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Classic New England Farmhouse Lincoln, Massachusetts
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Lincoln, Mass., USA 6,000 sq. ft. Timothy Burke Donelan Contracting 1780’s farmhouse 1950 Retractable Power Screens Motorized Executive Screens by Phantom ® 18/14 Insect Mesh Charcoal 40% sun control/UV blockage and 58% openness Reliable Products, Inc.
Overview: Built in 1950 as an exact replica of a 1780s Sea Captain’s home, this New England heritage style house is a unique blend of modern conveniences and 18th century ambiance. The owners painstakingly restored the building to its former glory, sourcing authentic materials and ensuring that the design and feel of the home would preserve building’s original style. While the extensive renovations were completed in 1997, walking into the home feels like stepping back in time. However, hidden under the classic moldings and within the blue pine porch ceiling are all of the modern conveniences for today’s lifestyle, including high-performance electronics, a modern climate control system, and Motorized Executive Screens by Phantom®. Client’s Need: The homeowners’ favorite space in the home is their traditional New England porch. They spend most of their time there from the start of spring to the middle of fall, enjoying the view of the wildlife sanctuary just beyond the backyard. However, on most days, the homeowners were driven indoors by biting insects before they could sit down to dinner. They needed a screening solution that provided insect protection, allowed them to preserve the clear view of their yard and natural setting and did not take away from the traditional features or elegance of the porch. Solution: The homeowners decided that retractable screens would be the only screening solution suitable for their porch. The porch’s classic style and authentic materials dictated that the screens must retract completely outof-sight when not in use. Also, the screens had to be easy to maintain and simple to use, as the couple leads a busy lifestyle and frequently entertains family and friends on the porch. Reliable Products, Authorized Phantom Screens Distributor in Boston, recommended the Motorized Executive Screen by Phantom installed in recessed housings. When not in use, the screens are completely out-of-sight and when needed, lower at the touch of a button on a remote control or a control pad located near the door. According to the homeowners, the screens have given them the outdoor lifestyle they desired and allow the indoor and outdoor spaces of their home to comfortably flow together from spring to autumn. When winter arrives, the screens are safely stored in their housings until they are needed the following spring.