Naperville Outdoor Living Guide: Stop Prairie Winds With MagnaTrack™ Screens
From sunrise coffee on the deck to late-night fire-pits, Naperville life is
built outdoors—unless 35 mph prairie gusts or buzzing mosquitoes chase
you back inside. Here’s how MagnaTrack™ motorized screens reclaim
your patio 10 months a year.
Why Prairie Winds Ruin Suburban Deck Dinners
Naperville backs onto open farmland, funneling southwest winds that spike from
15 mph to 35 mph after sunset. Add June’s mosquito swarms from the DuPage River,
and even a luxury pergola feels unusable.
Traditional zipper-track screens flap and jam. MagnaTrack’s
floating magnet design lets the fabric flex—not tear—then realign
itself. Lab-tested to 75 mph, they’ve survived every Midwest storm since we
began installing them in 2019.
5 Ways MagnaTrack Boosts Naperville Backyards
1 – Dinner Without the Dust
Stops prairie wind gusts that blow mulch and pollen onto your table setup.
2 – Bug-Free Game Nights
95 % solar mesh blocks bugs but keeps ESPN streaming clear on the outdoor TV.
3 – West-Facing Glare Control
Low-angle sunsets in White Eagle & Ashbury no longer blind your guests.
4 – Fall Heat Retention
Pair clear vinyl with a patio heater and host until Thanksgiving.
5 – One-Tap Smart Control
Somfy® or Bond Bridge lets you drop screens from your phone before guests arrive.
What Affects Pricing in Naperville?
- Span width – single 30 ft run vs. multiple bays
- Fabric – solar mesh, clear vinyl, or DEFENDER hurricane fabric
- Mounting – brick columns, Hardie siding, or cedar posts
- Smart control – Somfy RTS, Zigbee or wall switch
We deliver itemized quotes after a free site measure—no surprises.
Naperville MagnaTrack FAQ
Will screens match my HOA color rules?
Yes—housings & bottom bars powder-coat to any RAL color; textured bronze & white are standard stock.
Do I need a building permit?
Naperville waives permits for screen retrofits under 400 sq ft, but we still file if your subdivision requires it.
What’s the lead time?
