Motorized Screens in Cochrane
Cochrane has that small-town feel just west of Calgary, but the bugs and chinook winds don’t care about charm. If you’ve got a big patio door, a covered deck, or one of those gorgeous foothills view openings you don’t want to block, motorized screens in Cochrane give you fresh air, mosquito protection, and shade at the touch of a button — without changing how your home looks.
We’re Screen Queen, your local screen experts. We’ve been installing retractable and motorized screens across the Calgary area for over 16 years, and Cochrane homeowners are some of our favourite customers because they actually use their outdoor spaces.
Why Cochrane Homes Need Motorized Screens
Living in the foothills means you get the best of Alberta — wide-open prairie views to the east, the Rockies right out the west-facing windows, and long summer evenings on the deck. But it also means:
- Mosquitoes and prairie insects roll in fast once the sun drops
- Chinook winds can hit hard and unpredictably, even in summer
- Strong afternoon sun turns west-facing patios into a sauna
- Large openings (bi-fold doors, covered decks, pergolas) are tough to screen with traditional fixed mesh
A motorized screen solves all of it. Hit a switch and the screen drops down to keep bugs out, cut UV glare, and add a wind buffer. Hit it again and the screen rolls back into a clean, hidden housing. No bulky frames. No view obstruction when you don’t need it.
What We Install in Cochrane
Screen Queen exclusively installs Mirage Screen Systems — Canadian-made in British Columbia, built for the kind of weather we actually get out here. For motorized applications, we handle:
- Large-opening motorized screens for covered decks, patios, garages, and bi-fold doors
- Vertical drop screens that can span openings up to 25+ feet wide
- Single and double door retractable screens with motorized options
- Custom motorized window screens for hard-to-reach openings
Every install is custom measured and fitted to your opening. No off-the-shelf compromises.
Learn more about our motorized screen installation process: motorized screen installation process Or check out our large-opening vertical screens if you’ve got a serious span to cover: large-opening vertical screens
How a Motorized Screen Actually Works
It’s simpler than people expect:
- Hidden housing mounts at the top of your opening (above the door header or under the soffit)
- Side tracks guide the screen down smoothly and lock it against wind
- Quiet motor lowers and raises the mesh in seconds
- Remote, wall switch, or smart home control — your choice
- Wind sensor option automatically retracts the screen if gusts pick up (great for chinook country)
When the screen’s up, you’d never know it was there. When it’s down, you’ve got a sealed barrier against bugs, sun, and wind.
Why Choose Screen Queen for Your Cochrane Install
We’re not a national chain or a guy with a van. We’re a locally-owned Calgary business that’s been doing this one thing — really well — for over 16 years.
- 16+ years installing screens across the Calgary area, including Cochrane, Bearspaw, Springbank, and the surrounding acreages
- Costco-trusted retailer — we’ve earned that partnership the hard way
- Limited lifetime warranty on every Mirage system we install
- 8 standard powder coat colours plus 18 diamond series colours to match your home exactly
- Canadian-made product built for Canadian weather
- Custom installations — every opening gets measured, planned, and fitted properly
We don’t oversell. If a manual retractable screen makes more sense for your opening than a motorized one, we’ll tell you. The goal is the right screen for your home, not the most expensive one.
Cochrane Service Area
Cochrane Service AreaWe install motorized screens throughout Cochrane and the surrounding foothills communities — Cochrane Lake, Sunset Ridge, Heritage Hills, Riversong, Heartland, Fireside, Glenbow, Bow Ridge, and the acreage properties west and north of town. If you’re in the Cochrane area, we’ll come out for a free in-home consultation.
If you’re also looking at standard retractable doors instead of (or in addition to) motorized, check out our retractable screen door options for Cochrane
Ready for a Free Cochrane Quote?
Stop swatting bugs on your own deck. Let’s get a motorized screen on that opening so you can actually enjoy Cochrane summers. We’ll measure your opening, walk through your colour and control options, and give you a straight price. No pressure, no upsell games. Just 16 years of Alberta screen experience working for your home.
