Menu
Call Us Email Us

Tips

Getting your Motorized Retractable Screen Ready for the Winter

Getting your Motorized Retractable Screen Ready for the Winter

Regardless of what area you live in, the winter months bring changes to just about everything inside and outside of your home, including your retractable screen. With the winter months upon us, now is the time to prepare your retractable screen for the cold. Here are some quick and easy steps:

  • Step One: Take a close look around your screen and make sure it is free of debris, dust and insects.
  • Step Two: Use a mixture of warm water and a mild dish detergent with a soft brush to clean around the screen and the screen itself. Never use a spray like WD-40. These sprays attract more debris and interfere with the screen’s normal movement.
  • Step Three: Use extra care when rolling them up and down in the winter to avoid debris and moisture build-up. Also, never lower the screen when there are wind speeds in excess of 15 mph. Similar to clear vinyl, mesh screens are susceptible to contracting in the cold, but not to the extent of clear vinyl screens. Leave these screens down whenever possible to avoid the buildup of moisture and mildew. Never use a power sprayer to clean and be sure the screens are fully dry before rolling them back up.

For these and other tips on getting the maximum life out of your motorized retractable screens, contact Michele’s Hide-Away Screens & Awnings today.

Published

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Stats

232 words
1 minute, 9 seconds reading time

Share

Return to Blog Home

Recent reviews from your neighbors.

JUL 14

Very professional. First class all the way. Love my new door!.

John Dice

JUL 14

Great service. Prompt for all appointments. Job completed quickly and cleanly.

Kathy McKelvey

JUL 14

The technician arrived and within 10 minutes and has my door apart and started to replace a broken bracket that occured when I backed my golf cart into the screen doors. My doors are now working but he continued to check the entire with his level. No problem and a very pleasant experience.

Sonny

JUL 14

I had a garage screen installed a few weeks ago. The entire experience with Michele’s Hideaway was very positive. The initial visit was quick and thorough and the wait time for installation was as promised. I highly recommend.

Frannie Wheeler

JUL 11

Michele's Hide-Away Screens were awesome. Came out within the next day for the consultation. Great price and completed the job fast. Materials came in and was able to schedule the install right away. Very happy with the automated garage screen. Highly recommend!!

A V

JUL 11

The technician fixed the problem quick. We get outstanding service every time when we the screen worked on. Thanks much.

Lewis Ricks

JUL 11

Everyone was very polite and professional. Awning is just what I needed. The insulation was timely. I am very pleased with this company from beginning to end. Highly recommended.

Wilson Brown

JUL 11

We are highly pleased with the service provided by Michelle’s Hide-Away screens in replacing our damaged garage door rollup screen. We highly recommend them for screen installation and repair or replacement.

Jerry Burcham

JUL 10

On time and quick

Bob Schultz

JUL 9

Nice work and timely.

Karen Roach

(352) 236-8869