Front Door Retractable Screens

Unlike traditional fixed screens and hinged screen doors, retractable screens are not permanently across your doorway as they retract back into their housing when not in use. Retractable screens can be made in an assortment of colors to match with your home, and are custom cut to fit the size of your doorway perfectly. If you’re looking for a modern screening solution that will bring the positives of the outdoors into your home to enhance the experience, retractable screens are the perfect solution for you.

What Are Front Door Retractable Screens?

Retractable screens are installed professionally and slide along a track. They tuck away into a housing along the side of the door vertically to keep it out of the way when not in use. A fixed screen stays in place at all times and typically swings or slides to the side. They are not as sleek, or out of the way as a retractable front door screen.

Types of Front Door Retractable Screens We Offer

Mirage retractable screens manufactures a few types of screens for front doors. Retractable screens are a versatile product that can be installed on a variety of doors and openings. Retractable screens for front doors can be made up to 9 feet high and 5 feet wide and come in an assortment of standard colors and diamond series colors that will match your home perfectly. Keep reading below for more information regarding the types of retractable screens we offer to homeowners across North America.

Single Door Retractable Screens

A single door with retractable screens are mounted to the side of the door and slide across with a top and bottom track. Single door retractable screens are a great way to open up your home to the fresh air of the outdoors without allowing the negatives in. Mirage retractable screens for single doors can be custom made up to 9 feet high and 5 feet wide.

Double Door (French Door) Retractable Screens

Double door retractable screens will add many benefits to your home’s experience by allowing fresh air to circulate through the large opening of your double doors. Double door retractable screens are configured by installing two retractable screen units on both sides of the double doors, with the screens meeting in the middle. You are able to install slide pins on one of the screen units housing to pin it shut so you only have to operate one door to go in and out of your home while using the screens.

Sliding Door Retractable Screens

Retractable screens for sliding doors is a modern solution to replace traditional fixed sliding patio screens that are clunky and unappealing. Retractable screens blend in with your doorway and the screen retracts back into the housing when not in use. Retractable screens have the same functionality of traditional fixed sliding patio screens and they will let fresh air into your home while keeping bugs and pests outside.

Customized Retractable Screens 

Retractable screens are a custom made screen product that are made to fit and match your doorway perfectly. Your local Mirage retractable screen specialist will visit your home, assess your doorway and take measurements. They will then offer you the best custom retractable screen solution for your doorway. Retractable screens come in a variety of standard, diamond and custom colors and are also offered with three different handle options depending on your preference and configuration of the door.

How to Choose the Right Retractable Screen for Your Front Door? 

Choosing the right retractable screen for your front door is very crucial as you want your investment to be worthwhile and the end product to be functional and add value to your home. There are a few key things to consider when you are choosing the right retractable screen for your front door including: Door type and compatibility, size, the best mesh option to choose, color choice and budget considerations.

Door Type Compatibility

The type of door you have and its compatibility with a retractable screen is a key step when deciding. Retractable screens can be installed on most types of doorways, as long as the top and bottom track can be mounted properly to allow the screen mesh to glide in and out of the housing and across the opening.

Measurement and Sizing

Mirage retractable screens are custom fit to the size of your doorway. We understand that each doorway is unique in it’s own way, which is why our network of professional installers will measure and cut the screen unit down to size to fit perfectly. Retractable screens for front doors can be made up to 9 feet high and 5 feet wide.

Mesh Options

When having a retractable screen installed on your front door you have two standard mesh options to choose from. You can choose the standard insect mesh which is best for allowing adequate airflow into your home while keeping bugs and pests outside. The second choice of mesh is the tuffscreen no-see-um mesh which is a polyester coated mesh that is scratch and tear resistant, and has a tighter weave so even the smallest bugs can’t get through.

Frame Colors and Finishes

Mirage retractable screens for front doors come in 8 standard colors, 18 diamond series colors, and can also be custom colored upon request. You will need to provide your Mirage retractable screen specialist with an identifier or sample for the color you want and we will match it for an upcharge.

Front Door Retractable Screens: Our Installation Process

Installing retractable screens on your front door is a straightforward process that your local Mirage retractable screen specialist will walk you through. The only thing you will need to do is decide the color, handle option, and other custom options for your opening, and the installer will take care of the rest. All of our retractable screen products are installed by trained professionals to ensure your investment is worthwhile.

Measurement and Consultation

Your local Mirage retractable screen specialist will visit your home to measure and consult with you based on the best options for installing a retractable screen solution for your home. They will determine the proper size for the screen unit to be installed to perfectly fit your door, and will help you determine what the best color and handle option is.

Design Customization

Mirage retractable screens are a highly customizable product that are perfectly tailored to fit and match your home. Your Mirage retractable screen will be cut to the exact size of your door opening and will be offered in an assortment of standard, diamond series and custom colors for you to choose from. Mirage retractable screens also have 3 handle options that you can choose from depending on the configuration of your door and personal preference.

