Dear C&H community, I need your help. The problem: the beautiful loft windows in our apartment don’t have screens. We can’t open them far enough to get a good breeze because our two curious cats could escape and fall three stories to the street.
My husband and I have talked about options, but we haven’t found a solution that feels safe and reliable. Expandable or tension-fit screens exist, but I want something sturdier. One of our cats often “hunts” birds on the building across the street, and if he decides to leap when a window is open, I’d prefer a solid, heavier screen that would stop him from falling.
We don’t need the windows to open the full 43 inches—opening them 10 to 20 inches would be fine. There is also an outer window ledge made of wood where we could attach something, if that helps.
