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Fresh Air In. Unwanted Guests Out.

Published on April 30, 2025

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Fresh air is great for the whole family. Opening up the doors and windows for the sights and sounds of the neighborhood helps boost mental health and lower energy costs.

Having a screen on your front door and back door or windows can help improve passive airflow into your home and reduce the amount of air conditioning you use.

Some homeowners might feel unsure about adding a screen door to your front door if they have kids, but with the new latch stop feature for Phantom door screens with the latching handle, you’ll have peace of mind that you can help prevent any unwanted visitors, sometimes even including family and friends, as well as add a level of security for the younger members of the family so they can’t just simply open the screen door.

The latch stop feature is a seamless addition that doesn’t add any bulk or distraction from your home’s design. Here are 4 ways you can improve your space with Phantom’s new latch stop feature:

Knowing someone can’t simply walk into your home

Whether they were invited or not, having the latch stop feature can give your home extra security so friends, family, or neighbors can’t simply walk in. This added security is great for families in busy neighborhoods.

Being aware before a friend or family member comes in

If you do invite someone over, you’ll be able to know when they arrive before they come into your home, giving you extra time or space before they enter your home. When they can’t just open your screen, they’ll be forced to ring the doorbell!

Limiting children’s ability to open the screen door

The latch stop feature not only prevents people from coming in but also prevents

young children and vulnerable elders from exiting, preventing any accidents from happening on busy streets.

Adding one extra barrier to opening the door by accident

Leaving a door open by accident can cause a pet or child to run out of the house, but with the extra protection of a latch stop, you can easily prevent accident openings from happening. Just be careful not to lock yourself out.

Oops, you locked yourself out? It happens to the best of us. Check out our guide for getting back in, even if your screen is locked.

Already have a Phantom door screen with a latching handle? You can upgrade to have the easy to use latch stop! Or, you’re a first-time Phantom door screen buyer, this is for you! Call your nearest authorized Phantom distributor at 1-888-PHANTOM to upgrade today.

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Retractable Screens for Ontario

Welcome to Ontario Screen Systems, your trusted provider of Phantom retractable screens in Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area. We specialize in high-quality retractable screens for doors, windows, and large openings, including roll-up motorized screens designed for modern living.

Since 1994, we’ve helped homeowners across Ontario enhance their spaces with innovative, custom-fit Phantom Screens. Our experienced Screen Experts offer a full range of solutions—from retractable screen door and window screens to motorized screens for patios, decks, garages, and oversized openings. Each Phantom Screens retractable screen is designed to provide fresh air, natural light, and insect protection while disappearing seamlessly when not in use.

Whether you’re looking for Phantom Screens Canada and upgrading your home, improving indoor-outdoor living, or looking for durable, Canadian-made screen solutions, we have options to suit every home and budget.

Contact Phantom Screens Ontario today at 1-888-PHANTOM or fill out our Contact Us form to request your FREE estimate.

Ontario Screen Systems Inc.
1295 Eglinton Avenue East, Unit 14
(West of Dixie Road)
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 3E6

905.624.0824 – Local
416.410.0824 – Toronto
1.888.742.6866 – Toll Free
905.624.1091 – Facsimile



Ontario Screen Systems is an active member of Building, Industry and Land Development (Greater Toronto Home Builders’ Association)

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