How to Choose the Right Retractable Screen Fabric

Things to consider when picking your EasyScreen retractable screen fabric

Installing SunSetter EasyScreen Retractable Screen Systems can extend your living space and make time on your porch or patio more comfortable and relaxing than ever before. With a wide range of options including colors and openness, SunSetter can help you create a custom space that meets your specific needs. All these options may have you asking, “How do I choose the right retractable screen fabric?”

Well, we’re here to assure you that picking the right SunSetter EasyScreen fabric is easy. Our EasyScreens can do a number of things, including protecting you from the sun and insects, providing privacy, and reducing wind. While all EasyScreen fabrics provide a combination of these benefits, you’ll find screens that really excel in each area.

Determine Your Top Concern

So, what is your most important challenge? Start with determining the thing that keeps you from enjoying your porch or patio to the fullest. Is it mosquitoes buzzing around your head? Does the late afternoon sun create a blinding glare? Is it the fact that three sets of neighbors’ windows overlook your yard? Once you determine your most important concern, finding the right screen is easy.

Looking to beat the sun?

If the evening or morning sun is making your porch or patio hard to enjoy, consider solar screen fabrics. Solar screens fabrics provide solar protection while still allowing airflow. Available in 3%, 5%, 10%, and 25% openness levels, you’ll find a screen that gives you just the right amount of light blocking and airflow while keeping your view.

Looking for privacy?

A privacy screen has a lower openness level than solar screens. At 1% openness, SunSetter’s privacy screen blocks both light and onlookers. Choose from a number of different colors that let you match or complement the color of your home.

Are the bugs bugging you?

Choose an insect screen. With excellent airflow, this screen provides ample protection from bugs while allowing that cool breeze to pass through. This is SunSetter’s most open screen, providing great views to the outside and excellent insect protection. Remember, only a zipper track EasyScreen can provide full insect protection. That’s because a zipper track system allows the screens to seal to the building and building components to create an insect-free space.

It’s that simple. Choose the screen that solves your most important problem and you’ll have the right solution. Learn more about all the available SunSetter EasyScreen fabrics.