What’s a retractable screen?

Maybe you’ve never thought about your screen door, except when it’s not working. Or maybe you’ve thought about how it could be a whole lot better. We too thought screen doors could be greatly improved, and that’s why we offer a whole series of insect screens that work with various doors, from the LuminAire® Retractable Screen, which fits a front door, to the Big Door Retractable Screen, which fits our Folding Outswing and MultiGlide™ Doors. And now, we have a retractable insect screen that’s made specifically for our patio doors. Here’s what you need to know about this option. 

A retractable screen offers all the benefits of a traditional panel screen — keeping insects out and facilitating fresh airflow — but it also disappears when it’s not in use, so it won’t block light or views. This makes it different from a panel screen, which is always visible. Here are some additional benefits you’ll get with our patio door retractable screen:

• Premium metal hardware that feels good in your hand and makes operation easy. 
• Tear-resistant screen cloth that’s 50% stronger than traditional screen cloth and attaches securely on all four sides of the door.
• Uniquely engineering for durability and strength — we cycle tested this screen 25,000 times.
• Seamless design that matches our patio doors and adds to the door’s overall aesthetic.  

A panel screen can still be a great option, especially when you’re looking for the most cost-effective solution, but our retractable screen simply gives you more benefits.

Yes, our patio door retractable screen fits Andersen® A-Series, 400 Series, and 200 Series Gliding Patio Doors manufactured from 1990 to present. It comes in 11 different color options, and you can install it yourself with minimal tools and in a short amount of time. 

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