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Design and Decor, Doors and Windows, The Weather Channel Published 05/16/2007 by Danny Lipford
On a recent Weather Channel segment, Danny demonstrated retractable screens that piqued viewer’s interest. Questions for more information have been pouring in. The screens used in the segment are product of Phantom Screens. We contacted Phantom Screens for more information on their products, and they had the following to say:
“Phantom Screens produces retractable screening solutions for doors, windows, and oversized openings such as patios, verandas, and garages. Phantom Screens, Serene Screens, and Executive Screens by Phantom fit virtually anywhere that a screening solution is needed. Unlike conventional insect screens, Phantom’s retractable screens don’t obstruct home owners’ views; they pull into place when needed and retract out-of-sight when not in use. With a wide selection of mesh types and colors, Phantom’s screens provide full ventilation, shading from the sun, protection from insects and UV rays, and enhanced privacy.
Phantom’s quality, innovation, and service have earned it high marks with its customers. Since its foundation 15 years ago, the Phantom brand has been synonymous with quality, innovative product development, and superior customer service. According to independent market research, 97% of Phantom customers rate their overall Phantom experience from good to outstanding. Phantom customers tend to be so happy with their choice that referrals continue to be Phantom’s number one source of business growth.
The company has built a network of Authorized Distributors throughout North America, and is rapidly expanding in the UK, Australia, Mexico, and other international locations. You can find an Authorized Distributor of Phantom Screens by calling 1-888-PHANTOM (742-6866) or going on Phantom Screens` website at www.phantomscreens.com“
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June 5th, 2007 at 9:05 pm
I have an older home in NC with a beautiful screened porch that we can use almost year round. While one day can be chilly, the next can be quite balmy, thus I enjoy leaving my cushions out even in inclement weather. I wish that phantom screens (or someone else) could use a clear plastic or other protective fabric to help minimize the clean up. Actually. the best time of year, temperature wise, to enjoy the porch is in the spring, but it is used the least at that time of year since all of our beautiful oak trees deposit so much pollen in as little as three hours after cleaning to render enjoyment impossible.
ANY THOUGHTS ?
December 30th, 2007 at 5:35 pm
We got our lanai screens from Skeet’r Beat’r of Lee County. They are a distributor of Screen America, and specialize in screening for garages and lanai’s. Our screens have added a lot to our lanai’s and enable us to get more use than ever out of them. We love to be outside at dusk but the bugs can be so bad, and this has been a great solution for us!
January 27th, 2008 at 1:05 am
Does anyone KNOW of anybody that does privacy screening in Cirus county Florida ,that would have screening that would have a picture ,or landscape on it that can be use for privacy on our lanai screening . That being replaced of course . We can not find on the web anybody that sells that type of screen. Bob HELP PLEASE
February 5th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
I had an Andersen French Door with retractable screen installed in July. The
screen was defective. Windowrama replaced
that screen with another defective Andersen
retractable screen. Andersen replaced that
with a third defective retractible screen.
Andersen is obviously, in my opinion, putting
out defective materials. They were annoyed
I expected the third screen to be replaced
with a quality screen. At this point they
will only refund the cost of the screen. This leaves me buying a new screen and then
paying, once again, to have it installed. Do
you have any suggestions as to what I can do?
May 11th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
I have a Phantom retractable screen. Not the latest and greatest that retracts itself, but the older kind. I got it about 5 years ago, and it worked great for about 4 months. Then it started to hang up when retracting. I have to pull it out, try to help it back in, over and over ub til I finally get it retracted. This is really a PITA! I was told this was just something they do, and nothing could be done about it. I love the idea of the retractable screen, but am very unhappy with this one.
Does anyone have any ideas about how to fix this problem? My husband thinks there should have been some kind of guide on the bottom of the screen that kept it in line with the channel. If this is true, where is my guide?
I could really use some help with how to fix this problem, without costing me an arm and a leg.