What’s an easy way to increase air flow and natural light in your home? A garage screen door enables you to save on energy, improve air circulation, and extend your living space without pesky insects entering your home!
Can you add a screen door to a garage door?
The answer is a resounding yes! For hot climates or homes with minimal air flow, adding a screen to your garage door provides you the ability to increase fresh air flow throughout your home without facing mosquitos, flies, and other insects from entering your home.
What types of garage screen doors are available?
At DIY Screens Direct, we have a wide range of garage screen doors. We know that large openings like garage doors require unique sizes and have specific requirements. With that in mind, all our door screens for garages are customizable. Simply measure your garage door, send us the specs and your selected screen door type, and we’ll tailor it specifically for your needs!
At DIY Screens Direct, our garage door screens for sale online include (but are not limited to):
- Retractable garage door screens
- Retractable garage door screen kits
- Motorized garage door screens
How do I choose a screen door for my garage?
When selecting a garage screen door, it’s important to consider material, visibility, customization, and ease of use. The material needs to be able to withstand the outdoor elements such as sun, wind, and rain. Additionally, it shouldn’t have such a thick mesh weave that it obstructs the view from your garage. If you have an odd-sized opening or extra large opening, you may want to consider an online store like DIY Screens Direct where we customize our screen mesh to fit your required opening. The most easy-to-use garage screens are retractable, as they slide easily into place when you need them and tuck out of the way when you don’t. Most retractable screens operate with a simple button touch, as do the motorized garage door screens. Others may require a pulley system to operate. In any case, consider what will be the easiest for you to navigate and go from there!
How do you measure a garage door screen?
We include very clear measuring instructions with any screen that is ordered. These easy-to-follow guidelines will ensure you measure properly and order the correct size for your opening. Most commonly, you’ll need to measure the width (from side to side), height (from top to bottom), and diagonal (from one corner to the other), however, this depends on the specific garage door screen you select.
Do garage door screens go inside or outside?
This depends on the type of garage screen door you purchase. Most garage screens sit inside the garage door to decrease the chance of weather or disruption to the seal of the screen mesh. By mounting your screen inside the garage door, you enable the garage door to rise and lower without obstruction while also protecting the integrity of the screen mesh. However, there are some screens that require outdoor mounting. It’s a good idea to consider this as you are selecting the right garage screen door for you.
Are garage screens worth it?
The answer to this is more of a personal call. Increasing air flow throughout your home with a garage door screen offers a more affordable method of cooling your home without using air conditioning or heavy duty fans. Plus, if your garage is an extension of your living space as a game room, bonus room, or tinkering station, having air flow in the garage is a great way to cool it during the hot summer months.