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Motorized retractable screens by Universal Screens. Drop down for shade and bug protection, disappear when you want the open sky. The premium screen system for Louisiana outdoor living.

BBB A+ ACCREDITED·GOOGLE 4.9★·BEST OF HOUZZ 2023 · 4.8★·NAHB MEMBER·$2M INSURED·LIFETIME WARRANTY

WHO WE ARE

The Finest Retractable
Shading Solution

Universal Screens manufactures the finest retractable shading solutions on the market — using only the highest grade materials, backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Each screen is custom manufactured in Plano, TX to fit standard and over-sized applications.

Blue Tide Exteriors is your authorized dealer and certified installer in North Louisiana. We handle everything: measurement, custom ordering, professional installation, and programming. One call, one team, one warranty.

7 standard frame colors designed to blend stylishly with your home. Multiple mesh options from trusted vendor partners offering solar protection, privacy, and full ventilation.

Motorized retractable screens for patios, porches, and large openings

MOTIONSCREENS™ BY UNIVERSAL SCREENS

WHY CHOOSE US

The Blue Tide
Difference

Customer Support

From first call to final walkthrough, our team is here. Questions, adjustments, warranty claims — we answer the phone.

Certified Expert Installation

Our installers are factory-trained and certified by Universal Screens. Surface-mount, jamb-mount, or recessed — done right the first time.

Price + Value

Above the competition. Premium materials, Somfy motors, and American-made aluminum — at a fair price with financing available.

Partnered with the Best

Somfy motors, Phifer mesh, Serge Ferrari fabrics, Tower Extrusions aluminum, Bond smart home automation. Only the best vendors.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Universal Screens backs every screen with a limited lifetime warranty. 10-year mesh, 5-year motor, lifetime powder coating.

Louisiana Built & Trusted

We know Louisiana weather — heat, humidity, bugs, storms. These screens are built to handle it all, and so are we.

CUSTOMIZED TO FIT YOUR STYLE

Every Opening,
Screened

Whether you seek escape from pests, need solar protection, or desire privacy, MotionScreens™ seamlessly convert any architectural opening into a functional living space.

Patios
Porches
Pergolas
Lanais
Garages
Balconies
Gazebos
Windows

FIND THE PERFECT MATCH

Invisible Until
You Need It

The best screens blend into your decor so well that they are practically invisible. Motorized retractable screens come in a variety of colors and textures, and custom paint colors are available. Don't sacrifice beauty for function — get the retractable screen that fits you.

7 standard frame colors. 7 fabric mesh colors. Custom powder-coating available for exact match to your home.

Bronze

Champagne

Tan

Text Black

Text Grey

Text White

White

Custom

METAL OPTIONS

Frame Colors

Bronze

Champagne

Tan

Text Black

Text Grey

Text White

White

FABRIC OPTIONS

SunTex 95
Mesh Colors

SunTex 95
Black

SunTex 95
Carbon

SunTex 95
Chestnut

SunTex 95
Dark Bronze

SunTex 95
Mocha

SunTex 95
Stucco

SunTex 95
White-Grey

Custom paint colors available · Learn more about our aluminum and fabric options

TRUSTED VENDOR PARTNERS

Only the Best

Every component is sourced from industry-leading manufacturers. No compromises, no substitutes.

Somfy

Motors & Automation

Phifer

Screen Mesh

Serge Ferrari

Vinyl & Fabrics

Tower Extrusions

Aluminum Housing

Bond

Smart Home Integration

Visiontex

Mesh Solutions

Twitchell

Super Screen

Universal Screens

Manufacturer

Hundreds

BACKYARD PROJECTS

24

YEARS EXPERIENCE

6

LA STATE LICENSES

$2M

INSURED

GO YEAR-ROUND

Vinyl Retractable Shades

Want to use your patio 365 days a year? Add Vinyl MotionScreens with clear windows that block rain, wind, and cold — then retract them when the weather's nice.

Explore Vinyl Shades

Financing Available

What Could Your Backyard
Look Like in 90 Days?

Don't wait to start living outdoors. Up to $250,000 in financing - build now and pay over time. Pre-qualification won't affect your credit score.

CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM

12-Month Same-As-Cash

Pay it off in 12 months and pay zero interest. Perfect for tax-refund season.

LOAN AMOUNT

$50,000

$5,000

$65,000

ESTIMATED MONTHLY PAYMENT

$4,167/mo

Pay off in 12 months - zero interest

1-MIN APP | NO HARD PULL | WON'T AFFECT YOUR CREDIT

APPLY FOR YOUR PROGRAM

12-Month Same-As-Cash

$83.33 per $1,000 borrowed

Pay it off in 12 months and pay zero interest. Perfect for tax-refund season.

0% APR 24-Month

$41.67 per $1,000 borrowed

Zero interest for 24 months. Flat monthly payments, no surprises.

9.99% APR 5-Year

$21.24 per $1,000 borrowed

Extended financing for larger projects. Keep monthly payments low and manageable.

