Patio Screen Wind and Weather Guide
Free patio screen tool

Patio Screen Wind and Weather Guide

Pick your exposure, opening width and track type to see wind guidance and when to raise the screen.

These tools give planning-level estimates from typical values. They are not quotes, designs or engineering, and results depend on your actual fabrics, exposure, structure, local rules and conditions. Only a patio visit can confirm what a project needs, and we give you a written scope and price before any work begins.

How it works

Four quick steps.

  1. 01

    Pick the exposure

    Sheltered, average or exposed.

  2. 02

    Set the opening width

    Wider screens catch more wind.

  3. 03

    Choose the track and fabric

    Standard or zip track, and the fabric type.

  4. 04

    Read the guidance

    A caution level and habits to follow.

Tips

  • Raise screens whenever severe weather is forecast.
  • Zip tracks and shorter spans are steadier than standard tracks and wide spans.
  • Wind sensors can raise screens automatically.
Questions

About this tool.

Is this a wind rating?

No. Each system has a rating set by its maker. This tool is a general guide, not a rating.

Can screens stay down overnight?

In calm weather, yes. When wind is forecast, raise them.

Do clear panels need more care?

Yes. They catch more wind than mesh, so raise them earlier.

Free estimate

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Call us and we will visit your patio, measure every opening and give you a clear plan and a written scope.

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