Automated Screens

Transform Your Outdoor Space with Motorized Patio Screens

Automated screens (also called motorized retractable screens or E-Zip screens) are the ultimate upgrade for patios, decks, pergolas, and louvered roofs. With a single tap on your phone, remote, or voice command, deploy or retract custom-fitted screens to instantly create privacy, block sun, and enjoy bug-free comfort.

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What Are the Benefits of Automated Patio Screens?

These high-performance systems deliver practical, everyday advantages:

  • Instant Privacy — Shift from open views to secluded oasis in seconds.
  • Superior Sun & UV Protection — Block up to 95% of harmful rays with Nano 95 fabric, reducing heat by up to 20° while preserving airflow and visibility.
  • Bug-Free Enjoyment — Advanced brush seals and mesh keep out mosquitoes, flies, debris, and light gaps.
  • Wind & Weather Resistance — Class 6 tested to withstand 80 mph winds for storm-ready durability.
  • Energy Savings & Comfort — Cut indoor cooling costs, protect furniture from fading, and create cooler, ventilated outdoor areas.
  • Flexible Control — Retract anytime for natural light, open views, or full enclosure—all whisper-quiet and maintenance-free.

Select the Automated Screen for You:

  • Super Duty E-Zip Side Retention Track System 5”x 7” Cassette

    The Outdoor Elements Super Duty screen leads the nation in high-performance retractable exterior shading, delivering exceptional durability, wind resistance, and seamless integration for patios, pergolas, porches, and large outdoor spaces. Central to its performance is our patent-pending Super Duty (SD) track system—wider, heavy-duty aluminium sidetracks equipped with stainless steel spring clips. This design ensures superior flexibility, taut fabric retention, and rock-solid stability, locking the screen securely along its full length to eliminate billowing, gaps, or shifting sidetracked while maintaining a clean, architectural, luxurious look.

    Key highlights:

    • Extreme Wind Resistance — Class 6 tested and proven in dynamic conditions to withstand up to 130 mph winds—ideal for storm-prone regions and high-reliability residential or commercial use.
    • Heavy-Duty Build — Supports larger spans (up to 28 ft wide x 20 ft drop), with Super Duty enhancements for added strength and coverage.
    • Superior Retention & Sealing — Zipper-like E-Zip sidetracks plus advanced bottom brush seals block UV rays (95–99% depending on fabric), sun glare, insects, debris, light gaps, and light rain—while allowing airflow and clear outward views.
    • Effortless Motorized Control — Whisper-quiet one-touch operation with smart integration (app, voice, remote, or schedules).
    • Fully Customizable — Tailored to your specs with various cassette sizes, finishes, and premium fabrics (solar, insect, or solid) for heat reduction, furniture protection, and energy savings.
  • Standard E-Zip Side Retention Track System

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    The Outdoor Elements Standard E-Zip screen provides dependable, high-performance retractable shading for patios, pergolas, and outdoor areas—with solid durability, wind resistance, and a clean fit. It uses our proven E-Zip side retention track system with precision aluminum tracks that secure the fabric via a zipper-like mechanism, keeping it taut, gap-free, and stable in moderate winds while offering an architectural look.

    Key highlights:

    • Wind Resistance — Class 6 tested to 80 mph—suitable for most residential and light commercial use.
    • Reliable Build — Handles spans up to 26 ft wide x 20 ft drop.
    • Effective Sealing — E-Zip tracks and bottom brush seals block UV (up to 95%), glare, insects, debris, and light gaps—while allowing airflow and visibility.
    • Smooth Motorized Operation — Whisper-quiet control with smart integration (app, voice, remote, schedules).
    • Custom & Value-Driven — Tailored sizing, finishes, and fabrics for heat reduction, protection, and energy savings.
  • Standard 5" Cassette with Stainless Steel Cable Guide Rail System

    Outdoor Elements Standard hand adjustable controlled Cable-Guided System

    Our affordable standard automated screen uses a sleek 5" aluminum cassette for a clean, professional retracted look. Durable stainless steel guide cables run from the upper brackets to ground anchors, guiding the fabric smoothly while a heavy-duty bottom bar maintains tension and alignment. This cable-guided design offers simple installation and a minimalist profile—ideal for open patios and pergolas.

    Key highlights:

    • Wind Performance — Handles moderate winds up to 80 mph (retract in stronger gusts).
    • Coverage — Supports up to 24 ft wide x 16 ft drop, with the 5" cassette for added strength.
    • Protection — Blocks UV (up to 95% with Nano 95), glare, insects, and debris while allowing airflow and views.
    • Motorized Control — Whisper-quiet one-touch operation with smart app/voice/remote integration.
    • Value & Custom — Cost-effective, tailored sizing, finishes, and fabric options for heat reduction and energy savings.

Automated Screen Nano 95 Fabric Colors

Nano 95 is our premium, high-performance solar screen fabric—lighter and finer than standard options, yet equally durable. Woven from thin, lightweight core-diameter yarns in a basketweave pattern, it's made of antimicrobial, PVC/vinyl-coated polyester for exceptional longevity and performance.

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Key benefits include:

  • Blocks up to 95% of the sun's harmful UV rays, significantly reducing heat
    transfer, glare, and solar gain.
  • Flame-resistant and fade-resistant for lasting beauty and safety.
  • Excellent energy saver — helps lower cooling costs and prevents fading of
    indoor/outdoor furnishings.
  • Superior insect protection — serves as a resilient, attractive alternative to
    traditional bug screens while allowing airflow.
  • Daytime privacy with outstanding outward visibility and clarity.
  • Engineered with antimicrobial agents to resist mold/mildew; easy to clean and
    backed by long-term durability (typically 15-year limited warranty).

Available in a range of classic and textured designer colors:

Choose from classic or textured designer colors to match your style. Nano 95 integrates beautifully with our automated screening systems, giving you precise control over shade, breeze, and sightlines, so your outdoor space stays cool, comfortable, and protected.

Why Choose Outdoor Elements for Your Shade Needs?

Outdoor Elements delivers premium automated screens, expertly installed and rigorously tested across the U.S. for over 20 years. Designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, our systems feature whisper-quiet, high-performance motorization from Gaposa, a renowned Italian manufacturer with more than 55 years of expertise in superior shade control systems. This powerful combination ensures effortless operation: the fabric rolls smoothly into a sleek aluminum cassette when retracted and deploys along durable retention sidetracks, providing seamless, reliable performance year after year.

Key advantages include:

  • Proven durability in demanding environments
  • Ultra-quiet, precise motor technology
  • Custom-fitting engineering for a flawless fit and modern aesthetic
  • Long-term reliability backed by decades of real-world installations

 

Controlled & Feature Options:

  • Handheld Remote
  • Wall Switch
  • Wind Sensors
  • Outdoor Elements Smart App Screen Innovations Coming Soon:
  • Lower shades to block harsh sunlight or provide privacy
  • Raise them for open landscape views and natural light
  • Set schedules for automatic adjustments based on time or sun exposure
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