Motorized Screens vs. Screen Enclosures — What's the Difference?

Same Goal, Different Approach

Both motorized retractable screens and screen enclosures create bug-free outdoor environments. The key difference is permanence and flexibility.

Motorized Retractable Zip Screens

Motorized screens deploy and retract on demand, stored discreetly when not needed. This preserves the open aesthetic when weather and bugs aren't an issue, and creates full protection when they are. Mesh options include solar, insect, and privacy.

Screen Enclosures

Screen enclosures are permanent aluminum-frame structures with fixed insect screen panels — the right choice when you want permanent bug exclusion as the default state of the space, particularly around pools.