![]() It’s attached to the beam that supports the porch, but is not considered an addition under city rules. Instead, it’s a 12- by 20 porch extension with a pergola, motorized “roof” and roll-down “walls.” The room has no foundation, just grade-level paving. To create new living space that complied with the flood plain restriction, the Mom’s team designed an “addition” that isn’t a full-fledged addition. The original porch was within the setback, but it couldn’t be expanded. The house was set on Downs Lake, a natural habitat, at the 100-year flood setback. Last year, the Beckens decided it was time to expand their screen porch, so they turned to Mom’s Design Build, Shakopee.īut there was an obstacle. “When we had dinner on the porch, we could never get enough card tables and still move around.” “Our screen porch was very nice but it was too small for our family,” Kay said. That left them with a choice between sitting outside and getting bitten by mosquitoes - or squeezing everyone into the Beckens’ porch. But in warm weather, the family prefers to dine and relax in the fresh air. The Beckens’ house, which they built 40 years ago, is large enough to accommodate their extended family. “We try to get together as many times as we can,” said Kay, who enjoys hosting their extended family at their longtime home in Lake Elmo. Every Phantom screen is professionally installed and backed with a Limited Lifetime Warranty for added peace of mind.When the Becken family comes together, it’s a lot of people - 25 in all, including Kay and Tom, their five grown children and spouses and 13 grandchildren. ![]() Phantom retractable screens are designed to pull into place when required and retract out-of-sight when not in use. About Phantom Screens North America’s leading provider of retractable screens, Phantom Screens® offers insect protection, solar shading, temperature control and enhanced privacy for doorways, windows, and large openings such as patios, verandas, and lanais. As of October 1st, the product is fully released to all markets. This new screen has been available to select markets only over this past year. ![]() The New American Home is one of NAHB’s most successful and visible programs showcasing the latest in innovative products for the future of home building, and features two motorized wall screens that are over 40-ft wide. This new retractable wall screen was revealed to the public at The New American Home 2017 on January 10th in Orlando Florida. “The opportunities in architecture and home transformation are endless, and I am excited to see how these screens can be used in both remodeled and modern homes.” “These are virtually the first of its kind in the industry and will be revolutionary in blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor living spaces,” says Phantom CEO – C. This means that homeowners can now completely transform their living space, allowing them to utilize areas throughout the home that would typically go neglected during certain times of the year. Thanks to special technology introduced by the Phantom Screens team, motorized retractable wall screens can now cover beyond the industry standard of 25-ft wide without any bowing in the roller, or sagging in the mesh. Phantom Screens, the leading manufacturer of retractable screens in North America, announces a first of its kind motorized retractable screen that extends over 40-feet wide! Phantom Screens Releases First of its Kind Motorized Retractable Wall Screen, Extending Over 40-ft Wide!
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