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About your screen specialist
Back in 1945 (70+ years ago), Joe Salamida founded The Screen Shop at 601 Hamline Street in San Jose, California. To this day Joe’s two sons and five grandchildren continue to own and operate this highly reputable San Jose screen business at the exact same location. Chances are when you walk into our office headquarters you’ll be assisted by a Salamida family member since nine family members continue to work in the business! A more recently added shop, manufacturing, and warehouse facilities allow us to better serve our California screen customers. The Screen Shop is an authorized Mirage screens dealer for the San Jose California area, including the neighboring cities of Campbell, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Milpitas, Mountain View, Los Gatos, and more. Our veteran, experienced crew leaders and shop workers do all Mirage retractable screen installation and shop work, and our clients benefit from our many years of working in the screen and window industry. Because of the more than 7 decades of screen experience, The Screen Shop has knowledge of many older style products, as well as access to ?hard to find? parts and components. Honesty and ethics is the foundation of everything we do at The Screen Shop. This is why our family business has developed a long list of satisfied customers over nearly four generations. Because we have been in the screen business for so long, our experience is unmatched. We know just about everything there is to know about retractable window screens and screen doors plus installations, repairs, and more. So if you are looking to make some improvements to your home, call The Screen Shop, and let one of our experienced and friendly staff answer your questions. We still do business the old fashioned way? as a family. Call us at 408-295-7384 or email us for a free retractable screen quote or use our quote form below. The Screen Shop licensed, bonded, and insured and a proud member of the following organizations: Member of Santa Clara University Family Business Forum Member of the Better Business Bureau San Jose Chamber of Commerce Santa Clara County Builders Exchange The Screen Shop San Jose CA is an Authorized Retractable Screens Dealer for Mirage Screens
Dealer's Product Offerings
Retractable Screen Doors
Enjoy your indoor and outdoor spaces with a seamless and smooth retractable screen systems designed to fit all regular, French, and sliding doors.
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Large Opening Retractable Screen Doors
Your screening solution for large openings in your home. Whether it’s a bi-fold door or a multi-panel sliding door— the large opening retractable screen has you covered.
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Motorized Screens
Extend your living space with a large opening motorized screen. Screen your garage or patio area for a bug-free and UV-protected space.
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Blog
Discover valuable tips and information on retractable and motorized screens, home design, and home ventilation from the leading manufacturers and experts in the industry.
A Guide to Pool Enclosure Screens
A pool enclosure is a great addition to your home and will offer many benefits to enhance the overall living experience. A pool enclosure is a structure that surrounds a pool area and will offer protection from outside weather elements, insects, debris, and will enhance privacy and safety. Installing a pool enclosure to cover your […]
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Benefits of Roll-Up Solar Shades for Outdoor Spaces
Adding roll-up solar shades to your outdoor spaces will bring many benefits to your home while also increasing the overall value. Some of the main advantages of installing roll-up solar shades are heat & UV protection, glare reduction, privacy & shade control, energy efficiency, and increasing curb and home value. Roll-up solar shades can be […]
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Pet Screens vs. Regular screens: What Are the Differences?
When it comes to choosing between a pet screen and a regular screen, there are a few differences with the same basic function of keeping insects out while creating airflow. Pet screens are very durable, the material and strength are stronger than regular screens. Pet screens are slightly thicker and more opaque. The thickness helps […]
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Sliding Doors vs. French Doors: Which is Better?
Sliding doors and French doors are very different. A sliding door stays out of your way and slides along a track. A French door is more about the look of the doorway, they usually give the space more character and swing in or outwards. The following blog will explain what a sliding door is, and […]
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5 Best Types of Sliding Screen Doors For 2025
When it comes to selecting the best sliding screen doors for you and your home you have to determine the type of opening you currently have. From there you can decide on the best fit for you. There are a variety of sliding screen door applications and below we will explain what the differences are. […]
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8 Best Places To Install Retractable SunShades
What are Retractable Sun Shades? Retractable sun shade is a mesh screen that drops down to block extreme sunlight on a patio or outdoor living area. They can also be called motorized retractable screens as well as sun shades. They are a popular choice for managing heat, protecting interiors from UV damage, and maintaining a […]
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Replacing A Retractable Screen Door: A Complete Guide
Replacing a retractable screen door is a pretty straightforward process and won’t be much of a hassle for you. Your local Mirage retractable screens dealer will visit your home to assess what the best route for replacing your existing retractable screen door is, and then install a new Mirage retractable screen for you without making […]
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No-See-Um Screens vs Regular Screens
When choosing which type of mesh you have your retractable screens made with, you need to consider a few things. What are you ultimately trying to get out of your retractable screen? Are you looking for purely insect protection or sun protection? Do you have no-see-um insects or small critters in your area that can […]
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Retractable Screen Doors vs. Retractable Accordion Screens
When choosing between installing a retractable screen door or a retractable accordion-style screen door in your home, you have a few things to consider. You will need to consider the size and type of door or opening you are planning to install it on, as well as what will look aesthetically better in your home. […]
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How to Winterize a Screened-in Porch?
Winterizing your screened porch is a necessary practice every year before the cold winter months have arrived. Winterizing your screened porch will help ensure a long lifespan for your screened porch and, if done correctly, will create an additional room for you and your house guests to enjoy year-round. When you are planning to winterize […]
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