Garage Screen Doors

[Greg L]

Thinking about having garage screen door installed.
Question #1: If you have garage screens, would you do it gain ?
Question #2: Would you install power roll up or side sliders ?
Thanks
Greg

[C. C. Rider]

Thinking about having garage screen door installed.
Question #1: If you have garage screens, would you do it gain ?
Question #2: Would you install power roll up or side sliders ?
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Greg

Yes, I have them. Yes, I'd do it again. Side sliders.

[EdFNJ]

LOTS of threads here about that except MODS usually move them somewhere else in the forum. Where, depending on their mood at the time one can only guess. :D I have a SLIDER by choice, did not want a rollup.

[Bjeanj]

We bought the house with sliders, but a few years ago we had those taken out and had a power rollup. I would do it again if I had to. It’s sort of like before there were remote controls for tvs, you had to get up and change the channel manually. After getting a remote control, I would never go back to the manual.

[dewilson58]

Thinking about having garage screen door installed.



Why??


What is your objective??


:)

[leftyf]

We have the sliders and love them. We can walk in and out without opening the whole door. Why? They keep all of the critters and bugs out.

[EdFNJ]

We have the sliders and love them. We can walk in and out without opening the whole door. Why? They keep all of the critters and bugs out.
Yep, And if you got the white privacy screen (with either slider or electric) you can leave you garage door up, screen closed and you can use the garage for nude dancing, nude oil changes or nude yoga since no one can see in during the day (just don't try it at night). :1rotfl:

and

During the winter we leave the garage door up, screen closed, house entry from garage door opened and bedroom window opened and you get great breeze/cross ventilation through the entire house with fresh air.

[Chatbrat]

Just a slider on the golf cart door

[sdeikenberry]

We have the type that uses the same track as the hard garage door from Thumper's Screen Garage Door (Cook Aluminum company). Love it and would get it again. It doesn't take away any height of the opening, works off the same clicker as the hard door, is sturdy against high winds, and is trouble free. Highly recommend this product. Would def get it again.

[Fredster]

We have the sliders and love them. We can walk in and out without opening the whole door. Why? They keep all of the critters and bugs out.

We have sliders and love them for the same reasons!

[Seabreeze2017]

Thinking about having garage screen door installed.
Question #1: If you have garage screens, would you do it gain ?
Question #2: Would you install power roll up or side sliders ?
Thanks
Greg
Yes we love our power up screen door. Much better than the one slide. Power up so easy and convenient . Definitely would do again. Try Skeeterbeaters. Very professional and terrific work.

[Challenger]

Thinking about having garage screen door installed.
Question #1: If you have garage screens, would you do it gain ?
Question #2: Would you install power roll up or side sliders ?
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Greg
Have had roll up for ten years- like roll better than slide- will never have another Florida home without them. Really neat

[Trynforpar]

I installed a power roll up screen on my garage door and love it. I can see out but passerby’s can’t see in. It does keep the garage somewhat cooler.

[crash]

Thinking about having garage screen door installed.
Question #1: If you have garage screens, would you do it gain ?
Question #2: Would you install power roll up or side sliders ?
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Greg

I have a roll up screen because it came with the house have only used it once. Would not pay to have one put in a waste of money.

[Pamelah]

Screen doors allow more air and lots more light. Ours is always in use, day and night. Aesthetically for me, the roll up screen is a lot more pleasing.

[daca55]

I had Skeeter Beaters install a power roll up. Love it! I get a great cross ventilation through my house when it is down. No more critters in my garage. Would definitely do it again

[CaliDan]

I have sliders. They came with my house. I love them. They keep out bugs, reduce the heat in the garage, and when you’re working in the garage you don’t feel like you’re in a cave.
I prefer sliders versus the motorized type because I go in and out of the garage a lot to work in the yard and can slide one door open and shut instead of having to open the entire motorized door. That part is personal preference of course. If I were to move I would definitely buy sliders for my next house.

