Frequently Asked Questions And Their Answers

Q. Where is the Garage Door Screen mounted on a garage door opening?
Q. Can the garage door be closed with the Garage Door Screen mounted?
Q. Can the Garage Door Screen be left up full time?
Q. How long does it take to install the Garage Door Screen?
Q. Can you leave the Garage Door Screen up and drive a car in and out of the garage?
Q. Can we get the Garage Door Screen higher than 8 feet?
Q. What holds the Garage Door Screen to the floor?
Q. Can we order custom screen sizes different than what is shown on the price sheet?
Q. Can Garage Door Screens be used on gazebos, patios, carports, or porches?
Q. What is the warranty on the Garage Door Screens?
Q. What color are the screens?
Q. Do your screens mount inside or outside of our garage door?
Q. How does your screen compare to other similar garage screens?
Q. What is hook and loop fastener?
Q. How does the hook fastener attach?
Q. What color loop will come with my garage door screen screen?
Q. Is everything I need to install my garage door screen included?
Q. What keeps the screen secure to the floor?
Q. How long does it take to install?
Q. What is the guarantee?
Q. How can I be assured of a good fit?
Q. What tools will I need?
Q. I am not sure if 16 x7 will fit my garage. My door opening is 15 ft 10 inch wide X 6 ft 11 inches tall?
Q. Is there any preparation needed before mounting my screen?
Q. Should we be concerned about the size we order if our door is a little shorter and not so wide?
Q. How does the screen roll up?
Q. How do we secure our screen when rolled up?
Q. How do they hold up to the wind?
Q. How do you maintain and clean your screen?
Q. How does shipping work?
Q. Where is the Garage Door Garage Screen mounted on a garage door opening?
Q. Can the Garage Door Garage Screen be left up full time?

Where is the Garage Door Screen mounted on a garage door opening?
The Garage Door Screen is mounted (in front of the doorstop, one-inch wood strips) on the header and the doorjambs which the garage door is mounted to.

Can the garage door be closed with the Garage Door Screen mounted?
Yes. The Garage Door Screen does not interfere with the opening and shutting of the garage door.

Can the Garage Door Screen be left up full time?
Yes. The Garage Door Screen is designed to be left up throughout the season. The hook and loop system makes the Garage Door Screen easy to install at the start of the season and easy to remove to be stored for the winter months.

How long does it take to install the Garage Door Screen?
The first time the Garage Door Screen is installed, it might take 30 minutes to install. After that, it takes only a minute or so to put up or take down.

Can you leave the Garage Door Screen up and drive a car in and out of the garage?
Yes. With double zippers you can roll the screen up and lock it in place. This allows the screen to remain installed, while allowing a vehicle to be driven in and out of the garage.

Can we get the Garage Door Screen higher than 8 feet?
Yes. The Garage Door Screen can be made up to 12 ′ high.

What holds the Garage Door Screen to the floor?
Nothing. Buyers often put ½” conduit or ½” fiberglass rod in the pouch that is sewn into the bottom of the screen. This keeps the wind from blowing the screen.

Can we order custom screen sizes different than what is shown on the price sheet?
Yes, we will custom cut screen doors to meet most customers requirements, from 3 ' wide and 4 ′ high to 18 ' wide and 12 ' high.

Can Garage Door Screens be used on gazebos, patios, carports, or porches?
Yes they can and often they are used for these purposes.

What is the warranty on the Garage Door Screens?
One year from the date of purchase on workmanship and materials. This warranty excludes damage done by a sharp object, such as a knife, or an animal trying to scratch through the screen or a vehicle that has run into the screen.

What color are the screens?
Screens are charcoal color just like the screen color on your home's window screens.
According to the screen industry colored screens always look dirty when used outdoors
Colored screens show dirt so we currently do not make them.

Do your screens mount inside or outside of our garage door?
Our garage door screens have been designed to mount on the outside of your garage door, however, some customers do figure a way to mount them inside of their door. It is recommended to mount on the outside of you door to prevent any possibility of interference with the operation of your door.

How does your screen compare to other similar garage screens?
We are the originator of the garage door screen as evidenced by our domain www.GarageDoorScreens.com
There are many companies who are copying our garage door screen and we do not mind, however, many have come and gone and there are still a few out there who copy but can not duplicate our quality. Each screen is made by hand and not on a production line or in a different country. Each one of our employees have been in the sewing and fabricating business for over 20 years and they take pride in their work, as their name goes on each screen they produce.