Professional Installation

All Mirage retractable screen products are installed through our network of professional Mirage retractable screen specialists. These installation partners are extensively trained on our products to ensure they are installed properly and will last the test of time. Your Mirage retractable screen specialist will guide you through the entire process of having the perfect retractable screen solutions installed for your home.

Benefits of Front Door Retractable Screens

Installing a retractable screen on your front door will add many benefits to your home’s atmosphere that we believe are transformational. Retractable screen doors are a modern screening solution compared to fixed or hinged screen doors, as they hide away in their housing when not in use. Keep reading below to learn about the benefits that retractable screen doors will bring to your home.

Enhanced Curb Appeal

Retractable screens are an aesthetically enhancing home improvement product that will enhance the curb appeal of your home. Enhanced curb appeal of your home will make your home more attractive and can also increase the value of your home. When home buyers are looking for a home with modern screen solutions, your home could be their desired choice.

Improve Functionality 

Retractable screen doors are easy to operate and have improved functionality compared to traditional screen systems. Retractable screens are a versatile screen solution that can be installed on a variety of doors and openings, and can easily be operated with a twist or pull of the handle to open and close. Traditional screen solutions are clunky, take up space, and are outdated compared to modern retractable screens that offer many benefits to your home.

Space Saving and Discreet 

Retractable screens are a sleek and modern screen solution that will save space in your home and be more discreet than traditional screening options. Retractable screens retract in and out of their housing with a simple twist or pull of the handle. When you are done using your retractable screens, the mesh and pullbar easily slide back into the housing, keeping the mesh out of sight. Traditional screen options are permanently across your doorway or opening, which can be an eyesore, making retractable screens a better option.

Enhanced Home Comfort and Ventilation

Retractable screens are a great solution to naturally ventilate your home – keeping the inside cool and comfortable for you and your family. When you install a retractable screen on your front door and another retractable screen on the back of your home, you will create a cross-ventilation which will allow fresh cool air to circulate throughout your home. This will allow you to turn off your air conditioning system and keep your home open to allow all the benefits of the outdoors inside while keeping out the negatives.

Insect and Pest Control 

Retractable screens can be made using different types of mesh material depending on the problem you’re trying to solve. Retractable screens for front doors can be made with insect and pest control mesh that will allow fresh air into your home and keep unwanted critters outside. If you have ants or no see um insects in your area you can also have retractable screens made with no see um mesh which is a tighter mesh to keep even the smallest insects out!

Energy Efficiency 

As mentioned in an earlier section, installing retractable screens in your home will allow you to naturally cool your home by fresh air ventilating through your space. This will allow you to save on your energy bill as you won’t have to use your air conditioning system. It’s a win-win scenario, you get to save energy and allow the positives of the outdoors into your home while keeping the negatives outside.

Pet and Kid Friendly 

Retractable screen doors are a pet and kid friendly home improvement product that will add functionality and benefits to your home space. Retractable screens can be made with pet mesh which is scratch and tear resistant to ensure your furry friends don’t claw through the screen. The PivotPro handle is an easy to use operation system that will allow kids and elderly people to seamlessly open and close your retractable screen door.

Easy to Use and Low Maintenance 

Retractable screen doors are easy to use and are a seamless screen solution that you can add to your home. Maintaining your retractable screens is easy as you will only be required to ensure debris doesn’t accumulate in the tracks while also lubricating the moving parts with a dry silicone spray so the screen system keeps operating like new.

Why Choose Mirage for Your Front Door Retractable Screen Installation

Mirage retractable screen doors are the highest quality screen products on the market as they’re made using the highest quality materials and are cycle-tested over 250,000 times in our facility. Mirage Screen Systems has been a leader and innovator in the retractable screen industry for over 25 years, providing hundreds of thousands of retractable screens to happy homeowners across North America. 

Each Mirage retractable screen that is installed is custom-made to ensure perfect operation and to last the test of time. Mirage has reengineered our retractable screens over the years to ensure they’re the smoothest screen on the market and will last for years. Another point that makes Mirage stand out from the competition is that they’re installed through our professionally trained network of retractable screen specialists across North America, who are taught to assess and provide the best screen solution possible for each home.

Maintenance and Care Tips

Maintaining your front door retractable screen is important to ensure proper function for the lifetime of the product. You will need to regularly wipe down and clean the mesh and frame to ensure dirt doesn’t build up, which can cause the screen system not to operate properly. We also recommend that you regularly spray a dry silicone into the tracks and moving parts of the screen system to ensure that they’re lubricated and functioning properly. If you have problems with a specific part of your retractable screen door, or a rip in your mesh, we recommend that you contact your local Mirage retractable screen specialist to perform adequate repairs that will have your screen working like new. For more information regarding maintenance and care tips, please see our maintenance guide.

Contact Us for a Free Front Door Retractable Screen Estimate! 

Installing a retractable screen on your front door will enhance the overall experience of your home by letting fresh air in without the worry of bugs and other critters getting inside. To start the process of transforming your home with retractable screens, you can fill out the form on the get a quote page, and your local Mirage retractable screen specialist will contact you within 48 hours to understand your needs and offer the best retractable screen solution possible.

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