Habitat Screen Selector
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Step 1 of 4
Tell us about your opening
How wide is the opening you want to screen?
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0–12 Feet
Typical windows, doors, and standard patio openings
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12–19 Feet
Wide patio, lanai, and large slider openings
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Over 19 Feet
Oversized residential and commercial openings
Mounting situation
What can the screen’s guide system attach to?
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Standard Wall / Fascia / Soffit Mount
There’s a solid surface to fasten guide rails on both sides of the opening
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High-Rise / No Fastening Surface
No surface to fasten guide rails — a cable-guided system is required
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What’s the primary purpose?
Choose the main reason for adding a retractable screen.
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Bug / Insect Protection
Keep insects out while letting the breeze in
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Sun Protection & Heat Reduction
Block solar heat and glare before it reaches the glass
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Weather & Rain Protection
Shield outdoor areas from wind and rain
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Daytime Privacy
See out without letting others see in
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Expand Outdoor Living Space
Turn a patio or porch into a comfortable room
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Clear View / Solid Barrier
A see-through solid barrier for screen rooms & outdoor dining
Box style preference
The housing the screen rolls up into.
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No Preference
Let the tool recommend the best fit
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Extruded Box Required
Heavier-duty extruded aluminum housing
Step 3 of 4
What matters most in the fabric?
Screen fabrics trade sun blocking against visibility and airflow — pick your priority.
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Bug Protection / Maximum Visibility & Airflow
The most open weave — best breeze and clearest view
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Low Sun Protection / Great Visibility
Light shading while keeping the view wide open
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Strong Sun & Heat Protection / Very Good Visibility
Serious sun control that’s still easy to see through
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Maximum Sun & Heat Block / Good Visibility
Top-tier heat blocking for harsh exposures
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Daytime Privacy
A tight weave that adds significant privacy
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Full Blackout / Solid Barrier
Fully opaque — total light and view blockage
Color priority
Fabric color affects glare, heat, and how well you see out.
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No Preference
Recommend the best all-around color
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Reduce Glare
Cut harsh reflected light
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Reduce Heat Gain
Keep solar energy outside
Step 4 of 4
How would you like to operate it?
Large or high-mounted screens are motorized-only — the tool will flag it if your selection requires a motor.
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Manual Operation
Hand-crank — no motor or power required
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Motorized
Open and close at the push of a button
Recommended
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Motorized + Environmental Sensors
Sun, wind, and rain sensors operate the screen automatically
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Motorized + Solar-Powered
Motorized without the hard-wiring