| Example 1: An Old-fashioned Country Porch (Outside hang using tracking) |
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While tracking generally uses an "inside hang," this homeowner wanted to maximize the usable porch space. Fortunately, she had enough soffit to clear the corners with our 90-degree radius track. With an outside hang, this curtain will perform better in the wind. This 41' curtain using 2 spans and optional tracking attachment delivered in 3 days at $496. |
| Example 2: Hawaiian Lanai (An inside hang using tracking) |
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| The two obstacles we
needed to contend with were a downspout
and a stairway with hand rails. She opted for an "inside hang" using curtain tracking to create this gorgeous living space. With a deep overhanging roof, the white curtain brightens the space. This 45' curtain using 2 spans and optional tracking attachment delivered in 5 days at $515. |
| Example 3: The Larelle House (An inside hang using both tracking and Velcro) |
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| The Larelle House in St. Petersburg, FL is a lovely Queen Anne Victorian Bed & Breakfast built in 1908 that sits just two blocks from the waterfront. The challenge was to arrive at a curtain configuration that would take nothing away from this brilliant architecture but keep out the tiny "no-see-um" flies. Tracking was used except for the center curved area that is attached with Velcro. The owner chose an "inside hang" to preserve maximum street appeal. This 44' curtain in 2 spans and tracking attachment delivered in 3 days at $500. A permanent screen porch would have ruined this lovely porch. |
| Example 4: A Warm Summer Evening (6 white mosquito netting panels with tracking) |
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| The lovely white curtains accent the back porch of this stately home in Pennsylvania. White offers a warm and clean look. Imagine what this porch would look like as a permanent screen porch? This 70ft application in 6 panels with tracking and bottom binding delivered in 4 days at $919. |
| Example 5: A Wooded View With Gabled Roof (No-see-um netting curtains, Velcro/Tracking mix) |
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"Kurt, Finally got a break in the rainy weather and finished installing our curtain. It really looks and works great! A few minor adjustments to our original installation plan, but like you said, you are only limited by your imagination. Again, thanks for all your help. Oh yeah, we are the talk of the neighborhood and have given the contact information out to many." This 52ft. project using 2 panels, and 12ft. of tracking was $740 and includes the custom work for a 9ft x 23ft. gabled triangle." |
| *Example 6: Loggia (You can swag a Velcro attached curtain if it is TALLER than it is WIDE) |
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| This is an 8ft. x 8ft panel with a Velcro attachment. While it will not slide like the tracking attachment would, you can still swag the curtain if it is TALLER than it is WIDE. The differences between the two swagged curtains in the photos above is simply how high we tied the swags. |
| Example 7: Stone Patio (2 Black mosquito netting panels with tracking and stone columns) |
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| These 12ft tall curtains attach to the stone by pinching the side binding to the stone using two magnets spaced every 30 inches or so. One magnet is stitched to the side binding while the other can be glued to the stone (using either Liquid Nails for Masonry or Gorilla Glue). Fiberglass rods inserted into the side bindings will provide a nice straight edge and help distribute the force on the magnets evenly. This 2 panel 38ft curtain with HEAVY tracking was delivered in 4 days at $760 |
| Example 8: Turret-shaped Victorian (a hybrid tracking/Velcro solution) |
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| This Homeowner wanted a white curtain that they could open, however, the roof line of this turret-shaped area would not accommodate tracking. They created a hybrid application whereby the turret portion is Velcro-ed and the straight runs are tracked. To open the velcro-ed portion, they raised the curtain upward and secured it with straps with a scalloped effect. The tracked portion simply slides to one side. To frame this porch and staple permanent screening would have cost much more and ruined this lovely porch. This 51ft application for which 21ft is tracked delivered in 3 days at $594. |
| *Example 9: Have a deck without a roof? (Check out this innovative yet simple idea) |
For those that have a deck without a roof, we have devoted an entire page to show you how to create an inexpensive and attractive screen porch enclosure using painted piping. A painted piping frame can be used to custom-fit virtually any deck dimension. |
This 8' x 21' deck with roof panel cost $575 and uses a combination of velcro attachment and marine snaps. The piping frame cost $142. Yes, that ceiling is screened too! Don't have a roof? See detailed example for making frame |
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| Example 10: Georgia Garden Patio (You can still open your curtain with Velcro attachment) |
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| This example illustrates a number of features. The curtain uses a Velcro attachment and will not slide. He is, however, able to open an 8ft wide doorway by pinning the curtain back (using our magnets). Second, we needed to make a notch cut for him to pass beneath the soffit. Finally, notice the difference in visibility when the curtain is in the shade vs. the direct sunlight. This 50' curtain with Velcro attachment delivered next day at $425 or about 15% of the cost to permanently screen the patio. |
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