Maybe it's a visual thing? Perhaps the less pleasant and clangy aluminum version of screen doors that came out in the middle of the last century dimmed the practical screen door's popularity.

The half screen offers bottom ventilation, too. Plus, this storm door’s installation is quick and easy thanks to mounting rail extenders. Shop on Lowe's Larson Williamsburg Full-View Aluminum ...

The best sliding glass doggy doors provide easy access to your yard or outdoor space, so dogs can come and go on their own.