Screen doors
Screen doors for Reno and Sparks homes
A-Affordable Screen offers two things for sliding screen doors in Reno-Sparks: a custom new sliding screen door in 80-inch and 96-inch heights and any width, or a rescreen of your existing sliding screen door with new mesh in the same frame. Pet-resistant mesh is an option on either. If your frame is straight and sound we rescreen it, and if it is not we build a new door measured to the opening, which we sort out at a free on-site measure.
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| Custom new sliding screen door | Rescreen your sliding screen door | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A new door built to your measured opening | New mesh in your existing frame |
| Best for | Doors that are bent, racked, undersized or missing, including tall 96-inch openings | Doors with a straight frame and sound corners |
| Pets | Good with pet-resistant mesh | Good with pet-resistant mesh if the frame can carry it |
| Wind | Stays seated when sized to the opening | Depends on the frame; we check it at the measure |
| Upkeep | Keep the track clean | Keep the track clean |
| Spline | Not applicable | New spline, or the same spline reused if it is still good |
Start with the door you have
A sliding glass patio door takes a sliding screen door that runs in the outer track. The quickest way to narrow the choice is to look at the screen door you have now, if you have one. If the frame is straight and the corners are tight, the mesh is the only thing that has worn out, and a rescreen is the sensible answer. If the frame is bent, racked or the wrong size, a custom new door is.
Once that is clear, the rest is fit and materials: the exact size of the opening, the weight of the frame and the mesh. Whatever the door, the goal is the one the CDC puts plainly: "Use screens on windows and doors."
- No sliding screen door, or one that is bent? Start with a custom new sliding screen door.
- Straight frame, torn or baggy mesh? Start with rescreening.
- Dog or cat that paws at the door? Ask for pet-resistant mesh on either one.
Sliding screen doors
Most calls we get about screen doors are for sliders. Stock doors from a big-box store come in a few sizes, and many openings around Reno and Sparks are not one of them, especially the taller 96-inch doors in newer homes. We build sliding screen doors to the measured opening in 80-inch and 96-inch heights and any width, from a heavy-duty material, and bring samples so you can see the frame before ordering.
Customers have described the result in their own words. Cindy S. on Yelp called hers "a custom, durable screen with metal wheels." Melissa P. on Yelp, who needed a new slider for her kitchen, wrote that she "liked how he gave me all the different options and gave me the choice to decide what to do." Not sure whether you have a tall door? Our sliding screen door sizes guide explains how to tell 80-inch from 96-inch openings.
Pets and screen doors
Standard insect mesh does not survive a dog that paws at the door. Pet-resistant mesh is heavier and coated, and it can be built into a new sliding screen door or put into an existing frame when it is rescreened. The pet screens page and our pet-proof screens guide cover the options.
Rescreen or a new door
A door with a straight frame and sound corners is a good candidate for rescreening: new mesh is rolled into the existing frame with new spline, or with the same spline reused when it is still good. A frame that is bent, racked out of square or cracked at a corner will keep jumping the track no matter how good the mesh is, and a custom new door is the better buy. Our guide to a sliding screen door that won't slide goes through the signs, and the quote puts both options side by side so you can choose.
| What you see | Usually means | Our answer |
|---|---|---|
| Door drags or scrapes | Dirt in the track, or a worn door | Vacuum the track; if it still drags, we look at the frame |
| Door jumps off the track | A bent frame, or a door too short for the opening | A custom new sliding screen door measured to the opening |
| Torn or baggy mesh, straight frame | The mesh has aged or been pushed | Rescreen with new mesh in the existing frame |
| Frame bent, corners split | The door has been forced or hit | A custom new sliding screen door built to the opening |
| Pet has pushed through the mesh | Standard mesh is too light for the pet | Rescreen or new door with pet-resistant mesh |
Every door is checked at the free measure before anything is recommended.
Afternoon wind is the local factor
NOAA's hourly climate normals for Reno-Tahoe International Airport put the average afternoon wind near 13 miles per hour from April through July, mostly from the west, and the National Weather Service describes this late-afternoon Washoe Zephyr as a regular summer wind along the Sierra Front. NOAA daily records for 2016 to 2025 show about 45 days a year with a gust of 40 miles per hour or more.
