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Home / Roll-Up Bug Door / Retractable Bug/Bird Door Curtains

Retractable Bug/Bird Door Curtains

Commercial Bug Door Curtain (E)

OVERVIEW

Retractable bug doors move side to side unlike the roll up bug doors. They are great for low traffic areas that don't require a lot of opening and closing. They are also less expensive and are great for very large openings. The dock screen curtains are designed to give maximum air-flow ventilation (which reduces cooling costs while giving maximum protection against insects, birds, rodents, or flying debris.  Depending on your application we offer 2 types of retractable doors (Single or bi-parting).

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An Economical Solution

Inexpensive

Manual sliding bug doors are less expensive than roll-up types, yet still, provide the same excellent bug protection.

Easy Kit Install

The retractable bug screen doors are easy to install with a few basic tools and lifting equipment for larger doors.

Wind Stabilizing Bars

Full height, galvanized pipe staffs are placed evenly throughout the door for wind stabilization

Mounting Options

Sliding Bug Doors are available in 2 mounting styles: Header Mount, going into the opening and Wall Mount, going over the opening

Easy Installation

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Sliding Bug Screens

Retractable Bug Screen Doors offer an economical solution for keeping the bugs, birds, inspects, and rodents out of your factory, warehouse, loading dock zones and other internal areas. Each door is custom fit to your specific application.

Quick Install

All our commercial bug screen doors come as a complete kit, custom made for your application. The doors are easy to install and are designed to give many years of trouble-free operation. The commercial bug screen doors can be either header or face of wall mounted and come with all the necessary parts for a complete installation.

Bi-Parting Door Operation – Optional 

Manually operated, bi-Parting doors are fixed to both jambs and locks in the center. Leading edges of pipe staffs overlap to give complete seal. Nylon cord tieback straps on the fixed sides which keep the screen secure in the open position. The industrial dock screen is fixed/attached to one side of the opening and locks to the other side. The fixed side is determined from the access point and which side the door is sliding to open.

  • Standard Sizes - Up to 60′w x 20'h
  • Larger sizes - Upon request

Quick to Mount

Retractable Bug/Bird Door Curtains

Mounting Options

There are three mounting options available depending on your needs:

1 - Wall Mount | Attaches to the face of a vertical surface
2 - Ceiling Mount | Attaches to the underside of a flat surface
3 - I-Beam Mount  | Attaches / clamps to a flange such as an I-beam

Keep Out Birds and Bugs

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Bird/Bug Doors

Paylon retractable screen mesh doors offer an economical solution for blocking birds and bugs while maintaining maximum air flow for ventilation. Retractable Bug Screen Doors can work in conjunction with your existing steel doors. Sliding bug door curtains are most commonly used in areas with minimal traffic or to cover large openings. Bug screen dock doors are commonly used in truck loading areas in a warehouse.

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Also Known As

  • Commercial bird door screens
  • Commercial bug door screens
  • Retractable bird Screen doors
  • Retractable bug screen doors
  • Sliding bird screen curtains
  • Sliding bug screen curtains

Great For Ventalation

Roll up bird doors or roll up bug doors are designed to give maximum air-flow ventilation (which reduces cooling costs) while giving maximum protection against flying insects, birds, rodents, or flying debris. Depending on your application we offer 2 types of manual bug doors (Spring loaded or chain hoist).

Used In Many Applications

Versatile Mounts

Door Construction – Doors are constructed from high strength vinyl coated polyester. Screen Standard feature includes Heavy gauge galvanized steel mounting hardware. Heavy duty ball bearing trolleys provide easy glide operation. Full height, heavy galvanized pipe staffs are placed evenly throughout the door, along with cane bolt floor locking pins, for superior wind stabilization.

Manual Roll Up Door Applications

Industrial bug screen roll-up doors are perfect inside and out in the following types of plants, and many more.

  • Food Processing Facilities
  • Pharmaceutical Facilities
  • General Manufacturing
  • Greenhouse Growers
  • Warehouse Storage

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Features Material Spec Sheet FAQ
Features

Key Features

Industrial Bug Screen Curtains are custom manufactured to size and features an industrial-grade bug mesh vinyl along with a bottom bar foam core cushion that ensures a positive floor contact seal when you have uneven floors.

  • Standard Bug Screen is 17×11 weave mesh, other options available
  • Manual operation
  • Heavy gauge galvanized steel mounting hardware with heavy duty ball bearing trolleys to provide easy glide opening
  • Full height, galvanized pipe staffs are placed evenly throughout the door for wind stabilization
  • Cane bolts lock the door closed to the ground
  • Sliding bug screen can be mounted using the lumber provided, or welded directly to the building
  • Available in 3 mounting styles: Header Mount, Wall Mount and I-beam
  • 1 Year limited warranty on parts and workmanship
Material

Bug Screen (Standard)

  • Material: .025” diameter vinyl-coated polyester
  • Weave: Plain Weave, 17 x 11 ends/in2
  • Airflow: 65% Flow, 35% Restriction
  • Colors: Forest Green, Blue, Black, or Yellow
  • (Up-charge for non-standard colors)

Bird Screen 

  • Material: .025” diameter vinyl-coated polyester
  • Weave: Plain Weave, 12 x 7 ends/in2
  • Airflow: 75% Flow, 25% Restriction
  • Colors: Black Only

Gnat Screen 

  • Material: .014” diameter vinyl-coated polyester
  • Weave: Plain Weave, 17 x 20 ends/in2
  • Airflow: 45% Flow, 55% Restriction
  • Colors: Black Only

 

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Spec Sheet

Specification Sheets

FAQ

Common Questions

What is the advantage of a flexible bug screen door over a metal door?
Flexible roll up bug doors are designed for a high cycle life and can withstand light impact without causing damage.

 

Can I get a patch kit for a roll up bug door?
Yes, Patch kits are available for most screen materials

 

What sizes are available for dock roll up bug curtains?
Curtains can be manufactured in sizes as small as 3’ x 4’ up to sizes of 30’ x 60’ and larger.

 

What is the largest size you offer for a manual roll up bug door?
Manual chain hoist door sizes are available up to 16’ x 16’

 

How do I clean a roll up bug door?
To clean, use a non-abrasive soap & water (Power washer is not recommended)

 

What are some applications for warehouse bug doors?
Applications include: Control temperature, flying debris, birds, and insects.

 

How long does it take to install a dock bug curtain?
Depending on your experience level and the size of the door, time can range between 3 to 10 hours

 

Will bug screen control gnats?
We also offer a gnat screen, but it will greatly reduce airflow Compared to bug screen

 

Can the industrial bug curtain be used for security?
Although the curtain may work to secure an area from employees, it is not adequate protection against vandals. Most Bird, bug, and gnat screens door can be easily cut with a sharp knife.

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"PAYLON had the quality that was lacking with our previous industrial roll up door supplier. We run a fortune 500 company that relies on zero downtime. The PAYLON industrial door system just lasts longer and is made of better materials. I informed purchasing that if its not from PAYLON, then we don't want it!" - Fred Dixon 

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