Retractable Patio Screens in Vernon Hills
Put the open sides of your covered patio to work. EDG Patio & Shade designs and installs motorized exterior screens in Vernon Hills, starting with your structure, the view you want to keep, and the sun, insects, or privacy you want to manage.
Product example: retractable exterior screen on a covered patio.
A screen plan starts with the patio you have
A porch roof, patio cover, or pergola may already provide enough overhead shelter. The next decision is how to close an exposed side without permanently losing the open feel. We look at each opening and its mounting points, then recommend a screen path that fits the structure and the way you use the space.
Start with the opening
A covered patio needs sound places for the screen housing and side guides. EDG reviews the beam, columns, opening shape, clearance, and electrical route before recommending a layout. A roof overhead alone does not guarantee that screens can be mounted cleanly.
Choose guided or free-hanging fabric
Side tracks guide the screen edges and can make a better fit when insect control and a more contained opening matter. A free-hanging exterior shade can be simpler where side tracks are impractical, but it leaves open edges. The right choice depends on the structure and your priority.
Choose fabric for the actual problem
A more open mesh can preserve more view and airflow; a denser fabric can give more shade or daytime privacy. Insect screening also depends on how the edges and bottom of the opening are handled. EDG helps compare samples for your patio instead of treating one fabric as the answer to every need.
Screen only or roof plus screens?
Screens work on the sides of an outdoor room. A motorized louvered pergola works overhead, adjusting sun and handling rain through its roof and drainage design. If you already like the cover above your patio, a screen-only project may be the practical next step. If you need a new roof, plan its posts and screen openings together.
Explore motorized pergolasHow EDG moves the project forward
- Tell us about the patio, its cover, and what you want the screens to solve.
- We review openings, mounting, fabric choices, controls, and any site review that applies.
- We propose the system and installation scope, then coordinate the work with you.
Vernon Hills screen questions
Can motorized screens be added to my existing covered patio?
Often, yes. EDG first checks the beam and posts, opening dimensions, mounting surfaces, power route, and where the screen will stop. If the existing structure needs changes, we can discuss those before specifying a screen.
Do I need screens or a new pergola?
If the existing roof already gives the overhead cover you want, screens may address side sun, insects, or privacy. If overhead shade and rain management are still missing, plan the pergola and screen openings together. EDG can help compare both paths.
Will the screens block wind and mosquitoes?
A guided screen can reduce airflow and help keep insects out when the opening is designed with few gaps. It is not a solid weather wall, and results vary with fabric, fit, wind, and the surrounding patio. EDG reviews the exposure and screen system for your site.
What do I need to send for a quote?
Tell us the Vernon Hills address, what you want to change, and whether the patio is already covered. Photos and rough opening sizes are helpful if you have them; they are not required to start the conversation.