[KayKay100]

Yes, and yes power roll up. Keeps garage cooler depending on the setting sun and location of your home. Cooks Aluminum. And keeps out snakes, pests.ect
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[Rzepecki]

Yes, I have them. Yes, I'd do it again. Side sliders.

Ditto. We are in and out of the house through the garage all day. Sliders made the most sense for us.

[davephan]

If you’re going to have a screen on your garage door to prevent the garage from getting hotter than the outside air temperature, don’t you also need exhaust fans near the ceiling of the garage to blow out the hot air?

[noslices1]

I purchased preowned in 2010 and my house came with sliding screen door on the garage. I have never used it, it’s just in the way. I don’t live in my garage, my car does along with my golf cart.

[Charlene Widmer]

I am so glad I got the sliders..I go in and out my garage a few times a day, getting mail, walking my dog, and I would not want to put the sliders up and down 4-5 times a day. So for me, I lives in a court yard villa I find this is the best....

[17362]

Thinking about having garage screen door installed.
Question #1: If you have garage screens, would you do it gain ?
Question #2: Would you install power roll up or side sliders ?
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Greg

Our house had the tracks but no screens, we had a roll up installed last December 2019. Yes, would do it again. Love it! Airs the garage out and keeps the bugs out. We had the garage doors maintained are same time. Would do that again too. So quiet and nice now, not clunky sounding.

[Nursecasemanager]

Absolutely. Never slider. Roll up for sure! We put one in our villa & now in our new house. We had Sunshade install both.

[Tredsaw12]

If you don't want your garage screen anymore, I would be happy to remove it and pay you $200 for it.

[jerseyjoy]

We had sliders installed, since my husband likes to putter around in the garage. They are convenient for going in and out of the garage - however, the tracks accumulate bugs and dirt like crazy! I understand some of the electric roll-ups are now available with a doorway built into them.

[mepoole]

Thinking about having garage screen door installed.
Question #1: If you have garage screens, would you do it gain ?
Question #2: Would you install power roll up or side sliders ?
Thanks
Greg

#1 yes
#2 power roll up
(Thumpers)

[Bethwill]

Wonder if you could do tool up on big garage, and slider on golf cart ... just for best of both worlds. 😏

[Mike Shebel]

Yes, I would install another garage screen. We love it!!

We have an automatic-sectional roll up, just like garage door concept. It is beautiful, dependable, and lots of colors to choose from to match your residence.

[Holpat39]

Have had sliding screen doors for 17 years. Love them as I spend lots of time in and out of the garage. Lets in air and light. BUT, be careful. I have backed into mine several times while in a hurry and failed to move the screen all the way left or right. Had to replace screens several times. My fault for not being more careful.

[sterlingcnslts]

Thinking about having garage screen door installed.
Question #1: If you have garage screens, would you do it gain ?
Question #2: Would you install power roll up or side sliders ?
Thanks
Greg

Having had both, I will stick with my power screens. Better fit for keeping bugs out, ease of use, little or no maintenance, and more attractive.

[Bay Kid]

Really like my power screen.

[John41]

sliders. can go out the garage door without cats getting out or critters getting in.

[prbradley]

We loved our garage screen at our old house and when we moved to a new house we got the same motorized screen installed by Thumper. We use it everyday and only put down the big door at night or when we both go out.

[Heidis mom]

Had mine installed 1 yr ago it is roll up and I love it!! Just need to remember to roll it up when backing out of garage!

[Joe C.]

We have the type that uses the same track as the hard garage door from Thumper's Screen Garage Door (Cook Aluminum company). Love it and would get it again. It doesn't take away any height of the opening, works off the same clicker as the hard door, is sturdy against high winds, and is trouble free. Highly recommend this product. Would def get it again.

