French Door Retractable Screens in Orem
French doors create a beautiful transition between your Orem home’s interior and outdoor living spaces. The wide opening, the symmetry, the abundant natural light. Traditional screen solutions ruin all of this. Hinged screen doors obscure the view, interfere with traffic flow, and add visual bulk that undermines the elegance French doors provide. Retractable screens offer a better approach: full insect protection when needed, completely invisible when not.
Sun Peak Shade installs custom French door retractable screens throughout Orem and Utah Valley. Our dual-screen systems cover openings up to 96 inches tall and 74 inches wide, with each screen retracting into slim housings on either side of your doorway.
How French Door Retractables Work
A French door retractable system uses two separate screens, one mounted on each side of the door opening. Each screen rolls out from its housing toward the center of the doorway. They meet in the middle and latch together with a full-length magnet that runs the entire height of the door.
This magnetic connection creates a secure seal that disperses holding force across the full height rather than relying on spot magnets that can gap or release in wind. The design is easier to open than it might sound since the magnetic force is spread rather than concentrated, yet strong enough to stay closed when you need it.
For daily use, one side includes slide locks that fit into slots at the top and bottom of the door. This lets you walk in and out through one side without having to open both screens every time. The convenience makes a real difference when you’re moving in and out throughout the day.
7' Standard Height
Up to 84" tall and 72" wide-
Installed by a pro
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Lifetime warranty on parts, one year on mesh
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Custom cut to fit your door
8' Oversized height
Up to 96" tall and 72" wide-
Installed by a pro
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Lifetime warranty on parts, one year on mesh
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Custom cut to fit your door
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We have a variety of colors to match your home.
**Custom colors also available
Built for Orem Conditions
Utah Valley summers combine intense sun exposure with warm evenings that beg for open doors and windows. The conditions that make Orem pleasant to live in also create challenges for outdoor products.
Our French door screens use materials selected for UV resistance and durability in dry climates. The mesh won’t become brittle from sun exposure like inferior products. The aluminum frames and tracks resist the corrosion that can occur with cheaper materials. Everything is built to perform year after year under Utah conditions.
Summer evenings in Orem bring mosquitoes and other insects looking for any open door. French doors are particularly vulnerable since they create such a wide opening when both doors are open. Our screens cover the entire span, keeping bugs outside while letting the evening breeze flow through.
When canyon winds pick up or weather moves through Utah Valley, retract the screens into their protective housings. This flexibility protects your investment while ensuring the screens are ready when conditions improve.
Crash-Resistant Design
Life happens. Kids run through doors without looking. Pets chase things at inopportune moments. Guests unfamiliar with your screens walk into them. Our French door screens are designed to handle this reality.
The pull bars fall out of their tracks when crashed into rather than tearing the mesh. After impact, resetting is straightforward: extend the pull bar past the doorway, place the top back into the track, angle the bottom toward the housing, then straighten back into the bottom track. A few open-close cycles reset the fabric, and you’re back in business.
This forgiving design extends screen life dramatically compared to systems that tear when impacted. It’s a practical consideration for busy Orem households with active families.
Installation Process
We begin with a measurement appointment at your home. We bring samples of colors and materials, show you exactly how the screens will integrate with your French doors, and provide pricing during the visit.
Our fabrication happens off-site, which keeps installation day clean and efficient. When we arrive, the screens are already built to your specifications. Installation, testing, and cleanup typically take a few hours depending on complexity.
Lead times run about two weeks under normal conditions. During busy season or when specific colors are out of stock, timing can extend to eight weeks. We’ll give you accurate scheduling during your consultation so you know what to expect.
Alternative Configurations
The standard dual-screen French door configuration works for most applications. For narrower French doors up to 72 inches wide and 85 inches tall, we also offer a counterbalanced single-screen option that pulls from one side to the other rather than meeting in the middle.
For openings wider than our French door systems can handle, retractable patio shades provide screening for spans up to 23 feet. These can be motorized or manual depending on your preference.
If you have additional doors that need screening, single door retractable screens use the same quality components and installation standards as our French door systems. Many Orem homeowners screen multiple entries for consistent airflow throughout their homes.
Warranty and Maintenance
Every French door retractable screen includes a lifetime warranty on metal and moving parts. Screen mesh carries a one-year warranty. Registration is automatic with purchase.
Maintenance requirements are minimal. Clean the bottom track with a garden hose or compressed air once a season, making sure to unroll the mesh fully so debris doesn’t get trapped inside the roll. Avoid lubricants, which can damage internal components. With this simple care, screens typically go 6-7 years before needing service.
When service is eventually needed, we bring replacement parts and handle everything on-site. The goal is keeping your screens operating smoothly for the long term.
Get French Door Retractable Screens in Orem
Ready to screen your French doors without sacrificing their appearance? Contact Sun Peak Shade for a free in-home consultation. We serve Orem, Provo, and communities throughout Utah Valley.