Most of us are familiar with a screen door that swings on hinges or slides in a track. Another version is a screen door that retracts and blends into a door frame housing, providing a clear, unobstructed view. Just think of it as a window shade on its side that keeps pesky bugs out and cool breezes coming in.
We found retractable screen doors made of aluminum and wood that mount inside a door frame, with either a left- or right-hand operation, sold at home centers and online. They range in sizes from 30 to 36 inches wide to 78 to 81 inches high. The components include the screen housing, a top and bottom track and sill plate, and two door pulls. The retractable screen doors come in several colors and sizes to fit most single, double, and slider doors. For the unit to function properly, all corners of the door must be square or less than 1/4-inch out-of-square.
