Phantom Screens is the leading brand for retractable screens in North America. We have the largest installer Authorized Distributor network and are the only company that can provide installation across the USA and Canada. We also have international market coverage in Europe, Asia and Australia.
Quality and unparalleled customer service are key priorities for Phantom, which is why we have an industry leading warranty and support program.
Phantom Screens helps homeowners, builders and architects to really have it all — shade from sun, protection from insects & UV rays, refreshing breeze during summer, and uninterrupted views.
Why choose retractable screens by Phantom?
Unlike traditional door and window screens which can be unsightly and block views, retractable screens disappear from view into discreet housings. They maintain your views, preserve natural daylight and keep your home’s design aesthetics and décor.
Our retractable screens are installed by experienced professionals and offer complete customization – install types, colors, mesh options etc.
Services Provided:
We manufacture retractable screens for all doors, windows and large openings such as patios, porches, verandas and lanais. All screens are custom made for each project and professionally installed by our authorized distributors and dealers. We also work with builders, developers, designers and architects across US and internationally, providing product info and specification drawings.
Areas Served:
North America. Please contact us at http://www.phantomscreens.com/opportunities/international/ to find out more about our international market coverage.
Quality and unparalleled customer service are key priorities for Phantom, which is why we have an industry leading warranty and support program.
Phantom Screens helps homeowners, builders and architects to really have it all — shade from sun, protection from insects & UV rays, refreshing breeze during summer, and uninterrupted views.
Why choose retractable screens by Phantom?
Unlike traditional door and window screens which can be unsightly and block views, retractable screens disappear from view into discreet housings. They maintain your views, preserve natural daylight and keep your home’s design aesthetics and décor.
Our retractable screens are installed by experienced professionals and offer complete customization – install types, colors, mesh options etc.
Services Provided:
We manufacture retractable screens for all doors, windows and large openings such as patios, porches, verandas and lanais. All screens are custom made for each project and professionally installed by our authorized distributors and dealers. We also work with builders, developers, designers and architects across US and internationally, providing product info and specification drawings.
Areas Served:
North America. Please contact us at http://www.phantomscreens.com/opportunities/international/ to find out more about our international market coverage.
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- PO Box 2310,
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- 1-888-742-6866
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- (604) 855-7834
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Phantom Screens What a great article that highlights all that is so good about outdoor living and entertaining! We have been fortunate to provide our retractable screens for many porches, verandas and other outdoor living spaces throughout the US & Canada - there`s nothing worse than having to deal with glare and biting bugs when trying to enjoy a summer evening get-together. The best part is that you can completely retract our Phantom screens so they stay out of sight when not in use - a perfect solution that blends with any design style and color scheme. 
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Phantom Screens The screen is fully retracted into the housing that is recessed into the frame (you see the top track visible on the wood beam). If you want to see what the large motorized screens look like when in use, check out our website at http://www.phantomscreens.com - we have posted a lot of product images and case studies about similar applications!
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fantam5979 kkelley1960 - Thank you for your question. Yes as Phantom Screens mentioned the entire roofed section of the porch is virtually a screened porch. The screens are hidden within the beams during the day and extend down to create a screened porch whenever the bugs come out allowing for a fully usable deck during the day and a bug protected environment when needed.
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Phantom Screens Hello Julie, thank you for your question!
For this project we selected Twitchell SuperScreen 17/17 mesh (openness 59%, sun/UV protection up to 41% blockage) in dark charcoal finish. We don`t have the specific sizes of the screens installed on this project handy at the moment (if you need this info, we can contact our Florida distributor and/or the builder) but a single Executive motorized screen will cover a maximum opening of 25-feet wide by 16-feet high.
FYI: black/dark screen mesh types usually ensure best visibility even when the screens are lowered, while lighter (for example beige or white) mesh colors can create more glare and thereby block the views more than darker meshes.
