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Pets and retractable screens.

Pets and retractable screens.

Whether your fur baby is a dog, a cat, or you have both, when it comes to your retractable screen, you're sure to have questions about whether the screens are designed to fit your life. Like human babies, our fur babies all have different personalities and curiosities, so the answer to the question of whether the screens will work with yours is - yes, with a little adjustment and a few tricks.

Cats (and some dogs) are naturally curious, and if your cat or dog is strictly an indoor animal with a desire to escape and explore the neighborhood, they will capitalize on any opportunity to maneuver their way outside. And when it comes to retractable screens, how animals will react to them and perhaps figure out a way to get through them is a concern!

When it comes to retractable screens from Michele's Hide-Away Screens & Awnings and your pets, let us put your mind at ease. First, while our retractable screens are "free floating" in the bottom to facilitate the retractability, it would be difficult for most animals to get out (or in) through the bottom openings of our screens as the opening is just too small. If this is still a concern, we recommend installing something like a baby gate to insert in the door frame in front of the screen to prevent any access to the screen whatsoever.

Would my pet be able to damage the screen to the point where they could go through it? Unlikely. Michele's Hide-Away Screens & Awnings utilizes SuperScreen for our retractable screen products. SuperScreen is SUPER TOUGH... 3 times stronger than standard screen material that you think of on screen doors and bird cages. This extra tough material will stand up to the riggers of every day use and the curious pet who may be paying extra attention to your screen. However, in most instances we have seen, pets after a while ignore the screen and see it as nothing more than a door they cannot get by. The may spend time by it, soaking up the sun or feeling the breeze, but rarely would they attempt to get through it.

What about actually opening the screens? Our retractable screens come with magnets to keep the screen securely closed, however, if desired, optional latches are available that can secure the doors tighter.

Michele's Hide-Away Screens & Awnings have screen solutions for your existing lifestyle, and they provide optimum enjoyment that will enhance the lives of you and your whole family - furry and human. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.


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AUG 19

This company is awesome. Started when David came and showed us the product and we lived what we saw. Then today Jack came to install and went over everything with me. Both were very knowledgeable and professional. Anyone looking to replace a garage screen this is the company to call

Donna Winston

AUG 19

Service was great. Thought I would have to have the screen hauled away from damages from golf cart hitting it. But it was saved looking and working like new. Knowledgeable and timing was great

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AUG 12

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Ellie Blondin

AUG 12

Two garage door retractable screens at Grand Park North. Everyone from Al (on-site sales) to Jack (installer) were very professional. Especially Jack who had to contend with severe out of plumb garage door framing to deliver an excellent installation. Physical showroom is a plus for the how-does-it-work crowd. We definitely recommend Michele's.

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AUG 12

We were pleased with the prompt response to our problem and excellent repair of our garage screen door.

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AUG 11

Our experience with Michele's Hide-Away Screens went perfectly. The technician showed up exactly at the time he said he would, diagnosed the problem and told me how long it would take to fix it. He did a great job and I would use them again if I ever have any more problems with my sliding screens.

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