[dietpepsi]

Now that hot weather is here , what is the recommendation for which garage door to have open Courtyard Villa? We have the original solid door and a screened garage door. I keep the attic axcess door open to the attic to increase air flow. The Ac/furnace unit is in the garage . Which is best in the hot summer days

[villagetinker]

Sorry, I do not understand what you are trying to do. If you are trying to keep the garage a little cooler, keep the door to the house closed and use the screened garage door, I am assuming this is a large screen over the garage door opening. If you leave the door to the house open, you are using your A/C to cool the garage AND your attic.
If I have misunderstood, please clarify.

[photo1902]

Pretty clear. They have a regular garage door, as well as a screen door in front of the garage door (motorized or sliding). Keeping the attic access open (or slightly cracked) will aid in ventilating (cooling) the garage, when the "regular" garage door is open.

[vintageogauge]

I don't see the advantage of having a screed overhead garage door unless you would be in the garage in the evening with lights on that would attract mosquitos, etc. I have my door open a lot during the day and there are rarely any flying insects out there.

[rjm1cc]

You might cut the afternoon heat in the garage by up to 10 degrees with the screen. Measure and see what happens.
The garage will be cooler in the evening with the screen door open.
My guess is screen door closed in the AM, open in the afternoon but probably of little benefit, and open in the evening and you will get a little cooling.
I would not put in a screen door as I do not regularly work in the garage so no actual experience.

[Mortal1]

Originally Posted by photo1902

Pretty clear. They have a regular garage door, as well as a screen door in front of the garage door (motorized or sliding). Keeping the attic access open (or slightly cracked) will aid in ventilating (cooling) the garage, when the "regular" garage door is open.

her post can just as easily mean that she has a screen door on the door leading into the house...not for the auto garage door. You assume that's what she meant because you've either seen lots of screens for the large door or can't imagine why a person would put a screen door in the garage house door.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Mortal1

her post can just as easily mean that she has a screen door on the door leading into the house...not for the auto garage door. You assume that's what she meant because you've either seen lots of screens for the large door or can't imagine why a person would put a screen door in the garage house door.

Good grief. Who knows. Who cares. Overthink it much. They said a screened garage door. Maybe the OP will clarify it so none of us lose sleep over the question.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

I don't see the advantage of having a screed overhead garage door unless you would be in the garage in the evening with lights on that would attract mosquitos, etc. I have my door open a lot during the day and there are rarely any flying insects out there.

There are a large number of people here who want to screen their garage to keep out insects, lizards and snakes. Not to mention wanting the privacy a motorized screen provides from prying eyes into the garage.

Personally I don’t have one, given the costs, but I certainly understand the attraction and benefits

[gatorbill1]

A screen on garage door is not secure from someone entering your garage (like lawn or repair people riding around looking for open garages)

[Garywt]

Unless you plan on sitting out in the garage, no reason for the screen. The part of the AC that matters most is outside. I have a attic fan but never thought about leaving the attic open.

[Mrprez]

I have a screen on the garage door and have plenty of reasons for having one. None of which is sitting in the garage. We open it in the morning and close it at night. Keeps our west facing garage cooler.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by dietpepsi

what is the recommendation for which garage door to have open Courtyard Villa?

That question makes no sense.

[dietpepsi]

ooooh my,,, sorry for the confusion,, ,, i have 2 garage doors, one is screened and the other is solid aluminum, just wondering which to use during the summer,, anyone that thinks they could get thru the screen , that would be one tough person,, i do leave the attic axcess door open to create air flow,, i realize if i ever have a fire this will act like a chimney, ,, but oh well i have insurance

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by dietpepsi

ooooh my,,, sorry for the confusion,, ,, i have 2 garage doors, one is screened and the other is solid aluminum, just wondering which to use during the summer,, anyone that thinks they could get thru the screen , that would be one tough person,, i do leave the attic axcess door open to create air flow,, i realize if i ever have a fire this will act like a chimney, ,, but oh well i have insurance

So do you have a question?

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by dietpepsi

ooooh my,,, sorry for the confusion,, ,, i have 2 garage doors, one is screened and the other is solid aluminum, just wondering which to use during the summer,, anyone that thinks they could get thru the screen , that would be one tough person,, i do leave the attic axcess door open to create air flow,, i realize if i ever have a fire this will act like a chimney, ,, but oh well i have insurance

I understood your question without a problem. Leaving the attic access open is a good idea and definitely screen door down and metal door up during daylight while you are home. One thing to add don’t get a sense of security from that screen door it will keep honest people out but a razor knife would allow someone to gain entry in a few seconds