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Mirage retractable screen doors alternative

If you're searching mirage retractable screen doors, you're after an aluminum screen that retracts into a slim housing beside a single, double or sliding door. We design, measure and install that same category of screen door across the GTA, motorised or hand-crank, with a 5-year warranty in writing on every job.

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Retractable mesh screens enclosing a covered patio with a wood-plank ceiling, dining and lounge seating inside

Mirage retractable screen doors alternative

A retractable screen door is an aluminum mesh panel that rolls out of a slim housing when you want it and disappears back into that housing when you don't. The housing mounts to the top or the latch-side jamb of the opening, the mesh runs along a pair of telescoping side tracks, and a spring-loaded roller or a small motor does the retracting. Pull or press a button, and the screen locks to a bottom bar or handle; release it, and it draws itself back flush with the frame.

We build these for single swing doors, double French doors, in-swing and out-swing openings, and sliding patio doors, including wide multi-panel sliders where two screens meet in the middle. Every unit is measured to the actual opening rather than ordered off a size chart – width, height, the depth of the jamb, and which way the door swings all change how the track and housing get mounted. On install day we fix the housing and side tracks to the frame, run and test the mesh through its full travel, and set the latch or motor stop so it closes flush every time.

Frames and housings are aluminum, available in several finishes to match the door, and the mesh comes in a few grades from a basic insect weave up to solar and privacy weaves. Motorised versions tie into a wall switch or remote; hand-crank versions use a spring mechanism with no wiring at all. Every install carries a 5-year warranty, in writing, regardless of which operation you choose.

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What it solves

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Single swing doors

A single door gets one housing and one track set, usually on the latch side so the screen clears the swing. This is the simplest and quickest configuration to measure, order and install, and it works on front, side and garden-level entries alike.

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Double French doors

Two doors need two screens that meet in the centre, each with its own housing and track, set to close and overlap cleanly. We check both door swings and the centre gap before we order, so the two screens meet without a visible light gap down the middle.

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Sliding patio doors

A slider gets a screen that runs horizontally rather than hinging, usually tucked into a side housing by the fixed panel. Wide sliders sometimes need two screens meeting mid-opening instead of one oversized panel, which keeps the mesh tensioned properly.

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Multiple openings in one visit

If a property has several doors to screen, we measure and install them all on a single trip, which shares the site visit and labour across openings instead of billing each one separately for travel and setup.

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Pet households

Homes with dogs or cats pushing through daily use benefit from a heavier mesh grade and a reinforced bottom bar, which we spec in at the quote stage rather than retrofitting after the first tear.

What it costs

Supplied and installed, a single screen has ranged from $1,400 to $23,500 on real jobs since 2022.

Every project is unique. The final figure depends on the size and number of openings, the options you choose and the site itself, and we put it in writing after a free on-site measure.

What moves the number:

  • the width and height of the opening – a wider or taller span needs a reinforced track and a bigger motor
  • motorised versus hand-crank operation, which changes both the hardware and the labour
  • the mesh grade – a basic insect mesh costs less than a solar-weave or privacy-weave fabric
  • how many openings are screened in one visit – several openings on one property share a single measure and install trip
  • access and height of the install – a second-storey or hard-to-reach opening takes longer to mount safely
  • the frame and housing colour or finish chosen to match the home
  • whether an existing structure needs modification before the screen can be mounted to it
Louvered aluminum pergola on a large brick home, enclosed with dark motorized retractable screens over a poolside patio

Jobs we've done

Dark motorized retractable screens lowered around a covered lakeside deck at dusk, warm lighting under a wood ceiling

Retractable screens on a covered lakeside deck

Black mesh retractable screen partly lowered on a covered patio looking out to a backyard pool

Retractable screen on a covered patio beside a pool, Newmarket

Two motorized retractable mesh screens lowered over a covered patio beside an in-ground pool and cedar fence

Two motorized retractable screens over a pool patio, Holland Landing

Cedar-framed covered patio with retractable mesh screens lowered in black side tracks around a wicker seating area

Retractable screens on a cedar-framed covered patio

Large black retractable screen fully lowered across a stone and wood-clad house patio with potted plants

Wide retractable screen on a stone and wood house patio

Covered patio with stone columns and a fireplace, retractable mesh screens lowered on two sides over a rural view

Retractable screens between stone columns on a covered patio

If you want to see the full range of mesh grades, mounting options and finishes side by side before you narrow down a door configuration, the retractable screens hub covers all of it in one place.

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Dark vertical retractable screens lowered on rooftop pergola overlooking city skyline

How the ROLLerUP® Process Works

Consultation

We assess your space and recommend the best retractable screen solution for your needs.

Custom Design & Quote

You’ll receive a transparent quote and a design that fits your space precisely.

Professional Installation

Our team installs your screen system with precision and care—on time and on budget.

Post-Installation Support

We stay available after the install for adjustments, care advice and warranty questions.

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Why Choose ROLLerUP®?

Trusted Across Canada

From residential porches to commercial projects, thousands of homeowners and businesses rely on ROLLerUP® for shading solutions that combine comfort, style, and durability.

Certified & Insured Experts

Fully insured, WSIB-compliant, and A+ BBB rated — your project is in safe hands. Every ROLLerUP® installer is a trained professional with a clean criminal record, ensuring safety, integrity, and peace of mind on every job site.

Custom Solutions, Built to Last

Every screen, awning, and pergola is made-to-measure with premium materials, smart controls, and weather-ready performance.

Proven Experience

With over a decade in business and 1000+ successful projects completed, our track record speaks for itself

5-Star Customer Reviews

“ROLLerUP® transformed our backyard into the perfect outdoor oasis. Professional, reliable, and a team you can trust.” — Verified Customer

Frequently Asked Questions

People searching mirage screens are usually looking for a retractable screen door – an aluminum mesh panel that rolls into a slim housing beside the door. We design, measure and install that same category of product. We haven't tested the mirage line itself, so we won't make any claim about their specs, pricing or warranty – we can only speak to what we build and stand behind.

Yes. Each door gets its own housing and track, and we check both swings and the centre gap at the measure so the two screens close flush against each other without a visible gap down the middle.

Yes, the screen runs horizontally on a track instead of hinging. Wide sliders sometimes get two screens meeting mid-opening rather than one oversized panel, which keeps the mesh properly tensioned and easier to operate.

A 5-year warranty, in writing, on every retractable screen door we install, whether it's motorised or hand-crank.

It won't hold up to sustained high wind the way a fixed screen or a solid door does, it isn't a security barrier, and a very wide single opening may need to be split into two screens rather than one oversized panel. We'll tell you at the quote stage if your opening falls into any of those categories.

We quote and install our own aluminum screen systems, measured to your opening, rather than fitting a separate off-the-shelf unit. That's what lets us put a 5-year warranty behind the whole job, housing to mesh.

Dark retractable mesh screens lowered along a louvered pergola patio beside a pool with striped chaise lounges

Where we install this

Ontario doorways are rarely a standard size, and older homes in particular often have openings that are out of square by the time you measure jamb to jamb, which is why we measure every opening on site rather than quoting off a stock size. Winter is also a factor – mesh and track hardware left exposed to freeze-thaw cycles need a housing that sheds water rather than trapping it, which is a design detail worth asking about regardless of who installs it. We've completed 30 installs in Toronto since 2022, along with smaller volumes across Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Newmarket, so the measure-to-install process here is well worn.

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