You can read about this case study on our website at http://www.phantomscreens.com/newsroom/case-studies/residential/generation-x-home/
Cheers,
Phantom Screens
For this project we selected Twitchell SuperScreen 17/17 mesh (openness 59%, sun/UV protection up to 41% blockage) in dark charcoal finish. We don`t have the specific sizes of the screens installed on this project handy at the moment (if you need this info, we can contact our Florida distributor and/or the builder) but a single Executive motorized screen will cover a maximum opening of 25-feet wide by 16-feet high.
FYI: black/dark screen mesh types usually ensure best visibility even when the screens are lowered, while lighter (for example beige or white) mesh colors can create more glare and thereby block the views more than darker meshes.
You can read about this case study on our website at http://www.phantomscreens.com/newsroom/case-studies/residential/generation-x-home/
Cheers,
Phantom Screens
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Phantom Screens This project was completed by Blue Heron, a build design team from Nevada. We will contact them to find out the brand / material of the garage doors and will let you know as soon as we know more. Stay tuned!
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Phantom Screens Hello again. We contacted the builder and they informed us that the doors specified for the building were actually not functional garage doors - the plan is to switch these to operational garage doors in the next little while. The current doors were selected to match the design of the exterior and are produced by a company called Resysta. You can find out more by visiting their website at http://www.resysta.com/what-is-resysta.html. We hope this answers your question - good luck with your project!
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Phantom Screens This award-winning Lake Michigan lakefront retreat, designed by Visbeen Architects and built by Insignia Homes is a stellar example of how a house can be a blend of style, comfort and the surrounding landscape. A large porch that is equipped with Phantom`s Executive motorized retractable screens plus the expansive outdoor deck make outdoor entertaining a breeze. 
Phantom Screens Located in Kelowna, BC, this private residence takes summer living completely outdoors. With lush gardens, fire pit, water feature and views to Okanagan Lake, the homeowners have turned their backyard to a true retreat. We provided retractable screens that would provide shelter from sun and bugs while maintaining the views. You can find out more at http://www.phantomscreens.com/newsroom/case-studies/residential/outdoor-living/ 
Diamond Spas Rooftop RESIDENTIAL Spaces in NYC, Miami and Portland combine city views with luxury hot tubs and pools 
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Sneller Custom Homes and Remodeling, LLC This beautiful lakeside home previously had a plain covered back patio. A summer kitchen was designed with distinct areas in mind--a place for cooking and grilling, and then a separate space for entertaining and serving drinks. A gas fire pit with bench seating was added as an additional gathering spot to roast marshmallows in the summer, or warm up in the winter. This will be a space that can be used all year around in Texas! 
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Phantom Screens Another option is to ensure homeowners make the most of natural light that enters the room(s). If there are any French doors or perhaps space to install a lift and slide door system, then simply by keeping the doors uncovered can help to lighten the room quite a bit. By opening the doors to the outside during the warm months it is easy to create an indoor/outdoor living area that quite often doubles the existing square footage of the room. Homeowners can also consider including retractable screens that let in the light while providing protection from the UV rays and the bugs. 
Robin Seefahrt I like smaller homes, doesn't shout look at me see how much I have, unless you are living multi generational and really need it. Less is more!
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delaney48 We're renovating a small townhome and learned a lot from this article and the photos. Love how you made the home office so unobjectionable ("the desk is integrated into its surroundings and sports matching finishes"). It works!
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Phantom Screens In addition to shades, retractable screens should also be considered as a great option to provide shade from sun. Our motorized screens are perfect for screening large openings such as patios, lanais, verandas and porches - as the screens can be connected to sun sensors, they offer protection from UV rays and heat exactly when needed, and do not block the views when not in use. Mesh types that block up to 90% of UV rays provide relief from the sun while allowing homeowners make the most of their outdoor spaces. Retractable screens for doors and windows are also useful as they blend with the design of the house and stay out of sight - a perfect solution for homeowners who do not wish to display the screens all year round but need to protect their interiors and lessen the heat gain. 
