EDG Patio & Shade • Chicago & Suburbs
Motorized Screens in Chicago
Turn patios, porches, rooftops, and pergolas into wind-tamed, bug-tight, 3-season spaces—engineered for Midwest weather and detailed to your architecture.
Wind-smart zip tracks
Smart-home ready
Fabric 1–10% openness
Integrated with pergolas
Smart-home ready
Fabric 1–10% openness
Integrated with pergolas
“Improving the great outdoors, one patio at a time.”
Chicago-ready specs
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Wind-rated options with captured edges, stout side channels, and heavy bottom bars.
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Large spans for single openings; multi-panel wraps for porches & pergolas.
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Smart control via remote, app, voice, and wind/sun sensors.
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Clean integration with aluminum pergolas for a built-in look.
Why Chicago Chooses Motorized Screens
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Wind control: zip tracks keep fabric taut and prevent edge blowout on gusty days.
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Bug & pollen defense: tight weaves create a comfortable, allergen-tamed space.
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Glare & heat: darker fabrics reduce glare; lighter colors reflect heat.
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Privacy: 1–3% openness for daytime privacy; 4–7% for balanced everyday use.
Best-Fit Applications
- ✓ Covered patios & porches — convert into a true 3-season “room.”
- ✓ Aluminum pergolas — perimeter screens + motorized louvers for rain/sun control.
- ✓ Restaurants & breweries — more usable days, fewer wind-burst disruptions.
- ✓ Rooftops & lakefront — choose high-wind packages and proper anchoring.
Fabric Options (Openness & Color)
- • 1–3%: max glare reduction + privacy; tightest bug/pollen control.
- • 4–7%: balanced airflow, views, and shading (most specified).
- • 8–10%: best airflow/views; moderate bug control.
- • Darker = less glare, better outward view; Lighter = brighter feel, slightly cooler solar gain.
PVC-coated meshes are durable for Midwest seasons; clean with mild soap & water.
Clean Mounting & Integration
- ✓Inside or face-mount for tricky openings and retrofits.
- ✓Sill details ensure bottom-bar seal (brush/gasket as needed).
- ✓Integrated pergola screens for a minimalist, built-in aesthetic.
- ✓Smart sensors for wind & sun automation; remote, app, and voice control.
What Affects Your Investment?
Openings
Single spans vs. multi-panel wraps
Fabric
Solar mesh, insect mesh, or clear vinyl
Controls
Remote, app, voice, wind/sun sensors
Mounting
Masonry, steel, wood, or pergola integration
Every project is unique—we’ll itemize options after an on-site measure.
Get Your Design & Quote
Send photos + rough sizes and we’ll spec the right wind package, fabric, and controls for your address.
- ✓Openings (W × H) & mounting surfaces
- ✓Wind exposure (rooftop, lakefront, alley channel)
- ✓Goals (bugs, wind, glare, privacy)
- ✓Control preference (remote, app, voice)
Prefer to email?
Use our contact form to attach photos and dimensions—our team will reply with guidance fast.
Motorized Screens — Chicago FAQ
Do motorized screens really hold up to Chicago wind?
Yes—choose wind-smart zip or magnetic-tension systems with robust side channels and proper anchoring. For rooftops/lakefront, ask us to spec a high-wind package.
Can I add screens to my existing porch or pergola?
Usually, yes. We verify mounting room, jamb depth, and a flat landing for the bottom seal. For aluminum pergolas, screens can be fully integrated into the frame.
Will I need a permit?
If you’re not changing structure or egress, many projects don’t require a building permit. We’ll confirm your municipality/HOA requirements and supply drawings if needed.
What fabric openness is best?
For bugs + privacy: 1–3%. Balanced everyday use: 4–7%. Maximum airflow/views: 8–10%.
Can I automate them?
Absolutely. Multi-channel remotes, app control, schedules, and wind/sun sensors are available. Voice control is supported via compatible hubs.
What about winter?
Most clients operate year-round. During extreme cold or blizzard conditions, park screens fully raised and use heaters inside the enclosure.
Proudly Serving Chicago & the Suburbs
Chicago (West Loop, River North, Lincoln Park, Gold Coast)
North Shore (Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park)
Northwest (Arlington Heights, Barrington, Palatine)
West (Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Downers Grove, Naperville)
Lake County, IL
DuPage County, IL
McHenry County, IL
Lake Geneva & Kenosha, WI
North Shore (Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park)
Northwest (Arlington Heights, Barrington, Palatine)
West (Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Downers Grove, Naperville)
Lake County, IL
DuPage County, IL
McHenry County, IL
Lake Geneva & Kenosha, WI
