Motorized Retractable Screen & Roll-Up Patio Screen Installation Across Dallas-Fort Worth
Fixed screen rooms are always enclosed. Open patios are always exposed. Motorized retractable screens give you both in the same space, open when you want air and views, closed when you need bug protection or shade, controlled from a remote, wall switch, or your phone.
Double T Screened Patios installs motorized patio screens and motorized porch screens across Dallas-Fort Worth that disappear completely when retracted and deploy in seconds when you need them.
Your Patio Should Feel Open When You Want It and Protected When You Need It
Most DFW homeowners have to choose between an open patio with full views and no protection, or a fixed screen room that is always enclosed. Neither option gives you the flexibility to enjoy your outdoor space on your terms throughout the year.
Double T Screened Patios installs motorized screens across Dallas-Fort Worth that retract completely into a housing cassette when not in use, leaving your patio fully open with unobstructed views. One touch deploys them for insect protection, solar shading, or wind management whenever conditions require.
What Motorized Retractable Screens and Roll-Up Patio Screens Give You
Open Patio or Enclosed Space, Your Choice
Screens retract completely into a powder-coated aluminum housing cassette when not in use. Your patio stays fully open until you need protection.
Complete Bug Protection on Demand
Deploy insect screen mesh in seconds to eliminate mosquitoes, flies, and gnats without any permanent enclosure.
Solar Shade When You Need It
Solar mesh screen options block UV and reduce glare and heat on your patio without eliminating your view or airflow.
One-Touch Control
Handheld remote, wall switch, or smartphone app control. Some configurations support wind and sun sensors that trigger automatic deployment or retraction.
Zero Visible Hardware When Retracted
The screen housing cassette is the only visible element when screens are fully retracted. No frames, no panels, no hardware across the opening.
Residential and Commercial Applications
Motorized retractable screens work across backyard patios, covered porches, restaurant outdoor dining areas, hotel courtyards, and commercial amenity spaces.
Motorized Retractable Screen System Options for DFW Patios
Every motorized screen installation is custom-fabricated to your specific opening dimensions and housing configuration. Here are the primary system types available through Double T Screened Patios across DFW.
Single-Drop Motorized Screen
Best for: Single openings between posts, under a covered patio, or across a garage door opening that need motorized screen coverage.
The single-drop system uses one screen panel per opening bay that drops vertically from a ceiling or overhead beam-mounted housing cassette to a bottom receiver channel at the floor level. It covers the opening completely in the deployed position and retracts fully into the cassette when not in use.
Key details:
- Screen Drop: Vertical drop from overhead housing to floor receiver channel
- Housing: Powder-coated aluminum cassette, ceiling or beam-mounted
- Screen Width: Custom-fabricated to your specific opening width
- Screen Height: Custom-fabricated to your specific opening height
- Mesh Options: Insect screen for bug protection, solar mesh for UV and glare reduction, or privacy mesh for visual screening
- Motor: Quiet tubular motor with manual override
- Control: Handheld remote, wall switch, or smartphone app
- Side Channels: Track-guided side channels maintain screen tension and seal the opening edges against insects
- Frame Colors: White, Black, Bronze, Driftwood, Grey
- Maintenance: Wipe housing and channels with mild soap and water. Screen mesh is brushed or rinsed to remove pollen and debris
Available screen options
Multi-Bay Motorized Screen System
Best for: Large patio openings, porches with multiple bays between posts, or commercial spaces that require coordinated screen coverage across a wide opening.
The multi-bay system uses individual screen panels in each bay, all controlled from a single remote or switch. Panels deploy and retract simultaneously, creating a coordinated enclosed perimeter across a large patio opening without visible panel seams at the center of the view when retracted.
Key details:
- Configuration: Individual screen panels per bay, coordinated motor control
- Control: Single remote or switch operates all panels simultaneously
- Housing: Separate cassette per bay, powder-coated aluminum
- Mesh Options: Insect screen, solar mesh, privacy mesh, or mixed mesh types per bay
- Side Channels: Track-guided channels on both sides of each bay panel
- Frame Colors: White, Black, Bronze, Driftwood, Grey
- Best Applications: Multi-bay covered porches, large patio openings, commercial restaurant patios, hotel courtyards
- Maintenance: Same as single-drop system, per panel
Available screen options
Side-Retract Motorized Screen
Best for: Openings where a vertical drop housing cannot be ceiling-mounted and a side-mounted cassette is the more practical configuration.
