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DeborahM

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If used properly.... meaning that the sliding door cannot be opened but a few inches against the dowel for ventilation (or your pet!).... a 1” wooden dowel is perfectly strong enough as no real force can be exerted upon it in such a short distance of travel.  I’ve used the same one for 20 years and it is as strong as ever. 

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21 hours ago, Ferret said:

RickS, are you using a wooden dowel in termite territory?

I don’t live in termite country.....😎  but your point is well taken.  Others I know in Ajijic use wood. It’s not that hard to check them annually. I’m not advocating wood over metal.... just saying wood will/has worked well for me and friends. 

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On 12/7/2018 at 11:06 PM, Ferret said:

RickS, are you using a wooden dowel in termite territory?

Unless the dowels were never moved and were a permanent fixture I see no reason to worry about termites.

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On 12/7/2018 at 9:45 AM, DeborahM said:

Looking for a business anywhere lakeside to have some wooden rods cut to size for a little more security for sliding patio doors. Any advice appreciated! 

How about an old mop handle?

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20 minutes ago, DeborahM said:

Thinking about those, but they're so expensive! I have ten sets of floor-to-ceiling sliding patio doors to secure. Siiigh.  Sometimes I think of just bricking them all up! 😉

There is a cheap option, screws. Install a couple of screws into the top of the opening. Screw them in just enough so the sliding door passes by and the door can not be lifted up..

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15 minutes ago, DeborahM said:

Thinking about those, but they're so expensive! I have ten sets of floor-to-ceiling sliding patio doors to secure. Siiigh.  Sometimes I think of just bricking them all up! 😉

Debora, I have used 1/2" and 3/4" PVC water pipe for 12 years to good effect the plumbing shop will cut to your measurement.

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