About your screen specialist
Southern Desert Sun is a small local business proudly serving Southern Utah and its surrounding areas for the last 5 years by Owner/Operator Jon Norman and Manager Nick McDaniel. Prior to opening Southern Desert Sun, Jon and Nick worked together in the same line of work with Jon having over 15 years experience and Nick nearly 10 years of experience.
Jon and Nick work exceptionally well together and have become very streamline in everything they do. Southern Desert Sun focuses on the Mirage 1100 and 3500 as well as window tinting for home, business, and automotive. We have a combined passion with years of knowledge and experience of the services we provide to our customers.
Dealer's Product Offerings
Retractable Screen Doors
Enjoy your indoor and outdoor spaces with a seamless and smooth retractable screen systems designed to fit all regular, French, and sliding doors.
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Large Opening Retractable Screen Doors
Your screening solution for large openings in your home. Whether it’s a bi-fold door or a multi-panel sliding door— the large opening retractable screen has you covered.
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Motorized Screens
Extend your living space with a large opening motorized screen. Screen your garage or patio area for a bug-free and UV-protected space.
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Blog
Discover valuable tips and information on retractable and motorized screens, home design, and home ventilation from the leading manufacturers and experts in the industry.
5 Best Types of Sliding Screen Doors For 2025
When it comes to selecting the best sliding screen doors for you and your home you have to determine the type of opening you currently have. From there you can decide on the best fit for you. There are a variety of sliding screen door applications and below we will explain what the differences are. […]
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8 Best Places To Install Retractable SunShades
What are Retractable Sun Shades? Retractable sun shade is a mesh screen that drops down to block extreme sunlight on a patio or outdoor living area. They can also be called motorized retractable screens as well as sun shades. They are a popular choice for managing heat, protecting interiors from UV damage, and maintaining a […]
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Replacing A Retractable Screen Door: A Complete Guide
Replacing a retractable screen door is a pretty straightforward process and won’t be much of a hassle for you. Your local Mirage retractable screens dealer will visit your home to assess what the best route for replacing your existing retractable screen door is, and then install a new Mirage retractable screen for you without making […]
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No-See-Um Screens vs Regular Screens
When choosing which type of mesh you have your retractable screens made with, you need to consider a few things. What are you ultimately trying to get out of your retractable screen? Are you looking for purely insect protection or sun protection? Do you have no-see-um insects or small critters in your area that can […]
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Retractable Screen Doors vs. Retractable Accordion Screens
When choosing between installing a retractable screen door or a retractable accordion-style screen door in your home, you have a few things to consider. You will need to consider the size and type of door or opening you are planning to install it on, as well as what will look aesthetically better in your home. […]
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How to Winterize a Screened-in Porch?
Winterizing your screened porch is a necessary practice every year before the cold winter months have arrived. Winterizing your screened porch will help ensure a long lifespan for your screened porch and, if done correctly, will create an additional room for you and your house guests to enjoy year-round. When you are planning to winterize […]
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Heavy Duty Screen Doors: How They Work and Their Applications
A standard screen door can be known as flimsy or not well-made. A heavy-duty screen door such as a retractable screen door is well made with more sturdy parts than a traditional screen. They are installed to a standard door, sliding door, French door, or a large opening in your home. What are Heavy Duty […]
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Seamless Transition Between Indoor & Outdoor Spaces with Retractable Screens
Adding retractable screens to your home will improve the overall experience of your home by extending your living space. Retractable screens create seamless transitions between your indoor and outdoor living space, opening your home and allowing the fresh air to flow through. Creating a cross-ventilation throughout your home is seamless when you have retractable screens […]
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How to Enhance Your RV with Retractable Screens?
An RV usually has a door that is constantly being opened and closed. That’s where a retractable screen comes in to enhance the RV space. A 1750 retractable screen would be the best fit for a standard door on an RV. There are a few reasons why a retractable screen can be the best fit […]
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Enclosing Front Porch: Ideas and Benefits
Enclosing your front porch offers many benefits that will enhance the functionality and living experience of your home. You will create another usable room in your home by enclosing your front porch that can act as a part-time office, sunroom, or playroom. Enclosing your front porch will also enhance the privacy of your home and […]
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