Screens that lock their edges into a tight track so they stay flat and stable in gusty weather, up to the limits of the design.
A standard screen guided only by side channels can flutter and pull out in strong gusts. A zip-track screen has a fabric edge that locks into the track, so the screen is held flat against the wind. It is a better choice for exposed patios, tall openings and wide spans.
We explain wind ratings in plain terms. Every system has a limit, and no screen should be left down in a severe storm. We help you choose the track type for your exposure, set realistic expectations and recommend wind sensors that raise the screen automatically before conditions exceed its rating. Installation quality matters a great deal with zip tracks. The channels must be perfectly straight and parallel, the fabric must be cut and hemmed accurately and the housing must sit level. We take extra time on alignment and test the screen through its whole travel, so that the edge runs smoothly and quietly instead of grabbing or squeaking.
A beaded or zippered edge on the fabric slides into a matching track. The edge cannot pull out sideways, so the fabric stays taut and quiet.
Maker ratings come from testing under set conditions. Real-world wind is gusty and unpredictable, so we treat ratings as limits to stay well under.
Hilltops, open lots and tall spans experience more wind than sheltered patios. We match the track and fabric to the exposure.
Wind sensors can retract screens automatically. We also recommend a simple storm habit: raise screens whenever severe weather is forecast.
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BeforeAfterStable and flat in gusts.
Ratings explained plainly.
Hilltops and open lots considered.
Auto-retract before it gets rough.
Less flutter and snapping.
Know when to raise it.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Project situationWindy LotsHilltops, open fields and wide-open subdivisions get real wind. Here is how to choose and use screens when…Learn more 
Material guideZip Track SystemsZip tracks lock the fabric edge into a channel so it stays flat in wind. Here is how…Learn more 
Project situationLakeside and Creekside LotsWater brings views, breezes and bugs. Here is how to screen a lake or creek patio and keep…Learn more Pick your exposure, opening width and track type to see wind guidance and when to raise the screen.
You tell us about the patio, the bugs or sun that bother you and the timeline, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We walk the patio, feel the sun, check the beams and columns, show fabric samples and talk through the layout.
We measure every opening carefully, write a proposal and coordinate any association approvals or electrical permits.
Your screens are made to size, then housings, tracks and motors are mounted and wired.
We set limits, pair remotes and keypads, check the seals and test every screen through full cycles.
We show you every control, share care tips and leave you to enjoy your first evening outside.
It depends on the system and size. We explain the rating and recommend staying well below it.
No. Raise screens in severe weather.
Usually quieter, because the fabric stays taut.
Yes. Sensors are a popular upgrade.
No. Sheltered patios do well with standard tracks.
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