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mikeritz53 02-03-2022 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2055965)
Sorry if this was discussed here before, I did a search without finding anything.

I would like to add a sliding garage door screen, not the power rollup kind.

Who installs them around our area?
What brand works the best without getting hung-up?
Are some with rollers top and bottom for easy closing?

You reply would be much appreciated.
Thank You

We just had Micheleshindawayscreens replace ours, very professional and did nice work. The advantage to their system is the rollers are on the top of the door instead of wheels on the bottom, the doors always slide easy. Bottom ones have to contend with the debris in the tracks and they wear out faster from the weight of the doors.

dyoder66@aol.com 02-03-2022 11:04 AM

Make sure your deed allows sliders

condomom22 02-03-2022 12:28 PM

I used Cook Aluminum LLC ("Thumpers") about two years ago for my sliding garage door screen. Very pleased with the product and installation. Thumpers also has a proprietary motorized screen.

MandoMan 02-03-2022 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2055965)
Sorry if this was discussed here before, I did a search without finding anything.

I would like to add a sliding garage door screen, not the power rollup kind.

Who installs them around our area?
What brand works the best without getting hung-up?
Are some with rollers top and bottom for easy closing?

You reply would be much appreciated.
Thank You

My house has sliders. The bad thing about sliders is that you have to slide them by hand instead of just pushing a button. The good thing is that unlike the rolling kind, lizards and mice and snakes can’t get into your garage if the doors are closed. Eleven months a year, I don’t close the garage door unless I’m not home. If I’m home, I use the sliders. Don’t lubricate them! That just grabs dust. If they aren’t sliding well, just vacuum the tracks with a shop vac or regular vacuum cleaner. I do that a couple times a year.

EdFNJ 02-03-2022 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dyoder66@aol.com (Post 2056724)
Make sure your deed allows sliders

Say what? That's a new one. Never heard of a specific slider INclusion or EXclusion. Where is that here in TV? Maybe if you used a pink striped screen there would be a problem? :)

Holpat39 02-03-2022 09:56 PM

Have my sliders for 20 years. There are many companies in and around The Villages that install them. Just google on the internet. Only problem due to my carelessness I backed thru a couple of them over the years so I have the phone number on my speed dial of the fellow who comes and repairs them for me. LOL

EdFNJ 02-03-2022 11:51 PM

ProTip :) : NEVER turn your steering wheel while your front wheel(s) is on the bottom track of a slider. That's how they get badly bent.

thevillages2013 02-04-2022 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ski Bum (Post 2056605)
I have two homes, one with the roll up, and one slider. We love the roll up. The slider was damaged when we bought the home last March. The screens were stacked in the garage. The bottom track is destroyed. It's noisy and unsettling to drive over. I had planned on removing the whole thing.

But having read the positive comments here, maybe I'll repair it.

Give it to Michael G

Kcmkm123 02-05-2022 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holpat39 (Post 2056961)
Have my sliders for 20 years. There are many companies in and around The Villages that install them. Just google on the internet. Only problem due to my carelessness I backed thru a couple of them over the years so I have the phone number on my speed dial of the fellow who comes and repairs them for me. LOL

Can you give me the name and phone number for this fellow please.

Kcmkm123 02-06-2022 01:32 PM

Hi, what are you going to do with your sliders?
I'm in need of a white 37".

DonnaNi4os 02-14-2022 12:07 PM

I bought a second hand one for $200 and had it installed for $100 by a handyman. The garage door companies will tell you that they are better for the power train on your garage door than the motorized screen doors. There are manual ones that lift lift your garage door would do without a motor, plus they are very lightweight. Had I to do it again I would opt for that style. They have a door in the center for easy entrance and exit. They sell them at Markets of Marion and I’m sure that they have an installer. Hope that helps.


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