PES enclosures fit most architectural styles and screening systems in both residential & commercial applications. We work closely with builders, contractors, HOAs, local handymen and homeowners. This assures PES customers enjoy the best of both worlds, their existing screened in porch in good weather, and complete weatherproofing from rain, HEAVY WIND, snow, pollen and dust when they need it.   Your PES can easily be deployed last minute and can offer seasonal winterizing protection of your screened porch. 

Yes, we can make a fixed panel that will attach to the door using our self-locking fasteners or snaps. We also cover vent panels (for above-the-door openings) and irregularly shaped openings with snap on panels. Since these are fixed panels they WILL NOT roll up you will have to remove and store the door panel when not in use. Door panels are often the first item to be removed in the Spring and the last to go back up in Fall. If you're building a new screened porch, a storm door from your local hardware or big box store is also a perfect and popular option for complimenting your Porch Enclosure System. Vent panel openings are typically covered by all clear vinyl with a 2" fabric border (shown above) or as solid fabric (below), without the clear vinyl. ;

Yes, outdoor heaters and fireplaces are used by many of our clients to warm up their enclosed spaces in the winter. We also recommend putting your ceiling fan in reverse if possible to help circulate the air.  You may also wish to request a system using our marine grade zippers versus our standard fasteners for a more airtight fit. 

Yes, your system can be installed inside. However, since some screen porches lack flat surfaces, in the corners, for our curtains to mount it may require a track to track systems that uses a vertical zippers instead of our standard fastener.  Our team can help review your options. 

Yes! Keeping our minimums in mind, you can specify the amount of fabric you would like at the bottom and top of your enclosure within Your Account when building your enclosure. No Account? Get started here.  TOP FABRIC MINIMUM For an 8-foot tall panel, we recommend a minimum of 12”  on top (includes 1.5" PVC top track). This assures the clear vinyl is covered (encased & protected) with fabric while the curtain is rolled up.  Many customers choose to attach their curtain further up on their header, often just below the eave. This reduces the amount of fabric within their viewable space and assures the curtain is out of view when rolled up.   *For shorter curtains (when your porch has a knee wall), you may opt for a less fabric on top and instead request a valance to protect your curtain when rolled up. A valance can reduce your top fabric and mounting track from 12″ to 7.5″. BOTTOM FABRIC MINIMUM We also require a 4” minimum on the bottom of your curtain to contain the curtain’s roll bar (see bottom of panel to left).      

PES is very popular in the Great Lakes, the Rocky Mountains and the Northeast regions where extreme cold and heavy wind are often a concern. Our curtains are built to withstand extreme cold and wind. Even our clear vinyl has been laboratory tested for Low Temperature Flexibility @ -30 F with no cracking, and Dimensional Stability (shrinkage & expansion due to temperature change) of less than 0.5% (1/2%).  Most products see significant cracking at these temperatures and shrinkage and expansion of 5-7% is common. These changes can significantly alter the look of your enclosure, the ability to fasten it in cold weather, and your enclosures longevity.  While our enclosures are made to withstand extreme cold, we still recommend keeping your enclosure down when temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit and only rolling up the fabric portion of your enclosure if you still like the airflow. This will assure you can use your enclosure with minimal effort and provide many years of use for your PES enclosure.  All of our components have been tested in extreme cold and our manufacturing process comes directly from many years of experience in the sailmaking industry.  Lab Test Results of our Clear Vinyl Sheet Glass Tested for extreme cold, pressure, abrasion & UV.

Our weighted roll bar adds rigidity to your curtains, renders floor attachments unnecessary and makes rolling your enclosure up and out of the way easy. The roll bar is made of galvanized steel, has PVC end caps and is cleanly stitched into the base of your curtains. Just above the roll bar each side is attached, with fasteners or zippers, assisting with securing your curtain in the downward position. See the roll bar in action on an inside install here (*many of our enclosures utilized zippers, instead of fasteners as shown):

We make these as fixed panels with high quality clear vinyl and a 2” fabric border or as solid fabric. These panels don't roll up and are taken down and stored away when not in use.  Our team will work with you to get the measurements we need to cover and attach to irregularly shaped openings.