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After extensive research and evaluation, these are the best garage door screens you can buy to enjoy the cool air without the bugs. A Flexible Tribbed Sheet Factories
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With people spending more time at home these days, the garage is a prime location for a home gym, workshop, man cave or just a place to relax and unwind on weekends. These experiences are almost always more enjoyable with the door open, especially in the summer months, but intrusive insects can quickly ruin the experience.
A garage door screen is a simple and effective solution to this problem, allowing you and your family to enjoy the benefits of fresh air and proper ventilation—nobody likes a hot, stuffy garage—while keeping out those flying insects and blowing leaves.
We’ve assembled this list of the best garage door screens available, as well as a helpful guide on what to look for when shopping for one, like installation, appearance and closure types.
With zippers on both sides as well as the center, this Fresh Air Screens garage door screen provides a reliable seal against bugs and leaves, as well as the option to raise half the screen if desired. This versatile three-zipper design allows for quick access to your garage without rolling up the entire screen. This is especially useful for those with frequent vehicle traffic.
It’s also great when using the garage as a functional workshop. This screen uses a sturdy hook-and-loop attachment system for installation and is available in two different colors to better match your garage. You can also purchase a rope and pull kit separately, providing a convenient pulley system for raising and securing the screen in place.
Thanks to the low price and sturdy, 60g fiberglass construction of the Lasla Magnetic Garage Screen Door, even those on a limited budget can enjoy the benefits of a full-size garage door screen. Strong magnets provide a secure closure that kids and pets can still open hands-free. Plus, a weighted bottom keeps the screen taut and close to the ground.
Installation is a simple process, and the adhesive strips and pushpins required are all included. When winter rolls around, simply peel off the velcro and roll up the screen, using the included straps to keep everything nice and tidy until you’re ready to use it again.
It’s not cheap, but the rigid stability and retractable design of the Lifestyle Screens Garage Door Screen could certainly be worth the investment to the right homeowner. Unlike flexible screens that need to be rolled up or slid aside, this screen runs on a steel track—similar to the one your garage door uses.
Its spring-loaded system allows anyone to easily lift, raise and lower it in just a few seconds. You can even customize its layout! Moreover, the optional center sliding door provides convenient pass-through access without retracting the entire screen.
If you’re interested in a basic screen that’s simple to get out of the way temporarily, this two-zipper version from Fresh Air Screens is a great option. A vinyl pocket on the bottom edge holds a rigid rod (not included), providing the necessary structure to quickly and easily roll up the entire garage door screen. Buckled straps hold the rolled-up screen in place.
When you’re ready to roll it back down, zippers on either side ensure that a tight seal is maintained against bugs and debris. Choose between black or white hook-and-loop attachments to better match your garage aesthetic.
Mounted on an overhead track system, the Pick for Life Sliding Garage Door Screen slides open and closes in seconds. This curtain-style screen operates much faster than roll-up options, which is perfect for those who want to minimize the time available for flying insects to enter while enjoying their mancave.
With 16 weights sewn into the bottom of the screen, this model resists wind and maintains a seal with the bottom of the garage frame. When you’re ready to open the entire screen, a built-in tie belt keeps it secured to one side. This screen is available in both single and double-car garage sizes.
Despite being narrow enough to fit standard single-car garages, this Pick for Life magnetic screen still provides a center seam for convenient access. It installs in just a few minutes with hook and loop strips and includes optional push pins for those looking for a more robust, secure attachment. The durable mesh is corrosion and tear-resistant and uses reinforced edges to further resist wear and tear.
Magnets sewn into the vertical entryway—as opposed to glued on the outside—create a tight, powerful connection that’s still easy to detach when necessary. This compact size also folds up neatly when it’s time to store inside the garage for the winter.
User-friendly Installation: Garage door screens use different installation methods, so consider your budgetary and physical capabilities before purchasing one. Flexible hanging screens typically attach to the outer garage door frame using hook and loop adhesive strips (i.e. velcro), which is easier for less experienced DIY-ers to install than rigid screens that use a fixed track to lift up and down. These retractable garage door screens may even require professional installation, so keep those extra costs in mind as well.
Effective Closure System: Make sure the screen uses a closure system that works with you and your garage’s accessibility needs. Screens that use magnets are easy to open and close and are better for those who plan on walking or driving through the screen often. Zippered screens provide a tighter seal, but aren’t as convenient to open and close frequently.
Easy Storage: The most convenient garage door screens are easy to remove when you’re not using them, so look for options that have built-in straps to keep them out of the way when rolled up, or retract completely out of the way on fixed tracks.
Matching Color: The best garage door screen for your home is one that doesn’t look out of place or temporary. While most screens are the same dark color, some brands offer different colored adhesive strips that better match your garage door frame.
I’ve spent more than five years as a residential and commercial carpenter specializing in custom furniture construction and installation. Now, I use my hands-on experience and expertise to craft product reviews and buying guides in the home improvement, DIY and appliance space.
When selecting the products for this list, we first called upon our own personal experience using garage door screens during muggy Florida evenings. We then used several important criteria to evaluate potential options and ensure that we only included the best garage door screens available. The models included provide a complete seal to keep out insects, whether that was through magnetic or zippered seams. Also, several options used hook and loop strips to connect roll-up screens to the door frame, as these are the most user-friendly to install and use. For more expensive, fully-retractable screens we only included an option with clear instructions and a well-respected customer service presence to minimize any installation issues.
Flexible garage door screens that use magnets to close cost from $30 to $100. Sturdier screens that typically use zippers or run on sliding horizontal tracks range from roughly $100 to $500. Rigid screens that run on a vertical track and raise and lower like a garage door can cost from $1000 to over $2000, plus the cost of installation.
If you’re interested in enjoying fresh air without dealing with annoying insects, a garage door screen could definitely be worth it. They also have the added benefit of creating a subtle barrier against nosy neighbors or would-be thieves. Plus, since they’re harder to see through from the outside, they add a layer of privacy as well.
I’ve personally found that sturdy, retractable garage door screens have the added benefit of allowing pets to enjoy the same fresh air without having to worry about them wandering off or staying tethered to a leash all day.
Yes, retractable screen doors that use fixed tracks to move up and down are installed on the inside of the garage door. That said, you cannot have both doors lowered at the same time.
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