Screens on garages?

[glomonac]

Pardon the stupid question but why do people have screens on their garages? I'm from Long Island and have never seen one here. Do people sit in their garages?

[graciegirl]

Pardon the stupid question but why do people have screens on their garages? I'm from Long Island and have never seen one here. Do people sit in their garages?

There have been several replies over time. We don't have a screen on our garage.

The screen allows air flow so that the interior garage door and another door or window can be opened when the temperature is such to allow a nice draft and enjoy no air conditioning. There are many pull over screens on the front door for the same reason, to create the air flow.

Sometimes the garage with the screen is more comfortable to do laundry or crafts or painting or maybe the kitty is enjoying the space.

The screen also keeps unwelcome critters out, like anoles, (gecko's) snakes and palm rats.

[John_W]

You might not get that many responses since that question was asked last week and the week before. The link below is the last thread, it has about 20 responses you can read.

A lot of times you can go to the search button at the top of the website and find a lot of responses to questions and it's a good way to find reviews and feedback on contractors.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/garage-screens-purpose-243272/

[Bay Kid]

Love my garage door screen.

[rustyp]

Pardon the stupid question but why do people have screens on their garages? I'm from Long Island and have never seen one here. Do people sit in their garages?

To keep the bugs out?

[dee1940]

had screens put on our garage and love them. have a great guy does very reasonable work and is licensed and insured name is rodney 352 454 2893. had 6 quotes and he was far less than any of them. also tune up my garage door while here.

[Jaggy]

we installed ours so when we open the inside house door the doggie does not bolt into the driveway and get into trouble.. plus the screen keeps the garage cooler when the door is open..

[TommyT]

We would NOT live in Florida without a screen on our garage and golf cart door. Helps with the heat BIG TIME...

Best investment made to the house, well the Solar Attic fans too...

[Challenger]

There have been several replies over time. We don't have a screen on our garage.

The screen allows air flow so that the interior garage door and another door or window can be opened when the temperature is such to allow a nice draft and enjoy no air conditioning. There are many pull over screens on the front door for the same reason, to create the air flow.

Sometimes the garage with the screen is more comfortable to do laundry or crafts or painting or maybe the kitty is enjoying the space.

The screen also keeps unwelcome critters out, like anoles, (gecko's) snakes and palm rats.

One of the best upgrades to our Villa- makes the garage a creature free outdoor experience in the front of the house. Two chairs , a drink and becomes a nice evening experience watching the goings on the front street.

[Arctic Fox]

why do people have screens on their garages?

To keep the elephants away.

But there are no elephants in The Villages?

That shows just how effective the screens are!

[BK001]

To keep the elephants away.

But there are no elephants in The Villages?

That shows just how effective the screens are!


HaHaHa -- There you go.

[dee1940]

did u find anyone to do ur screens? rodneys garages and screens do a great job and will be there very quickly when there is a problem. was so surprise how reasonable he is for this area. 352 454 2893.

[BK001]

did u find anyone to do ur screens? rodneys garages and screens do a great job and will be there very quickly when there is a problem. was so surprise how reasonable he is for this area. 352 454 2893.

Yes, we went with Micheles Hideaway Screens. Very happy. Won't get much use during summer - too hot. But during cooler, winter months it is wonderful getting the breeze and airing out the house.

[BobandMary]

We did it for Sarah.

[Schaumburger]

We did it for Sarah.

Totally off topic, but Sarah is adorable. Is she a Cavalier King Charle s Spaniel? :doggie:

[rubicon]

Clearly with just the garage door up you will get better airflow.

However given the incidence of critters human and animal I would not suggest leaving the overhead garage door up for very long.

So we purchased an overhead screen door from Thumper to provide light and better airflow.

Thumper has been very very good to us:D

Honest guy and we like his product

I am glad you asked because like all matters in life things change and what was once good may in fact have worsen. so a repeat of the some of the same topics is beneficial. This is one of them

Personal Best Regards:

[TommyT]

So we purchased an overhead screen door from Thumper to provide light and better airflow.

Thumper has been very very good to us:D

Honest guy and we like his product


:agree: :agree: :agree:

[427dave]

We put them in so my wife could back through them and destroy them. Backed the golf car through them 3 times and was able to straighten them out and put them back up. But then when she backed the car through them and ran over them they were finally junk. Threw them away with trash pickup day. So some people should not have screens on their garage doors.

[rjm1cc]

Let air in, keep temp down, animals out.
If you want it for air flow through the house you can also get a screen the rolls out for the front door. The screen goes left to right and you might not even notice it.
I would get a roll up and electric for the garage.

[Challenger]

We put them in so my wife could back through them and destroy them. Backed the golf car through them 3 times and was able to straighten them out and put them back up. But then when she backed the car through them and ran over them they were finally junk. Threw them away with trash pickup day. So some people should not have screens on their garage doors.

I backed into new screen twice. Twice for my wife, and once for my daughter. Vendor fixed all five times for $35.00 each(a bargain). No mishaps for about two years now. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?

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[Sgroemm]

I love the garage screen on my villa here. I wish they would become popular at my second home on the Jersey Shore! The heat in a closed garage in the summer is stifling!

[rubicon]

We put them in so my wife could back through them and destroy them. Backed the golf car through them 3 times and was able to straighten them out and put them back up. But then when she backed the car through them and ran over them they were finally junk. Threw them away with trash pickup day. So some people should not have screens on their garage doors.

:1rotfl:

[BK001]

We put them in so my wife could back through them and destroy them. Backed the golf car through them 3 times and was able to straighten them out and put them back up. But then when she backed the car through them and ran over them they were finally junk. Threw them away with trash pickup day. So some people should not have screens on their garage doors.

LOL -- I commend your wife on both her persistence and consistency. You truly are a lucky man.