Retractable solar screens come in varied qualities depending on which brand you have purchased and installed. Mirage retractable solar screens are a premium option for your home as they are installed by trained professionals, made of durable components built to last, and are backed by a limited lifetime warranty that covers the screens from factory defects. Mirage retractable solar screens offer many customization options depending on your needs. Our highly trained professional network of Mirage retractable screen dealers will determine what the best solution is for your home.
What are Retractable Solar Screens?
Retractable solar screens are screens that retract in and out of their housing depending if they’re in use or not. The screens are hidden away when not in use and open across the opening when you want to protect your home or outdoor living space from the sun’s glare and heat. Retractable solar screens are intended to protect your home or outdoor living space from the sun’s powerful UV rays and keep your living space climate-controlled.
Install Exterior Retractable Solar Screens
Installing retractable solar screens on the exterior of your home will add many benefits to your living experience. Retractable solar screens on your exterior living space will create a climate-controlled extension of your home that will be protected from the sun while still allowing the fresh air inside. The screens can be installed on a versatile range of exterior applications so you can rest assured that your local Mirage retractable screens dealer will find the perfect solution for you and your home.
Applications of Retractable Solar Screen
Retractable solar screens are a versatile product that can be installed on a range of different applications with three mounting methods. The three mounting methods are surface mounted, in the jamb mounted, and recessed mounted. The best mounting method for your home depends on the surface and application the retractable solar screens are being installed on and how it’s configured.
Porches and Patios
Retractable solar screens for your porch or outdoor patio will transform your outdoor living space and create a functional extension of your home. Enjoy your outdoor space without the risk of solar glare or heat impeding you. Retractable solar screens are a worthwhile investment that will also add to the aesthetic and value of your home.
Warehouse Applications
Retractable solar screens are a great addition to your warehouse as you can keep the bay doors open, allowing fresh air into the warehouse while protecting you from the heat and UV rays of the sun. Open up your warehouse and let the fresh air circulate – your colleagues or employees will thank you for years to come!
Commercial Applications
Using retractable solar screens for commercial applications is growing in popularity and more and more restaurants are having them installed to enhance the experience. The screens will allow you to provide outdoor seating that is comfortable in all types of weather conditions, protect your customers from direct sun, and create more privacy for their dining experience. What better way to enjoy your meal outside without the risk of pesky bugs and critters bothering you?
Outdoor Decks and Pool Area
Installing retractable solar screens on your outdoor deck and pool area will add another dimension to your outdoor living experience. Cool off in the pool and then relax on your deck with retractable screens protecting you from the sun and pesky bugs. Your local Mirage retractable screens dealer will have the perfect solution to transform your outdoor living space with retractable solar screens.
What are the Benefits of Retractable Solar Screens?
Retractable solar screens offer many benefits for your home living experience such as blocking UV rays, privacy from onlookers, enhancing airflow, and creating a seamless indoor and outdoor integration. Retractable screens will add another dimension to your home that will enhance the living experience and allow you and your house guests to enjoy the benefits of the outdoors inside your home while keeping the negative aspects outside!
Energy Savings and Efficiency
Retractable solar screens will improve your energy savings as they will allow you to open up your home, letting the fresh air inside without the use of AC. The screens will create a climate-controlled room that will also decrease the heat in the room as it will block the sun’s powerful UV rays.
Blocks UV Rays
Installing retractable solar screens on your home will protect you and your house guests from harmful UV rays. UV rays from the sun can cause premature aging of your skin and skin cancer. Enjoy your home and outdoor living space safely with retractable solar screens.
Privacy and Security
Adding retractable solar screens to your home will also add privacy as it will be harder for onlookers to look inside the screens when they’re open. Solar screen mesh limits the amount of light that goes through, but you will still be able to see through the screens.
Creates Seamless Indoor and Outdoor Spaces
Retractable solar screens installed on your outdoor patio will create an additional room that will act as an extension of your home. This will create a seamless indoor and outdoor transition and open up your home, allowing fresh air to circulate throughout your entire dwelling. The upfront cost of retractable solar screens is minimal compared to having an extension of your home created.
Maintains Visibility and Airflow
Get the perfect balance of privacy while still allowing fresh air to flow through your home with retractable solar screens. Solar screen mesh is a thick mesh that will limit the amount of light and heat through, but will still give good visibility compared to a privacy mesh. Solar screen mesh will also offer more privacy and protection from the sun compared to insect mesh which you can easily see through and doesn’t block much of the sun.
Why Choose Mirage Screen Systems?
Mirage Screen Systems has been a leader in the retractable screen industry for over 25 years providing North American homeowners with the highest quality retractable screen products. Our retractable screen products are meticulously tested and innovated to ensure a long-lasting product that is the smoothest on the market.
Mirage retractable screens come in a variety of different colors, handle options, sizes, and customization options to ensure they blend seamlessly into your home and enhance your living experience. Mirage sells our products through our professionally trained dealer network across North America that aims to find the perfect retractable screen solution for you and your home.
Leading Retractable Solar Screen Manufacturer
Mirage Screen Systems is a leading manufacturer of solar screens that are enjoyed by thousands of North American homeowners every day. Our screen products are made of the highest-quality components that are built to last and offer the smoothest operation on the market. Mirage retractable solar screens come in a variety of different configurations and options to ensure they are a perfect fit for your home.
Customization Options
Retractable solar screens by Mirage come in a variety of different styles and customization options to fit your needs. Your local Mirage retractable screens dealer will determine what the best solution is for your retractable solar screen needs and offer you customization options such as custom colored screen housing, remote and operation options, mounting options, and more!
Measurements and Size Options
Our retractable solar screens are custom-made to order the exact size of the opening you are installing them on. For solar screen mesh, the maximum unit size is 22 feet wide and 16 feet tall, so you can rest assured that our retractable solar screens can be installed on virtually any opening!
Mesh Options
If you are deadset on having retractable solar screens installed in your home you have a few mesh options to choose from. Your first option is a Phifer Suntex 80 mesh that will block 80% of the light from the sun and allow 20% through, the second option is a Phifer Suntex 90 mesh that will block 90% of the light from the sun and allow 10% through, and your final option is a Phifer Suntex 95 mesh that will block 95% of the sun and only allow 5% through. We recommend you consult with your local Mirage retractable screens dealer to determine what the best solar screen mesh option is for your project.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Solar screens are intended to protect your home or outdoor living space from the sun’s UV rays and heat. Solar screens will limit the amount of light that passes through the opening they’re installed on, keeping your space climate-controlled while still allowing the fresh air inside.
The difference between solar screens and regular screens is the tightness of the weave as solar screens are intended to block more of the sun than regular screens. The grid of the weave is much closer together on solar screens which will allow less airflow and light in.
Yes, you will have visibility to see outside with solar screens. Solar screens will limit the amount of light in your home or living space but it will not completely block it. If you want no loss of visibility to see outside we recommend opting for a regular mesh screen intended for insect protection rather than solar screens which are designed for sun protection.
Solar screens will protect your home or outdoor living space to some extent but they aren’t intended to keep water or rain out. Retractable solar screens are designed to protect your home from the sun’s powerful UV rays and heat.