V-Track Motorized Screens
V-Track Insect Screens
Standard and no-see-um mesh with continuous keder retention — no gaps for pests to push through.
Specifications
| Mesh | 18×16 standard · 20×30 no-see-um |
|---|---|
| Pet-resistant option | Yes |
| Retraction | Under 60 seconds |
Fabric & mesh options
Perfect for
The mechanism
How it works
Insect screening fails at the edges. V-Track's welded keder bead removes the gap that zipper and cable systems open up as they wear, holding the mesh in the channel continuously from top to bottom.
Two mesh weaves cover most needs: an 18x16 standard mesh for mosquitoes and common flying insects, and a 20x30 no-see-um mesh for the smaller midges that make evenings on a covered porch unpleasant near water. A pet-resistant weave is available where dogs lean on screens.
Screens retract in under a minute, so the porch is fully open when the bugs are not out.
Why it's worth it
What this system gives you
20x30 weave stops the midges a standard screen lets through.
Keder retention closes the gap zipper systems open as they wear.
A tougher weave for households where dogs test the screen.
Open the space completely when the insects are not out.
Black, bronze, tan, white, plus custom RAL powder coat.
Somfy myLink brings screens into Alexa and Google Home routines.
Ownership
Care & maintenance
Motorized screens need very little upkeep. Twice a year, rinse the mesh with a garden hose and wipe the bottom bar and tracks with mild soap and water — pollen in spring and leaf debris in fall are the two things worth clearing.
Keep the track channels free of grit. A quick pass with a soft brush or a vacuum crevice tool prevents the bottom bar from riding over debris. Never lubricate the tracks with grease; a dry silicone spray is all that is ever needed, and usually not even that.
If a screen ever behaves oddly — hesitating, reversing, or stopping short — call us before forcing it. Motor limits and obstacle detection are adjustable, and most service calls are a five-minute programming fix rather than a part.
Local fit
Built for Virginia, Maryland & DC
Our climate asks a lot of an outdoor screen: pollen-heavy springs, humid summers in the nineties, derecho winds, and freeze-thaw cycles from November through March. Powder-coated aluminum extrusions and stainless fasteners handle that swing without corroding or warping the way steel or untreated aluminum does.
We install across Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland, and Washington, DC — roughly ninety miles around our Marshall, VA headquarters. That includes historic districts and HOA communities where color matching and low-profile hardware matter, which is why custom RAL frame finishes are worth asking about at your consultation.
Verified customers
What customers say about this
American Light Design was easy to work with when it came to ordering and designing our motorized deck screens. We appreciated that our sales representative, Michael, dialed into our HOA's Design Review Committee meeting to answer questions.…
— ARTHUR PADAMA · 2026-08-17
Very responsive, even more thorough. They did a retractable screen install and went out of their way to ensure it was done properly. High quality products, higher quality work. I will be using them again.
— Kevin Burger · 2026-08-04
Had two 6ft wide and one 12 foot screens installed on outdoor covered porch. Chose magna track after researching competing motorized retractable screens. Their design while most expensive seemed to be most robust and high quality. Give p…
— Barbara Juedes · 2026-08-01
Hello! We have to say first that the crew was spectacular! The crew installed professionally and cleaned up everything! Impeccable look and design on magnatrack screens. Operation seems flawless and made our patio a whole new room! Sun is o…
— Craig Smith · 2026-06-12
Seth, Max & Timo installed our 24 foot’ x 10’ screen today. They were polite, professional and very experienced. They cleaned the area afterward and showed us in detail how the motorized screen worked while answering all of our question…
— Anita B. · 2026-06-08
We had an excellent experience with American Light Design from start to finish. Nick did a fantastic job with the design process, helping us choose the right solution for our space and answering all of our questions along the way. The inst…
— Mariya Zholob · 2026-05-30
Knowledge base
Learn more about V-Track Insect Screens
Motorized Screen Cost in Northern Virginia (2026): Typical Prices and the Best Systems
Typical installed costs for motorized retractable screens in 2026, what drives the price, and which system fits your patio. Your firm quote is free.
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How fast do V-Track screens open and close?
Under 60 seconds for a full cycle — and what that speed means for how you actually use the porch.
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What screen mesh stops no-see-ums and gnats?
The 20 by 30 no-see-um mesh — a weave tight enough for biting midges that standard screening lets through.
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Preparing Your Patio for Motorized Screen Installation
What we measure, what your opening needs structurally and electrically, and what installation day looks like — including planning recessed tracks in new construction.
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MagnaTrack or V-Track: Which Motorized Screen Is Right for Your Project?
We install both premium systems, so this comparison has no thumb on the scale — when the self-correcting magnetic track wins, when the keder giant-span system wins, and how we decide with you.
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Pollen Season Is Coming: How a Screened Patio Saves Spring in Fairfax and Loudoun
Northern Virginia's oak and pine pollen can bury a patio in yellow dust. Here is what motorized screens realistically do about it — and which mesh helps most.
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Is there a screen option that stands up to dogs and cats?
Yes — pet-resistant mesh built for paws, noses, and claws, on the same motorized V-Track system.
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The Keder Bead: How V-Track Screens Hold On Without Zippers or Cables
A welded thermoplastic bead riding in an aluminum V-channel gives V-Track screens continuous edge retention — and enables single spans approaching 99 feet.
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When Is the Best Time to Install Motorized Screens in Northern Virginia?
Lead times, weather windows, and why ordering in late winter beats calling in May. A practical timeline for Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William homeowners.
View moreThe V-Track Motorized Screens line
Keder-bead retention that locks tighter as the wind blows
A thermoplastic keder bead welded to the fabric edge rides in extruded aluminum V-channels — continuous mechanical retention along the full track, no zippers and no cables. RAD roller reinforcement enables single spans up to ~99 feet with no center posts.
Recent motorized screen projects
292 completed motorized screen installations across 91 communities.