Freedom retractable screens lowered on a covered porch, shading the furnished deck behind them

Retractable sidewalls & screens

Freedom

Screens and sidewalls that make the space usable in more weather.

Freedom

Who the Freedom is for

Shade fixes midday. The Freedom fixes everything else — low evening sun, bugs, wind, glare and the neighbors seeing in. Retractable screens and sidewalls drop down on demand, up to 17 feet wide and 10 feet tall, with a crank or a motor, and pair with any awning we install.

  • Porches and three-season rooms
  • Balconies and breezeways
  • Patios that need wind control
  • Anyone who already has an awning
View from inside a screened room with Freedom screens lowered over full-height glazing, looking out to the landscape beyond
View from inside a screened room with Freedom screens lowered over full-height glazing, looking out to the landscape beyond

Why homeowners choose it

What the Freedom does for your home

01

Three guide systems

Cable Guide, Zipper Guide and Free Guide. One product that adapts to porches, balconies and patios instead of making the structure suit the screen.

02

The natural add-on

We can add it to any retractable we install. Same visit, same crew, one installation — and a porch that gets used in June instead of admired from inside.

03

Solves the real complaint

Bugs at dusk, sun low on the horizon, a wind that keeps knocking the napkins off — that is what actually keeps an outdoor space empty, and it is what a screen is for.

Up close

The Freedom in detail

Product photography. For awnings our own crew has installed across Connecticut, see our work.

Three Freedom screens lowered between the posts of a covered porch, shading a furnished deck
Three Freedom screens lowered between the posts of a covered porch, shading a furnished deck

Specifications

Freedom specifications

01

Retractable sidewall & screen system

Designed for privacy, shade, insect protection, glare control, and comfort in outdoor areas.

02

Maximum width

Available up to 17 feet wide.

03

Maximum drop

Available with drops up to 10 feet.

04

Cassette size

5.12 inches.

05

Cassette profiles

Available with square or round cassette profiles.

06

Guide system options

Cable Guide, Zipper Guide, and Free Guide options, so it fits different structures.

07

Operation options

Available with crank or motorized operation, including Intro or Somfy motor options where applicable.

08

Where it fits

The add-on for anyone who needs privacy, shade, insect control, wind protection, glare reduction, or simply a more usable outdoor room.

From the people who own one

What it’s like to buy from us

4.7Google rating · 33 reviewsA+ BBB
  • ★★★★★

    We absolutely love our new awning. It is going to allow us to enjoy our back deck on sunny days as it isn’t shaded at all until early evening. It looks beautiful and so easy to operate with the remote control. Manchester Awning was a pleasure to deal with. Very professional sales representative who wasn’t pushy at all, excellent installation team and LuAnn at the front desk is not only personable but informative as well. I highly recommend this company.

    Karen S.Google review
  • ★★★★★

    Five star service from Jeff and Manchester Awning. Jeff offered many suggestions and was mindful of the budget I set… The end result is absolutely perfect.

    CandaceVerified customer
  • ★★★★★

    We purchased an awning from Manchester Awning more than 20 years ago and it is still holding up very well. This month we brought it in for a much overdue cleaning and minor seam repair. They did an excellent job and delivered it to us… and even offered to put it up. Would recommend them very highly. 5+ stars.

    Michael M.Google review
  • ★★★★★

    Excellent communication and follow through. Quickly received a quote and I received a follow up call seeing if I had any questions. Once decision was made and fabric was selected, the install occurred in about two weeks. Great service and responsiveness.

    Jen K.Verified BBB review
  • ★★★★★

    Efficient, timely, informative, friendly… and the pattern choices were amazing. We now have another room to enjoy for months.

    Susan M.Google review
  • ★★★★★

    Incredibly professional and knowledgeable — they helped me choose the perfect awning for my home. The installation was smooth and efficient, and the quality of the awning itself is top-notch. I highly recommend Manchester Awning.

    UlyssesVerified BBB review
  • ★★★★★

    We had a beautiful awning installed this past late fall… Customer service is second to none. The front desk, installers and owner were all considerate and client forward. We’re getting lots of compliments on the awning.

    Pat C.Google review
  • ★★★★★

    I have been using Manchester Awning for many years and love the personal service I receive from them… Jeff and his team want to make a difference and it shows.

    VictoriaVerified customer

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