DITTO !!!! :coolsmiley:

[DonnaNi4os]

I have side sliders. Here’s something to contemplate before you go with an electric one. My garage door opener recently died on me. The man that installed my new garage door opener said that the electric roll ups tend to damage garage openers. Another point is that the sliders can be opened from outside without carrying a remote with you. It’s especially useful if you are gardening or doing work outside. But it also takes up a bit of space in already small garages. So if you have a tight fit you might look for an electric. I bought my slider for $300 delivered and installed. I bought it used and bought it on FB marketplace. I’m still smiling

[bfarmer3]

Thinking about having garage screen door installed.
Question #1: If you have garage screens, would you do it gain ?
Question #2: Would you install power roll up or side sliders ?
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Greg

I have the power roll up ones and in my opinion they are the best. From what I have seen of the sliders they are always blocking part of your garage door on one side or the other. I would definitely do it again. No regrets.

[CTFORSBERG]

For the 10 years I lived in The Villages I had a roll-up from Michelle's Screens. I love it functionally and especially aesthetically. The folks that bought our home still use it so that makes 14 years and it still works perfectly and looks great.

Now we have a new home and ordered another one about 3 months ago (takes about 2 or 3 weeks with measurements and ordering the color you want) but we depend on it and love the remote control - The garage gets so hot without it.

The cons, you need to put it up when it rains and if there's a power outage you need to wait until the power is back on. Only one power outage in 15 years and that was for like an hour so that's really not an issue.

Call Michelles Hideaway Screens - Garage Screens | Retractable Screens | Michele's Hide-Away Screens (https://www.micheleshideawayscreens.com) (tell 'em Carl sent ya 😜) super nice and super professional.

Good luck and either way, it's a must in Florida! Enjoy whatever you decide upon. God Bless.

[Dust Bunny]

I installed a power roll up screen on my garage door and love it. I can see out but passerby’s can’t see in. It does keep the garage somewhat cooler.

Would you share the name of the contractor please. About how much did it cost?

[JoeinFL]

Thinking about having garage screen door installed.
Question #1: If you have garage screens, would you do it gain ?
Question #2: Would you install power roll up or side sliders ?
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Greg

We recently had a power roll up put in. We wanted the breeze without the worry of snakes etc joining us for dinner. Lol. We live by a pond and have seen many.
I like the seamless look of the roll up. Some prefer the sliders. It’s all about Personal preference. Good luck

[collie1228]

I have sliders on my courtyard villa garage, installed by Michelle's about six years ago. I can't imagine my garage without them. It's still hot, but nowhere near what it would be without the screens. They look great, require minimal maintenance, and I have no problem getting my car or golf cart out.

[chrissy2231]

They're great cuz leaving them down & house door open, a refreshing breeze will come into your house. Get up & down screen as they will be inside garage door. Sliders are outside the garage door and ruin the appearance of your home..

[theruizs]

Thinking about having garage screen door installed.
Question #1: If you have garage screens, would you do it gain ?
Question #2: Would you install power roll up or side sliders ?
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Greg

I have power roll up and would do it again. However, keep in mind that if you do power roll up you could lose a few inches of overhead clearance in the garage door opening, depending on how they install it. So be sure to ask about that before moving forward.

[BeauJangles]

We bought the house with sliders, but a few years ago we had those taken out and had a power rollup. I would do it again if I had to. It’s sort of like before there were remote controls for tvs, you had to get up and change the channel manually. After getting a remote control, I would never go back to the manual.
Absolutely; a no-brained.

[ccrider]

I bought my house with two power doors; one a regular garage door and one a screen door. Each door operates with its own motor and remote opener. Screen door allows for cooling of the garage, especially after driving the car. Probably the most expensive because you have to have a second set of tracks for the screen door. I would definitely do it. I don't like the sliders because you never really get the screen door out of the way.

