Garage screen doors DEFINITLY help with the heat. They also let a lot of light in if you use your garage for anything besides parking...laundry for example. There are three types of doors. Sliders, that obstruct some portion of the opening even when open. Roll up doors come in two styles. One style mounts on the outside using the frame as a mounting back. They roll down in a vertical track on each side of the door jamb. They are prone to blowing out in strong winds but can easily be put back properly. They also reduce the head room somewhat, so if you have a higher vehicle that's something to consider. The best option, IMHO, is Thumper's retractable screen garage door. They've been in business a long time and have the style down pat. The door rolls up and down just like your hard door. It mounts as a second overhead track overhead and uses the same vertical track as your hard door. It's a very unique invention but it works! It looks good, it's out of the way when you aren't using it, it's stable in bad weather, and it's easy to keep clean. You do have a second lifter mechanism but a universal remote handles both lifters easily. We've had ours for some 10 years and it has been trouble free. Cook Aluminum company is owned by Thumper and they do the installs and service...highly recommend them.
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