Retractable Screen Fabrics — Sentry by Sunesta

Select the perfect screen fabric for your Sentry retractable screen system. Our screen fabrics come in multiple openness factors and colors, allowing you to balance visibility, privacy, shade, and airflow for your specific application.

Screen Fabric Options

Our retractable screen fabrics are engineered for specific applications. Solar screen fabrics reduce heat gain and UV radiation while maintaining outward visibility — perfect for sun-exposed porches and patios. Privacy screen fabrics provide enhanced seclusion from neighbors while still allowing airflow. Insect screen fabrics use fine mesh to keep bugs out while preserving maximum ventilation and natural light. Each fabric type is available in multiple colors to complement your home exterior.

Openness Factors

Screen fabrics are rated by openness factor — the percentage of open space in the fabric weave. Lower openness factors provide more shade, privacy, and UV protection. Higher openness factors allow more light, airflow, and outward visibility. Our design consultants help you choose the optimal openness factor based on your porch orientation, privacy needs, and aesthetic preferences during the free consultation.

Durability and Performance

All Sentry screen fabrics are solution-dyed for lasting color retention and treated for mildew and moisture resistance. The fabrics are engineered to maintain their shape and tension through thousands of retraction cycles. Combined with the Sentry's integrated track system, these fabrics create a sealed enclosure that keeps insects out while providing years of reliable, maintenance-free performance. Request free samples during your consultation by calling 763-271-3366.

Color Coordination

Our screen fabric palette is curated to coordinate with common Minnesota home exteriors — from earth tones that complement natural wood siding to neutral grays that pair with modern fiber cement. During your free consultation, our design team brings physical screen samples to your home so you can evaluate colors against your existing finishes in real-world lighting conditions. This ensures your Sentry screen system enhances rather than clashes with your home's aesthetic.