French doors
The most popular use. Two screens meet in the middle, so both doors can stand open. On narrower pairs, one screen can pull right across. They work whether your doors swing in or out (per Apollo).
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Retractable bug screens by Apollo
Retractable Screen Doors in Los Angeles
There when you want the breeze. Rolled out of sight when you do not. Bugs stay out, and your doors and your view stay exactly as they are.
- French doors
- Front doors
- Sliding doors
- Large openings
What is a retractable screen?
A retractable screen is an insect screen that rolls away when you are not using it. It lives in a slim housing fixed to one side of the door frame. Pull it across when you want fresh air. Let go and it rolls back in on its own.
With the screen put away, your door looks the way it did before. There is no second door to swing, and nothing in the way of the glass.
Bug screens, not security screens. A retractable screen keeps insects out. It is not built to stop a person. If you want to leave a door open and locked, look at our security screen doors. Many homes have both.
Where they fit
Screens for the doors other screens cannot handle
Single front and back doors
Leave the front door open for air without a second door cluttering the entry. It pulls across with one hand and tucks away again when you close up.
Sliding patio doors
A replacement for the worn-out sliding screen that keeps jumping its track. Apollo builds them for standard sliders and for wider patio doors.
Large openings and bifold doors
Wide openings need a wider screen. Apollo makes motorized retractable screens for openings up to 20 feet across (per Apollo).
Ask Roman what is available for wide openings.
Why Apollo
Built to your door, not pulled off a shelf.
The retractable screens we install are made by Apollo, a US maker that has built them for more than 20 years. Here is what stands out, in Apollo’s own description of its product:
- Made to measure. Each screen is measured on site and built to that door.
- No slamming. A slow-close mechanism brings the screen back in at an even speed, which is kinder to fingers, children and pets.
- A slim housing. The whole mechanism sits in a case about 2 inches wide on one side of the frame.
- Aluminum frame. 6063-T6 aluminum with a baked-on powder-coat finish, made so it will not rust or warp.
- Sealed edges. Tracks at the top and bottom keep the mesh taut and close the gaps.
- Colors to match your trim. Seven stock colors, plus custom color matching.
- Built in the USA.
Our retractable screen installs
Retractable screen or security screen?
| Retractable screen | Security screen | |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | Keep insects out | Keep people and insects out |
| When not in use | Rolls away out of sight | Stays in place |
| Mesh | Fine insect mesh | Woven stainless steel |
| Locks | No | Yes, at three points |
| Best for | Airflow and a clear view while you are home | Leaving a door or window open and secure |
Not sure which you need? Tell Roman how you use the door and he will tell you straight. Some homes have a security screen at the front and retractable screens on the French doors at the back.
How it works
- Call or textTell us which doors you have in mind. A photo helps.
- MeasureRoman visits, measures each opening and helps you pick a color. The quote is free.
- Custom buildYour screens are made to those measurements.
- InstallRoman and Jesse, one team from quote to install. Jesse fits and adjusts your screens and shows you how they work.
Where we install
Across Greater Los Angeles
Encino, Gardena, Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, Pasadena, Redondo Beach, the San Fernando Valley, the San Gabriel Valley, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, the South Bay, Torrance and Woodland Hills.
Retractable screen questions
Will a retractable screen keep intruders out?
No. It is an insect screen. It keeps bugs out and lets air in. For security, see our security screen doors and window screens.
Can I have one on French doors that open outward?
Yes. Apollo screens fit French doors that swing in or out. The housing simply goes on the other side of the frame (per Apollo).
Will it slam shut?
No. Apollo’s slow-close mechanism brings the screen back at a controlled speed.
What colors are there?
Apollo offers seven stock powder-coat colors and custom color matching, so the housing can blend with your door trim.
Is there a warranty?
Apollo describes a limited lifetime warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. Ask Roman for the terms that apply to your install.
What if the mesh gets damaged?
The mesh can be replaced without replacing the whole screen. Call or text and we will take a look.
How do I get a price?
Every door is a different size, so we quote after measuring. The quote is free. Call or text (424) 352-1723, or send a request.
Want the breeze without the bugs?
Call or text Roman for a free retractable screen quote.