What is a Retractable Privacy Screen for Hot Tubs?
A retractable privacy screen for hot tubs is typically a motorized roll-down screen or a large opening retractable screen that is installed on the surrounding area of your hot tub to prevent people from looking into the area while in use. If you decide to have a motorized retractable screen installed in your hot tub area the cassette would mount to the top of the header of the structure, with side tracks running down on each side which would hold the mesh. If you decide to have a large opening retractable screen installed in your hot tub area, the cassette would mount on either the right or left side of the structure with the tracks running at the top and bottom of the structure to hold the mesh. For privacy purposes, we recommend using a privacy mesh material such as a 97 or 99-grade privacy mesh.
Get a High-Quality Privacy Screen For a Hot Tub
A high-quality privacy screen for your hot tub will add another dimension to the area and enhance the overall experience for you and your family or whoever enjoys the space. Mirage retractable screens are versatile and can be installed on a range of applications to solve various solutions, including adding privacy to your hot tub area to limit visibility from onlookers. When investing in a privacy retractable screen solution it’s important to weigh your options and find the highest quality solution for your home that will last the test of time.
Retractable Privacy Screen for Hot Tubs Applications
Adding a retractable privacy screen for your hot tub area will not only bring privacy benefits to the space, but it will also offer protection from the weather elements, limit the number of bugs in the space, and protect you from the sun’s powerful glare.
Enhanced Privacy
By adding retractable privacy screens to your hot tub area you will limit the visibility of people being able to look into the area, giving it a more intimate experience while also protecting you from the weather elements.
Flexibility and Convenience
The great thing about retractable screens is that they retract across the opening when you want to use them and retract back into their housing when not in use. The screen unit blends in with the existing aesthetic of your hot tub space so when the screens are not in use they will be conveniently hidden away.
Protects from Insects
Retractable privacy screens for your hot tub will not only offer increased privacy when you are using your hot tub, but they will also offer superior protection from insects. The privacy screen mesh material is a very tight woven mesh that will not allow insects to come through.
Increased Property Value
Installing retractable privacy screens in your hot tub area will add curb appeal to your home and increase the value of your property. Many potential homeowners look for add-ons to outdoor patio areas that can help them differentiate certain houses from others. By adding retractable privacy screens to your hot tub area you will make it more attractive to prospective buyers.
Hot Tub Retractable Privacy Screens Materials
Deciding which mesh material you have installed in your retractable screens depends on what solution you are trying to resolve. For privacy purposes, your best options would be a 97 or 99-grade privacy mesh which would only allow 3% or 1% of light through, which would limit visibility and create a private experience for the area you install it on. Keep reading below for more ideas for privacy screen materials.
Weather-Resistant Fabrics
The most weather-resistant fabric for your hot tub retractable privacy screens would be a solid vinyl material as it will repel rain and not allow any wind through. Privacy mesh, which is a tighter weaved screen mesh with thicker material will be able to keep some rain and wind out, but because it still has small holes it won’t completely block it out.
Aluminum Screens
Hot tub retractable privacy screens are typically made of high-quality aluminum that is powder coated to be weather resistant and to ensure a long-lasting lifetime. Most hot tub retractable privacy screens are made of aluminum as it is versatile, lightweight, and can be easily cut down by installers.
Vinyl
Vinyl mesh can be a good option for your retractable privacy hot tub screens and you can fully customize them. If you want to completely block anybody looking in you could have a solid piece of vinyl, or you can choose to have a few windows of clear vinyl to still allow some light through. The vinyl options are endless as they come in a variety of colors and how you design the vinyl is completely up to you.
Fiberglass Mesh
A typical 97 or 99-grade privacy mesh would be made with fiberglass and would sometimes have a coating on it to make it thicker. Fiberglass is a good option as it’s lightweight, will still allow some air and light through but will give you great privacy from people trying to look into the space you have the screens installed on.
Hot Tub Privacy Screen: How to Choose the Right One?
Choosing the right type of privacy screen for your hot tub area is crucial and if you educate yourself on the options you can ensure you make the best choice for your home. You will need to consider the size of the area, the type of material or blocking you desire, and also the overall aesthetic of the area and how you want the screen unit to be installed so it blends in with your home.
Size and Fit for your Hot Tub
In order to find the perfect privacy screen for your hot tub area you will need to measure the desired area you want the screens to be installed on. You will also need to determine how the structure around the hot tub area is built and how the screens will be installed to blend seamlessly with your home. The right size and fit for privacy screens in your hot tub area is unique for each homeowner.
