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dumdidum!1 Sep 2019 13:46Hi everyone,
we are planning to install two large lift-and-slide door units in the living area during the house construction.
However, I am wondering if it is even possible to integrate insect screens with this type of door.
With hinged doors, there are often options like swing doors or retractable panels. How does this work with lift-and-slide doors? Does anyone have experience with this?
Best regards, David
we are planning to install two large lift-and-slide door units in the living area during the house construction.
However, I am wondering if it is even possible to integrate insect screens with this type of door.
With hinged doors, there are often options like swing doors or retractable panels. How does this work with lift-and-slide doors? Does anyone have experience with this?
Best regards, David
dumdidum! schrieb:
Hi everyone,
we plan to install two large lift-and-slide door units in the living area of our house.
However, I’m wondering if it’s even possible to integrate insect screens with this type of door.
For hinged doors, there are often swing doors or retractable screens. How does it work with lift-and-slide doors? Does anyone have experience with this?
Regards, David My manufacturer offers something like that, but since the kids open and close the door so often, it would be a waste of money.
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dumdidum!1 Sep 2019 13:55Factory-installed or for retrofitting?
We have a fire-fighting pond nearby, so it’s unavoidable there... It’s just swarming with insects...
We have a fire-fighting pond nearby, so it’s unavoidable there... It’s just swarming with insects...
Hi,
Insect screen doors are also available as sliding versions. You slide the screen in front of the fixed glazed section when you want to open it. We had one retrofitted by the window manufacturer. However, they are also available in many online shops that offer custom-made insect screens.
The only downside is that you really have to be careful not to accidentally walk into it when you’re in a hurry...
Insect screen doors are also available as sliding versions. You slide the screen in front of the fixed glazed section when you want to open it. We had one retrofitted by the window manufacturer. However, they are also available in many online shops that offer custom-made insect screens.
The only downside is that you really have to be careful not to accidentally walk into it when you’re in a hurry...
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dumdidum!2 Sep 2019 19:12Oh, thanks for the information. I’ll need to look into that further. Does it block a lot of light and is it rather inconspicuous in the living area? Since we are planning 3m (10 feet) tall elements, I’m concerned that about 1.5m (5 feet) will always be covered by the insect screen, which might significantly affect the open appearance.
This is very unobtrusive (hence the "problem" with running into it, see above) and, in our opinion, hardly blocks any light. The insect screen is made from a different material or processed differently than the insect screens you can buy at hardware stores or similar places to stick onto the window.