If you’ve ever shopped for a security screen door, you’ve probably asked the same question everyone does:
“Yeah, but can’t someone just cut through it?”
It’s a fair question. In Las Vegas and Henderson, most break-ins don’t look like the movies. They’re quick. Opportunistic. Someone tests a weak entry point and moves on if it doesn’t give easily. And more often than not, that weak point is the front door.
Instead of just telling people our doors are strong, we decided to show it.
So we grabbed three tools people always bring up and put our security screen door to the test:
- Box cutter
- Sledgehammer
- Crowbar
- The Infamous “Donkey Kick” (What our competitors think the meta is to test a security screen door)
No fluff. No editing tricks. Just real force against a real installed door.
The Box Cutter
This is the one we hear the most.
“Can’t someone just slice through the screen?”
A basic screen from a big box store? Probably. A reinforced, stainless steel security mesh that’s professionally installed into a solid frame? Not happening.
We applied direct pressure and tried to cut into the mesh. Instead of slicing open, the blade skidded and dulled. The woven steel is designed to resist cutting and tearing. It’s not fabric. It’s not aluminum. It’s built to hold.
If someone shows up with a pocket blade expecting a quick entry, they’re wasting their time.
The Sledgehammer
Now we stepped it up.
A sledgehammer isn’t subtle. It’s loud. It’s aggressive. It’s meant to shock and break through weak materials.
We swung directly at the door. What happened? The frame absorbed the impact. The mesh flexed but didn’t tear. The door stayed anchored to the hinges. No collapse. No blow-through. No popping loose from the frame.
Most criminals aren’t looking to create a full construction scene in your front yard. The noise alone would draw attention fast. But even beyond that, the structure held up exactly the way it’s designed to.
The Biggest Crowbar We Could Find
This is the real-world test.
Crowbars are common in forced entries because they target the weak points — the edges, the latch, the frame separation. We applied leverage pressure along the door edge and near the lock area. A cheap door will bend. A basic frame will separate. Ours didn’t.
The reinforced frame and professional installation matter just as much as the material itself. A security product is only as strong as the way it’s installed. That’s why we don’t cut corners during install. Tight fit. Solid anchoring. No flex points left exposed.
Why This Matters for Las Vegas & Henderson Homeowners
Security isn’t about making your house indestructible. It’s about making it a hard target.
Most intruders look for:
- Quick access
- Low resistance
- Minimal noise
- Easy escape
When a door doesn’t give after the first attempt, they move on. That’s the point. We’re not selling a decorative screen. We’re installing a reinforced security barrier that allows airflow without sacrificing protection.
And with rising property crime in the valley, upgrading your front entry isn’t something to put off.
Fast Installs. Financing Available.
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your door, this is the time.
We offer the fastest lead times in Las Vegas and Henderson, in many cases, order today and install tomorrow depending on stock and color availability.
We also offer financing options so you don’t have to delay securing your home. Watch the full test video above and see the results for yourself. If you’re serious about protecting your home, reach out for a free quote or book a on site consolation now.
Don’t be a statistic.
