Ace of Decks designs and installs retractable power screens for patios, porches, pergolas, decks, restaurants, and outdoor living spaces across the Chicago suburbs.
We work best with homeowners and commercial clients looking to upgrade an existing covered space, pergola, porch, patio, or outdoor room with clean, motorized screen integration.
Retractable screens are only as good as the way they are planned, mounted, powered, and integrated into the structure around them. We look at the whole outdoor living space — not just the screen opening.
Because Ace of Decks builds decks, louvered pergolas, patios, outdoor rooms, and screen systems, we understand how the screens need to work with your existing structure, drainage, electrical, ceiling details, heaters, fans, and long-term use.
Retractable screens give you control over insects, wind, privacy, sun exposure, and comfort — while preserving the open-air feel when the screens are raised.
Enjoy evenings outside without constantly fighting mosquitoes and insects during the warmer months.
Add privacy from neighbors, streets, or commercial patios without permanently closing in the space.
Reduce wind, glare, and harsh sun exposure depending on screen type, density, and application.
The goal is not just to hang a screen on an opening. The goal is to make the patio, pergola, porch, or lower-level space feel like a finished outdoor room.
That means planning the screen housing, side tracks, colors, controls, wiring, ceiling details, heaters, lighting, and furniture layout as part of one complete design.
Every screen project starts with understanding the structure, openings, exposure, and how you want to use the space.
Turn a covered patio into a more comfortable space for dining, relaxing, and hosting without permanently closing it in.
Pair retractable screens with a louvered roof for a more complete outdoor room experience with shade, rain, privacy, and bug control.
Screen in finished lower-level spaces beneath elevated decks while maintaining airflow, visibility, and access.
Protect patios from bugs, wind, glare, and weather while keeping the outdoor dining feel guests want.
Not every screen solves the same problem. Mesh density, vinyl options, opening size, wind exposure, and mounting details all affect the final recommendation.
Best for insects, airflow, privacy, and daily comfort while maintaining visibility.
Great for blocking harsh sun, improving privacy, and reducing glare depending on orientation.
For spaces that need stronger wind or weather protection, vinyl options may help extend usability.
A clean retractable screen installation depends on planning the housing, tracks, posts, electrical, controls, and openings correctly from the beginning.
When we design the full outdoor living space, screens can be integrated with pergolas, ceilings, heaters, fans, lighting, and structural details so the final result feels intentional.
Screens are not just a product — they are part of the full outdoor living experience. These images show different ways screens can integrate with patios, pergolas, decks, pools, and outdoor rooms.
Pricing depends on opening sizes, quantity, screen type, wind exposure, motorization, structural prep, and integration details.
Best for a smaller screen project, one key opening, or a simple application where bug control and comfort are the priority.
Most common range for covered patios, porches, pergolas, and outdoor rooms with multiple openings.
For double-stack vinyl and mesh screen systems, large pergola integrations, restaurants, commercial patios, or full outdoor rooms that need more advanced weather and comfort control.
We discuss your space, openings, goals, screen needs, and project range.
We review structure, mounting points, electrical, exposure, and realistic options.
We dial in screen type, openings, controls, housing, and integration details.
We coordinate installation, operation testing, cleanup, and final client walkthrough.
Yes. Mesh screen systems are one of the best ways to make covered patios, porches, and pergolas more comfortable during mosquito season.
Yes. Depending on mesh density and orientation, screens can improve privacy while still allowing airflow and visibility.
Wind performance depends on the screen system, opening size, track design, exposure, and material. We review this during planning.
Often, yes. We need to review structure, post placement, mounting conditions, electrical, and opening sizes first.
Yes. Retractable screens can help restaurants protect outdoor dining spaces from insects, wind, privacy issues, and weather changes.
We focus on the Chicago suburbs including Naperville, Aurora, Plainfield, St. Charles, Geneva, Hinsdale, Downers Grove, and nearby areas.
Tell us about your space and goals. We’ll help you understand the best options for your retractable screen system, budget, and outdoor living plan. Most projects range from $6k–$35k+ depending on number of openings, mesh/vinyl options, and project complexity.
