Mylar Film for Screen Door

[ascofield]

Anyone know of a good, reasonable source for mylar film. I want to install the film on our entrance screen door so we can leave the "hard" door open when it is cool.

Thanks

[DelawareCamper]

Do you have a pic of what it looks like?

[ascofield]

update on mylar - bought a roll of carpet saver film from U-Haul, installed it on the screen door and it works great. Left door open in 40 degree weather and electric heater maintained warmth in camper! Little hard to get straight on the screen but worth the effort. Will be interesting to see how long it lasts!

[rockhillmanor]

Bmach wrote:
Thanks now get it.

I also like to have the door open in summer with the air on because I put my dogs in ex-pens right outside the door and I like to be able to keep an eye on them while I am in the MH.

[Playtime_II]

X3 for Lexan. Plexiglas will shatter if not cut correctly. I made two panels. The bottom fits into the screen storage area and the top fits into the screen area.

[texacokat]

Clear shower curtain and velcro.

[Bmach]

Thanks now get it.

[Dandy_Dan]

Bmach wrote:
I'm confused? What are you trying to do?

You cover over the screen in your storm door with the plexiglass and this keeps out the hot/cold from the outside so you can have the door open and see out or let more light in without having the outside air coming in. (Keep heat out when AC is On) (Keep heat in when it is cold)

[Dick_B]

Many of us use plexiglas. Not sure the mylar would hold up in the wind.

[Bmach]

I'm confused? What are you trying to do?

[hbillsmith]

Lowes Lexan and they cut the pieces for free. Did mime for about $25. If you measure accurate, the pieces snap into the inner frame edge. One small sheet is all you need.

[ascofield]

Thanks for the replies. Looks like I have a couple of good choices!

[Mootpoint]

gwtriker wrote:
I just did my door using plexiglass ... held in place with mirror clips

X2

Got everything a Home Depot.

[gwtriker]

I just did my door using plexiglass ... held in place with mirror clips.

(Said plexiglass but meant lexan)

[rockhillmanor]

ascofield wrote:
Anyone know of a good, reasonable source for mylar film. I want to install the film on our entrance screen door so we can leave the "hard" door open when it is cool.

Thanks

Best thing I ever found to cover that screen door can be found at the U-haul rental centers!

It is real thin perfectly clear plastic film with adhesive. It's used to put down on carpets when people are moving to keep them clean.

This stuff is so thin and sticks so good I couldn't believe it. I put it on the screen in summer and cold days so I can leave the door open and the ac on and/or heat. Pulls right off when you don't need it. AND it's inexpensive.

One roll lasted me a couple years of putting it up and taking it down and putting a new one on.

My side windows are tinted and I need to have 'light' so my first trip down South I couldn't handle having it so dark inside the MH keeping the windows closed all the time. SO I put that plastic on my screens on the side windows too so I could open the window to let the light in. Air cond sealed inside and I could see out.