Motorized Screens Designed

For Builder Success

Professional-grade systems that differentiate your projects and

satisfy demanding clients.

Next Gen Screens

Your Trusted Construction Partner From

Design to Installation

Welcome to NextGenScreens.com – we know that incorporating motorized screening systems is about more than selecting a product—it's about finding a reliable partner who understands your construction processes and supports your success at every phase of the build.

Our builder support team delivers comprehensive construction assistance and resources, from initial specification and value engineering to installation support and project commissioning. Here you will find immediate access to complete installation guides with step-by-step procedures, electrical schematics and rough-in requirements, detailed mounting specifications, and performance data including wind load ratings, energy efficiency calculations, building code compliance documentation, and warranty specifications. Whether your project involves luxury custom homes, production communities, outdoor living remodels, or commercial developments, our specialists deliver: Rapid response to construction questions, Custom solutions for unique installation challenges, On-site training and guidance to ensure proper installation and homeowner satisfaction.

We go further with certified installer training programs, accurate cost estimation tools, and a portfolio of successful builder partnerships and completed projects.

With NextGen Screens, you can build with confidence—knowing our commitment extends beyond product delivery to true partnership that protects your reputation and grows your business at every milestone.

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Proven ROI for

Your Projects

Documented energy

savings for homeowner

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Builder-Friendly

Installation

Comprehensive technical

support during

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Smart Home

Integration

No custom

programming required for

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Performance

Guaranteed

Weather-resistant

construction for

long-term durability

BE IN THE KNOW....

Don't let costly mistakes, wrong designs, wrong applications, or warranty-voiding your motorized screen investment. Manufacture are in the business of selling screens, contractors can cut corners, and many products often under perform promises. Don't be a victum. BE IN THE KNOW before you commit: understanding proper wind-load ratings, motor specifications, and installation requirements is the difference between screens that protect your home for decades and those that fail when you need them most is a simple choice, a choice of being an informed consumer.

Motorized and Retractable Screens

Stay Sharp on Screen Specs

The motorized screen industry moves fast — new codes, new materials, new wind-load standards. Our Screened In News blog keeps architects, builders, and designers ahead of every change.

Motorized Screens

Transform Outdoor Spaces.....

Popular Applications and Integration

Next Gen Builder Success Resource Center

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Installation Guide

Step-by-step guides, and best practices for incorporating Motorized Screens into your construction projects and building process.

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Specifications and Data

A comprehensive overview of all motorized screen types, features, specifications, rough-in requirements, and construction tips.

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Planning and Estimation

Comprehensive overview of motorized screen types, both new construction and retrofit applications, pricing, and project planning tools.

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Smart Home Integration

Best practices and compatibility guides for incorporating motorized screens into smart home systems and automation platforms that today's buyers demand.

Project ROI and value benefits analysis for motorized screen installations with pricing strategies, home value increase, and cost justification charts

ROI and Value Benefits

Calculate your project ROI, pricing strategies, and home value increases with premium motorized screen installations that justify higher selling prices.

Guide & Support

Step-by-step installation guides, training videos, and best practices for incorporating motorized screens into your construction workflow and project completion.

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Motorized Screens

Builder Success Guide

Next Gen Builder Resources delivers the comprehensive construction documentation and expert support essential for profitable motorized screen installations.

It doesn't matter if you're a custom builder specifying premium upgrades, a production builder standardizing smart home features, a remodeler adding outdoor living value, or a contractor managing installation logistics and client expectations.

Our extensive resource library eliminates costly mistakes and ensures project profitability. Access detailed installation guides, building code compliance documentation, electrical rough-in specifications, structural mounting requirements, fabric durability data including weather resistance and warranty coverage, plus complete smart home integration protocols for popular automation systems. From initial estimate to final commissioning, we're the definitive construction resource that builders, contractors, electricians, and project managers trust to deliver quality results that protect your reputation and grow your business.

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Motorized Screens

Technical Specs & Requirements

Next Gen Builder Resources delivers the comprehensive construction documentation and technical specifications essential for successful motorized screen installations.

It doesn't matter if you're a custom builder calculating project costs, a production builder ensuring code compliance, an electrical contractor planning rough-in requirements, or a project manager coordinating installation schedules and client expectations.

Our extensive specification library eliminates costly delays and ensures installation success. Access detailed product specifications, building code compliance documentation, electrical requirements and load calculations, structural mounting specifications, fabric performance data including wind resistance and durability ratings, plus complete smart home compatibility charts for popular automation systems. From initial bidding to final inspection, we're the definitive technical resource that builders, contractors, electricians, and project managers trust to deliver quality installations that protect your reputation and satisfy homeowners.

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Smart Construction

Project Planning & Development

Next Gen Builder Resources delivers the business expansion documentation and growth strategy tools essential for scaling your motorized screen installation capabilities.

From custom builders entering smart home markets to production builders scaling automation packages across communities, from contractors transitioning into commercial outdoor living to project managers creating new profit centers through premium technology integration.

