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Guides, cost breakdowns and side-by-side comparisons from the crew that measures, installs and services retractable screens, awnings and louvered pergolas across the GTA.
How much do retractable screens cost in Ontario?
What a retractable screen porch actually costs in Ontario, with the real range from our own invoices, what moves the price, and three worked examples.
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How much does a retractable awning cost?
What a retractable awning costs installed in Ontario, from our own won jobs: the real range, what moves it, and what the cheap online kit leaves out.
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How much does a louvered pergola cost?
We don't publish a flat price for louvered pergolas - here's what drives your quote, from size to motorisation, plus a free on-site estimate.
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Awning vs pergola: which one for your patio?
We compare retractable awnings and louvered pergolas for sun, rain, snow and wind, plus cost and upkeep, so you pick the right cover for your patio.
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Aluminum vs wood pergola
We only install aluminum pergolas. Here is how aluminum compares with wood on maintenance, snow, louvres and lighting, plus the honest case for wood.
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Retractable vs fixed awnings
Manual retractable awnings, motorised ones, or a fixed permanent awning for a deck or patio: what each does, what moves the price, and which we recommend.
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Retractable screens vs glass enclosures
Screens for patio enclosures or a glass room? We compare cost, permits, structure, seasons and upkeep, and say plainly which one we would pick and when.
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Magnetic screen doors vs ROLLerUP vertical bug door screens
We compare magnetic screen door curtains with retractable screen doors so you know which one actually works on your front door, slider or garage man-door.
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Our alternative to the disappearing-screen brand
Looking for disappearing retractable screens? We design, install and service retractable door, window and patio screens across Ontario. Free on-site measure.
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Our alternative to the screen-door brand
Shopping for retractable screen doors? We install aluminum retractable screens for single, double and sliding doors, with a 5-year warranty in writing.
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Our alternative to the mail-order awning brand
Thinking about a mail-order awning kit? We measure on site and install custom folding-arm retractable awnings on an aluminum frame, 5-year warranty in writing.
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