.