Hilltops, open fields and wide-open subdivisions get real wind. Here is how to choose and use screens when the breeze has attitude.
Some patios sit in shelter. Others sit on a hilltop, an open lot or a ridge where gusts arrive with nothing in the way. Screens in those locations need to be chosen and used with more care, and expectations need to be realistic.
We recommend zip-track systems for exposed patios, moderate spans and wind sensors that raise the screens before gusts get strong. We explain the wind limits of each system and the simple habit that matters most: raise screens when strong wind or storms are forecast.
Edges locked in the track.
Know your system rating.
Auto-raise in gusts.
Smaller sections hold better.
Direction and openness considered.
Raise it when forecasts warn.
Garage and Workshop ScreensA roll-down screen across the garage opening so the door can stay up for air, light and a…Explore 
Pergola and Pavilion ScreensScreens that give a pergola, pavilion or gazebo the walls it lacks, with fabric that rolls away when…Explore 
Commercial Patio ScreensLarge, durable screens for restaurants, bars and businesses that want patio seating open on more days of the…Explore 
Clear Vinyl Weather PanelsTransparent panels that shield a patio from wind-blown rain and chilly breezes while keeping the full view.Explore 
Wind-Rated Zip Track ScreensScreens that lock their edges into a tight track so they stay flat and stable in gusty weather…Explore 
Wind and Sun SensorsSensors that raise your screens when the wind picks up and lower them when the sun gets strong…Explore 
Solar and Battery ScreensScreens that run on a rechargeable battery and a small solar panel, ideal where running electrical wire is…Explore 
Manual Crank and BackupA hand crank or backup option so your screens can still go up or down during a power…Explore Size your opening, see the sun or ballpark a budget.
Patio Screen Size and Opening PlannerEnter the width and height of an opening to see the screen size, the number of screens and the housing to plan for.Try it 
Patio Sun and Glare PlannerPick the direction your patio faces and the time of day to see how strong the sun is and which fabric helps.Try it 
Patio Screen Budget PlannerPick a project and a size and get a ballpark planning range.Try it Only up to their limit. Raise them in severe weather.
It is the better choice for exposed patios.
It helps, but habits matter too.
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Project situationAfternoon SunA west-facing patio can be too hot to use just when the day is over. Here is how…Learn more 
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Project situationPets and KidsDogs, cats and children turn patios into play spaces. Here is how screens make that space safer, cleaner…Learn more Call us and we will visit your patio, measure every opening and give you a clear plan and a written scope.
