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Q: Are there downsides to garage screens?

• <div><p>While the benefits of garage door screens usually outweigh the downsides, there are some cons to installing one. First off, they can be quite expensive, especially if you&rsquo;re having a professional install a retracting screen or a custom size screen. Second, they let fresh air and natural light in, but they also don&rsquo;t provide the same privacy from people in the neighborhood that a solid door does. As you might guess, screens also won&rsquo;t <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-insulate-a-garage.htm">insulate your garage</a>, so they&rsquo;re often not usable in colder weather.</p></div>

Q: What type of screen material should I choose?

• <div><p>There are different types of screen materials available when purchasing a screen door, but the two main options are fiberglass and aluminum. Fiberglass is lightweight and affordable, but can stretch out, so it needs to be replaced more often. Aluminum has a higher upfront cost, but is more sturdy. Aluminum can be more difficult to install, even if you know <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-replace-screen-door-mesh.htm">how to replace screen door mesh</a>.</p></div>

Q: Where can I get a window or door screen repaired?

• <div><p>Some hardware or specialty window stores in your area may repair damaged screens, but it&rsquo;s less time-consuming, more convenient, and potentially more affordable to hire a screen repair technician to come to your home to do the work on-site. The screen technician will have the tools and experience to get the work done the same day, and they can inspect other screens while there to help avoid repeat repair costs in the future.</p></div>

Q: Can you patch a screen door?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;d rather repair your screen door mesh than replace it, you can patch it. Purchase a mesh patch for screen doors with small holes or tears, especially if the mesh is pretty new. Hardware stores and websites sell mesh patches that are easy to apply with an adhesive or a warm hair dryer. Keep in mind that repairs won&rsquo;t look as aesthetically pleasing in most cases as a full replacement. </p></div>

Q: How do you install a screen door insert?

• <div><p>If your door has interchangeable inserts, you&rsquo;ll likely want to swap the glass out for a screen during the summer months. The process to do so will vary by door, but you&rsquo;ll follow these general steps: First, use a flathead screwdriver to pop out the retainer strips&mdash;the plastic strips running down both long (and sometimes all four) sides of the door. Then gently pull them out by hand. Carefully remove the glass insert from the door and replace it with the screen. Finally, push the plastic retainer strips back into place, working from top to bottom. </p></div>

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Joe install a new panel at my house , he completed the job as promised and everything went smooth and easy.
Meek Electric LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
I would highly recommend this company took care of all my water damage and mold issues.
Executive 1 Demolition Restoration
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Reviewed in March 2023
I didn't receive any feed back to whether or not they are finished with this job order. They left behind alot of work material believing that this job is not fully complete! Thou,looking at the site,it looks like there's still more work to be completed! Overall,this co.pany really...
Platinum Roofing Company
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Reviewed in March 2022
Junior was very fast and professional. My carpets and couch look like new, would definitely hire him again.
LJA Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in November 2015
The knowledge of the crew was excellent. They have years of experience that leads to efficiency, saving time and money. The crew at SSP helped me repair my septic system with a truly proffessional performance of the job.
Sewer & Septic Pros, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2013
Hill Electric did excellent work. Todd and his assistant were prompt, efficient and knowledgeable. Other contractors had told me significant work (including punching through my ceilings) would be required to remedy some of the problems. Hill Electric found all problems involved wiring or...
Hill Electric Inc
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Reviewed in April 2012
4000Jerry (the owner) of Summit Transmissions started things off with an invite to his shop to meet him and see his facilities. Once there, I was welcomed and shown why he is the best place to go to for vehicle transmission work. Not only does he have accreditation from the Better Business...
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.

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Serving Thermal, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Customers say: True professional

MCCORMICK HOME BUILDERS INC We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! \n \n

Response time6 hrs

Recommended by18%of homeowners

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Property Pros Maintenance

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Serving Thermal, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"Neftali, the owner, and an assistant installed a garbage disposal and repaired the handle of our kitchen sink faucet. Very knowledgeable. Explained that our faucet has a life-time warranty and he provided the model and serial number of the unit in order for us to call Kohler for a new assy. He was very good about keeping us informed of his approaching arrival time. Will definitely hire ASAP again when needed."

