Retractable and zip screens for more usable outdoor space.
ARTMETA reviews motorized retractable and zip-screen applications for patios, pergolas and selected openings—coordinating dimensions, cassette location, side guides, fabric, controls, power and exposure with the surrounding architecture.
Resolve the screen as part of the opening.
Opening + guides
Finished width, height, mounting substrate and side-guide alignment determine the practical configuration.
Fabric + view
Openness, colour, shading, privacy and visual connection are selected around the actual use of the space.
Motor + controls
Power, switches, remotes and integration with adjacent outdoor systems should be planned before finishes are complete.
Common questions.
Can screens be added to an existing pergola?
Sometimes. The posts, beam geometry, clear opening, mounting surfaces, power and water management need to be reviewed first.
Do screens work for wind?
Performance varies by system, size, installation and site exposure. Wind resistance should be confirmed for the selected product and application rather than assumed.
Start with the opening, the space and the target date.
Send drawings, photos, rough dimensions, project location and timing. ARTMETA will identify the next practical step before final product selection or quotation.
Product availability, code requirements, engineering, installation scope and final compliance are confirmed for the specific project and written quotation.
Related project evidence.
West Vancouver patio screens
Retractable exterior screens shift a covered patio between open garden views and a more defined setting.
North Vancouver pergola + screen
A louvered roof and retractable screen work as one outdoor system.
Side shade or full outdoor structure?
Compare screens with awnings and louvered pergolas by sun direction, privacy, rain, wind exposure and mounting conditions.