The side-retract system mounts the housing cassette vertically at one side of the opening, and the screen panel extends horizontally across the opening rather than dropping from above. It is the preferred configuration for openings with overhead obstructions, sloped ceilings, or architectural elements that prevent a standard ceiling mount.
Key details:
- Screen Travel: Horizontal extension from side-mounted cassette across the opening
- Housing: Powder-coated aluminum cassette, side-mounted
- Bottom Guide: Track-guided bottom channel maintains panel tension across the full width
- Mesh Options: Insect screen, solar mesh, or privacy mesh
- Motor: Quiet tubular motor with manual override
- Control: Handheld remote, wall switch, or smartphone app
- Frame Colors: White, Black, Bronze, Driftwood, Grey
- Best Applications: Openings with sloped ceilings, architectural overhangs, or post configurations that prevent overhead housing mounting
Available screen options
Patio Screen Mesh Options: Insect, Solar, and Motorized Shade Configurations
The mesh type you choose determines what the motorized screen does when deployed. All mesh options are available across all three screen system configurations.
| Mesh Type | Primary Function | Visibility | Airflow | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insect Screen | Bug exclusion | Full, clear view | Full cross-ventilation | Spring through fall bug protection |
| Solar Mesh | UV and glare reduction, heat management | Tinted view, maintains visibility | Good airflow | Hot afternoon sun control |
| Privacy Mesh | Visual screening from outside | Reduced from exterior, maintained from interior | Moderate airflow | Street-facing patios, overlooked spaces |
| Combination | Mixed insect and solar performance | Moderate | Good | All-purpose DFW patio use |
Motorized Screen vs. Fixed Screen Room vs. Open Patio
| Feature | Motorized Louvered Pergola | Fixed Pergola | Solid Patio Cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shade Control | ✅ Fully adjustable | ❌ Fixed position only | ✅ Full shade, fixed |
| Sun Access | ✅ Open louvers fully | ⚠️ Depends on slat spacing | ❌ No sun access |
| Rain Protection | ✅ Full when closed | ❌ None | ✅ Full |
| Ventilation | ✅ Adjustable | ✅ Full | ❌ Minimal |
| Motorized Control | ✅ Yes, with motorized option | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Integrated Drainage | ✅ Built-in gutter system | ❌ No | ⚠️ Depends on design |
| Lighting Integration | ✅ LED available in beams | ❌Requires separate fixture | ⚠️ Depends on design |
| Maintenance | Soap and water | Periodic sealing if wood | Soap and water |
| Rot and Rust Risk | ✅ Zero, aluminum | ❌ High if wood | ✅ Zero, aluminum |
| Aesthetic | Modern, architectural | Traditional or rustic | Utilitarian or modern |
Key Engineering Features
01
Quiet Tubular Motor
Every motorized screen uses a low-noise tubular motor that operates quietly enough for conversation on the patio during deployment or retraction. The motor is sealed against moisture and dust and requires no lubrication or maintenance beyond annual operation testing.
02
Powder-Coated Aluminum Housing Cassette
The housing cassette that stores the retracted screen is extruded aluminum and powder-coated in your chosen frame color. It will not corrode, fade, or degrade under North Texas heat, UV, or humidity exposure.
03
Track-Guided Side Channels
Side channels guide the screen panel edges and maintain tension across the full height of the opening when deployed. Guided channels create a tighter edge seal against insects than guide-wire systems, particularly important in DFW’s windy spring conditions.
04
Manual Override on Every Motor
Every motorized screen includes a manual override that allows you to deploy or retract the screen without electrical power. The override ensures you can always manage the screen position during a power outage or motor interruption.
05
Wind and Sun Sensor Compatibility
Select system configurations support wind sensor or sun sensor integration. Wind sensors trigger automatic retraction when wind speed exceeds a set threshold, protecting the screen mesh from damage in DFW storm conditions. Sun sensors can trigger deployment automatically when solar intensity reaches a set level.
06
Custom-Fabricated to Your Opening
Every screen panel and housing cassette is fabricated to the exact dimensions of your specific opening. No off-the-shelf sizing, no visible panel gaps, and no mesh tension issues from panels that do not fit the opening correctly.
Our Motorized Screen Installation Process in
Dallas-Fort Worth
Free Consultation and Site Assessment
Our team visits your Dallas-Fort Worth property, measures your opening dimensions, assesses overhead and side mounting conditions, and walks you through mesh type, control options, and housing color choices. Every configuration detail is confirmed before fabrication begins. Schedule yours here.
