Are you in the market for a retractable screen door?  Take your time when shopping and look around for a system that will suite your lifestyle and your budget.

Price and Quality

• When shopping for a retractable screen, late fall and the winter months are the best time to make your purchase as companies will be more willing to to drop the price since its off season.  At the height of the season a typical single entry door retractable screen would be anywhere from $350 to $500 (installed) depending on the options that are chosen and if any extra adapters are required for the screen to be installed on the door.
• Visiting home shows or a showroom would be a great place to evaluate competing products.  A retractable screen display unit allows you to operate the screen and feel its quality.  Make sure the screen is study enough to withstand the amount of use you are going to place on it.

Features

• A Powder coated retractable screen system will provide the best protection against the outdoor elements.  Other paint options are available on the market but do not offer the same longevity and UV fading protection.
• Speed reducer systems are a popular feature amongst home owners today.  The speed reducer slows the rate of speed at which the screen retracts back into the housing.  This feature can be useful and kids or pets are present.  The only known downside to speed reducers is that it can cause premature fraying of the screen mesh.

Screen Mesh

• The screen mesh in a retractable screen is one of the most important components of the screen.  Most manufacturers use a 18*14 charcoal fiberglass mesh which provides the best visibility and  UV filtration.  If small insect are a problem then consider the No See Um screen mesh which features small holes in the mesh to prevent the tiniest of bugs to get through.   A popular mesh option amongst pet owners would be Pet Mesh.  This PVC coated fiberglass mesh provides the best screen protection form your pets claws.  You should always ask the screen representative to show you samples of the screen mesh to determine which option is best for you.

Installation

• Retractable screens are best performed when they are installed by a professional installer from trained from the screen manufacturer. Retractable screens can be mounted againts the exterior door brickmould trim or inside the jamb.  Make sure the installer explains the different installation options to you so you can decide which will be the best one for you.
• Retractable screens require a track to be mounted at the top and bottom. Ensure that the tracks do not interfere when entering and exiting the doorway.  Ask the installer to show you where the tracks will be mounted.  The more reputable manufacturers offer several sill adapters that are mounted on the sill to better accommodate the bottom track.
• Ask if you’ll be getting a lifetime warranty that covers finishes and components.
• Ask the installer what maintenance would be required for the screen.

Invisible Screens Canada of Vaughan, Ontario Receives
Best Of Houzz 2015 Award

Over 25 Million Monthly Unique Users Rated Top-Rated Home Building,
Remodeling and Design Professionals in Canada and Around the World

Toronto, Ontario January 29, 2015 – Invisible Screens Canada of Vaughan, Ontario has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Customer Satisfaction by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The manufacturer of quality retractable screen doors was chosen by the more than 25 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 500,000 active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.

The Best Of Houzz award is given in two categories: Design and Customer Satisfaction. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 25 million monthly users on Houzz, known as “Houzzers.” Customer Satisfaction honors are determined by a variety of factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2014. Winners will receive a “Best Of Houzz 2015” badge on their profiles, helping Houzz users around the world who discover and love a professional’s work to learn even more about that business’ popularity and satisfaction rating among their peers in the Houzz community.

“We are thrilled to be choosed for second year by the Houzz community for our excellent customer service”

“Houzz provides homeowners with a 360 degree view of home building, remodeling and design industry professionals, empowering them to engage the right people and products for their project,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of industry marketing for Houzz. “We’re delighted to recognize Invisible Screens Canada among our “Best Of” professionals as judged by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts who are actively remodeling and decorating their homes.”

About Invisible Screens Canada

Invisible Screens is a manufacturer of quality retractable screens systems for Entry Doors, French  Doors and Sliding Patio Doors.  Offering its products through a dealer network througout Ontario and across Canada.  Visit us online at www.invisiblescreens.ca or call us at 1-866-889-4659 for more information on our retractable screen products.

About Houzz
Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish – online or from a mobile device. From decorating a room to building a custom home, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community powered by social tools, Houzz is the easiest way for people to find inspiration, get advice, buy products and hire the professionals they need to help turn their ideas into reality. Headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, Houzz also has international offices in London, Berlin and Sydney. For more information, visit www.houzz.com

Invisible Screens Canada, Ontario’s only manufacturer of quality retractable screens for Entry Doors, Sliding Patio Doors and Double French Doors are now available to the residents of Peterborough and surrounding areas.

