Published on July 29, 2020
PRODUCT: WINDOW SCREENS| LOCATION: BOSTON, MA | STYLE: COLONIAL
This beautiful historic home in Boston, MA was left to deteriorate for decades. But after years of neglect, it was bought in 2006 and its restoration began. Behind the elegant Colonial styling there now sits a high-performance, state of the art home with all modern conveniences!
As with any historic restoration in Boston, the homeowners had to navigate the endless restrictions and guidelines of the Massachusetts Historical Society – which meant finding creative solutions to the problems of screening windows while preserving their architectural integrity.
Because this home is a heritage home, it had gorgeous windows that dated from 1912. Although a wonderful feature, it also meant that the owners weren’t allowed to add any fixed screens for shading or insect protection because they had to preserve the original windows. However, the solution to their dilemma came in the shape of Phantom’s Serene window screens. Not only did they fit seamlessly with their historic home’s design, they also stayed out of sight when not in use – meeting the requirements of the Historical Society. It’s what you’d call a win-win situation!
The Serene window screens chosen that the homeowners specified, feature a silver-grey Phifer 18/14 fiberglass mesh with a 58% openness – which stops the bugs entering the house, but allows lots of fresh air in.
Our retractable window screens disappear into a discreet housing which means they don’t detract from the historic importance of the home or degrade the original architect’s vision. This architectural integrity enabled the homeowners to meet the stringent requirements of the Historical Society, preserve the gorgeous look of their home and still enjoy natural ventilation without being bothered by the bugs.
Based in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, Phantom is the region’s leading supplier of professionally-installed retractable insect and solar screens. Our screens are tailored to every project so they blend effortlessly with the style of your home. And we carry an array of products, from retractable bug screens for doors to large openings for outdoor living areas.
Give us a call to schedule a complimentary consultation so you can begin using your outdoor living area all year long. You can also visit our new showroom centrally located on Route 202 in Chadds Ford, Pa.