9.99% APR 7-Year

$16.60 per $1,000 borrowed

Longer terms for maximum projects. Lower monthly payments for your dream backyard.

Pool & Outdoor Living Loans

Financing for pools and full outdoor living projects up to $250K. Longer terms, competitive rates, designed specifically for pool and backyard transformations.

*12-Month Same-As-Cash: Credit and loans provided by Regions Bank, Member FDIC, (650 S. Main St., Suite 1000, Salt Lake City, UT 84101) on approved credit, for a limited time. 19.99% fixed APR (provided however, APR will not exceed 15.99% for residents of New Jersey and 17.99% for residents of Florida and Wisconsin), effective as of June 2026, subject to change. Interest waived if repaid in 365 days. First monthly loan payment due 365 days after funds are disbursed. If no payments made during same-as-cash period and APR of 19.99%, monthly payments vary from $21.99 to $30.82 per $1,000 borrowed depending on term. The minimum monthly payment will be no less than $50.00.

*0% APR 24-Month: Credit and loans provided by Regions Bank, Member FDIC, (650 S. Main St., Suite 1000, Salt Lake City, UT 84101) on approved credit, for a limited time. 0.00% fixed APR, subject to change. Repayment term is 24 months. First monthly loan payment due 30 days after funds are disbursed. 24 monthly payments of $41.67 per $1,000 borrowed. The minimum monthly payment will be no less than $50.00.

*9.99% APR 5-Year: Credit and loans provided by Regions Bank, Member FDIC, (650 S. Main St., Suite 1000, Salt Lake City, UT 84101) on approved credit, for a limited time. 9.99% fixed APR, subject to change. Repayment term is 60 months. First monthly loan payment due 30 days after funds are disbursed. 60 monthly payments of $21.24 per $1,000 borrowed. The minimum monthly payment will be no less than $50.00.

*9.99% APR 7-Year: Credit and loans provided by Regions Bank, Member FDIC, (650 S. Main St., Suite 1000, Salt Lake City, UT 84101) on approved credit, for a limited time. 9.99% fixed APR, subject to change. Repayment term is 84 months. First monthly loan payment due 30 days after funds are disbursed. 84 monthly payments of $16.60 per $1,000 borrowed. The minimum monthly payment will be no less than $50.00.

*Pool & Outdoor Living Loans: Financing provided by Lyon Financial. Rates and terms vary by credit. No hard pull - pre-qualification won't affect your credit.

Program #8664057600 | Contractor ID 186899 | Terms from 12 months to 12 years | No hidden fees | Approval in minutes

Our Promise

Lifetime Workmanship
Warranty

We stand behind every pool, patio, kitchen, and pergola we build — for life. Not a prorated 10-year warranty. Not a "good luck" handshake. A real, written Lifetime Workmanship Warranty from a company founded in 2018 with 24 years of combined construction experience.

Licensed·Bonded·Insured

Real Reviews from Google

What Our
Clients Say

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★★★★★

They replaced our patio cover which we lost in the big ice storm. It took us a year and a half to find someone to fix it. It was Blue Tide Exteriors. It took them 2 days and it is so pretty. They worked with our budget. They did a great job.

Mickey W.
Keithville, LA
★★★★★

Blue tide did an amazing job on my front deck! Great customer service — they went the extra mile to make sure my deck was perfect.

John D.
Shreveport, LA
★★★★★

So appreciative of Jordan and his team. Super efficient and very reasonable for the work required.

Michelle V.
Benton, LA

Questions

Retractable Screen FAQ

How much do motorized retractable screens cost?+
Pricing varies by opening size, mesh type, and number of screens. A single screen for a standard patio opening (8-10 ft wide) typically starts around $2,500-$4,500 installed. Larger openings and premium mesh options increase the price. We provide free quotes.
What sizes do the screens fit?+
Universal Screens MotionScreens fit openings up to 22.5 feet wide and 16 feet tall. The Cable-Guided system fits openings up to 16 feet wide and 12 feet tall. Custom sizes are available for oversized applications.
Can I control the screens with my phone?+
Yes. The system supports smartphone app control via Bond home automation integration. You can also use wall-mounted remotes, handheld controllers, or integrate with smart home systems like Alexa and Google Home.
What mesh options are available?+
We offer SunTex 95 solar mesh (7 colors) for heat and UV blocking, privacy mesh for seclusion, and standard insect mesh for maximum airflow. Vinyl MotionScreens with clear windows are also available for four-season room applications.
What warranty comes with the screens?+
Universal Screens provides a limited lifetime warranty on the screen system, 10-year warranty on solar mesh, 1-year warranty on vinyl mesh, 5-year warranty on Somfy motors and remotes, and unlimited lifetime warranty on powder coating.
Will these screens work on my pergola or pavilion?+
Yes. MotionScreens are designed for patios, porches, pergolas, pavilions, lanais, balconies, garages, and gazebos. If you have an architectural opening, we can screen it.

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