The Benefits of Retractable Screen Doors

Posted by kamal on February 28th, 2015

Retractable screen doors have become the in-thing among sophisticated homeowners because they provide several benefits while still being aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. Aside from keeping the bugs and insects out, these screens never slam shut, but that’s only for starters.

Beautiful and Practical

Garage door screens are attractive for homeowners because you can still savor the beautiful views while being protected. Second, a retractable screen is the more practical choice if space is limited. Unlike a traditional screen, there’s no need to allocate room just to swing it open. For these reasons, these screens are very useful for double French doors, sliding glass doors and any doorway that meets the required clearance.

Unlike conventional screens, retractable doors slide smoothly and can fit most standard windows and doors. Because of the way they’re structured, you’ll be able to savor fresh air and get sufficient ventilation while still getting optimum protection.

Several Design Options

Screen doors for French doors come in a variety of styles, designs and price ranges, from the very affordable DIY installation models to the high end, custom made screens installed by professionals. However, you shouldn’t make the mistake of thinking that DIY models are cheaply made because that isn’t the case. On the contrary, many DIY screens are durable and attractive. In addition, assembly is much easier with only a few tools needed.

Apart from their practical value, screens come in different colors as well as assorted finishes. If your home has a specific motif, there’s no need to change it just to accommodate the screen because odds are there’s a design that will fit right in. Regardless of the style you choose, the one thing you’re assured is that vistas of your surroundings won’t be affected at all.

Tips for Finding the Perfect Screen

The ideal screen should be discreet, that is it disappears when you don’t want to use it.  With a traditional screen this isn’t possible, but with a retractable that’s exactly what you get. Second, you should look for recessed mount as it’s more compact, and you’ll also notice that high quality screens are set on the door or window surface area, making them virtually indistinguishable.

The best screens should also have a safety feature built-in. This can come in many forms, but ideally the screen should expand in case of a sudden impact because what this does is minimize the chances of an injury. In addition, there should be a mechanism that will prevent the screen from slamming if suddenly released.

Finally, any respectable screen should have a quality and durable finish. Strong winds, rain, and weather extremities can wreak havoc on the surface, and make certain there’s insect piling top and bottom to keep the pests out.