Garage door screens

What a magnetic garage door screen does

A garage door screen covers the opening of your garage while the main door stays up. You walk through, and magnets pull the screen shut behind you. Air moves. Bugs stay out. The screen also softens the light and gives you a place to work or sit without leaving the garage door closed.

This category has 1 screens, all with magnetic closure.

How to choose the right size

Measure the opening, not the door panel. Take the width at the widest point and the height at the tallest point. Add a little room so the screen sits flat and the magnets meet in the middle.

The screens here come in three sizes:

• 79 x 83 in (200 x 210 cm): a good fit for many single garage doors.
• 108 x 84 in (274 x 213 cm): a wider single door or a small double door.
• 157 x 79 in (400 x 200 cm): built for a double garage door.

If your measurement falls between two sizes, choose the larger one. A screen that is slightly too big can be adjusted at the edges. A screen that is too small will pull at the magnets and leave gaps.

Check the height of your opening as well. A double door is often wider but not taller, which is why the 157 x 79 in (400 x 200 cm) size is wide and low.

Materials and how the magnets work

The screen is made of synthetic fiber. It is light, so it hangs straight and does not sag in the middle. The weave lets air through while keeping insects out.

Magnets run down the center seam. When you walk through, the two sides separate and then snap back together. There is no track to step over and no door to slide. This is why shoppers search for a magnetic garage door screen rather than a fixed panel.

The edges attach around the frame of the opening. Once the screen is up, you can leave it in place through the season.

Care and storage

Rinse the screen with water to clear dust and pollen. Let it dry fully before you fold it or store it. Storing it damp can leave marks and weaken the fabric over time.

For a deeper clean, use a soft brush and plain water. Avoid harsh cleaners, which can break down the synthetic fiber.

At the end of the season, take the screen down, rinse it, let it dry in the sun, and fold it flat. Keep it in a dry place. A screen that is stored clean and dry will be ready to hang again next year.

Single door or double door

A single garage door screen is the common choice for a one-car garage or a workshop. The 79 x 83 in (200 x 210 cm) size covers many of these openings. The 108 x 84 in (274 x 213 cm) size gives more width for a larger single opening.

A double garage door screen covers a two-car opening. The 157 x 79 in (400 x 200 cm) size is made for that span. It keeps the whole bay open to air while the magnets still close behind you in the center.

Think about how you use the space. If you park inside and walk in and out often, the magnetic closure matters more than the size. If you use the garage as a work area, a wider screen gives you more room to move.

What to check before you buy

• Width and height of the opening, in inches.
• Whether the opening is a single or double door.
• How the screen attaches around the frame.
• Whether you want the screen to stay up all season or come down often.

A tape measure and a few minutes are enough. Write the numbers down, compare them to the sizes above, and pick the one that covers the opening with a little room to spare.