Screened Patio Systems
Bug protection, sun control, and weather defense — without closing in your space.
with mesh fabric on every opening
with solar fabric on west and south exposures
when screens retract into the headbox
Why Patios Go Unused
Most homeowners with a covered patio, screened porch, or pergola share the same frustration: a great space they don't use nearly as much as they expected.
The reasons are specific and predictable. Not one dramatic failure — a pattern of small ones that quietly train you to stay inside.
Bugs End Evenings Instantly
One mosquito at the dinner table changes the plan. A persistent fly problem makes the space annoying instead of relaxing. In warm climates, the hours when outdoor living is most appealing — late afternoon into evening — are exactly when insect activity peaks. The patio becomes a place you leave, not a place you settle into.
Afternoon Heat and Glare
A patio that's comfortable in the morning becomes a heat trap by mid-afternoon — especially on west and south-facing exposures. The sun doesn't just make the space warm. It makes it visually uncomfortable. Glare on screens, squinting through conversation, furniture too hot to touch. A roof helps with rain but does nothing about sun entering from the sides.
Wind-Driven Rain
A covered patio handles vertical rain. It doesn't handle rain pushed sideways by a 15 mph wind — which is every afternoon thunderstorm in the Southeast, every coastal squall, every spring storm system. Furniture gets soaked. Cushions get ruined. Electronics and speakers get wet. After a few experiences, everything gets moved inside preemptively, and the patio sits empty.
Seasonal Frustration
The best outdoor months — October, November, March, April — are also the months where evenings get cold quickly. The patio is perfect at 3 p.m. and uncomfortable by 6 p.m. Without side protection, supplemental heating can't overcome the continuous cold air exchange of an open structure. The fire pit looks great but doesn't keep you warm when wind carries the heat away.
DIY Fixes Don't Last
Outdoor curtains billow and gap in any breeze above 8 mph. Magnetic screen doors lose their seal within a season. Clip-on netting sags, tears at attachment points, and looks increasingly worn. Plastic sheeting rattles, yellows, and makes the space feel like a construction site. All of these solutions work in still air on a mild day — exactly the conditions when you don't need them.
This Is V-Track
V-Track is the motorized retractable screen system at the center of every page on this site. It is a specific named product — not a generic category. The defining engineering is the V-Screen Retention mechanism: a continuous bead welded to the edge of the screen fabric that slides into an extruded aluminum side channel and locks in place mechanically along the full height of the opening.
That mechanical retention is the distinction. Zipper-track systems use a friction-fit that degrades with use. Cable-guided screens rely on tensioned wires that allow the fabric to bow and gap under wind. Magnetic-edge screens lose contact when the magnet's hold is exceeded. V-Track's patented V-Screen Retention is a fixed mechanical bond — no friction surface, no wear point, no adjustment. The fabric is locked into the track at every point.
V-Track is manufactured by Keder Screens in Lavon, Texas — Made in the USA. Every system is custom-manufactured to the exact dimensions of each opening, powder-coated to match the structure, and installed by an authorized dealer who handles measurement, mounting, and commissioning. There are no off-the-shelf sizes and no compromises on fit.
Find a V-Track Dealer for Your Patio
V-Track screened patio systems are manufactured by Keder Screens and installed by authorized dealers nationwide. Connect with a dealer to assess your patio and recommend the right configuration.
What Screens Change
Motorized patio screens convert an underused outdoor space into one that works on your terms. Deploy when conditions require it; retract completely when conditions are ideal. The space adapts to the day instead of the day dictating whether the space is usable.
Material Brand
Screen Type
Screen Color
4 colors available
Features & Ratings
V-Track Works on Every Patio Structure
V-Track motorized screens are engineered for the full range of outdoor structures. Wherever you have an opening that needs deployable protection — covered, uncovered, residential, commercial — V-Track adapts.
Built for Outdoor Living, Not Conversion
Screens create a barrier when deployed and disappear entirely when retracted. They are not permanent walls. They don't provide structural support. They don't create a conditioned interior space. They are a controlled, retractable barrier — nothing more, nothing less.
This is precisely why screens work as well as they do for residential outdoor living. A homeowner who closes screens against a winter wind and opens them for a spring morning hasn't altered their patio's character. The patio remains a patio — not a room that used to be a patio.
