ᐅ Installing a retractable insect screen sliding door as a retrofit?

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?

Warranty, in case he somehow damages the window.
I would do it myself.

First of all, did you have the chance to look at and try the manufacturer’s solutions?

At first, we wanted to order all the windows, doors, and sliding door, including insect screens. The quality was so poor. Everything got stuck and didn’t move smoothly.

We decided against it and had a local company install them afterward. From our parents-in-law, we knew what to expect since they had a similar protection installed by the same company.

It was the right choice. We now have two sliding pleated blinds, which can be shifted to the right or left, depending on our needs.

A standard patio door, 1m x 2.30m (3.3ft x 7.5ft), plus a sliding door element, 1.60m x 2.30m (5.2ft x 7.5ft), cost €1,700 gross.

Have a professional company install a proper insect screen afterwards (e.g., Neher). This way, you will at least get a high-quality product.

squier23 schrieb:

Take the insect screen sliding door directly from the builder (for 975 Euro).

Find out the brand/model first, then you can still decide.
It should have been available to see during the selection appointment.

With sliding doors, it’s usually only a matter of days before someone bumps into them for the first time. Although it’s a clean solution, I would still prefer a seasonal hanging option (such as a vertical blind made from insect screen, for example).