[Woelk]

We put power roll up screens on our patio in Ohio 10 years ago. We loved them so much we put it on our garage in Ohio. Putting it on our Florida home was one of the first things we did. We used Michelle’s Hideaway Screens. The powered roll up are a very clean look. We can hit the remote at least 6 houses away and it’s up by the time we reach the house to pull the golf cart in without even having to get off the cart. :) I am not a fan of A/C. If it’s 80 or below the garage door is the first thing I put up in the morning and let the air flow through the house. We live in a courtyard villa and the model we live in the distance to exit out the front door is only a few steps away. To me pushing a button to raise the screen to exit the garage is not a big deal. I don’t know the cost difference between sliders and powered. Average powered is around $2500. Good luck with your decision.

[neelie]

Yes I used Michelle’s screens and I have roll up

[Michael G.]

I have one question.

What good are screens in garage doors anyway, manual or power?
Yes they let more light in (if you spend time in your garage).
It's just are hot inside the garage as the outside, so they don't keep the garage cooler in the hot periods.
When you don't have any, there's less expense.
Less chance of backing into a screen, (garage doors are easier to see).

Sooooo What purpose do they serve?

[Harpermj2]

1. Yes, I would do it again. I am having the golf cart garage done now.
2. Power operation- 3 remotes - used Skeeterbeater- screen is located inside of the garage door. The seal seems better than the garage door seal.

Yes, I would do it again. Having the golf cart garage done. Keeps the garage cooler. Used Skeeterbeater - 3 remotes for golf cart, and cars. Screen is inside the garage not on the outside .

[ron@jayron]

We have the sliders and love them. We can walk in and out without opening the whole door. Why? They keep all of the critters and bugs out.
do not like sliders, a real pain. changing them to roll up

[MandoMan]

Thinking about having garage screen door installed.
Question #1: If you have garage screens, would you do it gain ?
Question #2: Would you install power roll up or side sliders ?
Thanks
Greg

One caution. My girlfriend backed her Ford F-150 into her garage to unload the bed and bent the bottom track of the screen. Too much weight. No longer did it open and close easily. I wasn’t able to fix it. I don’t know if this goes for all brands.

[npmcnmom]

Thinking about having garage screen door installed.
Question #1: If you have garage screens, would you do it gain ?
Question #2: Would you install power roll up or side sliders ?
Thanks
Greg
Absolutely do it again, power screen

[PaulinTV]

In case it would fit the bill for your intentions, we installed a Phantom side roll screen door on our entry door. It aligns with the lanai doors and gives us great breeze through the house when the weather tempers a bit.

[Curtisbwp]

I do have garage screen doors. I was reluctant at first. I opted for sliders. I felt that roll ups would be another piece of equipment that was subject to failure. I have white sliders and I LOVE THEM. Private, no bugs and plenty of sunshine. I would do it again.



Thinking about having garage screen door installed.
Question #1: If you have garage screens, would you do it gain ?
Question #2: Would you install power roll up or side sliders ?
Thanks
Greg

[Cool Breeze Roll screens]

Thinking about having garage screen door installed.
Question #1: If you have garage screens, would you do it gain ?
Question #2: Would you install power roll up or side sliders ?
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Greg

Cool Breeze roll screens, retractable screen doors, interior motorized shades,privacy-hurricane shutters and awning.

We manufacture our products in Odessa, Fl and have the Longest warranty,quality and service in the industry.

888-896-8935
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[Bjeanj]

I have one question.

What good are screens in garage doors anyway, manual or power?
Yes they let more light in (if you spend time in your garage).
It's just are hot inside the garage as the outside, so they don't keep the garage cooler in the hot periods.
When you don't have any, there's less expense.
Less chance of backing into a screen, (garage doors are easier to see).

Sooooo What purpose do they serve?

In the spring fall/winter, we like to open the house door to the garage, and on the opposite side of the house we will open up our sliders to our screened in lanai. We get a great breeze flowing through!

