As all dealers and manufacturers know, window screens are made for the sole purpose of keeping bugs out, not to hold anything in, and any screen can be pushed out with enough force. For FlexScreen specifically, a lot depends on the kind of window our screen is in and who or what is applying pressure to it.

For screens that are sitting inside of a track that is on the inside of the home – as in casement or hopper-style windows - substantial effort would need to be applied by a child or a pet. In windows with screen tracks on the outside of the home, less pressure would be necessary. A screen simply being held by tension alone on the outside of the home would be easy to push out.

We are passionate about educating homeowners to never rely on window screens of any kind to keep a child or a pet safe. Please view our Window Screen Safety Video here.

No, FlexScreen and ANY other window screen are not safety devices to keep children and pets inside your home. 

FlexScreen is durable and fits securely when accurate measurements are submitted in your order. However, it still carries the same risks as any other window screen, and it is not necessarily more or less "safe" than traditional screens.

We urge everyone not to rely on a window screen to keep pets and kids inside. Instead, it is best to practice window safety tips. Feel free to visit our Window Safety page to read these tips given by the National Safety Council.

No, FlexScreen is not meant to be used as a security device for your home. And while it may seem like common sense, surprisingly, we get this question a lot on social media.

Like any other insect screen, FlexScreen can be pierced or removed. The best recommendation we can offer for keeping your home safe from window intrusions is to lock your windows!

We don’t currently offer any locking mechanism options. It’s important to remember window screens are not safety devices. Please take a moment to view our Window Screen Safety video here.