Retractable screen

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Retractable screens provide a barrier to insects entering the interior while allowing the option of an unobstructed view, without a traditional hinged or sliding screen door.[1]

Description

Some "retractable" or 'disappearing' screen doors operate on a similar principal to spring-loaded window shades. They usually retract to one or both sides, depending on the number of doors or the opening's width. They have flexible fiberglass screen mesh that rolls together, and can be custom fit for most openings. Another type of retractable screens are called as pleated retractable screens. They have pleated mesh (polyester, polypropylene or fiberglass) that folds back into the small cassette. It does not have a return spring; when closing or opening the net it can be stopped in any position.

When the retractable screen is not in use it retracts into its protective housing or a wall pocket to blend into the décor of the home.[2] Retractable screens have different screen mesh options to choose from to custom your screen. There is standard insect screening, solar screening that allows for optimal UV protection and pet screening that are tear and rip resistant.[3]

Retractable screen doors can be mounted to "pull down" from an overhead pocket for large openings and 'disappearing' window wall doors. Retractable screens can operate manually or motorized. Operation of motorized screens can be controlled with hand held TV remotes, wall switches or with motion detection sensors. Motorized screens are ideal for handicap accessed areas for wheelchairs or scooters.[4] Motorized screens allow for partial opening or closing for tall openings. This allows people and pets to enter and exit while keeping higher flying insects out.

Retractable screen doors can be installed on:

Operation

Retractable screen doors are also installed on reachable skylights, greenhouses, boats, houseboats and recreational vehicles.

The range of disappearing screen doors varies from inexpensive 'do-it-yourself' installed models; to high quality or custom made professionally installed models. Options are available, including: a variety of colors, wood grain finishes, pet or solar mesh, speed reducers, locks, and door bells.

Models made with built-in speed reducers greatly reduce the chance that fingers will get pinched as the screen retracts into its housing.[6] Screen material made of nylon, known as "superscreen" or "pet mesh" provides a more durable, lower maintenance solution.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Retractable Screens for Doors". Phantom Screens. 2009-10-25. Retrieved 2009-10-25. 
  2. ↑ "Retractable Screens". Screens of Southern California. 2009-10-25. Retrieved 2009-10-25. 
  3. ↑ "Retractable Screens for doors". Bravo Screens. 2013-03-19. Retrieved 2013-03-19. 
  4. ↑ "Motorized Screen". Bravo Motorized. 2013-03-19. Retrieved 2013-03-19. 
  5. ↑ "Disappearing Window and Screen Doors". Disappearing Window and Screen Doors. 2011-05-27. Retrieved 2011-05-27.  Manufactured by the R. Lang Company
  6. ↑ "Clearview Retractable Screens". Screens of Southern California. 2009-10-25. Retrieved 2009-01-20.  patented speed reducer manufacturer
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