A Kentucky Patio Turned Year-Round Outdoor Room With Motorized Screens

A homeowner in Kentucky wanted their patio to actually be usable — not just a place to walk through on the way to the yard. The Apollo PowerScreen was the answer, with motorized screens installed across the patio opening to handle bugs, sun, and sightlines all at once — see our motorized patio screens page for full specs.

Three fabric options were on the table. The homeowner selected a combination that addressed the two biggest complaints: afternoon heat and insects. Solar fabric on the sun-exposed sides cuts glare and reduces temperature without blocking the view of the surrounding landscape. Insect mesh covers the remaining sections. When the screens are fully raised, the patio reads as open outdoor space. When they drop, it becomes a closed room.

The system runs on a motor with a 20-year warranty on both the fabric and the drive mechanism. One remote controls everything. No manual cranks, no complicated setup — just a button.

If your patio spends most of its time empty because it's too hot, too buggy, or too exposed, get a free estimate and we'll figure out the right screen configuration for your space.