[Rosebud1949]

Screens yes, sliders yes, electric roll door NO.. why !! every time you want to go out the garage, other than taking the car or cart, you have to roll it up.. yes its electric, but sliders give more light more air, and you can pop in and out quickly if you need too, less chance for bugs to get in during the open/close process. Of course leds to go wrong if there is a problem.....

[Marita Koziar]

We had a power roll up screen put on our garage, and we LOVE it!! Definitely would do it again! It lets air into the garage, and keeps critters out. We don’t have a window in our garage, and it lets light in.

[nancybea]

We have the type that uses the same track as the hard garage door from Thumper's Screen Garage Door (Cook Aluminum company). Love it and would get it again. It doesn't take away any height of the opening, works off the same clicker as the hard door, is sturdy against high winds, and is trouble free. Highly recommend this product. Would def get it again.

Totally agree with everything you said. It is the best looking garage screened door around The Villages. It enhanced the beauty of your property.

[Gmomlaura]

I have the electric screen door and it helps keep the house cooler in the summer. I would never gotten the sliders because you have get out of the car to open and close and they are not locked.

[EdFNJ]

I have the electric screen door and it helps keep the house cooler in the summer. I would never gotten the sliders because you have get out of the car to open and close and they are not locked. Actually sliders do lock (at least mine does, can't speak for all the others) but a lock is useless because like ANY kind of screen door it just takes a pointed object to override the "lock" and walk in. Getting out of the car if someone is still home is a minor inconvenience, I'll give you that but if no one is home when you leave there is no need to close it.

Hint for those with SLIDERS to save the possible bending of the bottom track problem: As you drive in or out in your vehicle DO NOT TURN YOUR STEERING WHEEL FOR THE 1/2 SECOND THEY ARE GOING OVER THE TRACK. If you turn the wheels while they are on the track it will bend it. The dealer told us that and it's been 19 months and never have had any problem.

[Quixote]

Our home came with sliders, and I couldn't get rid of them fast enough. We found them incredibly inconvenient and sold them to someone who took them down and cleaned up where they had been. If I felt I had to put in a garage screen, I would definitely do an electric one; however, we don't spend time in the garage, so the door is closed most of the time.

[Doglover9409]

Yes! Absolutely. We love ours! Garage isn’t hot, we can see out without worrying snakes or bugs will sneak in, and we have the type that goes up and down like a regular garage door. Def worth the cost

[C. C. Rider]

I bought my house with two power doors; one a regular garage door and one a screen door. Each door operates with its own motor and remote opener. Screen door allows for cooling of the garage, especially after driving the car. Probably the most expensive because you have to have a second set of tracks for the screen door. I would definitely do it. I don't like the sliders because you never really get the screen door out of the way.

Hello, ccrider. Welcome to the forum. Just curious where you got the idea for your board name? Seems I've heard it somewhere before. :icon_wink:

[C. C. Rider]

I stated earlier in this thread that I have and prefer the slider screens. However, I didn't mention the reasons why. Probably the biggest reason is because I go in and out of the house and the garage so many times per day. Sometimes it's to do some work in the yard or to inspect the shrubs, flowers, or whatever. Sometimes just to walk around the block. Sometimes to sweep off the sidewalk or driveway. Lots of different reasons.

Regardless the reason, it seems that I seldom take everything I need with me on the first trip. This is especially true if I'm working in the yard. I may have to go back into the garage 6 or 8 times before I get the job done and the tools put away... not to mention the trips back into the garage to get something cool to drink out of the refrigerator.

It's easy to slide the slider screen open just a couple of feet and slip back in quickly without letting all the bugs in. Besides, if I had a power overhead screen, that would mean something additional (the opener) I'd have to carry with me every time I went out.

The sliders do collect a little dirt in the tracks from time to time, but there's no worry about the electric going out or forgetting to take the opener with me. I guess it's a matter of lifestyle. If you're making lots of short trips in and out of the garage, sliders would seem to make more sense. If you just leave the house once or twice per day, then overhead power screens would make more sense.

