Motorized retractable screens.

pgprescott

Anyone have these or have my experiences with them? I'm looking at three units. One @ 20' wide and two @ 14'

blasting

bow chica bow wow.  Don't forget the fireplace and drapes on a remote.

What's it for?  Outside?  Is 20" as big as they go?  Sounds cool.  We did one for someone that popped up at the foot of their bed.  Can't remember any details though.  

pgprescott

We have a covered area in back and just don't like the idea of permanently screening it in, but if I had these retractable a I could extend our enjoyment time without bugs etc. on an as needed basis. 

Not a movie screen u creep!  Ha ha. 

AVEngineer

pgprescott said:

Anyone have these or have my experiences with them? I'm looking at three units. One @ 20' wide and two @ 14'

What is the application?  I have installed tons of projector screens and window screens. 20' is big for a window screen, you may need to break it into 2 sections. The size of the roller to support the weight is the critical part. On projection screens that are 14-20' in length the roller is usually between 6 and 8" in diameter. 

RRP

Pete, no personal experience here, but a neighbor had a 14' one and whether he left it down and exposed to too much UVL or wouldn't let it get dried properly before rolling up the thing rotted on him in 6 years. He since had it replaced with a cool white plastic pergola which came in a precut kit form. Granted if it's raining he gets wet! 

pgprescott

@AVEngineer Here is the application. I am wanting to mount under the headers with track on the posts and structure. I have 110 outlets already inside @ the ceiling. The dimensions are approx. the wide span concerns me. Also I have seen that there are various screen materials recommendations?

pgprescott

RRP said:

Pete, no personal experience here, but a neighbor had a 14' one and whether he left it down and exposed to too much UVL or wouldn't let it get dried properly before rolling up the thing rotted on him in 6 years. He since had it replaced with a cool white plastic pergola which came in a precut kit form. Granted if it's raining he gets wet! 

I think you're referring to the retractable awnings? I considered those prior to this addition. Thanks for the input though. 

RRP

pgprescott said:

RRP said:

Pete, no personal experience here, but a neighbor had a 14' one and whether he left it down and exposed to too much UVL or wouldn't let it get dried properly before rolling up the thing rotted on him in 6 years. He since had it replaced with a cool white plastic pergola which came in a precut kit form. Granted if it's raining he gets wet! 

I think you're referring to the retractable awnings? I considered those prior to this addition. Thanks for the input though. 

Yes...me bad - first I don't know your name and now I don't know a screen from an awning! Guess you better take my advice with a block of salt!

pgprescott

RRP said:

pgprescott said:

RRP said:

Pete, no personal experience here, but a neighbor had a 14' one and whether he left it down and exposed to too much UVL or wouldn't let it get dried properly before rolling up the thing rotted on him in 6 years. He since had it replaced with a cool white plastic pergola which came in a precut kit form. Granted if it's raining he gets wet! 

I think you're referring to the retractable awnings? I considered those prior to this addition. Thanks for the input though. 

Yes...me bad - first I don't know your name and now I don't know a screen from an awning! Guess you better take my advice with a block of salt!

Ron, I'll take your advice however it comes. 

AVEngineer

Check out Somfy. They have what you are looking for. https://www.somfysystems.com/residential/outdoor/exterior-screens

When it comes to fabric they will provide samples and the thing to look for is an openness factor. That is what determines how much light will pass. 

pgprescott

AVEngineer said:

Check out Somfy. They have what you are looking for. https://www.somfysystems.com/residential/outdoor/exterior-screens

When it comes to fabric they will provide samples and the thing to look for is an openness factor. That is what determines how much light will pass. 

Thanks. Any idea ballpark of cost? 5k? 10k?

AVEngineer

pgprescott said

Thanks. Any idea ballpark of cost? 5k? 10k?

I don't know. I will check tomorrow and see if we have any pricing. My guess would be closer to 5k for all three. The fabric you choose will greatly affect the price. 

pgprescott

AVEngineer said:

pgprescott said

Thanks. Any idea ballpark of cost? 5k? 10k?

I don't know. I will check tomorrow and see if we have any pricing. My guess would be closer to 5k for all three. The fabric you choose will greatly affect the price. 

Thanks, I appreciate the help. I assume you feel they are a worthwhile product? 

AVEngineer

pgprescott said:

Thanks, I appreciate the help. I assume you feel they are a worthwhile product? 

They make good products. Several companies use motors and controllers from them in their own products.