We understand that you may be concerned about your ability to install one of our Plisse retractable screens on your home’s opening. That’s why we are working on a short video demonstrating just how simple it is. Until we are able to provide you with that we have the following slide show which covers the…
Yesterday I received a surprise email from a recent customer, Keith S., who purchased a white double door Plisse retractable screen for his new atrium door this fall. Keith wanted to share some feedback as well as pictures he took of the finished product. We always greatly appreciate any and all customer feedback; pictures are…
Easy to Install Retractable Screens for All Sizes & Styles of Patio Doors Whether you have a sliding, French or atrium door, a patio screen door is important. With a screen on the door the patio can become part of the room without allowing nasty bugs to get into your home. The problem is that…
Easy to Install and Custom Fit for All Styles and Sizes of Doors There are many companies selling conventional, coiling retractable screen door kits both at stores and on the web. These kits are generally one size fits all doors which means if you don’t have the shortest door opening you will end up with…
A New Solution to the Problems of Spring Loaded Retractable Screens at a More Economical Price Point Phantom®, along with Mirage®, Eclipse®, Larson®, Dreamscreens® and others, make a quality retractable screen door with a powder coated aluminum frame, high quality plastic and stainless steel accessories. These brands depend on a design using a spring loaded…
Now A New and Better Alternative to Phantom’s Coiling Retractable Screens Phantom® retractable screen doors are one of many brands of coiling retractable screen doors available. Phantom®, along with Mirage®, Eclipse®, Dreamscreens® and Screen Time®, all use the same basic design: a tube, mounted on bearings that is spring loaded, which retracts the screen fabric…
Patio Door Screens That Retract Out of the Way When Not in Use Patios are great; they allow us to expand our living space to the outdoors. By having a patio door that connects indoor space with the patio we can have one large area for entertaining or just relaxing. One thing we do not…
A New Option for Screening French Style Doors French doors are an attractive addition to almost any home, providing lots of light for the inside, a clear view of the outside, and plenty of fresh air when open. The biggest drawback to French doors has been the difficulty of installing screens on them. Traditional hinged…
The Many Benefits of Retractable Screens for Sliding Doors Anyone who has had a screen on a sliding door is familiar with the problems associated with this type of screen. The flimsy metal frame bends easily and must be replaced when bent. The screen is stretched into the frame so the first time someone forgets…
Retractable Screen Companies
Tim Carter recently wrote an article on his blog, askthebuilder.com, titled “Retractable Screen Companies” that intends to advise his readers on how best choose a retractable screen company. While we were not included in the handful of retractable screen companies Carter chose to contact and then review (likely because our customers are often pleasantly surprised…