Garage Door Screens

[M_Six]

Anyone have one of these or something similar?

https://www.lifestylescreens.com/

(God awful website. Like someone's very first html try from the early 90's.)

I have a decent garage workbench setup now and I've been spending a lot of time out there, but I've been getting eaten alive by mosquitos and pestered by flies. I'd love to have a screen system. There are the velcro/magnetic ones that are dirt cheap, but they look like crap when rolled up. These inner-door type screens are pricey, but they look better and hide away easy.

[vreihen16]

Air conditioning FTW.....

[tdott]

Wouldn't trade my mini split for anything else here in FL.

[M_Six]

Mini split?

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

Air conditioning FTW.....

Might be cheaper than the screen door thing.

[overcoil]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Mini split?

its a ductless two part refrigerant A/C unit

[OkieSnuffBox]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Mini split?

https://www.homedepot.com/b/Heating-...s/N-5yc1vZc4m1

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Caravaggio

its a ductless two part refrigerant A/C unit

Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

https://www.homedepot.com/b/Heating-...s/N-5yc1vZc4m1

Thanks. I was right, it is about the same cost or less than the screen door thing. I figure that screen door will run about $2k installed.

[overcoil]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Thanks. I was right, it is about the same cost or less than the screen door thing. I figure that screen door will run about $2k installed.

I was thinking that screen door was like $599.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Caravaggio

I was thinking that screen door was like $599.

They're closer to $1500 on Amazon and that doesn't include installation.

[evil-G-nius]

I do not like those things...see em all the time down here in FL tho

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by evil-G-nius

I do not like those things...see em all the time down here in FL tho

The screens, you mean? The velcro/magnet ones look ok when they're in place, but they look like crap when they're rolled up on the outside of the garage.

[chassis]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Thanks. I was right, it is about the same cost or less than the screen door thing. I figure that screen door will run about $2k installed.

Clever idea, the screen. Until someone or something walks, rolls or flies into or through it. Looks fragile and kind of mickey mouse.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by chassis

Clever idea, the screen. Until someone or something walks, rolls or flies into or through it. Looks fragile and kind of mickey mouse.

It does look brittle. And I can't see why it costs so much. Seems pretty simple.

[540iSUP]

Is it possible to install the screens inside the garage instead of outside? My neighbor has the velcro/magnet screen and I know what you mean about how tacky it looks rolled up.

[vreihen16]

Central air conditioning of *all* garage/work spaces is near the top of the punch list for our retirement Garage Mahal construction down south.....

[Lady Jane]

Love mine. I would be w/o one. I use the garage as an extension to my covered porch when the black flies, mosquitoes and deer flies are out in force, especially during the evening. Just add tables and chairs and a beer cooler.


$2000 Canadian pesos installed.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Lady Jane

Love mine. I would be w/o one. I use the garage as an extension to my covered porch when the black flies, mosquitoes and deer flies are out in force, especially during the evening. Just add tables and chairs and a beer cooler.


$2000 Canadian pesos installed.

It looks sturdier there than in the pics on that website.

And that's about what I expect it would cost installed here as well. Does it seal well against the frame?

[Lady Jane]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Does it seal well against the frame?

Nice and tight.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Lady Jane

Nice and tight.

Does it use magnets or just pressure? How does it seal or hold against the door frame? I'm concerned about our frame because it has a rubber flap all the way around that keeps the rain out. I don't think the screen door could actually make contact with the inside edge of the frame.

[Lady Jane]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Does it use magnets or just pressure? How does it seal or hold against the door frame? I'm concerned about our frame because it has a rubber flap all the way around that keeps the rain out. I don't think the screen door could actually make contact with the inside edge of the frame.

The door uses two powerful magnets on the top of the frame. The entire door has it own seal that makes contact with the existing garage door seal. Of course, you can adjust the pressure by dialing-in the spring and pulley. ( Something that has to be done by the tech.)

When they first installed it, I could not open the door by pulling on the two lanyards because it was so tight.

You also get a metal rod to guide the door back so it doesn't slam on the rear of the rail.