Spring
Pollen and the first mosquitoes arrive. Lower mesh on windy pollen days and clean the screens after peak season.
Raise them on mild, clear days for fresh air.
Summer
Mosquitoes, gnats and strong sun peak. Use mesh for bugs and solar fabric on west-facing sides.
Lower screens at dusk and raise them in the morning.
Early fall
Bugs fade but wasps and leaves arrive. Screens keep both out while you enjoy football weekends.
Clear leaves from housings.
Late fall
Cool evenings call for clear panels, heaters and curtains. Mesh screens still cut wind a little.
Raise screens before storms.
Winter
Many owners raise screens and enjoy the open view on mild days. Clear panels block wind on cool, dry days.
Check tracks for ice before lowering.
Storm season
Spring and summer storms bring strong gusts. Raise screens when severe weather is forecast.
A wind sensor helps.
Use mesh in bug season, solar fabric for sun, clear panels for chill and raise everything when storms are coming.
