Shade, privacy, and bug protection when you need it.
View motorized screen ideas for covered patios, porches, decks, and outdoor rooms that need flexible privacy, shade, and bug protection.
We look at the covered patio, porch, deck, or outdoor room where screens will be installed.

We decide screen locations, mounting conditions, privacy level, operation, and control options.

We review color, screen type, power needs, wind exposure, and finish direction.

Our team installs the motorized screen system and reviews operation once complete.

A Motorized Screen System Contractor coordinates the screens with the surrounding structure, electrical service, controls, tracks, and openings for smooth everyday operation.


Motorized screens add privacy, shade, and bug protection when needed while keeping outdoor spaces open when raised. These questions help explain openings, mounting, controls, wind exposure, power, and screen options.
Compare maintenance, appearance, moisture exposure, sun and heat, expected lifespan, warranty, budget, and compatibility with the full system. Samples are helpful, but also review how the product will be framed, fastened, cleaned, repaired, and matched with railing, trim, roofing, or glazing.
Permit timing varies by locality, project type, completeness of the documents, and whether revisions, engineering, zoning, historic review, or environmental review are needed. A simple project may move faster than a conditioned addition or complex roof. ModExt will provide updates, but the reviewing authority controls approval timing.
Many decks, porches, sunrooms, screen rooms, enclosures, and roofed outdoor structures require zoning approval, building permits, or both. The exact requirements depend on the locality and scope. ModExt can identify the likely permit path, but the final requirements are determined by the city or county reviewing the property.
Consider sun direction, rain runoff, headroom, door and window clearance, furniture placement, grill or kitchen ventilation, column locations, views, and access around the structure. The coverage and support layout should fit the intended use without making the home’s interior unnecessarily dark.
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Call us at (757) 600-5100
Tell us a little about your project, and our team will help you understand the best next step.