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Comfort Starts Here | Fun in the Shade | Phantom Screens

afiglarska — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:16:06 +0000

Don’t let the harsh sun and heat keep you from enjoying every square inch of your home.

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Sun, on Your Terms! | Fun in the Shade | Phantom Screens

afiglarska — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:34:02 +0000

Phantom’s motorized screens provide comfort for all your sunny spots so you can enjoy every inch of your indoor, or outdoor, living spaces.

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Sun Showdown | Fun in the Shade | Phantom Screens

afiglarska — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:40:17 +0000

Sun Showdown | Fun in the Shade | Phantom Screens

Keep your home cool and comfortable even in the summer months and say not today to fading furniture and furnishings.

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Track Vs Cable Guide: Putting Motorized To The Test

afiglarska — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:05:42 +0000

Finding the right shading solution for your home can feel overwhelming, so we’ve compiled a trusty guide to help you find the right solution for your space. Cable guide vs motorized screens with track. What’s the difference, and why does it matter for your space?

Cable Guide
Motorized screens with cable guide is great on the outside of your home on large picture windows, pergola spaces, and for large openings to help keep out the heat, sun, and peering eyes. They work great for spots that don’t have any support beams or columns where a traditional track could go while still retracting out of sight to maintain your home’s design and beautiful views.

Motorized Screens with Track

Phantom motorized screens with track are great for patio or pergola spaces that may need extra protection, not just against the sun but also against the bugs and critters. It has all the benefits that cable guide offers and more. Add a dual roller system to your motorized screens for double the options with luxury vinyl, or a thicker fabric. These screens help to expand your living space to create an inspiring indoor-outdoor space that’s great for hosting, entertaining, or just to relax and enjoy by yourself.

Here’s a trusty guide to help you find the best screen for your space.

Feature	Cable Guide	Track System
Guidance	Self-tensioning stainless steel cables	Side tracks that can be surface mounted or recessed.
Insect Protection	Light to moderate	High
Aesthetic	Minimalist, unobtrusive and retractable	Structured, more enclosed but retractable
Best for	Windows, open patios, no structural supports	Patios, pergolas, balconies, garages, and other slightly enclosed spaces
Structural Integration	Flexible; no need for posts or tracks	Requires framing or space for tracks
Benefits	Solar protection, increase privacy, fresh air	Bug and critter protection, solar protection, climate control, increase privacy, expand living space, fresh air

No matter what option you pick, your Phantom Screen will come custom made to order to fit your needs and professionally installed by your local Phantom expert. From consultation to installation, you’ll be screened and covered for every occasion.

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Sunscreen or Sun Screen? | Fun in the Shade | Phantom Screens

afiglarska — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:21:17 +0000

Lose the glare. Keep the view.

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Sun-Kissed Serendipity in the Fraser Valley

afiglarska — Fri, 09 May 2025 21:31:05 +0000

Fast Facts

With Phantom Screens installed on both the front and back of the house, they now enjoy refreshing cross-breezes that naturally cool the space, reducing the need for air conditioning and keeping their home comfortable all day long.

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Region

Fraser Valley, Canada

Product Type

Phantom Motorized Screen with Cable Guide

Fast Fact

Motorized screens with cable guide in the living room block harsh sunlight, creating a comfortable and shaded indoor space.

The Need

Jeff and Judy wanted to lower energy costs, protect furniture and furnishings, and stop glare on their electronics while enjoying the space in the morning without blocking the views.

The Solution

Phantom’s motorized retractable screens with cable guide help these homeowners enjoy their living space even when the harsh morning sun shines through their large windows while maintaining their view.

What makes this project special?

Jeff and Judy, proud grandparents, set out to create the perfect home for hosting loved ones, and solar protection played a key role in making that vision a reality. Their custom-built hillside home now features solar mesh screens that provide essential shading and passive cooling, allowing every inch of living space to be enjoyed throughout the day.

With screens on multiple entry points and an extensive cable guide on their picture window, the home stays comfortable from sunrise to sunset—ideal for quiet mornings, festive dinners, and lively game nights.

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Sunsational solar shade in Kelowna, BC

Phantom Screens — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Fast Facts

Summers in Kelowna, BC, are famously hot, dry, and sunny, and this family home is no exception. This contemporary home looking out onto the city is in desperate need of shade and sun protection so the homeowners can enjoy dining and entertaining, even on hot, sunny days.

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Region

Kelowna, BC

Product Type

1 Phantom Motorized Screen with Cable Guide

Fast Fact

Phantom’s motorized screen with a cable guide was installed to reduce solar heat and provide sun shading for the homeowner’s upper patio, allowing them to comfortably enjoy their outdoor space even in the hot Okanagan sun.

The need

With the hot afternoon Okanagan sun shining on to their back balcony, the homeowners were limiting their time outside eating and entertaining on their beautiful deck and in need of sun protection.

The solution

1 Phantom motorized screen was installed to reduce solar heat gain and provide shading. The solar screens allow homeowners to conveniently use their indoor-outdoor spaces by the touch of a button.

What makes this project special?

By adding Phantom’s motorized solar shade to the covered patio, the solar mesh now blocks the harsh sun, shielding the family from heat while also extending the lifespan of their furniture and furnishing from damaging UV rays. The screen fully retracts out of sight, preserving the views and the home’s design, ensuring that the beauty of your outdoor space is not compromised.

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Season 3 Episode 2: Installing a motorized screen on a Kelowna Hilltop patio

Shilpika — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 01:12:17 +0000

Installing Phantom Screens is made simple when you have factory-trained installers on the job! Watch as Jeff and Levon, our Authorized Phantom distributors, install the motorized screen while Jean gets to sit back and relax!

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Season 3 Episode 1: Visiting a Kelowna Hilltop Home with the CEO of Phantom Screens

Shilpika — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 01:12:32 +0000

Welcome to this valley-view vista where Jean shares her stories and maybe even a latte or two with Phantom’s CEO, Esther. Follow along as she explores the home and learns why a Phantom Screen is needed to change Jean’s way of living for the better!

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Saying Bye to Sunburns

Shilpika — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:47:36 +0000

Protect your skin and enjoy the outdoors. Are you tired of the scorching sun ruining your outdoor enjoyment? Phantom Screens offers a revolutionary solution with our customizable retractable screens.

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