Do retractable screens keep bugs out?

Yes. The Sentry system's integrated side-track design creates a sealed enclosure that keeps insects and weather out, rather than leaving open gaps at the edges the way a loose hanging screen does. Choose an insect-intent screen fabric for the tightest weave. On a Stillwater patio near the St. Croix, that sealed track is the difference between using the space at dusk and giving it back to the mosquitoes.

How wide can a Sentry retractable screen be?

A single Sentry retractable screen spans up to 18 feet wide and up to 12 feet tall. That covers most Stillwater patio and porch openings in one screen. For wider spans, we design multiple Sentry units side by side during your free in-home measurement so the whole enclosure operates from one wireless remote.

Is a Sentry screen enclosure the same as a three-season room?

No. A Sentry screen enclosure is a custom-built motorized screen system that seals an existing patio or porch against insects and weather. It is not a permitted three-season-room build or a structural addition. It's the faster, reversible way to get an enclosed, bug-free patio in Stillwater without changing the footprint of your home.

Can you install screens on an under-deck or lanai space in Stillwater?

Yes. Under-deck enclosures on walkout bluff lots are one of the four use cases the Sentry system is built for, along with window coverage, garage openings, and screen porches. On Stillwater's North Hill and river-bluff walkouts, an under-deck Sentry enclosure turns the lower patio into usable, shaded, bug-free lanai space. We assess the span and mounting at your free in-home estimate.

Retractable Patio Screen Enclosures in Stillwater, MN

Name: Sunesta MN
Price range: $$
Rating: 5.0

Sentry by Sunesta motorized screens turn Stillwater patios, porches, and under-deck spaces into sealed, bug-free outdoor living rooms, with the St. Croix River view still front and center.

Patio Screen Enclosures in Stillwater, MN

A Sentry by Sunesta patio screen enclosure closes in an existing Stillwater patio without walling off the view. The motorized screen drops into an integrated side track on both edges, so the fabric seals against the frame instead of flapping loose like a hanging curtain. That sealed enclosure is what keeps mosquitoes off the St. Croix bluffs out of your evening and keeps river-breeze grit off the patio furniture. Widths run up to 18 feet and heights up to 12 feet, which covers most Downtown Stillwater and South Hill patios in a single span. At the touch of a wireless remote the screen retracts fully into its housing, so the patio reads as fully open when you want it open. This is a motorized screen enclosure, not a permitted three-season-room build.

Lanai Screens for Stillwater Homes

Homeowners who want a lanai-style screened porch on the back of a North Hill or Boutwell-neighborhood home use the same Sentry system across an open porch opening or under a deck. Because the screen is fabric on a motor rather than a fixed panel, a Stillwater lanai stays a true screened room in July and reopens to bare-air in October when the bugs are gone and you want the breeze. The screen fabric is solution-dyed and treated for mildew and moisture resistance, so the humidity that rolls off the river bottom in mid-summer doesn't shorten its life. Openness factor is your dial for glare: a tighter weave cuts the low, hard afternoon light coming off the water, while a more open weave keeps the view sharp.

Outdoor Screen Enclosures for St. Croix River Living

Stillwater's east-facing bluff homes catch direct morning glare off the St. Croix and open exposure to wind funneling up the river valley. An outdoor screen enclosure on the exposed side of a deck or patio blocks the glare and the wind-blown insects while leaving the water view intact. Sentry screens are engineered for four documented use cases that all show up on Stillwater homes: under-deck enclosures on walkout lots down the bluff, window coverage on sun-blasted river-facing rooms, garage-opening screens, and full screen porches. Every enclosure is custom-built to the inch and installed by Sunesta Certified Installers. Custom manufacturing runs about 4 to 6 weeks from order approval.

Enclosed Patio Options in Stillwater

An enclosed patio doesn't have to mean a construction project. For most Stillwater homeowners, a Sentry screen enclosure is the faster, reversible way to get an enclosed patio: the screens mount to your existing patio structure, seal the opening against insects and weather with the integrated track, and disappear when retracted. It keeps the historic character of a Downtown Stillwater home intact rather than bolting a boxy room onto it. Sunesta MN has custom-built and installed retractable awnings and screens across Minnesota for over 40 years, since 1981, and the work is backed by the most extensive warranty in the industry on fabric, frame, and motorized components. Call 763-271-3366 for a free, no-obligation in-home estimate in Stillwater.

Screen Enclosure Areas We Serve in Stillwater

Downtown Stillwater
North Hill
South Hill
St. Croix River bluffs
Boutwell neighborhood

Frequently Asked Questions — Stillwater Screen Enclosures

Do retractable screens keep bugs out?: Yes. The Sentry system's integrated side-track design creates a sealed enclosure that keeps insects and weather out, rather than leaving open gaps at the edges the way a loose hanging screen does. Choose an insect-intent screen fabric for the tightest weave. On a Stillwater patio near the St. Croix, that sealed track is the difference between using the space at dusk and giving it back to the mosquitoes.
How wide can a Sentry retractable screen be?: A single Sentry retractable screen spans up to 18 feet wide and up to 12 feet tall. That covers most Stillwater patio and porch openings in one screen. For wider spans, we design multiple Sentry units side by side during your free in-home measurement so the whole enclosure operates from one wireless remote.
Is a Sentry screen enclosure the same as a three-season room?: No. A Sentry screen enclosure is a custom-built motorized screen system that seals an existing patio or porch against insects and weather. It is not a permitted three-season-room build or a structural addition. It's the faster, reversible way to get an enclosed, bug-free patio in Stillwater without changing the footprint of your home.
Can you install screens on an under-deck or lanai space in Stillwater?: Yes. Under-deck enclosures on walkout bluff lots are one of the four use cases the Sentry system is built for, along with window coverage, garage openings, and screen porches. On Stillwater's North Hill and river-bluff walkouts, an under-deck Sentry enclosure turns the lower patio into usable, shaded, bug-free lanai space. We assess the span and mounting at your free in-home estimate.

Get a Free Screen Enclosure Estimate in Stillwater

Ready to enclose your patio or porch? Contact Sunesta MN at 763-271-3366 for a free, no-obligation in-home estimate on a Sentry retractable screen enclosure. We proudly serve Stillwater and all surrounding communities in MN.