Screens, not glass · Portland, Oregon
Patio enclosures in Portland that open with a button
Motorized zip and drop screens close in a covered patio, porch or deck against wind, rain, low sun and bugs, then roll up into a slim headbox when the weather turns nice. A screen enclosure keeps the patio a patio.
- Up to 25 ftOne opening with FlexShade Zip XL
- 5-inchHeadbox the screen rolls into
- Own crewMeasured, built and installed by us
Patio enclosures, explained
What is a screen patio enclosure?
A screen patio enclosure closes the open sides of a covered patio, porch or deck with roll-down screens instead of walls or glass. Zip screens lock their edges into side tracks, so the enclosure holds against wind and rain; drop screens hang free for shade and privacy in light breezes. Both retract into a headbox, so on a warm evening the patio is wide open again.
One patio, three settings
A screen enclosure isn’t all or nothing. Each screen runs on its own, so you close the windy side and leave the view open.
Open
Screens rolled into the headbox. The patio is as open as the day it was built.
Half
Lowered partway to cut low sun and give the seating area privacy from the street.
Closed
Zipped into the side tracks against wind, rain and bugs, with the view still through the mesh.
| Feature | FlexShade Zip XLOur pick for patios | FlexShade Non-ZipLight breezes | FlexShade Tension ZipOverhead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edges | Zipped into side tracks | Side channels or cables | Zip system under tension |
| Width | Openings up to 25 ft wide | Sized to the opening | Sized to the opening |
| Opening | Vertical openings | Vertical openings | Horizontal or angled |
| In wind | Edges stay zipped in the tracks | Not side-secured: don’t lower it in wind | — |
| Good for | Enclosing a covered patio | Shade and privacy | Skylights and pergolas |
Zip XL and Tension Zip are SummerSpace products; we also install Futureguard Vivista screens. Every screen we install, compared.
Screen enclosure vs. a glass sunroom
We build screen enclosures, not sunrooms. Here’s when that’s the right call.
- A screen enclosure
- Keeps the roof and floor you already have. Screens drop when you want them and disappear when you don’t, so the patio still feels outdoors. No framing and no glass, and the view stays.
- A sunroom
- Walls and glass turn the patio into a room. It’s a construction project with its own permits, and the space stops being a patio. If that’s what you want, a contractor is the right call and we’ll say so.
Portland’s rain and low winter sun are what most of our enclosure customers are solving. Screens handle both without closing the patio in. Patio enclosure ideas for Portland.
Patio enclosures around Portland
Homes and restaurants that kept using the patio past September.
What customers say about their patio enclosures
In their words
“The custom panels we had done to enclose our patio will add so much value to that space throughout the winter! We are really happy with our set up!”
“They put three retractable screen on our outdoor patio… it looks better than I anticipated. After they were done hanging the screens, they walked us through the operation and maintenance instructions.”
“Custom install of patio screens with a couple tricky components. Better than I thought it could possibly be.”
Patio enclosure questions
What is the cheapest way to enclose a patio?
Screens. A motorized or manual screen enclosure uses the roof and floor you already have and adds no walls, glass or framing. Price depends on how many openings, how wide they are and whether the screens are motorized; we quote after a free consultation.
Can you enclose a patio with screens if it has no roof?
Zip and drop screens need something to mount to, so the patio needs a roof, pergola or cover first. Over a pergola we can add a Tension Zip screen for shade from above; for an open patio, a retractable awning or canopy comes first.
Do patio enclosure screens keep out rain and wind?
Zip screens do. Their edges lock into side tracks, so the screen holds in wind and sheds rain off the patio. Drop screens without tracks are for shade and privacy and should not be lowered in wind.
Can I still see out through a patio screen?
Yes. Mesh screens cut sun and glare while keeping the view through them, and they add privacy from the street. Solid acrylic awning fabric is the choice when you want to block the view completely.
Are motorized patio screens worth it?
If you have more than one or two openings, most customers say yes. Each screen runs from a remote or switch, so you close the windy side in seconds and leave the rest open. Manual screens are available for a single opening.
Do I need a permit for a screen patio enclosure in Portland?
Screens mount to an existing roof or cover and add no walls or glass, which is a different project from a sunroom or addition. We’ll tell you what applies to your project before you order.
Get a patio enclosure estimate
Send photos of the patio from inside and out, and the openings you’d like to close. We’ll follow up with a ballpark and set up a site visit.
- Call
- (503) 226-2761
- Showroom
- 2728 NW Nela St, Portland
Send us your project
Photos and rough measurements are often enough for a ballpark.
