I am looking for a heavy metal cover not the thin screen type because the cat jumps onto it. Is this window screen or actual sturdy metal?
583251
I'd say this would support a normal-sized house cat. Anything more than 20lbs I'm not sure... but this is fairly sturdy for what it's worth. You could always put braces in on the underside. Or place spikes on top to make sure the cat doesn't get on it. Whatever's clever. Cheers!
583252
It's heat resistant screen. My cat likes to sleep on top - all the time. He's a fat cat too. It's strong and sufficient. Very sturdy.
1293234
The screen appears to be reasonably flexible, sturdy, and is much like the screens on all monitors produced these days. I think that it is not likely to break unless given a sharp strike. I'd use the packing it is shipped in to protect it when moving. Surprisingly, I could find no information online regarding the type of glass. Perhaps you could find out more about its characteristics by contacting the manufacturer or Corning.
301605
It's really thick Plastic I guess it would depend on how determined the squirrel is. also he could climb it and get to your regular screen (that is unless you get the "Pet screen" we bought) it's really tough.
1177297
This appears to be very strongly reinforced... the edges are coated in a thick vinyl type fabric where the magnets are held and around all edges. I would not see a reason it would break (unless a cat or something used it as a scratching post).
871427
The plastic on this is quite sturdy. I have a maine coone cat that gets in and out of it and is has stood up to his activity just fine.
288098
I just put pet screen on my new screened porch. This screen is pet proof and having your cat climb on it will not hurt it. The builders that installed this screen showed me a picture of his dog climbing up the screen and that was proof for me. As far as ( no-see-ums ) I am from the south also and I haven't had the screen up that long so can't answer that one for you. I do know that the holes are very small and may deter them from getting in but I guess we'll find out next summer.
2071321
Its probably a nylon type material that makes up the screen filter. It could be a very fine metal. I'm not sure it's bendable but not wobbly.
1895973
It is quite sturdy. As stated in my review a couple of my cats will run and jump on it and jump off. I have several cats and have only seen it knocked over once. That was due to rough playing. Normal scratching should not be an issue. It is on the heavy side as well.
1384994
These screens are usually very light weight - a determined adult cat could push it over by deciding to scratch on it if the screen is open to a fairly flat angle (e.g., the angle shown in the picture). Speaking from experience, here...
1063591
Feels like heavy particle board or plywood with an interior cloth covering and an exterior of 'anti-slip' textured ruber. Metal reinforces the corners and seems to add a good bit of structural integrity. I have a little cat cubby on top of mine and after two~ months it shows no sign of falling apart despite the weight of the cubby and the jumping/moving around of our 16lb cat throughout the day. I still think the biggest issue, and the one most likely to be a reason for returns is poor quality control from this company. But if you get a good example of the product its well worth the money. Feels like heavy particle board or plywood with an interior cloth covering and an exterior of 'anti-slip' textured ruber. Metal reinforces the corners and seems to add a good bit of structural integrity. I have a little cat cubby on top of mine and after two~ months it shows no sign of falling apart despite the weight of the cubby and the jumping/moving around of our 16lb cat throughout the day. I still think the biggest issue, and the one most likely to be a reason for returns is poor quality control from this company. But if you get a good example of the product its well worth... » Read More Feels like heavy particle board or plywood with an interior cloth covering and an exterior of 'anti-slip' textured ruber. Metal reinforces the corners and seems to add a good bit of structural integrity. I have a little cat cubby on top of mine and after two~ months it shows no sign of falling apart despite the weight of the cubby and the jumping/moving around of our 16lb cat throughout the day. I still think the biggest issue, and the one most likely to be a reason for returns is poor quality control from this company. But if you get a good example of the product its well worth the money. « Show Less
24017
Not At all,I have my cats go thru it all the time.If you were to nail/screw it to the wood tight maybe but then its not a screen door.
721104
it's pretty heavy, thick-walled glass, depends on how big your cats are and how determined they are to knock it over. I would just try my best to keep it out of their reach.
1619486
The screen is aluminum unlike the other screen cages on the market which are actually Teflon-coated steel that rusts (test them with a magnet). It is the same quality/thickness as window screening.
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!
940900
The material is stronger and thicker than paper and mine has never torn. I actually bought mine to hide my litter box behind. I have two cats and the screen is just as flawless today as it was the day I bought it.
1228158
I think it's pretty sturdy. My cat uses the ladder all the time. The covering is soft. My cat loves the top perch!
1645987
My 90 pound lab and two cats will scratch at the screen to go out and come in. The old regular screen had taken quite a beating as a result, which is why I wanted to try this tougher version. It's been in for almost a year now and still looks like new. I think that's pretty good considering I installed the screen myself and worried that it would be less secure than if a professional had done it. As to your 160 lb pup, I'd say its worth giving the this screen a try. It should definitely do better than regular screen. Good luck!