Bishop Architects We live in Austin, Texas where it's routinely 90+ degrees and sunny for at least 6 months a year, and our utility bills sure show it. We made a few simple adjustments to our house and reduced our overall utility bills by 25%. Not all that we changed in our house are related to solar exposure but they will all contribute to a more efficient house if implemented. Our windows are double pane but without a low-e coating so we added a low-e film to the inside of the windows. They appear slightly darker from the inside but without a noticeable change on the exterior. We also sprayed a low-e paint onto the underside of the roof decking and rafters. This paint acts in the same way as the window film, by blocking the sun's heat from entering the building (or containing it in winter). We also added more roof insulation, changed bulbs to fluorescent and bought a more efficient dryer. Luckily we have large trees that help shade the walls, but it was the combination of what we added to the windows and roof that made the most difference. Having a few retrofit strategies are sure helpful when you can't start over with a new design.
Duo Dickinson, architect The sun makes it clear what you need to do!
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marsia I love the rug idea and also the architectural detail point. We have a modern house and are thinking about adding interest to the ceiling with different pendant clusters for the two different zones we created. I am designing book cases with doors in the bottom for storage, so I am glad that these will help with making the room less huge seeming. Thanks for the pointers!
Phantom Screens Great article that offers useful tips for making the most of large spaces! We at Phantom Screens often find that large living rooms can be made even more spacious by making use of the outdoor spaces - by opening French doors or installing bi-folding door systems, it is possible to create a living area that blends interior with the exterior. We have worked on several projects where designers and architects have specified motorized retractable screens and thereby created outdoor rooms that blend with the rest of the house and continue the selected theme and style of the home. 
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Phantom Screens Great article! It is so true - entryway sets the tone and the feel of the home and especially so during summer! Another great option to make the most of warm weather is to install a retractable screen on the front and back doors, thereby creating natural ventilation and cutting down on having to run the air conditioner to cool the house. Phantom`s retractable door screens are perfect for all door designs and styles, plus they are only visible when in use. 
Tru Tech Doors You can also upgrade your backyard appearance by putting in a Garden Door, made by Tru Tech Doors.
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Phantom Screens Great article - we love the design details listed here! It is true - there`s nothing better than stretching out on your ocean-front deck or patio. Phantom`s retractable screens are perfect for waterfront cottages and summer homes as the screens retract out of sight so you can enjoy the best of both worlds: shade and protection when bugs plus uninterrupted views. Go to www.phantomscreens.com to find out more! 
ghost713 I am planning to install a pool and build an addition onto the back of my house. I would like to use a few of the ideas mentioned here. I'll be sure to stay away from the Brockway sink. I love Kohler products. Unfortunately, this one reminds me of an old public restroom urinal. The kind the multiple people are forced to use at the same time. The kind that are occasionally flushed and never thoroughly cleaned. Shiver!!!
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ab01566 We just closed on a beachfront lot yesterday. Beach house construction will begin soon. This is so helpful. Like others, I am working against the over-the-top beachy themes so prevalent. Going for the British Colonial Coastal look.
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Phantom Screens This material is produced by a company called Resysta. You can find out more by visiting their website at http://www.resysta.com/what-is-resysta.html. We hope this answers your question - good luck with your project!
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Phantom Screens Great article! We work on a lot of projects where the homeowners have to combine the desire to open their homes to natural light with the need of controlling how much light enters the living space at specific times of day. As our products offer a wide variety of mesh options with different levels of weave thickness and hues of color, plus the option to retract the screens when not in use, we can offer a solution that makes the most of natural light while protecting the interior from glare and solar heat gain. Natural light is a great resource and you really covered its benefits very nicely in your article. 
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SOLARIS John, a great article showing how important windows are in design. I am a bit disappointed you fail to mention window film in your suggestions for controlling the sun.
