The science of exterior shading
Why placement matters
An exterior screen intercepts heat before it enters your home — no interior solution comes close.
No screen
80%
heat gain
Interior screen
50%
heat gain
Exterior screen
15%
heat gain
Exterior screens can reduce cooling costs by up to 60%
TÜV Certified · Made in USA · Since 1896
Rainier
Retractable Screens
Starting from $2,800
Based on size, series and fabric · Free in-home estimate
System type
SRS™ Screen
Side Retention System · up to 25' wide
Cable Screen
Low profile · up to 18' wide
Sizes by series
Housing style
Frame color — standard
Premium
Built different
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
One-touch motorized control
Somfy motor with remote, wall switch, or smartphone app. Obstacle detection and wind sensor included.
Industry-leading warranty
Lifetime frame · 15yr fabric · 8yr motor & electronics · 5yr finish. The most comprehensive coverage in the industry.
Preserves your view
Engineered to filter sun while maintaining outdoor visibility. Reduces glare on TVs and monitors. Blocks UV rays that fade furnishings.
Bug-proof environment
Keep insects out with a touch of a button. Enjoy your outdoor space without the bites — the screen retracts completely when not needed.
Wind-stable SRS™ system
The strongest retention system on the market. Unlike competitors, your Rainier screen can stay down in light wind without constant retracting.
Fully custom built
Every screen is made to your exact dimensions. Individual windows, full patio enclosures — custom powder coating done in-house.
Independently tested.
Independently verified.
Each Rainier screen carries a unique serial number and has passed rigorous independent endurance and safety testing. This certification holds us to a higher standard than our peers — producing the most reliable and safest screen systems in North America.
Technical specifications
| System types | SRS™ Side Retention · Cable |
| SRS™ max width | Up to 25'0" (Series 5) *Series 5 can be designed wider — ask our team |
| SRS™ max drop | Up to 20'0" (Series 5) |
| Cable max width | Up to 18'0" (Series 5) |
| Cable max drop | Up to 16'0" (Series 5) |
| Housing styles | Rounded (traditional) · Square (contemporary, Series 4 & 5) |
| Motor | Somfy motorized (standard) · Manual operation available |
| Controls | Remote, wall switch, wind sensor, sun sensor, Somfy TaHoma app |
| Fabric | Phifer · Twitchell — 100+ colors and openness factors |
| Frame finish | Powder-coated aluminum — 5 standard · 13 premium colors |
| Heat reduction | Up to 85% solar heat blocked · up to 60% cooling cost savings |
| Warranty | Lifetime frame · 15yr fabric · 8yr motor & electronics · 5yr finish |
| Certification | TÜV Rheinland certified · Made in USA |
| Lead time | 3–4 weeks from order to installation |
Three ways to install
Built around your home,
not the other way around.
01
Surface mounted
The most versatile installation. The housing mounts on an exterior wall, fascia, or soffit — outside the opening. Works with both SRS™ and Cable systems. Ideal for most existing homes and the easiest to retrofit.
02
Recessed SRS™ tracks
The architectural choice. Tracks are built seamlessly into the structure — invisible when the screen is up, flawless when it's down. Designed for new construction or renovation. When it's retracted, it simply vanishes.
03
Cable system
For homes where architecture comes first. The minimalist cable profile disappears into your exterior — same components and quality as our SRS™ system, without interrupting your home's design language.
Free · No obligation · We come to you
Schedule your free
in-home consultation
One of our screen specialists visits your home to measure, recommend the right system, and answer every question. No pressure — just expertise.
- Seattle's oldest shade company — established 1896
- TÜV certified — independently tested and verified
- Custom manufactured to your exact specifications
- Our own trained installers — fully licensed & insured
- Lifetime frame · 15yr fabric · 8yr motor warranty
- WA Contractor Reg# RAINIS*770JK
Book your consultation
Select a date and time that works for you
Not sure which system fits your home?
Our consultants come to you — no obligation, no guesswork.
Customer stories
What Seattle homeowners
are saying
★★★★★
Ruth Marsh — Seattle, WA
"We have motorized exterior screens across our floor-to-ceiling west-facing windows. Superb products. Kyle came out and quickly replaced a gear mechanism that had worn out. Highly recommend this company — top notch quality and great products."
★★★★★
Peggy Kennel — Seattle area
"Rainier Shade just completed installing our outdoor power screens. The track system is superior to none and the 3 installers were very professional — worked well as a team. Thanks LaTeque, Kyle, and Ken!"
★★★★★
C. Petoff — Seattle, WA
"Sure looks amazing — the installers, Ryan & Eden were all super helpful, professional and very knowledgeable. Thank you so much!"
★★★★★
Rochelle Heywood — Seattle area
"Very capable and friendly. We have used Rainier for multiple window projects and are always happy with their work."
Contractor & trade resources
Architects, contractors, and trade partners can request detailed installation guides, size & series charts, recessed track specifications, and measuring guides for their projects.
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