Invisible Screens manufactures the INVISA retractable screen door system in its manufacturing plant in Concord, Ontario. INVISA screens are available in 6 standard powder coated colours as well as over 50 custom colour. Homeowners have the options to choose from 4 screen mesh options including claw proof Pet Screen, Solar Screen (UV protection) and No See Um Screen.

Call us today at 1-866-889-4659 for a free estimate on the INVISA retractable screen.

There are countless reasons why INVISA screen is the best choice for your entrance ways. Saving you money while remaining environmentally friendly is probably one of the best! Hydro bills can add up, especially on those hot summer days when you need the air conditioning on, or even on those cooler days when you need to turn on the heat. Regular doors and blinds don’t allow for much natural light. These days, it seems like every room has a light on. INVISA retractable screen doors are an affordable way to lower the cost of your hydro bill and to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

INVISA screen doors allow your home to be naturally ventilated. Instead of worry about turning on the heat or air conditioning, open your doors and let INVISA screen take care of the rest. Hydro bills can be outrageous at times. It’s important to think about the cost of heating and cooling your home. INVISA screen is an affordable way to regulate the temperature of your home. It allows the natural warmth or coolness from outside to circulate throughout your home.

With INVISA screen doors you don’t need to worry about bugs, dirt or debris getting into your home. The advanced mesh technology of the INVISA screen doors are designed with practicality in mind. There will be no mess or little pests for you to worry about because INVISA screen doors’ “No See Um Mesh” was created with the smallest perforations in the screen. This way, all the dirt and bugs stay on the outside of your home, while you can enjoy the breeze comfortably from indoors.

The natural cooling or heating that the INVISA screen provides is eco-friendly and cost friendly. The INVISA screen retractable screen doors are extremely affordable. Installing these retractable screen doors into your home is economically efficient. The exceptionally durable screens will last you for years to come. Over time, the money you save on hydro will pay for the doors countless times over. INVISA screen retractable screen doors are a great choice for sustainable living.

Another way the INVISA screen doors help reduce your energy bill is by allowing natural light in your home. There’s no need to turn on lights around the house with INVISA screen, until completely necessary. The natural light will fill your home, reducing the necessity of multiple lights on. Enjoy the sun shine in the comfort of your home and save yourself some dollars on your hydro bill.

Blinds are no longer necessary for protecting your beautiful furniture from the harsh UV rays that come from the sun. INVISA screen doors block UV rays so your furniture does not fade. Your furniture will stay in perfect condition while you enjoy the warm of the sun on your face from your favourite chair.

Natural light is a sustainable way to brighten up your home. INVISA screens make it easier than ever to have a perfectly lit home, without the ridiculous hydro bill that usually accompanies it.

Porch and patio doors see a lot of action. Whether it’s kids, pets or guests running in and out the house, the doors always seem to be open. Reduce your energy bill today with INVISA screen retractable screen doors.

Invisible Screens are GREEN

Interior Environments Are Enhanced By Installing retractable Screen Systems.

There are a number of factors analyzed during the LEED certification of a project that contribute to the quality of the interior environment. Several can be improved through the use of Invisible Screens’ Products:

INCREASED VENTILATION: The proper use of retractable screens can reduce or eliminate the need for air conditioning during warm days, allowing for the specification of opening windows in the building’s design to increase natural air ventilation.

INDOOR AIR QUALITY: All aluminum extrusions are powder-coated. There are no solvents, fumes or volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) involved in this process. The powder is non-toxic and 99% of overspray and unused powder can be collected and recycled.

DAYLIGHT AND VIEWS: Invisible Screens’ complete product line by design can be extended to block unwanted sunlight and solar gain through windows and doors opening without blocking views and allowing a higher ratio of glass to opaque building materials in projects without creating inherent light and cooling management problems.

Retractable Screens with Solar Black mesh reduce Thermal Heat Gain & Increase Energy Performance.  This product can reduce solar gain up to 90% – by stopping the sun’s rays from ever touching the glass. This is far superior to simply using thermal-pane glass and/or window tints and coatings.

Creating natural ventilation and reducing heat flow through screen systems throughout the house. Retractable Screens can stop the sun from hitting the glass – the very best solution to stop unwanted solar gain through windows and retract away, virtually disappearing when they are not in use.

Cross-ventilation occurs when you open a door or window on each side of the house and the air pressure pulls the fresh air in and the stale air out. To optimize cross-ventilation, close the retractable screens on both sides on the house, and let nature take care of the rest.