Garage Door Screens: Types, Uses, Benefits

For many homeowners, garages are nothing more than a place to park a car or store things like tools and yard supplies. Other homeowners, however, are starting to consider the benefits of installing a garage door screen, and in the process, create an entirely new livable space for their home.

What Is A Garage Door Screen?

Garage door screens, also known as “lifestyle screens,” consist of a layer of mesh screening that keeps unwanted elements like bugs out while letting desirable elements like fresh air and a cool breeze in. Put simply, a garage screen converts your garage into a usable, open-air living space of your house. 

Garage door screens typically run anywhere from a few hundred dollars for budget or DIY options to a few thousand dollars for custom-fitted and installed screens. Some garage door screen kits can be purchased for as little as $25-50 and installed manually. Although, these kits usually are a significant step down from professionally installed garage screen doors.

Types Of Garage Door Screens

1. Lifestyle Garage Door Screens

These lifestyle screens transform your garage from a simple parking space to an additional cool and pest-free room in seconds. Lifestyle garage door screens are all about comfort and convenience. For this reason, these screens come with a door within a door that makes entering and exiting your screened-in garage possible without needing to retract the entire screen every time.

2. Side Sliding Garage Screens

As the name suggests, side sliding garage door screens are operated horizontally rather than vertically. Of all the options of garage screens, the side sliding variety tends to be the most budget-friendly way for homeowners to turn their garage into a viable outdoor living space. What’s best, side sliding garage doors are super durable and come in many different styles to choose from.

3. Roll Down Garage Door Screens

Also called “motorized retractable garage door screens” or “power garage screens,” roll-down screens are perfect for homeowners who want a garage door screen but don’t want to be hassled with manually rolling it up or down all the time. Simply press the button, and the motorized screen does all the work for you. Retractable garage door screens are also known to be highly energy-efficient, thanks to their thick weatherstripping at the bottom.

Garage Door Screen Uses

Since garage door screens can elevate your garage from an unfinished parking and storage area to a full-blown livable room, the uses for that new space are nearly endless. Here are a few ideas:

• Game room
• Screened-in patio alternative
• Mancave
• Second living room
• Workshop
• Office
• Outdoor dining area
• Additional bedroom
• Movie theater
• Gym
• Music area

Garage Door Screen Benefits

On top of all of those new use cases for your new screened-in room, you’ll also gain a handful of incredible benefits from installing a garage door screen. These include:

• More usable square footage
• Pest control
• Improved energy efficiency
• Reduce wear-and-tear on garage door
• Increased airflow
• Better home security
• Protection from inclement weather, dust, dirt, and pollutants

Choosing The Right Screen Door For Your Existing Garage

When picking a garage door screen for your home, it’s important to consider a few factors, such as your budget, the purpose of your screen, and how you will want to have it installed.

In the vast majority of cases, we recommend turning to professionals to handle the installation of your garage screen. This will ensure that your garage door screen is professionally installed and will function for years without any hitches or hiccups. 

On top of that, if you are going to use your new screened-in garage often and want it to be both comfortable and pleasurable, you don’t skimp on the quality of the screen. High-quality garage screens allow for much better airflow, protection, and security than their cheaper counterparts.

Contact Screenmobile Today

If installing a garage door screen and increasing your home’s usable space sounds like an enticing idea, why not contact Screenmobile to get a free quote today? Our screen experts are always on call to help you with any questions you might have.

Installing a Garage Door Screen

If you’re thinking about adding garage door screens to your home, we’re here to help. To get started, contact your local Screenmobile or request a free estimate today.