French screen doors offer the ultimate protection for your home while also enhancing its energy efficiency and your comfort levels. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of installing retractable screens for French doors at the front, on the side, or in the back of your house.
What Are French Screen Doors?
French doors, also known as double doors, add an air of class and elegance to your home. They can be adorned with double the seasonal decorations as single doors and increase the curb appeal of your home. One of the main reasons homeowners find French doors so appealing is because they give the property a good mixture of a classic and modern aesthetic. French doors are also easy to maintain and make it easier to move large furniture in and out of a home as needed.
French screen doors add an extra layer of protection against unwelcome pests such as insects that can easily enter your home if you leave the doors open a moment too long. They’re custom-designed to fit the exact parameters of your structure without completely cramping your style.
Available in a variety of configurations, French screen doors are the perfect combination of form and functionality. Choose from the following options based on your structural configuration and stylistic preferences:
- In-swing French doors
- Garden doors
- Out-swing French doors
- Double sliding patio doors
Qualities to Look for in French Screen Doors
Whether you’re retrofitting your French screen doors, or they’re being installed during the construction phase of your home, here are a few important qualities you should consider when choosing the right product for your project.
- Easy installation process. Custom-fitted retractable screen doors for French doors should be easy to install with minimal to no force required. It should be as simple as placing the screen into the doorframe and securing it in place.
- Easy to use. Whether it’s for the front, side, or back of your house, operating French patio screen doors should be as easy as simply opening or closing the door.
- Excellent durability. Front and back patio French screen doors are built to last for many years to come and should be able to withstand all kinds of environmental elements including inclement weather conditions and even rough usage to a certain degree.
- Valuable investment. Any upgrades you make to your home, whether it’s to improve the curb appeal or functionality, invariably increase its value. Protective, stylish, and fully functional French screen doors are no exception to this rule.
- Energy efficient. French screen doors are extremely energy efficient, especially in the spring, summer, and fall. Now you can leave your front or back door open or both to create a nice and refreshing cross-breeze without also letting in all those annoying bugs. Plus, you can save money on your energy and electricity bills during three seasons out of the year by not using your AC!
Choose Dreamscreens Canada Inc. for French Screen Door Installation
Dreamscreens Canada Inc. provides homeowners across Ontario with a wide range of patio, deck, and screen door solutions that fit your lifestyle and your budget. Choose from a stunning array of protective French, patio, and garage screens that keep bugs and harmful UV rays out, while allowing a refreshing breeze to pass through and maximize natural lighting in your space. Contact us today to learn more about our products or feel free to visit our showroom in Oakville.