Our extensive growth library eliminates scaling challenges and ensures profitable expansion. Access detailed market analysis reports, business development strategies and territory expansion guides, crew training programs and certification pathways for new installers, revenue forecasting tools and growth projection models, partnership opportunities including dealer programs and referral networks, plus complete business planning templates for smart home market penetration and competitive positioning. From startup planning to market leadership, we're the definitive growth resource that builders, business owners, sales managers, and expansion teams trust to enter new markets, scale operations profitably, and establish dominant positions in the rapidly growing home automation industry.

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Builder Solutions

Automation & Smart Integration

Installation without intimidation. Integration without complications. We know that adding smart home features can feel like rolling the dice—one compatibility issue, one support call, and your reputation takes the hit while homeowners lose confidence. That's why NextGen Screens transforms technical headaches into seamless installations, with proven systems that work reliably with today's popular home automation platforms.

Picture this: Your homeowners control their screens effortlessly through Alexa or Google, while your luxury builds showcase sophisticated automation that responds perfectly throughout the day. No callback visits. No frustrated clients. No warranty headaches wondering if the systems will keep working properly.

Because real value lives in the details—where technology works invisibly and homeowners stay satisfied, where screens respond flawlessly to create the premium experience buyers expect, where your installations work so reliably that referrals flow naturally from delighted customers to your next project.

BLEND SEAMLESSLY

Take Control - Smart Hub.

With the Bond Bridge Pro, managing your Fenetex MaxForce Hurricane or One Track Motorized Screens is seamless and smart. This powerful integration allows you to open or close your screens from anywhere using your smartphone, voice assistant, or home automation system. Whether you're at home, at work, or away on vacation, control is always at your fingertips.

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ROI & Energy Savings

Those beautiful west-facing windows and outdoor living spaces that close sales can become your biggest liability when scorching afternoon sun turns dream patios into unusable furnaces, often leaving homeowners frustrated and builders fielding complaint calls about unbearable heat. Motorized screens, specifically sun shades, transform this costly problem into a profitable selling point, automatically deploying when harsh rays would otherwise drive families indoors and send energy bills skyrocketing.

Sun and weather control screens slash solar heat gain by up to 90%, keeping indoor temperatures comfortable and HVAC systems running efficiently. The ROI speaks for itself: homeowners report up to 40% reduction in cooling costs for sun-exposed areas, while builders can justify premium pricing for these smart energy solutions that buyers increasingly expect.

From sweltering pool decks to sun-drenched great rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, motorized screen manufacturers like Fenetex help you deliver the comfortable, energy-efficient homes that satisfy customers, reduce callback complaints, and position your builds as premium smart home solutions that command higher prices in today's competitive market.

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Professional Installation

Builder Installation & Care Guide

Profitable projects start with smooth installations and continue with maintenance that protects your reputation. We've eliminated costly mistakes, providing builder-friendly documentation that transforms complex installations into efficient job completion—whether you're installing your first motorized screen or coordinating multiple units across a development.

Our comprehensive construction guides feature step-by-step visual instructions, critical rough-in requirements clearly marked, and real-world installation tips that prevent delays before they happen. No more confusing technical manuals or missing specifications that trigger expensive callback visits. Every mounting detail, every electrical connection, every smart home integration is documented with the clarity your electrical contractor needs to get it right the first time.

Long-term customer satisfaction becomes achievable when systems are built to last with minimal service calls. Our screens are engineered for durability with builder-friendly features—self-cleaning tracks, weather-resistant motors, and fabrics that maintain appearance for years without warranty claims. When maintenance is needed, our service guides help you train homeowners on basic care while clearly identifying when professional service protects both the product and your reputation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What construction documentation is available for motorized screen installations?

Professional motorized screen installations require more than a product manual. NextGenScreens provides builders and contractors with CSI-formatted specifications, structural mounting requirements, electrical rough-in documentation, wind-load compliance data, and warranty coverage guides. These resources are designed to eliminate guesswork on the job site, reduce callback visits, and ensure installations pass inspection the first time.

How do motorized screens integrate with smart home automation systems?

Motorized screens compatible with leading automation platforms — including Control4, Crestron, Savant, Nice, and Loxone — can be programmed to respond to schedules, sensors, and voice commands. Integration requires motor compatibility verification, correct wiring at rough-in, and platform-specific programming. NextGenScreens provides builders with compatibility guides and integration protocols for the most common smart home systems used in residential and commercial construction today.

What wind-load and building code requirements apply to motorized screen installations?

Motorized screen installations must comply with local building codes governing wind-load resistance, structural attachment, and — in Florida's High Velocity Hurricane Zones — Miami-Dade NOA certification requirements. Code requirements vary by jurisdiction, exposure category, and building height. Builders should confirm wind-load test documentation and applicable NOA certificates are available from the manufacturer before including a motorized screen system in project specifications.

How do motorized screens add ROI value for builders and their clients?

Motorized screens — particularly sun and weather control systems — reduce solar heat gain by blocking radiant heat before it enters the structure, lowering HVAC load and operating costs. For builders, these systems justify premium pricing, differentiate projects in competitive markets, and reduce post-sale complaints related to heat, glare, and outdoor usability. Proper specification and installation documentation protects the builder's reputation and supports warranty claims when needed.

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