ᐅ Installing a retractable insect screen sliding door as a retrofit?
Created on: 27 Jul 2021 21:33
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squier23
Hello everyone,
we are trying to decide whether to get an insect screen sliding door for our PSK patio door directly from the builder (for 975 euros) or have it installed afterwards. Similar kits can probably be found online for less, but would there be any advantage if the builder installs it? They would probably just mount it on the outside of the frame or in front of the roller shutter box, right?
we are trying to decide whether to get an insect screen sliding door for our PSK patio door directly from the builder (for 975 euros) or have it installed afterwards. Similar kits can probably be found online for less, but would there be any advantage if the builder installs it? They would probably just mount it on the outside of the frame or in front of the roller shutter box, right?
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Oetzberger28 Jul 2021 11:25apokolok schrieb:
I would still prefer a seasonal hanging solution (for example, a venetian blind made of fly screen).And I would never accept such improvised, shoddy work again since I have proper insect protection ;-)H
hampshire28 Jul 2021 13:07apokolok schrieb:
With sliding doors, it's usually just a matter of days before someone bumps into them for the first time.... or the dog jumps through them like in a motorhome. Choose based on the quality shown to you, not the source of purchase – who installs it doesn't really matter, it's not rocket science.
hampshire schrieb:
. or the dog jumps through like in the motorhome.A fly screen swinging door for the terrace is worth considering; you can open it hands-free using your hip or elbow while holding a tablet.H
hampshire28 Jul 2021 14:06Nida35a schrieb:
A swinging insect screen door for the terrace is worth considering; you can open it hands-free with your hip or elbow while holding a tablet.Good idea, but not relevant for us. We have two openings just under 4m (13 feet) in the living area with folding glass walls and love the openness so much that we accept the insects. In the camper van, the insect screen works great; integrating a swinging door into the sliding door seems difficult.apokolok schrieb:
With sliding doors, it’s usually only a matter of days before someone bumps into them for the first time.It happens. But only if you’re drunk. 😀
975 seems quite expensive to me.
We had the same done, but not by the developer; instead, we used a specialized local company for this. So, we also have a warranty, but it cost significantly less. We chose insect screens for the door and two windows and paid about 500€ (about $540) including installation. Doing it yourself is even cheaper, but you have to be brave enough to screw into the frames. I’m a bit too cautious for that.
We changed our minds at short notice from a sliding door to a hinged door. It’s quite common to want to step out onto the patio with your hands full. In that situation, a sliding door can be a bit inconvenient. You can even push open a hinged door with your backside if you have to. 😀
We had the same done, but not by the developer; instead, we used a specialized local company for this. So, we also have a warranty, but it cost significantly less. We chose insect screens for the door and two windows and paid about 500€ (about $540) including installation. Doing it yourself is even cheaper, but you have to be brave enough to screw into the frames. I’m a bit too cautious for that.
We changed our minds at short notice from a sliding door to a hinged door. It’s quite common to want to step out onto the patio with your hands full. In that situation, a sliding door can be a bit inconvenient. You can even push open a hinged door with your backside if you have to. 😀
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