Retractable screens in Stouffville cover new-build decks in the south end, screened porches in Ballantrae, and cottages at Musselman's Lake. We measure each opening, choose aluminum track and mesh to suit the wind and bug pressure on your lot, and install motorized or crank-operated screens that retract into a slim housing when not in use.
Retractable screens in Stouffville
A retractable screen is an aluminum track and housing system that holds a mesh panel flat across a door or window opening, then rolls up out of sight when you don't need it. For the full rundown on frame options, mesh grades and automation, see our retractable screens guide.
In Stouffville we see two very different jobs. South of downtown, new-build decks and covered porches around Wheler's Mill and the Cam Fella area call for screens that handle direct, unobstructed wind off open fields – those subdivisions often sit on cleared farmland with few mature trees to break a gust. Out in Ballantrae and around Musselman's Lake, the estate and golf-course lots are larger and more tree-lined, so the brief changes: bugs off the water, privacy from a neighbouring fairway, and screens that need to span a wider opening without a centre post. The Oak Ridges Moraine running along the north edge of town adds its own wind pattern, especially on exposed second-storey decks. We measure every opening on site, size the track and motor – or the hand-crank – to the span and wind exposure, and fit the housing and guide rails to the existing trim rather than bolting through siding wherever we can avoid it.
What it solves
Wind off open farmland in the south end
New subdivisions around Wheler's Mill and Cam Fella often sit on cleared land with few mature trees, so a gust off open fields hits a deck screen harder than it would downtown. We size the track and guide rail to the actual wind exposure, not a generic measurement, and every install carries a 5-year warranty, in writing.
Bugs and humidity at Musselman's Lake
Properties near the lake deal with more insects and damp air for longer stretches of the season than homes further from water. A solar or insect-grade mesh that seals tight against the frame keeps both out without blocking the view of the water, and it retracts fully when you want the opening wide open for a dock trip.
Privacy on larger Ballantrae lots
Estate and golf-course lots in Ballantrae are often wide enough that a single screen needs to span further than a standard patio door. We use a reinforced track on wider openings so the mesh stays taut without a centre post breaking up the view of the fairway or the backyard.
Exposed decks near the Oak Ridges Moraine
Second-storey decks and covered porches on the north side of town catch wind patterns off the moraine that a ground-floor patio never sees. A hand-crank screen on an exposed upper deck is harder to manage in a gust, so we often recommend motorized operation for these sites.
What it costs
Supplied and installed, a single screen has ranged from $1,400 to $23,500 on real jobs since 2022.
Every project is unique. The final figure depends on the size and number of openings, the options you choose and the site itself, and we put it in writing after a free on-site measure.
What moves the number:
- The width and height of the opening – a wider or taller span needs a reinforced track and a bigger motor.
- Motorized versus hand-crank operation, which changes both the hardware and the labour.
- The mesh grade – a basic insect mesh costs less than a solar-weave or privacy-weave fabric.
- How many openings are screened in one visit – several openings on one property share a single measure and install trip.
- Access and height of the install – a second-storey or exposed moraine-facing deck takes longer to mount safely.
- The frame and housing colour or finish chosen to match the home.
- Whether an existing structure needs modification before the screen can be mounted to it.
Jobs we've done
Retractable screens on a covered lakeside deck
Retractable screen on a covered patio beside a pool, Newmarket
Two motorized retractable screens over a pool patio, Holland Landing
Retractable screens on a cedar-framed covered patio
Wide retractable screen on a stone and wood house patio
Retractable screens between stone columns on a covered patio
If you're weighing a retractable screen against interior blinds or tinted glass, our comparison of retractable screens versus interior shading breaks down what each actually blocks and what it doesn't.
How the ROLLerUP® Process Works
Consultation
We assess your space and recommend the best retractable screen solution for your needs.
Custom Design & Quote
You’ll receive a transparent quote and a design that fits your space precisely.
Professional Installation
Our team installs your screen system with precision and care—on time and on budget.
Post-Installation Support
We stay available after the install for adjustments, care advice and warranty questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where we install this
Stouffville runs from the heritage downtown core out to new subdivisions in the south end and estate lots in Ballantrae and around Musselman's Lake, so the wind and bug pressure on a given opening varies more than the straight-line distance suggests. Land near the Oak Ridges Moraine to the north adds another wind pattern that newer builds further south don't see. We work out of our Newmarket showroom, with 5 installs completed there since 2022, and we're a short drive from any of Stouffville's neighbourhoods for a measure, an install or a service call.
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Get a free on-site estimate
Call (289) 270-5747 or visit our Newmarket showroom at 1151 Gorham St, Unit 8, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5.