"Therefore some sort of operable shade is a good idea for a skylight, just as blinds and curtains are needed for windows"
Need is not necessarily true, we have hundreds of clients that have controlled the amount of light and heat coming in through windows while still retaining the view with window film. The latest generation of window film products are extremely energy efficient and available in shades from completely clear to sunglasses dark and every shade in between.
Here are two recent projects where the clients did not want anything covering the view but fading of the flooring and uncomfortable glare and heat in the space were a problem before film was applied.
"Therefore some sort of operable shade is a good idea for a skylight, just as blinds and curtains are needed for windows"
Need is not necessarily true, we have hundreds of clients that have controlled the amount of light and heat coming in through windows while still retaining the view with window film. The latest generation of window film products are extremely energy efficient and available in shades from completely clear to sunglasses dark and every shade in between.
Here are two recent projects where the clients did not want anything covering the view but fading of the flooring and uncomfortable glare and heat in the space were a problem before film was applied.
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poppet1111 Thanks for your article John!
Probably a dumb question, but how is it best to get light into the centre area of a double story house?
Have a dining room in the centre with light only coming in from one end (Glass doors leading onto a covered in patio area) so there isn't a lot of light at all.
Hoping someone can help!
Thanks
Probably a dumb question, but how is it best to get light into the centre area of a double story house?
Have a dining room in the centre with light only coming in from one end (Glass doors leading onto a covered in patio area) so there isn't a lot of light at all.
Hoping someone can help!
Thanks
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Phantom Screens Hello and thank you for your question! Phantom`s Executive screens can be equipped with wind sensors which automatically retract the screens into their protective housings in stormy conditions. We do not recommend using the screens as a wind break, but they are perfectly fine in hurricane-prone areas as long as the screens are retracted prior to the storm. The screens retract completely - if the housings are recessed, you will not see the product at all. See the attached image: one of the screens has been completely retracted into the recessed housing inside the archway, the other screen is lowered half-way to provide shade. The other image shows completely retracted Executive screens.
In addition to sensors, we also offer automation options that allow homeowners to program the screens to lower and retract at specific times of the day, plus connect them to home automation systems (Lutron, etc.). So for example if you know that you want your patio shaded while you are not home as the sun hits the back of the house from noon to 4 pm every day, you can program the screens to lower for that time. Or, if it gets windy at specific times of day or evening, you can automate the screens to ensure they are retracted in their housings when needed.
Hopefully this answered your question. Please go to http://www.phantomscreens.com/products/large-openings/executive/control-options/ to find out more, or call 1-888-PHANTOM to talk to one of our Authorized Representatives in your area.
In addition to sensors, we also offer automation options that allow homeowners to program the screens to lower and retract at specific times of the day, plus connect them to home automation systems (Lutron, etc.). So for example if you know that you want your patio shaded while you are not home as the sun hits the back of the house from noon to 4 pm every day, you can program the screens to lower for that time. Or, if it gets windy at specific times of day or evening, you can automate the screens to ensure they are retracted in their housings when needed.
Hopefully this answered your question. Please go to http://www.phantomscreens.com/products/large-openings/executive/control-options/ to find out more, or call 1-888-PHANTOM to talk to one of our Authorized Representatives in your area.
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Phantom Screens We have received many requests from homeowners to help them turn the garage to a workshop or an area where to relax. Guys love the fact that they can screen in their garages, thereby creating a multipurpose area where they can recharge and work on their projects. Check out these examples or go to http://www.phantomscreens.com/ to find out more! 
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Phantom Screens Thank you for your question! Yes, our Distinction retractable door screen slides across the doorway, using fold-away technology. It acts much like an accordion, expanding the mesh to cover the doorway and folding out of sight into the slidebar when not needed. You can find out more at http://www.phantomscreens.com/retractable-door-screens/large-doorway/ - watch the product video, check out case studies, and learn about sizing options.
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