Retractable Patio Screens in Melbourne, FL
Florida bugs are aggressive. No-see-ums, mosquitoes, love bugs — they'll end a perfectly good patio evening fast. Retractable patio screens solve this without permanently enclosing your outdoor space.
We install motorized and manual retractable screen systems for patios, lanais, porches, and outdoor kitchens across Brevard County. When bugs are out, the screens are down. When you want open air, they retract completely into a hidden housing above the opening.
Screen Types
We install several mesh options depending on your priorities. Standard insect mesh blocks mosquitoes, no-see-ums, and love bugs effectively. Solar mesh adds heat and glare reduction on top of insect protection. Privacy mesh blocks outward visibility. Vinyl panels create a weather barrier for cooler evenings.
The right mesh depends on your space orientation and how you use it. West-facing patios in Melbourne get intense afternoon sun — solar mesh makes sense there. Covered lanais facing the lagoon often prioritize insect protection first.
Coverage
Single screens cover openings up to 25–30 feet wide and 16 feet tall. We configure multiple screens across a larger lanai perimeter and can operate them individually or as a group from a single control. Full lanai enclosure is possible with multi-screen configurations.
Mounting Options
Surface mount works for retrofit projects — we install the housing against the existing structure without significant modification. Recessed mounting creates a cleaner look by setting the housing flush into the ceiling or fascia. New construction and major renovations often use the recessed approach.
Florida-Specific Advantages
Unlike permanent aluminum screen enclosures, retractable screens can be retracted before a storm. This eliminates the structural load that causes many fixed screen enclosures to fail in high-wind events. It also means your lanai can breathe during beautiful weather without a screen grid interrupting the view.