Questions & Answers - Retractable Screens for Doors ...
Jul. 08, 2024
Questions & Answers - Retractable Screens for Doors ...
We received a comment on the Plisse retractable door screens page today that included some great questions.
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Often customers don&#;t quite get what makes our retractable screens different (and superior in our modest opinion) from those traditional spring-loaded retractable screens you see in the big box stores and being sold for twice the money from local screen dealers. In my response to Gary below I touch on a couple of these differences &#; and also mention some exciting news coming this summer!
First, here is Gary&#;s comment:
Does the screen fabric remain â&#;˜pleatedâ&#;&#; when the screen door is closed? Or, does the screen fabric become taut when closed? How does the pleated fabric seal top and bottom to keep insects (mosquitos or gnats) out? When using a single screen for a double wide patio door (not sliding) â&#;&#; does the screen stop at the center when you let go of the handle, or does it continue to open? How difficult is it to replace the screen material if damaged by a pet or grandchild?
And my best attempt at answering his questions:
Gary,
Thank you for your great questions. When the screen door is retracted the screen fabric is pleated/folded away into the handle (aka housing). When the screen door is in use you pull the handle across the opening and it unfolds the fabric as you pull. When fully pulled across the opening the fabric will still have visible fold lines but the pleats will be stretched out. The fabric fits up into the top rail and down into the bottom rail to create a seal that very effectively keeps all sorts of bugs out. Additionally, the advantage to our pleated retractable screen versus traditional spring-loaded retractable screens is that a slight wind wonâ&#;&#;t blow the fabric out of the track, opening your home to those bugs youâ&#;&#;re trying to keep out.
Iâ&#;&#;m not sure I understand your question about the single screen for a double door. The maximum width you can use a single Plisse retractable screen for is 50â&#;³, anything wider than 50â&#;³ (up to aprox. 104â&#;³) would need a double Plisse retractable screen. If youâ&#;&#;re wanting to use a single Plisse to screen a french style door where only one door opens then the frame would be installed around the open side of the doorway and the fabric would pull across just the opening doorway to make a seal against itâ&#;&#;s frame on the center of the doorway. If both doors open but you only want to screen one side we recommend against this as the installation of the Plisse frame around just one of the doors would mean that one of the rails would need to be permanently attached to the other door and you could no longer open it at all. This can be a tricky concept so please feel free to contact us if you have more questions about this â&#;&#; or anything else.
As for what the screen does when you let go of the handle â&#;&#; it does nothing. Our retractable screens do not have springs pulling tension on the fabric so they stay wherever you put them. For instance, if you have a very wide opening and you open the screen half way across the opening to walk through it you can take your hand off the handle as you walk through and it will stay right there. Then, once you are through the opening, you simply pull it back closed. This is a commonly undervalued feature of our non-spring loaded retractable screens.
Lastly, in regards to fabric replacement we are currently preparing to unveil our new Plisse II retractable screen design. There are some very minor updates to the new Plisse design (weâ&#;&#;re always working on improving the product however possible) but the big announcement is that the new Plisse II will have the added advantage of being able to replace the fabric without uninstalling the screen. Currently we can send you replacement fabric and if you are mildly handy you can follow the included instructions and get the job done in about an hour. But with the new Plisse II (available this summer) you could replace the fabric in as little as 10-15 minutes.
I hope I answered all of your questions but feel free to contact me directly if you have any others.
Thank you for considering Plisse retractable screens by Screen Solutions inc.
Regards,
Doug, the Screen Guy
Product Information - Plisse Retractable Screen
What are Plissé© retractable screens and how do they work?
The Poseidon Interiors Plissé© (PLEE&#;-say) is the newest and most innovative of retractable screen designs. Poseidon Interiors is the pioneer in bringing these simple, elegant and cost effective screens to the American market. With this alternative to the complicated high-priced designs previously available you can now enjoy all the advantages of retractable screens at a lower price.
All the Features and Benefits You Expect
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The Poseidon Interiors Plissé© has all of the features and benefits of the very best retractable screens.
Features
- Heavy-duty aluminum four-sided frame
- Baked on powder coat finish available in six standard colors or custom color
- Top to bottom seal when closed
- Innovative design using the unique pleated fabric system
- A lifetime warranty
Benefits
- Disappears completely when not in use
- Sunlight reduction by 35% or more
- A seal against nasty bugs even in strong winds
- An attractive addition to any home
- Safety for your children and pets
- Assurance that you are purchasing a quality product
- European Styling, American Value
- Carefree operation for years to come
Poseidon Interiors is proud to bring the European styling of the Plisse (PLEE&#;-say) screen to North America in a product assembled here in the USA with domestic and foreign sourced components. Long a popular choice in Europe, the Plisse is now available here so Americans can enjoy the sophisticated look, along with all the practical advantages, of this unique design.
The Poseidon Interiors Plissé©&#; An Innovative Retractable Screen Design
- European Styling, American Value
- Simple, Dependable, Attractive
- Small Profile Fits Inconspicuously in Any Opening
- Safe Even for Small Children and Pets
- For Windows Too
- Easy to Order, Install and Afford
For more information on how to prepare and order your own Plisse Retractable Door Screen check out our How to Plisse section, call us toll free at 954-920- or us.
To view answers to common questions in our FAQ&#;s section click here.
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An Innovative Retractable Screen Design
The Poseidon Interiors Plissé© (pronounced plee-say) is an innovative retractable screen design that does away with all the complicated springs and bearings used in other retractable screens. The Plissé© relies on the simple elegance of pleated screen fabric and operates in much the same way as a pleated blind. As you pull the bar across the opening the pleats open to give you all the protection of any screen system without all the complications.
Dimensions of the Plissé© Retractable Screen
The Poseidon Interiors Plissé© (pronounced plee-say) retractable screen for all styles of doors and windows has a modest footprint. You can see the exact dimensions in the diagram to your left.
Bear in mind that the bottom rail, if not counter-sunk or butted up next to an existing, raised threshold, can be a tripping hazard. We suggest our optional threshold adapter if this is the case with your doorway.
Plissé© Retractable Screen &#; Six Signature Colors & More
Each of our retractable screens for doors or windows comes in six standard colors for no additional charge. Our colors options were carefully selected to match most exterior trim finishes.
To learn more about the Plissé© Signature color line, special order colors and custom color matching, visit our Retractable Screen Colors page.
Can Quality Also Be Affordable? Yes!
We take pride in the quality craftsmanship of each of our Plissé© retractable screens: custom building each screen in our Dania Beach, Florida facility as well as quality testing every single unit before it ships.
So how is it that the Plissé© style retractable screen can cost half of those other retractable screens out there? Well, we don&#;t sell in big box retail outlets. We sell direct to the homeowner and a select few dealers. We keep our overhead low and our quality high &#; then pass the savings on to you.
See our retractable door screen prices here and our retractable window screen prices here.
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