Motorized Screens for Beachside Homes & Businesses in Brevard & Indian River County, FL

Some days you want the lanai wide open to the ocean. Other days you want the bugs out, the afternoon sun cut down, a little privacy from the neighbors, or the wind held back before a storm. A motorized screen does all of that from a single system — it rolls down at the touch of a button to enclose the opening, and disappears back into its housing when you want the view back.

That's what makes it such a good fit for the coast: it's not one fixed thing, it's a disappearing wall that becomes whatever the day calls for. We install motorized retractable screens for homes and businesses throughout Brevard and Indian River County — from Cocoa Beach and Satellite Beach through Indialantic and Melbourne Beach, and down into Vero Beach, Indian River Shores, and Orchid — configured for exactly the protection you need.

One screen, four jobs

A motorized screen isn't a single-purpose product — the same system, with the right mesh, handles all of these:

• Insect protection — keep out mosquitoes and the no-see-ums and sand gnats that beachside homes battle.
• Solar protection — cut the sun's heat and glare so the space stays comfortable in coastal afternoons.
• Privacy — screen the space from neighbors or the beach when you want it.
• Wind and hurricane abatement — hold back wind and windblown debris ahead of a storm (more below).

Roll it down for whichever you need; roll it back up for full, open views. It's different from a retractable awning, which extends out overhead for shade — a motorized screen drops down to enclose the opening itself.

Hurricane and wind abatement

On the barrier island, this is the capability that sets motorized screens apart. Wind-rated motorized screens run in heavy-duty side tracks engineered to hold the screen in place under high wind and to abate windblown debris, so you can deploy them ahead of a storm and retract them after. [Confirm the specific wind ratings and Florida Product Approvals for the systems you carry, and state them plainly here — this is a safety claim, so list only what your products are actually rated for, and note that the level of protection depends on the specific screen and rating.] For homeowners weighing storm options, we'll walk you through exactly what the wind-rated screens do and don't do compared with other protection.

Sun, bugs, and privacy — on demand

Day to day, this is what you'll use them for. Solar mesh blocks a large share of the sun's heat and glare coming off the water and sand, keeping a lanai usable at midday. The right fine mesh keeps out even the tiny biting insects that ordinary screen lets through. And a denser privacy mesh gives you seclusion from neighbors or passersby when you want it — then rolls away when you don't. One system, and you choose which job it's doing.

Choose your mesh, density, and color

This is where you tailor the screen to your goal:

Mesh types:

• Nano screens — an ultra-fine mesh for maximum insect protection, blocking even no-see-ums while keeping visibility.
• Omega Tex screens — a durable solar screen fabric built for sun, heat, and glare control.
• Dim-out screens — a denser mesh for privacy and stronger shade, reducing light and view-in.

Density: dial in the mesh density from 60% up to 95% to balance exactly what you want — a higher density means more sun blockage, shade, and privacy, while a lower density keeps more view and airflow.

Colors: available in beige, black, bronze, ivory, and white to match your home or building.

Motorized, manual, and smart

You control it the way that suits you:

• Motorized with remote — raise and lower at the touch of a button.
• Home automation — integrate the screens with your smart-home system to control them from your phone or by voice using Google or Amazon Alexa.
• Open roller cable option — prefer no motor? A manually operated open roller cable system is available, with no motor required.

For homes and commercial properties

These aren't just for residential lanais. Motorized screens are widely used on commercial properties too — restaurant and café patios, outdoor dining areas, and storefronts that want to open up or close off a space on demand for weather, bugs, or the season. Whether it's your back patio or your business's outdoor space, the same system adapts.

Built for salt air

Made to operate outdoors within reach of the ocean:

• Corrosion-resistant aluminum housing and tracks that stand up to salt air.
• Stainless components so hardware doesn't rust or streak.
• Marine-grade mesh built to resist coastal UV and moisture.

