You do lower your inside height, but that measurement varies depending on your garage door and door opener combo. I have had a couple customers that were able to still pull their SUV's in to the garage. I'd say the best bet is to pull the truck in, and measure how much clearance you currently have. You will loose on average 4", some loose as little as only 2".
It has its own track that fits underneath the garage door track. It stops short of the opener. The j arm is the thing that hangs down lowest and has to be considered and often cut down to maximize clearance.
I typically recommend the white privacy mesh for that situation. You do loose about 10% air flow, but you are dealing with a huge amount of square foot of ventilation. I believe the sacrifice is low for the amount of privacy you gain.
Are there any safety features built into the screen install to keep the main garage door from closing while the screen is down in place? I ask, because some newer garage door openers are now coming with a built in "timed closure" feature, that will automatically close the garage door after a preset time if you happen to forget to close it yourself after leaving home, or when you go in for the night. I can see some damage being done if there isn't a safety mechanism in place to stop that from happening.
when the screen is closed, would the garage door close w/o any issues (like catching/snagging onto the mesh) OR must the screen be fully open, not closed, prior to garage door closing (in event someone forgets this step)?
There is a safety feature that blocks the "beam"for the garage door sensor on the lifestyle door telling the opener that something is in the way so the garage door opener will not roll the door down. The only exception would be if you didn't roll the lifestyle door up all the way. If you don't get the bottom wheels over the side rails at the top then there could be an interference. That would be do to neglect to just not put it up all the way. As a side note....You can have the screen down and pull the release for the garage door to use it manually and get both doors down pretty close to all the way. You would do that if you had storage above the garage door to access.
It could work for this type of application. There are other options for patio applications that are better suited, but yes strictly speaking, yes, this could work.
There is a way to access the front of the garage and access those shelves. You can put the screen down but not connect the magnets, release the garage door from the trolley and roll it down as well. They both won't go all the way down but will give you access to all but about 18"to the wall.
I'm not quite sure what you mean by "high lift" but the only track that I know it won't work with is a low clearance garage door track. Those will have the upper panel to rollers in a separate track at the top.
I believe we have a franchise in San Antonio. Go to www.screenmobile.com type in your zip code and will give the closest screen mobile to you That would love to help you out with that project.
No, they are spring loaded so when you are putting it back up, the springs will assist with pulling the door back most of the way, then you just lift the front over the corners at which point the springs will pull it the rest of the way back to its resting position.
Typically you can figure between $1500-1800 installed but take a look at www.screenmobile.com and put in your zip code and it will get you to The Screenmobile in your area and they will be more than happy to quote it for you. Good luck with your project!!
Yes, they have a felt strip going around the door as well as using the seal on the existing garage door. It has a big rubber sweep on the bottom just like the garage door to seal the bottom and the top connects with magnets to hold it tight. It has adjustments, so it just needs to be set correctly to keep the bugs out.
They offer a few different screen mesh types. Both of their upgraded mesh options are pet resistant. They also use flat spline which tends not to push out easily. You may want to swap out the retractable door for a swinging screen door or eliminate the door entirely so the dogs can't get out.
The magnets are adjustable. They could need adjustment. If that doesn't fix it, you can add another magnet to that side and or add a set of the track locks to lock it into the side tracks. Usually this is due to either the garage door not being square and plumb or vice versa. Hope that helps!
Unfortunately I'm not in your area, but go to www.screenmobile.com and type in your zip code and the local guy there will be able to better advise you.
We've had these installed for 8-10 years with minimal issues. I can see these lasting 15+ years easily. The privacy mesh does cut a bit of air flow over the standard 18x14 but it's such a large opening you still get plenty of air flow.
what is the loss of headspace clearance with that installed??? have a basement garage and the truck barely clears the existing opening and door as it is...
It varies, it can go from zero loss to 2+". Minimally, the door will hang 2" under the "J" bar on the garage door opener....Where that is in regards to your garage door opening is the question.
I'm not sure to be honest...I know The Screenmobile does not have franchises in Canada. I'd suggest contacting Lifestyle screens directly to see if they have a dealer in your area.
I have a customer that bought one of these and they wanted installed. Is it a one-man installation or two men installation? And how many hours of labor.? Thank you very much
@@jesseclark322 good idea to schedule more time. if you haven't done screening before, that's going to be the hardest part for you. They are big bays to screen so not easy for experienced screeners. Bring 4 saw horses to build and screen on. Good luck!
@@MrDengo999 Yes, thanks for pointing that out. You are correct, it's just screen cloth so anyone can cut the screen with a a razorblade and come right on in. The "locks" can be used so that people can't just walk on in. Like nosey neighbors, or unwanted neighborhood kids or opportunistic thief. A "lock" can be added to the Lifestyle door frame as well as the retractable screen portion.
Take a look at www.screenmobile.com and plug in your zip code and it will take you to The Screenmobile in your area. This system is not really meant to be a do it yourself style application. It takes 2 experienced installers 3+ hours to do the installation. Give the local Screenmobile guys a call and they will be sure to help you out!
