Screen curtains and retractable screens

by Rick C
(Colorado Springs, CO)

We're looking for a retractable screen and were told there is such a thing as a screen that 'hangs' on a rod and can be pulled across the door--it supposedly has weights on the bottom to keep in place and 'overlaps' for complete coverage.

We just installed a French door and my wife does NOT want a screen obstructing the view, but I want one to keep bug and such out...I did see the 'pull down' screen on this site and that might work, if it can be installed to provide complete coverage. So, any information or help...
thanks,
Rick C
Colorado Springs

I can quote a retractable screen that will cover the whole french door from one side to the other. When you prefer to have no screen you can just slide it across out of the way.

The retractable screens I quote dont slam either, they slow down and retract gently which makes sure no ones fingers get hurt when the mechanism closes.

There are also screen curtains that you can buy on eBay. There are plenty of them on the linked page above and they are quite inexpensive. They usually attach with Velcro and can be removed anytime you prefer to have the view unrestricted.