Permanent enclosure — glass walls, fixed panels, full HVAC systems — solves a different problem. It converts outdoor space into indoor space. That's a construction project with permitting, structural requirements, and a permanent commitment to a closed configuration. Screens don't cross that line. They protect the outdoor experience without eliminating it.
Homeowners who invest in outdoor living spaces did so because they wanted to be outdoors. Retractable screens preserve that distinction — insect mesh and solar mesh maintain airflow and visibility, vinyl deploys only when weather demands it. The sensory experience is outdoor, not indoor, with the specific problem (bugs, heat, glare, wind) removed.
Ready to Reclaim Your Patio?
Connect with an authorized V-Track installer to design the right screened patio for your home. They'll assess your environment, recommend the right fabric — or combination of fabrics — and handle the entire installation.
Professional Installation
Every V-Track screened patio is custom manufactured and professionally installed by authorized dealers. The right fabric, the right placement, and the right configuration depend on your specific patio — its orientation, exposure, construction, and how you use it.
An authorized installer assesses all of this during a site visit and recommends the configuration that solves your actual problems, not a generic package. Dealers handle measurement, customization, motor calibration, and commissioning — ensuring proper fit and seamless integration with your patio architecture.
Manufactured by Keder Screens in Lavon, Texas. Made in the USA. Available nationwide through authorized installers — ask your contractor about V-Track by name.
What Does a V-Track System Cost?
Screened patio pricing depends on opening size, fabric selection, number of openings, mounting conditions, and electrical access. Every V-Track system is custom-manufactured to the exact dimensions of each opening — there are no off-the-shelf sizes and no off-the-shelf prices.
The major cost drivers are opening width and drop (which determine material and motor sizing), the chosen fabric (solar mesh, insect mesh, or vinyl — each carries different per-square-foot costs), and the complexity of the mounting surface and surrounding structure. Multi-screen installations and smart-home integration add scope; standard single-opening installations are simpler.
V-Track systems are custom-manufactured for each project; accurate pricing requires an on-site consultation. Schedule a free consultation with an authorized dealer to get a project-specific quote.
Screened Patio Installations
Dealer-installed across Texas, the Gulf Coast, and the Southeast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fabrics work best for a screened patio?
Three fabric types address different residential challenges. Insect mesh creates a closed perimeter against mosquitoes and flies while preserving full airflow and visibility. Solar mesh blocks heat and glare on west and south exposures while maintaining outward visibility. Clear vinyl provides cold-weather and wind-driven rain protection. Many residential installations combine fabric types — solar mesh on the sun-exposed side, insect mesh on the others, vinyl on the windward face.
What if my local contractor doesn't carry V-Track?
Ask them about it. V-Track is available nationwide through Keder Screens — if your contractor isn't an authorized installer yet, they can become one. Just tell them you want V-Track screens by name.
Can I leave screens deployed all summer?
Yes. V-Track screens are engineered for daily-deploy use and the fabrics are UV-stabilized for outdoor exposure. Many homeowners leave insect mesh deployed continuously through bug season and only retract when they want fully open air. The motors are rated for thousands of cycles, so frequent deploy and retract is well within design tolerance.
Will screens disappear completely when retracted?
Yes. The fabric rolls into a compact headbox mounted at the top of the opening, and the side tracks are slim aluminum channels. When retracted, the visual signature is minimal — no curtains bunched at the sides, no visible hardware hanging from the structure. The patio looks essentially as it did before screens were installed.
How do retractable screens compare to a permanent screen enclosure?
A permanent screen room is always enclosed. A motorized retractable screen system is enclosed only when you choose it. Retractable screens preserve the option of fully open air whenever conditions allow, while still solving bug, sun, and weather problems on demand. They also don't require the structural and permitting work a permanent enclosure addition involves.
Do screens hold up to wind?
It depends on the retention system. Tension-based and zipper screens lose contact with the track under wind load. V-Track uses a patented V-Screen Retention mechanism — a continuous bead welded to the screen fabric that locks into the extruded aluminum side channel along the full height of the opening. The mechanical bond holds through sustained winds and gusts that defeat conventional screen systems.
Find a Dealer Near You
Every V-Track screened patio system is custom manufactured and professionally installed by authorized dealers. Connect with a dealer in your area for a free consultation and custom quote.
Find a Dealer Near You