Light doors that fit loosely are the ones that come off their tracks, bend at the corners or get torn open. Fit matters more than anything else here, which is why every door starts with measuring the opening on site. Our guide to Reno's afternoon wind and your screens covers habits that prevent most wind damage.
Older homes, newer homes
The age of the house changes the job. Census Bureau survey data for 2020-2024 shows the median Sparks home was built in 1993, and about a third of Sparks and Reno homes date from before 1980. Older patio doors often have worn tracks and openings that are no longer square, so a custom door built to the actual opening fits better than a stock one trimmed down.
Newer neighborhoods have their own pattern: taller patio doors and wider openings that stock screen doors rarely fit. The measure sorts out either case, and the area pages for Sparks and Spanish Springs show the local housing figures.
How long it takes
Timing depends on the door and the schedule, so we give you a time with the quote rather than a promise here. A rescreen is often simpler to schedule than a new custom door, and we tell you which you need at the free measure. Customers describe their own experience on our reviews page.
What a screen door costs
The price depends on the size of the opening, the frame and the mesh, and on whether a rescreen will do. Every price comes after the free measure, so it reflects your actual door. Our cost guide for window screens and screen doors covers published national ranges and what drives them, and senior, military, referral and multi-window discounts apply.
Book a free measure
Call or text (775) 240-0418 and tell us which door you want screened. A photo of the doorway and track helps. We come to you, measure, show samples and leave a quote. The steps are laid out on our how it works page, and our installation carries a lifetime warranty.
Checklist
Before you call about a screen door
- Note whether you have a sliding screen door now, and whether its frame looks straight.
- Measure the rough height; close to 8 feet means a tall door.
- Take a photo of the doorway and the top and bottom track.
- Note which way the doorway faces, since west-facing doors take the afternoon wind.
- Tell us about pets that will use or paw at the door.
- If you have an old door, keep it on hand so we can see its frame.
Reviews
What customers say
“I needed a new sliding screen door for my kitchen. I contacted this company and dealt with Larry who is very knowledgeable! I liked how he gave me all the different options and gave me the choice to decide what to do. He was so thorough which really impressed me. He did an excellent job that I would recommend him for all your screen replacements!”
“Of course our slider is not standard, so we needed a custom screen to be made. I reached out to A-Affordable Screen and they installed the new screen today. From measurement to install was quick - about a week or so. Larry and Mitch are friendly and easy to work with. Communication was great. Pricing was reasonable for a custom, durable screen with metal wheels.”
“Larry is pretty cool. He gave us a reasonable bid, said he would be back for the work in 2 weeks, showed up in 2 weeks and performed the screen work prefectly. If you want a no hassle, efficient process, Larry is the guy to call.”
Questions
Straight answers
What is the most common screen door you make?
Custom sliding screen doors for patio doors, in 80-inch and 96-inch heights and any width.
Can you replace just the screen in my screen door?
Yes, if the frame is straight and the corners are sound. New mesh goes into the existing frame, with new spline or the same spline reused if it is still good.
Is a screen door the same as a storm door?
No. A storm door has glass panels for winter; a screen door is for airflow and keeping insects out.
Which screen door is best in the wind?
A well-fitted sliding screen door, built to the measured opening with a sturdy frame.
Do you come to the house?
Yes. The measure, samples and quote happen at your home, and the quote is free.
Which areas do you cover?
Reno, Sparks and the surrounding Reno-Sparks area. See the service area pages, or call to check your address.
Can a screen door keep mosquitoes out?
Yes, when the mesh is whole and the door closes without gaps. Local health officials have long advised tight-fitting screens; our mosquito season guide has the details.
Sources: NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Reno-Tahoe International Airport, hourly wind) (opens in a new tab) · National Weather Service Reno (Brong): Using Thermal Gradients to Forecast the Strength of the Washoe Zephyr (opens in a new tab) · CDC: Preventing Mosquito Bites (opens in a new tab) · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (year built) (opens in a new tab)
Since 1997 · Sparks, Nevada
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