Porch Design and Build Recommendations for attaching PES Enclosure Panels Things to consider: Mounting Space and Header Beam: To properly accommodate PES enclosure panels, we recommend having a large mounting space ("header") above your porch. Utilize a minimum 6" header beam that allows the curtains to be tucked behind it without hanging down into the opening. Ensure the header beam... Read More

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. ;

  Our manufacturing process and the materials we use in each PES meet or exceed the standards commonly found in sailmaking, offshore boat enclosures, and large free standing shade sails - our knowledge comes directly from decades in the sailmaking, marine and shade sail industry. PES is rigorously tested at wind speeds up to 70 MPH, yet since each of our panels is customized to your unique space there is not certified wind rating. Our team will work with you to determine the best design to meet your space's and climate's specific needs.  To learn more, check out how our curtains are used in extreme climates for wind protection.  Lab Test Results of our Clear Vinyl Sheet Glass Tested for extreme cold, pressure, abrasion & UV.

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).      

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):

Our standard curtains fit snugly along the top, sides and base of your porch or patio. The top of our roll-up curtains slide into a top tracks creating a wind and waterproof seal. The sides of our curtains attach to your porch using commercial-grade waterproof zippers and weather flaps to keep out all the elements. The base of our curtains utilizes a weighted roll-bar adding both rigidity and calm to your overall system.  To learn more, check out: Wind-Block Enclosures PES Weather Curtains

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.