Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Feb 07, 2017 9:02 am I'm after any comment from anyone who has a retractable flyscreen fitted to a stacking sliding door. We fitted standard sliding flyscreen doors to the sliding doors in our last house but I think I'd prefer not having to look out through them all the time - so that if the sliding door isn't open then you just look through glass. We will have a 3 panel stacker (1 fixed, 2 sliding) and 4 panel stacker (1 fixed, 3 sliding) in our new house, both opening from right to left. How well do they hold up to use? Are they sturdy or flimsy? Would you recommend them or is the standard sliding flyscreens a better option in terms of usability? Thanks. Second Time 'Round Re: Retractable flyscreens for stacker sliding doors 2Feb 07, 2017 8:15 pm First_Timer_Ray I'm after any comment from anyone who has a retractable flyscreen fitted to a stacking sliding door. We fitted standard sliding flyscreen doors to the sliding doors in our last house but I think I'd prefer not having to look out through them all the time - so that if the sliding door isn't open then you just look through glass. We will have a 3 panel stacker (1 fixed, 2 sliding) and 4 panel stacker (1 fixed, 3 sliding) in our new house, both opening from right to left. How well do they hold up to use? Are they sturdy or flimsy? Would you recommend them or is the standard sliding flyscreens a better option in terms of usability? Thanks. Hi Ray, I spent much time on this as I will have 2 sets of sliders to the alfresco & biparting doors to the balcony. What I found is the Brio pleated screens seemed very flimsy and all the displays I saw, the pleats had "straightened out" in places and I didn't want to be forever fixing it. The Centaur smooth screen cassette retractable looked great but are around $3k per door. $9k better spent elsewhere IMO, so I've decided to keep the normal sliding flyscreen doors. Not ideal but they all have their pros and cons. Good luck with your decision. Our MainVue Aegean 430 viewtopic.php?t=83375 Re: Retractable flyscreens for stacker sliding doors 3Feb 07, 2017 9:55 pm I too are having the same internal debate. Fortunately I was able to get out to A&L Windows display, which is located off the Western Ring Rd in Melb. To talk and see both options. I like the retractable scenes for visibility through them, but put off by the flimsiness. The guy I spoke recommended a more traditional screen door if you have young children and/or a dog. Either will destroy the retractable fly screen before you have had a chance to enjoy a cold beer! Unfortunately I have both. Re: Retractable flyscreens for stacker sliding doors 5Mar 04, 2017 11:34 pm I'm in this same predicament, have two triple sliders in our living area and hate the thought of having to look at a screen when they're not in use. Was hoping a retractable screen would be the answer to all my problems but I have 2 small kids and 2 dogs. I'm not so worried about the dogs cos they're angels but the kids would prob have a go at the slider... What exactly would be the problem with kids? Just them being rough? Trying to poke holes in them etc? Customised Burbank Indigo/Hawthorn in Officer VIC https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.p ... 2#p1680752 Re: Retractable flyscreens for stacker sliding doors 6Mar 05, 2017 8:40 am Hi Gravy, Many of the ones we have seen ... the mesh is flimsy and to prevent tearing I think, when pushed tops of "mesh" come out. And to me they look like could poke a pen through... although they might be tougher than they look. The companies say they don't tear... but I am skeptical. I'm still investigating, as I only really want it visible when I have doors open and want air circulation. I've had 3 companies quote. Only 1 I am still considering and want to go to the showroom to see a full door to see its strength. They have variety of retractible screens, one they say is made stronger for pets/kids. I'd like to test it out. We don't have young kids. just young kids visiting. Re: Retractable flyscreens for stacker sliding doors 7Mar 05, 2017 7:01 pm Thanks for the info Gaudi. Please let us know how you go with the testing, be really good to see what you end up going with. Customised Burbank Indigo/Hawthorn in Officer VIC https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.p ... 2#p1680752 Re: Retractable flyscreens for stacker sliding doors 9Aug 06, 2017 1:06 pm Any updates ?? PD . Block settled 07 June 2011 Our little piece of the Interwebs on HomeOne....... viewtopic.php?f=31&t=48577&start=0 What do you need them to withstand? If it's normal wear and tear, then either will do, if you want resistance to ingress then laminated would be the favourite, but only… 1 12576 we have a standard size and often we have a lot of variety to choose 0 3663 We are looking for sliding doors which are 5 metres tall. There are a few European options. Any manufacturers in Australia or distributors? 0 5146 |