Custom Fabrication
Your screen panels and housing cassettes are precision-fabricated to your exact opening dimensions at the factory. Custom fabrication ensures correct mesh tension, proper edge channel fit, and a housing cassette that integrates cleanly with your existing patio structure.
Permit Research and Filing
We research permit requirements for your specific DFW municipality. Motorized screen installations with electrical connections may require permits in some jurisdictions, and our team handles that process for you.
Professional Installation and System Testing
Our crew installs housing cassettes, side channels, bottom receivers, motor connections, and control hardware. Every screen is tested through full deploy and retract cycles before we leave, and you receive a complete walkthrough on control operation and care.
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Minimal Maintenance, Maximum Reliability
Housing Cassette
Wipe with mild soap and water seasonally. No painting or sealing required
Side Channels
Clear any debris from channel tracks seasonally. Brush or rinse to keep guides clear
Screen Mesh
Brush or rinse to remove pollen, dust, and spider webs. Do not pressure wash
Motor
Test full deploy and retract annually. Check remote battery. No lubrication required
Bottom Receiver
Clear any debris that accumulates in the floor channel to maintain a clean screen seal
Dallas-Fort Worth's Trusted Motorized Screen Installer
Sunspace Authorized Dealer
We spec, stock, and install Sunspace motorized screen systems across DFW, giving you direct access to manufacturer support and full warranty coverage.
Custom-Fabricated to Your Opening
Every panel and cassette is built to your exact dimensions. No generic sizing, no visible gaps, and no mesh tension problems from panels that do not fit correctly.
Full Mesh and Control Options
Insect screen, solar mesh, privacy mesh. Remote, wall switch, or app control. Wind and sun sensor options. We install the full configuration range and recommend the right setup for your specific patio conditions.
Permit Research and Filing Included
We handle permit research and filing for your specific DFW municipality as part of every motorized screen project.
Pairs With Your Existing Outdoor Living Setup
Motorized screens work alongside louvered pergolas, patio covers, and screen rooms to give you complete coverage and control across your outdoor space. We design and install every component together when the project calls for it.
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Across 116 Reviews
Customers across Frisco, McKinney, Prosper, Plano, and the broader DFW area consistently rate us on system quality, installation precision, and finished appearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
A fixed screen room uses a permanent aluminum frame and screen panels that are always in place, creating a fully enclosed space. A motorized retractable screen retracts completely into a ceiling or side-mounted housing cassette when not in use, leaving your patio fully open with unobstructed views. The retractable screen gives you the flexibility to have an open patio or an enclosed one depending on conditions, while the fixed screen room is always enclosed.
Panel widths vary by system and motor configuration. Wide openings that exceed single-panel limits are covered using a multi-bay system with individual panels per bay, all controlled from a single remote or switch. Our team measures your specific opening during the consultation and recommends the right panel configuration for your dimensions.
Yes. Motorized retractable screens are frequently installed on the open sides of covered patio structures including louvered pergolas and solid patio covers. The housing cassette mounts to the beam or overhead structure, and the screen drops to a floor receiver channel on the perimeter. This combination gives you overhead weather protection from the cover and side insect or solar protection from the screens.
Yes, with the appropriate wind sensor configuration. Standard motorized screens are designed for typical outdoor use conditions. For DFW properties with significant wind exposure, wind sensor integration is available to trigger automatic retraction when wind speed exceeds a safe threshold, protecting the screen mesh from stress damage during storm conditions.
For most DFW homeowners, insect screen mesh is the primary choice because mosquito season runs from spring through fall. Solar mesh is the better choice for west or south-facing patios where afternoon sun and heat are the bigger issue. A combination of insect screen and solar mesh panels across a multi-bay opening is also a practical option for patios with mixed sun and insect exposure. Our team helps you select the right mesh type during the consultation based on your specific patio orientation and conditions.
Yes. Motorized retractable screens are frequently added to outdoor spaces adjacent to an existing fixed screen room, covering open patio areas that were not part of the original enclosure. They can also be used to add a retractable option on one side of a fixed enclosure where a door or full-width opening is desired. Contact us to discuss your specific configuration.
Privacy walls on open perimeter sides, deck installation beneath the covered area, and interior glass railings for elevated transitions are the most common additions alongside a motorized screen installation. Browse our services page for the full list of what we install across Dallas-Fort Worth.
We serve the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex including Frisco, McKinney, Prosper, Plano, Allen, Little Elm, Denton, Celina, and surrounding communities across Collin and Denton County. Visit our service areas page for the complete list.
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