What Better Homes and Gardens fails to tell you

Better Homes and Gardens has an excellent article with helpful information for designing or remodeling a screen porch. But they've missed one crucially important piece to the designer puzzle. What kind of screens should the discerning homeowner use? Fixed screens detract from the look and feel of your porch and become a fixed barrier to enjoying the outdoors, the very reason you have an outdoor living area!


Phantom motorized screens are the ideal solution for any porch. Imagine being able to move seamlessly between indoor and outdoor spaces - without the intense glare of the sun or annoying mosquitoes. Phantom motorized screens provide you with the best of both worlds. They are there when you need extra shelter, and when you don't need them they retract out of sight, all with the push of a button.

Call our office to see how Phantom motorized screens can transform your porch, patio, or lanai into a bug-free oasis.

How do I know Phantom Screens are right for me?

 

One of the most common questions we receive is, “How do I know Phantom Screens are right for me? Will they work with my door?”

This is an important question with a simple answer. Phantom Screens are custom made and professionally installed, which means they are designed to fit virtually every kind of door. Whether you have a French Door, patio slider, an oversized door, or a standard in-swing/out-swing door, our retractable screens can be easily applied to your doorframe.

Installation options include in-jamb mount and surface mount, enabling Phantom Screens to be applied to your doorframe in the most seamless and aesthetically pleasing way possible. Are Phantom Screens right for you? Most definitely! Will they work on your door? Yes they will!

For more information or to schedule a free in-home demonstration and estimate, contact our office today! 847-557-5015

Phantom offers retractable screen solutions for windows

On perfect weather days it’s important to have the freedom to open your home to let the fresh air in. Phantom retractable screens for doors are not the only option you have to let the summer breeze waft through your house - without the inconvenience of letting in the insects.

Phantom’s Serene and Prestige retractable screen solutions are ideal for the windows in your home. Custom made and professionally installed, Serene and Prestige are designed to fit your specific window type, finish, and color.

Serene Retractable Screens

Serene Window Screens are stylish, adaptable and suited to the finest homes – like yours. They’re a perfect fit in any room you choose – kitchen, living room, study, bedroom, or bath. Fitting most standard window sizes, Serene Screens come in a variety of standard colors. And thanks to our custom color program, we can match Serene Screens to virtually any color in your home.

 

 

Prestige Retractable Screens

Phantom’s newest product, Prestige Screens is the perfect solution for custom wood windows.  Prestige Screens come in a wide range of veneered wood finishes, blending seamlessly with the finish and profile of your custom wood windows.  These screens come with the same high quality, professional service and custom installation that make Midwest Screens a leader in Phantom Screen installations.

For more information on Serene or Prestige Screens, contact us here.

How do I take care of my Phantom Screens?

 

The month of June has been full of perfect weather for opening up your home and enjoying the warm, but not too hot, weather. The sun is shining, the world is green, and you’re making the most of the fresh air from the comfort of your home through your Phantom Retractable Screens.

 

As the summer months roll one and you use your Phantom Screens regularly, here are a few maintenance tips to keep them working smoothly.

Tip #1: Cleaning the track at the bottom and top of your Phantom Screen is highly recommended to keep it in excellent condition, enabling you to open and close your door with ease. When dirt and dust particles accumulate in the tracks it can cause the mesh to catch and not extend or retract smoothly. Simply spray the tracks with dry silicone lubricant spray once or twice a month. This removes the dirt and dust particles that get caught in the track, keeping your door from sticking when you slide it open and retract it into its housing.

Tip #2: If you enjoy the comfort and versatility of a double door pull and latch your screens into place one at a time. This will help your screens to fully latch in place and protect them from retracting back into their housing unnecessarily.

Tip #3: As you enjoy the beautiful summer and the high quality of your Phantom Door, spread the word to your friends, family, and neighbors! We’d love to provide them  with the same quality service and product you enjoy.

Working with and for Builders, Architects, and Designers

Midwest Screens is the company of choice for professional builders, architects, and designers who want to incorporate Phantom Screens into their designs and construction projects. Our experience is second to none as we walk through the installation process with professionals from start to finish.  We have expert product and construction knowledge which can “turn key” the entire project, saving the architect, builder and designer time and hassle.

 

What To Expect in Your Building Project

For more on what to expect during your building project, view our timeline page.

Chicago Condo Market on the Rise

On Tuesday Chicago Real Estate Daily wrote an article that highlighted the rise in condominium sales in Chicago. After a six year slump, the condo market is on the upswing as more people are attracted to the convenience and lifestyle of downtown living.

The condo the article chose to highlight as an example is the Park Monroe, “a 216-unit project overlooking Millennium Park that's on the verge of selling out.” Midwest Screens has installed Phantom Screens in the Park Monroe in the recent past, which provided owners with a bug-free view of Millennium Park and the Chicago skyline. We’re thrilled that the Park Monroe is reaping the benefits of the condo comeback and look forward to serving more condo owners throughout Chicago in the days, weeks, and months ahead.  

Park Monroe, 65 E. Monroe St. - Chicago Real Estate Daily

 

For more information on the benefits of a Phantom Screen for your Chicago condo, contact us for a quote or to schedule a complimentary in home estimate.

Lakeside Living at it's Finest

Lakeside homes are one of the perks of living in the Chicagoland and southern Wisconsin area. From Lake Michigan to Lake Geneva, and the Chain of Lakes in between, this is the perfect place to enjoy all the benefits of lakeside living. If you live on or near one of the hundreds of lakes that make this area unique, you know how important it is to make the most of being  near the water, enjoying your ability to go swimming, fishing, or to simply relax from your home and enjoy the view.  

In order to fully reap the benefits of a lake house, Phantom Screens are the perfect solution to make your home the personal retreat you desire. Once installed, they help block the mosquitoes and insects that are common in this area. They also provide shade for you when the sun gets too strong reflecting off the lake’s water.

 

 

We offer manual and motorized retractable screens that blend seamlessly with the look and feel of your home. These screens extend to protect you when needed and retract out of sight when not in use. To learn more about these and other solutions we can incorporate into your home, contact us today!