Spending time outside is more enjoyable when your outdoor space feels comfortable and private. If your patio, porch, pool area, or other outdoor space is exposed to neighbors or surrounding activity, motorized privacy screens can give you more control over how you use it.
Unlike permanent walls or fencing, retractable screens can be lowered when you want more privacy and raised when you want an open view. Depending on the screen material and application, they can also provide shade, help reduce glare, and create a more comfortable environment for spending time outdoors.
Here are five ways motorized privacy screens can make outdoor living more comfortable.
1. Enjoy More Privacy When You Want It
One of the simplest ways to make an outdoor space more comfortable is to make it feel more private. A patio or porch may be close to a neighboring home, a busy street, or other outdoor areas. Even when you aren’t trying to hide completely, having the option to create some separation can make it easier to relax.
Motorized privacy screens allow you to lower the screens when you want more privacy. When you want to open up the space, simply raise them back up. With motorized privacy screens, privacy doesn’t have to be permanent. You can choose when you want it.
2. Create a More Comfortable Space for Entertaining
Outdoor spaces are often used for everything from family dinners to casual get-togethers with friends. But an exposed patio or porch isn’t always the most comfortable place to entertain. Retractable screens can help define the space and provide a greater sense of privacy while you’re enjoying time with guests. Lower the screens during dinner or an evening gathering, then raise them when you want to open the space back up. Because the screens retract, you have the flexibility to change the atmosphere of your outdoor space depending on the occasion.
3. Help Block Sun and Glare
In addition to providing privacy, retractable screens also help reduce sunlight and glare. That can be especially useful on patios, porches, and other areas that receive strong afternoon sun. Lowering a screen can make the space more comfortable for relaxing, dining, watching television, or spending time with family. The amount of shade and visibility you get depends on the screen material, so your dealer can help you select an option that fits your needs.
4. Help Keep Insects Outside
Mosquitoes and other insects can quickly put an end to an otherwise enjoyable evening outdoors. Motorized screens can help create a barrier between your outdoor living area and the insects outside. This can make patios, porches, pool areas, and other screened spaces more comfortable for spending time outdoors. Instead of giving up on an evening outside because of bugs, lower the screens and continue enjoying the space.
5. Keep Your Options Open
Perhaps the biggest advantage of motorized privacy screens is their flexibility. A permanent wall or enclosure can provide privacy, but it also permanently changes the space. Retractable screens give you another option: privacy when you want it and an open space when you don’t. You can lower the screens for a more secluded setting, raise them to enjoy the view, or adjust them based on the weather, time of day, or what you’re doing outside.
Motorized operation makes that flexibility especially convenient. With the push of a button, you can change the space without manually handling screens or panels.
Where Can You Use Motorized Privacy Screens?
Motorized screens can be used in a variety of outdoor settings, including:
- Patios
- Porches
- Pool areas
- Pergolas
- Outdoor entertaining areas
- Large openings
- Garages and other spaces that can benefit from retractable screening
The best screen and fabric will depend on your space and what you want the screens to accomplish. A professional dealer can help you determine the right configuration for your project.
More Comfort, More Flexibility
Outdoor living doesn’t have to mean choosing between a completely open space and a permanently enclosed one. Motorized privacy screens give you another option. Lower the screens when you want privacy, shade, or protection from insects, and retract them when you’re ready to enjoy an open view.
If you’re considering motorized screens for your patio, porch, pool area, or another outdoor space, talk with an Aristocrat dealer about options for your home.
