Retractable Screens in Orem
Orem homeowners know the drill. You want fresh air flowing through your home, but opening doors means inviting in every bug that’s discovered your porch light. Traditional screen doors solve part of the problem but create new ones. They block your view, interfere with foot traffic, and never quite match your home’s appearance. Retractable screens offer a different approach: insect protection when you need it, completely out of sight when you don’t.
Sun Peak Shade installs custom retractable screen systems for homes throughout Orem and Utah Valley. We measure each opening precisely and fabricate screens that fit seamlessly into your door frames, providing the airflow and bug protection you want without the visual clutter of permanent screens.
How Retractable Screens Work
A retractable screen consists of mesh material that rolls into a slim housing mounted on one side of your door frame. When you want fresh air, you pull the screen across the opening where it locks into place. When you’re done, it retracts smoothly back into the housing and disappears from view.
The mechanism is simple and reliable. There’s essentially one moving part, and the system requires no lubrication or complicated maintenance. A quick vacuum of the tracks once a year keeps everything running smoothly. Our screens use quality components that hold up for years, with most customers going 6-7 years before needing any service at all.
The housing and tracks come in a range of colors to match your existing door trim. We custom cut everything to fit inside your door moulding, so the installed screen looks like it belongs there rather than something bolted on as an afterthought.
7' Standard Height
Up to 84" tall and 72" wide-
Installed by a pro
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Lifetime warranty on parts, one year on mesh
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Custom cut to fit your door
8' Oversized height
Up to 96" tall and 72" wide-
Installed by a pro
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Lifetime warranty on parts, one year on mesh
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Custom cut to fit your door
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We have a variety of colors to match your home.
**Custom colors also available
Orem Weather and Screen Performance
Utah Valley gets intense sun exposure, particularly during summer months. The UV radiation that makes Orem summers bright also breaks down inferior materials over time. Our screens use fabrics rated for sun exposure, maintaining their integrity and appearance through years of Utah conditions.
The summer evenings that make Orem such a pleasant place to live also bring out mosquitoes and other insects. The stretch from Utah Lake up through Provo and Orem creates prime bug habitat, and anyone who’s tried to enjoy an evening on their patio knows how quickly insects can ruin the experience. Retractable screens let you open your home to the evening breeze while keeping the bugs outside where they belong.
Canyon winds can gust through Utah Valley with little warning. Unlike permanent screens that stay deployed regardless of conditions, retractable screens tuck away safely during wind events. This protects the mesh from damage and extends the life of your investment.
Applications Throughout Your Home
Retractable screens work on virtually any door opening. The most common applications include entry doors, sliding glass doors, and French doors leading to patios or decks.
Single door retractable screens handle standard entry doors and single patio doors. The screen pulls from a housing on one side of the door frame to a magnetic catch on the other side. Opening and closing is smooth and quiet, with rubber bumpers preventing any slamming.
French door retractable screens use a dual-screen system with housings on both sides of the opening. Each screen pulls to the center where they meet and latch together magnetically. This configuration handles the wider openings typical of French doors while maintaining the same clean, hidden appearance when retracted.
For larger openings like covered patios or garage workshops, retractable patio shades provide screening across spans up to 23 feet wide. These can be motorized for push-button convenience or manual with hand crank operation.
The Installation Process
We start with an in-home consultation where we bring samples and demonstrate exactly how the screen will fit your specific doorway. You’ll see the colors, feel the materials, and get pricing on the spot. No waiting for quotes to arrive in the mail.
Most fabrication happens off-site at our facility, which means installation day is quick and clean. We typically complete single door installations in 1-2 hours. We show up on time, install your screen, and clean up before we leave.
Lead times run about two weeks during normal periods, extending to five weeks or so during our busy season. If timing is critical, let us know during your consultation and we’ll work with your schedule.
Built to Last in Utah Conditions
Every retractable screen we install comes with a lifetime warranty on metal and moving parts. Screen mesh carries a one-year warranty. When you purchase, you’re automatically registered for warranty coverage.
The materials we use are selected specifically for durability. Thick-gauge aluminum frames resist bending and corrosion. Weather-resistant mesh stands up to UV exposure without becoming brittle. The overall construction is designed for the dry, sunny conditions typical of Orem and Utah Valley.
Get Retractable Screens for Your Orem Home
Ready to enjoy fresh air without the bugs? Contact Sun Peak Shade for a free in-home consultation. We serve Orem, Provo, and communities throughout Utah Valley.