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Retractable screen partly drawn across a wide DFW sliding glass door
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Screens that disappear until the bugs show up

Insect, solar and clear vinyl mesh that retracts into a slim cassette at the edge of the opening — a clear doorway or patio when it's not deployed, full protection the moment you pull it across.

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Disappears into a slim cassette Retracts flush to the frame, leaving nothing across the opening when open.
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Fits openings up to 40 feet wide Motorized multi-panel systems cover sliding doors and garage bays.
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Insect, solar or clear vinyl mesh One track system, three different jobs, chosen opening by opening.
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Professional measuring Every opening measured to the sixteenth before we order.

What makes an Arcadia retractable screen different

Big-box screens sag and jump their track within a season. We build every retractable screen on a spring-loaded cassette and a track sized to your exact opening, so the mesh retracts smoothly for years instead of binding halfway.

Retractable screen fully drawn across a Plano patio door
Cassette and track close detail on a retractable screen
Motorized retractable screen cassette, close detail
Key Features

Everything included as standard

01 Retracts flush to the frameWhen it is not deployed, the opening is completely clear — no visible screen, no permanent mesh in your view.
02 Sized to your exact openingCassette, track and mesh are cut to the width and height of your door or window, not a stock big-box size.
03 Multiple mesh types, one systemInsect mesh, solar mesh or clear vinyl, mixed across openings on the same track hardware.
04 Motorized for oversized spansMulti-panel sliding doors and garage-size openings retract at the push of a button.
Why Retractable Screens

Full use of the opening, either way

Full use of the opening Retract it and the doorway, window or patio opening is completely unobstructed — no track or frame sitting across your view.
Keeps bugs out without blocking anything Insect mesh lets in airflow and light while keeping the patio bug-free at dusk, without a permanent screen door.
Covers openings other products can't Multi-panel sliding doors, garage bays and oversized windows that a fixed blind or shutter can't span cleanly.
Matches your trim Cassette and track finishes are painted to match your door or window frame, not a visible add-on.
Retractable screen fully retracted, opening completely clear, Southlake home
Step One

Choose your mesh

Insect mesh keeps bugs out without blocking the view. Solar and clear options add sun and weather protection to the same track. Tap a swatch to see it full width.

Standard Insect Mesh Insect mesh · fiberglass
Insect mesh — keeps bugs out
Solar & clear — for sun and weather

Eight of our mesh options are shown here, spanning insect, solar and clear vinyl. Your designer brings the full book to your door or patio.

Step Two

Choose your track system

How the screen retracts and where it meets the opening decides what it can span, not just how it operates.

Single-Track Retractable
Single-Track Retractable One cassette and track along a single side — the most common setup for a standard door or window opening.
Two-Track French or Corner Retractable
Two-Track (French/Corner) Two independent screens meet in the middle or at a corner, built for French doors and wraparound patios.
Motorized Large-Opening Retractable Screen
Motorized Large-Opening A reinforced cassette and motor drive multi-panel sliding doors and garage-size spans too wide for a manual pull.
Step Three

Choose your control

Wide multi-panel doors and garage-size openings are where motorization stops being a luxury and starts being the practical choice.

Manual Pull
Standard Manual Pull A handle on the leading edge pulls the screen across; a spring or gravity retracts it when released.
Crank or Pole
Popular Crank or Pole A geared crank or pole tab operates taller or wider screens without straining the mesh edge.
Motorized Remote and App Control
Smart home Motorized Remote & App Remote, app or voice control, with an auto-retract wind sensor available for exposed openings.
Typical DFW Project $650–$1,600 per opening, installed — motorized large-opening systems run higher. Your quote is fixed after measuring. No deposit taken at the consultation.
Request a Free Quote

Four simple steps. One team throughout.

The same designer who reads your opening measures it and signs off on the install.

01 Consult

Mesh samples held against your own door or patio. We read the opening and typical use before recommending anything.

02 Measure

Opening width, height and mount surface checked before we order a single component.

03 Select

Mesh, track system and control confirmed on a written quote at a fixed price. No deposit taken.

04 Install

Fitted, aligned and tested in a single visit. Packaging leaves with us.

Honest Comparison

Retractable screens, sliding screen doors, or outdoor blinds?

All three protect an opening. What separates them is what happens to the opening when the product isn't in use.

Retractable Screen Sliding Screen Door Outdoor Blind
Coverage & control
Clears the opening when open Yes, fully No, door stays in track No, mesh stays down
Blocks insects Yes Yes No
Works on multi-panel doors Yes, motorized No, single panel only Yes
Design & fit
Look Nearly invisible retracted Visible track always Visible mesh always
Best openings Doors, windows, garages Single sliding door Patios, porches, pergolas
Widest single system 40′ motorized 8′ typical 14′
Living with them
Wind rating Retracts before storms Fixed, can be forced Can billow in gusts
Best uses Doors, windows, garages Back door replacement Full patio openings
The Trust We Have Earned

4.9 on Google

Across 380 measured and installed North Texas homes — doors, windows and patios from Frisco to Mansfield.

Motorized retractable screen on our back wall of sliding doors. Push a button and the whole opening is clear, push it again and the bugs are gone.
Allison K. · Frisco, TX
We use it every evening in the summer. When we are not out there it just disappears into the cassette — you would never know it was there.
Ben R. · Plano, TX
Two-track system on our French doors. Clean install, matched our trim color exactly, and it has held up through two summers now.
Christine W. · Southlake, TX
Questions

Retractable screens, answered

Anything we haven't covered? Call (682) 271-7646 and speak to the designer who would visit your home.

What is a retractable screen?−

A retractable screen is an insect, solar or clear vinyl mesh panel that pulls out of a slim cassette across a door, window or patio opening, then retracts completely out of view when not in use.

How much do retractable screens cost in DFW?+

Most retractable screens land between $650 and $1,600 per opening, installed, with motorized large-opening systems running higher. Your quote is fixed after measuring, with no deposit taken at the consultation.

Can retractable screens cover a sliding glass door?+

Yes. Multi-panel sliding and stacking doors are one of the most common uses, and wider openings typically move to a motorized large-opening system.

Do retractable screens keep bugs out?+

Yes, that is their primary job. Insect mesh keeps out mosquitoes and no-see-ums while still allowing airflow and an open view.

Can retractable screens be motorized?+

Yes. Remote, app or voice control is available on most track systems, and wide multi-panel openings are usually recommended as motorized from the start.

Warm wide shot of a DFW patio door with a retracted screen at golden hour
Free In-Home Consultation

Ready to keep the bugs out?

We bring the full mesh book to your door or patio, measure every opening and leave a fixed written quote the same day.

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