Are There Advantages to Fixed Patio Screens Versus Retractable Screens?

Are There Advantages to Fixed Patio Screens Versus Retractable Screens?

For most homeowners, the only advantage to choosing fixed patio screens over retractable shades is the price. As you can imagine, choosing retractable patio screens, especially motorized screens that provide the highest level of convenience in raising and lowering your shades whenever you want, will cost a bit more than installing fixed screens on your porch or patio.

On the other hand, there’s a long list of benefits you’ll enjoy when you invest in high-quality retractable screens. Here are a few of them:

Versatility

The ability to raise and lower your patio screens means you can enjoy an unobstructed view of the outdoors whenever the weather is nice and the bugs aren’t biting. When you’re hosting a backyard pool party or barbecue, for example, you’ll be able to raise your screens to allow guests unfettered access to the refreshment table or lower them to protect your food and beverages from insects and excessive solar heat.

Energy Efficiency

Retractable screens can help you stay comfortable when you’re outdoors on a hot day, but they can also help keep your indoor areas comfortable with less reliance on your heating and cooling systems. Just lower them in the summer, when the sun is beating down, to block solar heat from penetrating your windows and glass patio doors and driving up your cooling costs. Or raise your screens to harness that solar heat on a cold winter day.

In addition to those key benefits, you also won’t need to install a door on your patio if you have retractable screens – you’ll be able to raise the screen wall for easy access to the outdoors.

When you’re ready to invest in retractable screens for your porch or patio, make sure you consider the top-caliber shades available from Sunesta before you make a purchase. Sunesta is a pioneer in the retractable shade industry, and we take pride in ensuring that every aspect of our retractable screens – from the exceptionally durable materials and customizable fabric choices to the ease of operation and selection of accessories – is second to none.

Call 1-800-SUNESTA today to learn more about the beautiful and enduring retractable screens available for your home from Sunesta.