As we head into the fall, fingers are crossed that it will cool off soon. Many homeowners have spent the past several months running inside due to mosquitoes, the harsh, scorching afternoon sun, and lack of privacy. Motorized screens are one of the easiest and least expensive ways to make your outdoor living space usable well into the winter weather.
Motorized retractable screens give homeowners the ability to enjoy the openness of the porch or protect their space, all at the touch of a finger. Being under wraps when the sun is shining bright can actually lower the temperature nearly twenty degrees, which is a huge benefit when enjoying the outdoor scenery.
But are motorized screens worth it? Although it depends from one individual to the next, we’ve yet to find someone who wishes they didn’t pull the trigger! These are just seven reasons that motorized screens make sense.
1. Motorized Screens Help Keep the Bugs at Bay!
The great outdoors are great until they aren’t. Mosquitoes can ruin just about any good time! That isn’t to underestimate the annoyance of flies, gnats, and no-see-ums! Motorized screens can help to create a protective barrier between you and your outdoor living nuisances so you can just enjoy the things that are great about being outdoors without the things that aren’t.
Unlike a traditional screened porch, a retractable screen system doesn’t mean you have to commit to having screens in place all the time. You can lower them when you want to block insects and retract them when you want a wide-open space.
Homeowners who entertain, eat, or simply enjoy sitting a spell can definitely benefit from the addition of retractable screens!
2. They Can Provide Shade From the Carolina Sun
Sometimes you can look at a thermostat in the shade and it doesn’t seem so bad, but then you get outside. When the sun hits your outdoor area, it can feel like you are sitting on the sun. Direct afternoon sunlight can make a covered outdoor living area surprisingly uncomfortable. For west-facing porches, the benefits can be even greater.
Depending on the screen material selected, motorized screens can help to reduce direct sunlight and glare while allowing you to enjoy time outside. Instead of abandoning your patio during the brightest part of the day, retractable screens can give you greater control to sit outside instead of running in.
3. Good Screens Make Good Neighbors
Outdoor living areas are supposed to provide a space to relax, unwind, and be yourself, but who can do that when your neighbors are too close? Certain motorized screen materials can provide the additional privacy you crave while still maintaining the feeling of being free outside.
The biggest advantage is that the privacy isn’t permanent. You can lower the screens when you want to block out the world and open them up when you crave the social life of the neighborhood.
That makes patio screens particularly useful for homes in smaller communities where there are times when it can feel intrusive. You might not be able to have the big backyard, but you can have the private one!
4. They Don’t Permanently Change the Freedom Feel
One of the biggest questions homeowners typically have is whether adding screens will make them feel more “closed in.” They are concerned about losing the freedom and open air that they feel on their porch or patio.
With motorized retractable screens, you don’t have to choose between screened and open; you get the best of both worlds.
The flexibility is one of the biggest advantages you get with motorized screens versus permanently screening in your porch. We give you all the things you love about being outside without taking away the things you love most about being outside!
5. Motorized Screens Can Make Your Patio More Usable
Think about how much time you would love to spend outside, and then subtract those times you can’t. What does that equal for you? A beautiful outdoor living space isn’t much of an investment if the conditions prevent you from actually enjoying it.
Motorized screens won’t turn an outdoor patio into a climate-controlled four-season room unless that is what you want. You get to just enjoy nature in the best way possible.
6. They Can Be Added to Many Existing Outdoor Spaces
The best part about motorized screens is that they can completely transform your outdoor living area. When you convert a patio or porch to a more comfortable space with retractable screens, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get everything you want.
If you are a homeowner with a current outdoor area that you don’t use because of things that are controllable, we have the perfect conversion solution. A professional evaluation can help to determine whether an existing structure is a good candidate for your motorized screen system. If not, we can suggest a way to make it work!
7. You Control Your Outdoor Space With the Touch of a Button
Convenience is one of the features that separates motorized screens from many traditional outdoor screen options. Instead of manually installing panels, rolling screens up and down, or storing seasonal barriers, motorized screens can be raised or lowered when you need them.
For homeowners who want an outdoor living space that can adapt instead of remaining the same all day or even day-to-day, motorization can be life-changing.
So, Are Motorized Screens Worth It?
The answer depends on how you use your outdoor living space and, more importantly, how you WANT to. If you dream of living outside but run indoors for comfort and protection, then yes, motorized screens can cure it.
You don’t have to spend a small fortune finding comfort in your outdoor living spaces; adding a protective layer is all you need. At Express Sunrooms of the Carolinas, we do all we can to work with our customers to convert their outdoor living areas into spaces they actually want to live in. You don’t have to completely overhaul your backyard to transform your life. Hire us, and we will build the space you’ve always dreamed of. Contact us today to discuss your outdoor dreams.