Oh, as to not being able to get the sliders "completely" out of the way, that's never been a problem for me. We have a large two-car garage and I don't recall ever needing to move both cars into or out of the garage simultaneously. Not a problem, IMO.

[dewilson58]

I laugh when I drive by garages with screens.
Spend thousands and the garage is the same temp as the outside.
Why not insulate the garage and have it cooler than the outside???
Today, golfed until 1pm. Came home, opened the garage and it was cool.....almost like air conditioning, less humidity as well.

Screens are not fixing the heat issue........it's a band-aid.

:ohdear:

[EdFNJ]

I laugh when I drive by garages with screens.
Spend thousands and the garage is the same temp as the outside.
Why not insulate the garage and have it cooler than the outside???
Today, golfed until 1pm. Came home, opened the garage and it was cool.....almost like air conditioning, less humidity as well.

Screens are not fixing the heat issue........it's a band-aid.

:ohdear:

You laugh but evidently you never had one. ;) Not sure where it was said it will cool the garage when it's 95 out because it won't but in the fall/winter when it's nice and cool out it cools the entire house without using A/C with the screen closed so no bugs, door to garage and inside windows opened.

It does provide privacy (if one has the privacy screen) during the day if you want to do "stuff" in the garage and not have to be locked into a closed in area with no moving outside air. I find it easier to do small stuff in the garage on the car or the cart or use saw table or do painting with paint with strong fumes with an opened garage door and the screen keeps out bugs, nosey people. the neighbors dog and makes painting safer. One could even start their engine without possibly dying if needed.

Whatever does or doesn't float your boat is fine but you really shouldn't knock something without experiencing it first. If you don't do anything in your garage then obviously it's not for you. There are a LOT of them around so many people might disagree with you. It is good that it makes you laugh though. We all need to laugh as it's good for the blood pressure and overall mental state in these crazy times.

[Ann Marie Acacio]

We just had a power screen installed today by Lonnie Ashe from Cool Breeze and love it! Although I thought I wanted a slider, Lonnie told us that dirt and get into the slider tracks which makes the screens more difficult to slide. The screen lets in SO much light and fresh air! Wish we had done it years ago! 10 yr. warranty on the motor. Call Lonnie...888-896-8935. Tell him I sent you.

[Bellavita]

Great reply I laughed out loud. We need laughs

[dewilson58]

but you really shouldn't knock something without experiencing it first.

so many people might disagree with you.

It is good that it makes you laugh though.


Have experienced with a rental.
Many disagree.........many more agree since most home don't have.
Talked to Cool Breeze.....many people back into the doors & CB get to replace.
(multiple service calls to the same house)
((now that's funny))


I use windows, lots of windows, to move air thru our home.
(without fumes coming into the house)
:loco:

[loftusb]

They're ugly as hell!

[EdFNJ]

Have experienced with a rental.
Many disagree.........many more agree since most home don't have.
Talked to Cool Breeze.....many people back into the doors & CB get to replace.
(multiple service calls to the same house)
((now that's funny))


I use windows, lots of windows, to move air thru our home.
(without fumes coming into the house)
:loco:


:coolsmiley: Unfortunately I have only 4 windows and a sliding door in our home so I don't have the same luxury as some others.


As for backing into screen doors (I hear that lame excuse all the time), I don't think the screen door is the problem I think the driver needs some serious help especially the guy in another similar thread who said he's done it 3 times.

[rde3036]

I have a Thumper retractable screen that the wife and I love. She likes to exercise in the garage in the early mornings without being stared at and I like it because it keeps, the bugs, snakes and neighbors out of the garage.

[Troopie]

I would definitely do it again. They allow us to air out the garage, and to work in it without having little critters come in. However, I would not have the kind that slides from side to side again. This is what we have, now and too much debris collects in the tracks. You also have to be careful about driving over the tracks so as to not damage them. I love having a screen, but I'd go with the kind that retracts from top to bottom.