Where motorized screens fit

• Enclosing a lanai, patio, or porch on demand
• Large openings and outdoor kitchens
• Garages used as flexible space
• Commercial patios and outdoor dining
• Any opening where you want insects, sun, privacy, or wind held back — and full views back when you don't

What shapes your estimate

Every project is quoted to the opening and the options:

• Opening size and number — width, height, and how many screens.
• Motorized vs. manual cable — motor and controls, or the open roller cable system.
• Mesh and density — nano, Omega Tex, or dim-out, and your chosen density.
• Wind rating — standard vs. wind-rated/hurricane-abatement systems.
• Smart features — home-automation integration.
• Mounting — how the housing and tracks attach to your structure.

You get a clear, itemized estimate, and financing is available.

Caring for coastal motorized screens

Simple upkeep keeps them working like new:

• Deploy or retract ahead of storms per the manufacturer's guidance for your system.
• Rinse the mesh, housing, and tracks with fresh water periodically to clear salt and sand.
• Keep the tracks clear so the screen runs smoothly.
• Have the motor and controls checked periodically.

Why beachside homeowners and businesses choose Lafferty

• Family-owned and proudly serving Brevard and Indian River County since [YEAR]
• [#] screening and outdoor-living projects installed locally, including [#] on the barrier island
• Licensed (FL #[LICENSE]) and insured
• Trusted by 700+ 5-star Google reviews and an A+ BBB Rating
• Professionally installed and backed by a workmanship warranty
• Financing available for qualified customers

What coastal customers say

"Worked with Nick the sales rep to get a quote through securing the contract. He was awesome to work with very professional and proficient in all that Lafferty had to offer. I was impressed with the tech they had and I got a quote on the spot. I appreciate his thoroughness and quick response time to all my questions. He made me feel very comfortable and confident using Lafferty to do my enclosure ! Excited to see their work when the project is done." - C. James

"Lafferty did a great job and was very timely with the repairs that we needed! This is our second time using Lafferty and they continue to provide good service at a reasonable cost!" - C. Hobbs

"They did an awesome job will recommend them to do work for anyone" - K. Schneider

Where we work on the coast

Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach, Satellite Beach, Indian Harbour Beach, Indialantic, and Melbourne Beach in Brevard — and Vero Beach, Indian River Shores, Orchid, and Wabasso Beach along the Indian River County coast.

Get a free beachside motorized screen estimate

Whether you want to keep insects out, add privacy, or create a more comfortable patio, our custom motorized screens are designed to fit your home and your lifestyle.

Call (321) 652-1078 or contact us online by filling out our contact form to schedule your free motorized screen estimate. Financing options are available for qualified customers.

Frequently asked questions

Can motorized screens provide hurricane protection?

Wind-rated systems are engineered for wind and debris abatement — heavy-duty tracks hold the screen under high wind, and you deploy them ahead of a storm. The level of protection depends on the specific screen and its rating, and we'll walk you through the wind-rated options and what they do.

What's the difference between a motorized screen and a retractable awning?

An awning extends out overhead for sun shade. A motorized screen rolls down to enclose an opening for insects, sun, privacy, and wind. Different jobs — see our beachside retractable awnings page for overhead shade.

Which mesh should I choose?

It depends on your goal: nano mesh for maximum insect protection (including no-see-ums), Omega Tex for sun and heat/glare control, and dim-out for privacy and stronger shade. You can also set the density from 60% to 95% to balance view against shade and privacy.

Do I have to use a motor?

No. An open roller cable option lets you operate the screen manually with no motor, if you prefer that or don't have power at the opening.

Can I control them with my phone or smart home?

Yes — motorized screens come with a remote and integrate with home-automation systems for phone or voice control. [Confirm supported platforms.]

Will solar screens keep my lanai cooler?

Yes. Solar mesh blocks a large share of the sun's heat and glare — more at higher density — so the space stays noticeably cooler in coastal sun.

Can they be used on a commercial property?

Absolutely. They're common on restaurant and café patios, outdoor dining areas, and storefronts, not just homes.

What colors are available?

Beige, black, bronze, ivory, and white.

Do they hold up to salt air?

They're built with corrosion-resistant aluminum housing and tracks, stainless components, and marine-grade mesh. Periodic fresh-water rinsing keeps them in good shape near the ocean.