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Recommended by92%of homeowners

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Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

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Serving Thermal, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

Response time5 days

Recommended by77%of homeowners

Serving Thermal, CA and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in new and replacement window installations across Southern California.\n\nSchedule a consultation today to receive competitive pricing. We offer the best of both worlds: below-market rates paired with exceptional attention to detail, so you never have to compromise on quality.

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"Dylan was amazing! He came to do a screen repair and ended up fixing our screen, the door lock, and our front door lock, all for the price of 1. And he is coming back to do more because of what a great job he did! So def recommend! Great prices! He even came fast too! Told us it would be a day but ended up coming the same day! Thanks Dylan :)"

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On-Call Home Repair

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Hi, my name is Matthew, and I started On-Call Home Repair back in 2023 with the idea of creating a hub for home repairs, maintenance, and construction. I want to provide all of our customers with excellent service and craftsmanship at a reasonable price. We focus on small to medium sized projects and repairs. If we do not specialize in it, we will refer you to one of our dedicated contractors and trade professionals.

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North Alabama Technical Services

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Serving Thermal, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

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"Mr. Ferrell first connected his computer to my computer via internet and worked for quite a few hours trying to determine what exactly was wrong. The next day he continued working from his computer for several hours. He determined he would have to have my desktop tower to complete the repair. He and my son met in Huntsville to exchange the tower. He then cleaned up a lot of what was wrong and reloaded Windows 10. He deleted the D: drive which had way too much memory allotted to it. The tower was returned and I plugged it all back together and it is working better than it did when I first purchased it. I would use him again and I recommend him highly to anyone needing computer updating and/or repair. His work is warrantied and he is very personable, knowledgeable, and helpful."

Recommended by97%of homeowners

Serving Thermal, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

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The cleaners removed the window screen but while cleaning them, they destroyed my windows screen.

I have very high windows and the cleaners left behind water marks all over, did not look very good.

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Recommended by77%of homeowners

Serving Thermal, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"Kevin does outstanding work and has years of experience in many areas of home care and maintenance. He is a competent professional and has a very kind disposition . He is easy to talk to if there are any questions or concerns regarding his service. He also offers practical suggestions on how to get repairs done in a timely manner. I highly recommend Kevin as your go to man."

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"He is very professional. He responded in a timely manner, inspected damaged and provided an estimated cost. He sent before and after pictures of the repair. We would definitely use him again and recommend him highly.
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Screen Repair questions, answered by experts

While the benefits of garage door screens usually outweigh the downsides, there are some cons to installing one. First off, they can be quite expensive, especially if you’re having a professional install a retracting screen or a custom size screen. Second, they let fresh air and natural light in, but they also don’t provide the same privacy from people in the neighborhood that a solid door does. As you might guess, screens also won’t insulate your garage, so they’re often not usable in colder weather.

There are different types of screen materials available when purchasing a screen door, but the two main options are fiberglass and aluminum. Fiberglass is lightweight and affordable, but can stretch out, so it needs to be replaced more often. Aluminum has a higher upfront cost, but is more sturdy. Aluminum can be more difficult to install, even if you know how to replace screen door mesh.

Some hardware or specialty window stores in your area may repair damaged screens, but it’s less time-consuming, more convenient, and potentially more affordable to hire a screen repair technician to come to your home to do the work on-site. The screen technician will have the tools and experience to get the work done the same day, and they can inspect other screens while there to help avoid repeat repair costs in the future.

If you’d rather repair your screen door mesh than replace it, you can patch it. Purchase a mesh patch for screen doors with small holes or tears, especially if the mesh is pretty new. Hardware stores and websites sell mesh patches that are easy to apply with an adhesive or a warm hair dryer. Keep in mind that repairs won’t look as aesthetically pleasing in most cases as a full replacement.

If your door has interchangeable inserts, you’ll likely want to swap the glass out for a screen during the summer months. The process to do so will vary by door, but you’ll follow these general steps: First, use a flathead screwdriver to pop out the retainer strips—the plastic strips running down both long (and sometimes all four) sides of the door. Then gently pull them out by hand. Carefully remove the glass insert from the door and replace it with the screen. Finally, push the plastic retainer strips back into place, working from top to bottom.

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