Material Durability (weather resistance, UV protection)
You have two options for mesh material for your privacy hot tub screens. The first option is having a 97-grade privacy mesh installed in the screen units which will block 97% of light coming through and allow 3% of light through. The second option which is considered black out screen is a 99-grade privacy mesh which will block 99% of light coming through and only allow 1% of light through the opening when the screens are retracted open.
Installation Ease
If you’re worried about spending money on a screen system and then having to manage the installation and make sure it’s done correctly, fear not. All Mirage retractable screen products are installed through our professional network of dealers across North America. Your local Mirage dealer will be able to figure out the best way to install your privacy hot tub screens to ensure they will operate properly for years to come.
Design and Color to Match Outdoor Decor
Ensuring that your privacy hot tub screens blend in with the existing aesthetic of your home is key when having retractable screens installed. Your local Mirage dealer will be able to find the best color match for your hot tub area, and can also custom color the screen units if you have a unique color.
Why Choose Mirage Screen Systems?
Mirage Screen Systems is your trusted source for the highest quality and smoothest retractable screens on the market. Our retractable screen products have been innovated over the years to ensure premium performance that will last the test of time. Mirage has a dealer network across North America that is meticulously trained to install and repair our products with customer service at the top of their mind. We have been in the industry for over 25 years and have our products installed in thousands of homes across North America.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Mirage Screen Systems products are all backed by a limited lifetime warranty to ensure that your investment in our retractable screen systems is worthwhile. The limited lifetime warranty covers all parts of the retractable screens from manufacturers’ defects except for the screen mesh itself. If you have a Mirage retractable screen product with an issue, please contact the Mirage dealer that installed it for you and they will start the process of covering it under the warranty.
Smooth Operation
Mirage retractable screens have been engineered to be the smoothest retractable screens in the industry. We pride ourselves on having a superior product to our competition and have innovated our screens over the past 25 years to stand behind this.
High-Quality Products
Mirage Screen Systems is a leader and innovator in the retractable screen industry with a three-product line of retractable screens for various applications and purposes. We manufacture retractable screens with the homeowner in mind and have a range of products that can be installed on virtually any opening and solve issues such as insect protection, sun control, and privacy. All Mirage retractable screen products are installed through our professional dealer network of highly trained dealers who pride themselves on delivering the best product with the best customer service.
Professional Installation Services
Mirage Screen Systems is a manufacturer of retractable screen products that sell through our dealer network across North America. We ensure that all Mirage retractable screen dealers are thoroughly trained on our products while keeping customer service at the top of their minds. Mirage retractable screen dealers will be able to offer you the best retractable screen solution for your home and professionally install it to ensure your investment in our products is worthwhile.
Other Products
Mirage Screen Systems has three retractable screen products for various applications and solutions. Our flagship product is our 1750 retractable screen door which can be installed on entry doors, French doors, sliding patio doors, and more and comes in 8 standard colors and 18 diamond series colors to choose from. Our second product, which is also our newest addition to our product line is our 3500 large opening retractable screen which can be installed on large doors, French doors, bi-folding doors, and other large openings. The 3500 has retained mesh in the tracks and comes in 4 standard colors and can also be custom colored to match your home perfectly. Our third and final product is the H4500 motorized screen which can be installed on outdoor patios, gazebos, lanais, garage doors, and other large openings and is operated by a remote control, wall-switch or smart home technology and is powered by an electric motor that retracts the screen vertically in and out of the housing. The Mirage H4500 motorized screen comes in all 8 standard colors and can also be custom colored by request. Whatever your retractable screen needs, Mirage Screen Systems has the perfect solution for you and your home.
FAQs
Retractable privacy screens for hot tubs will typically be either a motorized screen or a large opening screen. Mirage offers both as our 3500 large opening retractable screen will mount to the left or right side of the structure with tracks running along the top and bottom. Our H4500 motorized screen cassette would mount to the header of the structure with side tracks along the left and right side of the opening which the mesh would be guided through. The 3500 large opening retractable screen would be operated manually with a handle attached to the pull bar and the H4500 motorized screen would be operated through a handheld remote, wall switch, or home automation system.
The size of the privacy screen for your hot tub depends on the size of the opening and structure you are installing it on. The two products we recommend for privacy retractable screens are the 3500 and H4500 which come in different sizes and configurations. The 3500 large opening retractable screen can be made up to 10 feet high and 14 feet wide, while the H4500 motorized screen can be made up to 25 feet wide and 16 feet high.
The lifetime of retractable privacy screens depends on how much care and maintenance you give them. We have happy customers after 15 years who contact us and request a simple part to be repaired or replaced with the screen system still operating as new. Read our care and maintenance instructions to learn more.