What is hook and loop fastener?
Hook and loop is the generic term for a style of fastener which uses two strips of material, with hooks and one with loops.

The Hook side is the rough or hard side, while the Loop side is the soft or fuzzy side.
Click here for more info on hook and loop and Velcro

How does the hook fastener attach?
Simply pull the waxed type paper backing off the self-adhesive hook and then press onto your garage door frame. NOTE:Make sure your mounting surface is clean. You may want to staple or tack the hook fastener every 6 inches or so for maximum lasting retention, but not necessary.

What color loop will come with my garage door screen screen?
We ship you enough self-adhesive loop to mount your size screen with each order. Unless you specify a different color, black loop is shipped with your order. However, you can choose a different color if you like. Colors available are white, brown, beige, and gray.

Is everything I need to install my garage door screen included?
Everything needed to install your screen is included. Hook and self-adhesive loop fastener, screen, and directions.

What keeps the screen secure to the floor?
Each screen has a pouch sewn into the bottom of the screen where you can insert PVC pipe or conduit, if the climate in your area is windy . Most of our customers do not need to use the pouch because our screens are designed to fit securely as is. However, if you live somewhere where winds are high, you may need to insert PVC or conduit.

How long does it take to install?
The initial installation should take 10 miutes or less. After that, it takes only a minute to put up or take down.

What is the guarantee?
Please go to our guarantee page for specifics . Your screen should give you years of trouble free service.

How can I be assured of a good fit?
Our garage screens have been designed to fit all standard garage door openings . Please keep in mind that our screens are 2 inches wider and 1 inch taller than the posted sizes so that you have adequate mounting flexibility . To be assured of a good fit, hold your screen up to the area where you will be mounting it before you attach the self-adhesive hook to your garage door frame. You can position your screen where you think it fits the best and then apply the hook fastener to your frame.

What tools will I need?
NONE. No tools needed . We have designed our garage screen for simple installation. No long complicated instructions. It is easy as 1,2,3 GUARANTEED!

I am not sure if 16 x7 will fit my garage. My door opening is 15 ft 10 inch wide X 6 ft 11 inches tall?
No problem. Our screens were carefully designed to accommodate most standard door sizes. We designed our screens to be flexible enough to fit openings that may be a few inches shorter or narrower. You can easily adjust the screen to achieve the best fit by holding it up over the area to be screened around your door opening before attaching the hook fastener.

Is there any preparation needed before mounting my screen?
Absolutely and it is simple. Make sure the area you are going to mount your screen to is clean and has no flaking paint or dirt. You may want to wipe the area with alcohol to make sure it is clean so the self-adhesive hook can attain maximum adhesion.

Should we be concerned about the size we order if our door is a little shorter and not so wide?
No. All that is needed is 1 inch on the top and 1 inch on each side for mounting . Our screens have 1 inch of hook fastener double stitched across the top and on both sides.

If your opening is substantially shorter or narrower, you may have to add wood to you door framing, however, this is seldom needed.

How does the screen roll up?
Simply just start at the bottom and by hand simply roll the screen up just like you would roll up a window shade.

How do we secure our screen when rolled up?
Most of our customers do not roll their screens up unless they are going to move their car in and out which seldom happens because they are using their garage for a screen room and not to park the car. We do have straps for securing your screen or you can just use a piece of rope or an old pants belt. We no longer sew the straps onto the screen because our customers were cutting them off and requesting we do not attach them, because it does not look good having straps hanging down off the screen.

How do they hold up to the wind?
Wind will not damage your screen. The hook seal may loosen on the edges as the screen billows in high wind conditions.

How do you maintain and clean your screen?
Use a soft brush and soapy water to clean your screen. Also lubricate the zipper with Pledge periodically.

How does shipping work?

All screens in stock will ship out (UPS) no later than the day following of the order. If you order a custom or out of stock screen, it will ship within two weeks of order date. Screens usually arrive 3-5 business days from ship date depending on customer location.

Where is the Garage Screen mounted on a garage door opening?
The Garage Door Screen is attached to the garage door jambs and the header.

Can the Garage Screen be left up full time?
The Garage Door Screen is designed to be left up throughout the season. The Garage Door Screen is easy to install at the start of the season and easy to remove so it can be stored for the winter months. The screen never has to be taken down to raise and lower your garage door.