Garage Screens - Might They Be For You?

By Shawn J. Hess

You saw it on television and marvelled if this new product was a workable solution for your home. A garage door screen, the advertising claims, are the solution to the dilemma facing you on those very hot days in the middle of summer.

Where does one start to look...Internet, home improvement store or call the manufacturer? You are in the marketplace for good service and a customised fit, not the standard, in-stock screen. Certainly, it might be plain that your decision would be the former. This addition to your home will provide much in expanding and opening up this space for extra use, as in the possibility of inclement weather.

Before making your decision as to whether or not to buy, you contact the manufacturer and you are stunned with the welcoming voice on the other end of the line. It seems that your decision in manufacturers is a small, family business of craftsmen who are dedicated to wonderful quality and personalized service to each shopper. You have many questions regarding the functionality of this new inventive product that can convert your space into a place of privacy and freedom to enjoy the flow of clean air without the various insects that prove quite troublesome in the days and nights of summer. Imagine providing a space for the children or grandchildren to play in a safe environment - even obstructing of the sun's harmful rays!

From a practical viewpoint, the issue of the easy way to store such a big article suggests itself. As in most garages, there is barely space for anything more, but now we have the convenience of the retractable garage screen available in an array of color selections, customized design, choice of retractable screens and even an automation system.

You should expect to have your space opening measured by a consultant who will then coordinate with the manufacturer to have the product made to your specifications. Installation is a matter for the trained technician who will make sure the product is working efficiently. Your screen can be operated manually or through the automation system and is kept in a housing unit above the opening. Now you are ready to enjoy your garage in new methods.

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