@@rossg4788 We can add a lock to the screen door AND to the big door as well as when it's down it's held by 2 strong magnets at the top so it can be pushed from the outside and opened. But keep in mind, it's only to keep the good guys out lol as it is just screen mesh. To look out of this door with the black mesh is just like looking out one of your window screens. The white privacy mesh obscures your view a little more.
They can vary in price depending on the different screen and door options but range from $1500-1800. When you consider what a big opening it is, it's really a great value.
I do not, but luckily we are a franchise. Just go to www.screenmobile.com and type in your zip code for your local Screenmobile. Good luck with the project!
Not that I know of. If you have an association you may want to make sure it's allowed. Usually there isn't a problem with associations since they can be put up and out of site when not in use but every one's different so be aware. You're local screenmobile will have better idea of what needed in your area. Go to www.screenmobile.com and put in your zip code for your local location.
I would think a roll down screen that mounts on the exterior would be your best bet. But I would contact your local Screenmobile for recommendations. We don't really see those garage doors here in my area so I don't have a ton of experience with those. Go to www.screenmobioe.com and enter your ZIP code for your neighborhood Screenmobile.
It decreases it by minimally the width of the frame which is 2". Often times it only reduces the vehicle max height by 1". It is garage door install dependant and can vary.
Go to www.screenmobile.com and type in your zip code and it will direct you to your local Screenmobile that can help you out with your project. Good luck!!
Cost varies by size, options and location. For a current and accurate quote go to www.screenmobile.com and type in your zip code for the Screenmobile in your area. Contact them and they can quote you prices and make sure that a Lifestyle screen is right for your house.
I'm not sure to be honest. I know The Screenmobile does not have franchises in Canada.... You might contact Lifestyle screens directly to see if they have dealers in your area.
It's not what I would call a "simple" installation. It takes 2 experienced techs a minimum of 3 hours to install a standard install. It's really a 2 person job and a fair amount of screening experience is a requirement to get it screened. I wouldn't recommend trying to install it yourself unless you're an experienced screen company or professional.
There is a safety feature that does not let the garage door to operate when the screen is down via the garage door opener. You can manually release the garage door and toll it down to access shelving or cabinets in the front of the garage. You will pull the Lifestyle off of the magnets and back a bit for the garage door to come down in front of the screen. They will not both go all the way down at the same time, but will be very close, I think it's about 12" or so from closing all the way down.
There is a safety feature that blocks the garage door sensor when the screen is down so neither door gets damaged. But you can manually lower the garage door, and with the screen lowered but not magnetically "attached" giving you access to the front area above the doors if desired.
@@screenmobile8779 thank you so much for the info. I'm going to look into purchasing this item. I've been looking for a easy suitable option like this. Are there any installers in the Ca. Bay area or is it self install?
@@rickryan344 Not really a self install type of product, check out www.screenmobile.com and type in your zip code for your nearest Screenmobile in your area. Good luck with the project!!
It really depends on the area/market you're in. With options here, in southern California, they can range from $1800-3000 installed. Go to www.screenmobile.com and put in your zip code for the closest Screenmobile to you.
This system did not have a lock but they are available to add to them so that they cannot be opened from the outside. There are a couple of options for a center door, This system does not have a door in the middle, but you can have a retractable door or swinging screen door in the middle section and both have a locking option. Hope this answers your question. Feel free to give us a ring and we can go over all of the options for these screens. You can always go to our web site at www.screenmobile.com/south-Orange-county
Go to www.screenmobile.com enter your zip code and it will give you the Screenmobile in your area. Contact them and they will be happy to quote you a price.
These are a pretty complicated installation. I would not recommend trying to install this yourself. It takes us 2 experienced technicians 3-4 hours to install. Not to mention the screening portion, if you don't have experience screening large openings you'll never get the screen tight. My advice, Leave this one to the professionals.
We are in South Orange County California....but there are Screenmobile franchises all across the country. For the location nearest you go to www.screenmobile.com and type in your zip code.
Often times there is no loss of entrance height. It does depend on your garage door setup and how the lifestyle for is installed but the maximum height loss is 2" from the bottom of the j bar that connects the garage door to the motor. Basically the size of the frame.
Actually this customer has 3 big German Shepherds that they keep in the garage. The screen is pet resistant and without a center retractable door like this one, they can't get out! This unit has been installed for well over 5 years and I have yet to go back out for a re-screen.
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So you've eliminated about 6 to 8 inches of vertical space for trucks and SUVs to fit in the garage, correct? Especially if they've got bigger wheels and tires or a roof rack. He left a real shitty reply for someone else I read so I'll make this clear. An educated professional doesn't improve the quality of the door handle not being able to be tightened more to not fall down. An educated professional doesn't change the fact you now have to back into your garage so the screen will close. An educated professional doesn't fabricate longer metal track rails on the side to make the screen fit higher up in your garage so you can still park your truck or SUV in it. An educated professional isn't going to be able to magically mount the brackets in a different area so the screen doesn't fall off its track. It's a simple bolt in installation. So when he leaves a smart ace reply telling you that your screen door sucks because you installed it, he's full of shish. Don't buy this product.
2" is the frame size and that goes just under the j bar. So 2" from the j bar. Often times it's less when measured at the garage door opening since it can go up above the door opening. We will typically cut the excess j bar hanging down to maximize clearance. So I'd say 2"is the average.
