Your Trusted Partner for Recessed Retractable Screens
New Horizons has collaborated with Central Florida's top custom home builders for over 20 years. We make integration seamless — from planning through final installation.
23+ Years of Builder Partnerships | Recessed & Surface-Mount Options | In-House Installation Crews
Custom Home Builders, Remodelers & Contractors
New Horizons partners with custom home builders, remodelers, and contractors to deliver motorized retractable screens that integrate seamlessly into high-end residential projects. For over 20 years, we’ve helped builders across Central Florida add a standout feature that homeowners love — and that sets their homes apart.
Our specialty is recessed retractable screens: motorized screens built into the structure during construction, completely hidden when not in use. We also offer surface-mounted options for projects where recessed installation isn’t feasible.
Why Choose New Horizons
Builders choose us because we understand your world — tight timelines, coordinating trades, and clients who expect perfection. Here’s what sets us apart:
Recessed Retractable Screens — The Premium Option
Our recessed screens are integrated directly into the home’s structure during construction. When retracted, they disappear completely — no visible housing, no hardware, just clean sightlines. When deployed, they provide insect protection and shade without compromising the view. This is the feature that makes homeowners say “wow” — and it’s only available when you plan for it during the build.
Seamless Coordination with Your Team
We work directly with your project manager, electricians, framers, and finish carpenters to ensure our system integrates without delays or conflicts. Our crews are W-2 employees — not subcontractors — and they understand how to work within active construction sites. We’ve been through this process hundreds of times, and we know how to stay out of your way while hitting our marks.Customization to Match Any Design
Every project is different. We offer a range of frame colors, mesh materials (insect, solar, privacy), and control options (remote, wall switch, app, home automation integration) to match your client’s vision. Visit our Winter Park showroom to see samples and a working demo — bring your clients if you’d like.Why Builders Love Working with Us
Most of our builder relationships start with a referral from another builder. Here’s why:
Word-of-Mouth Reputation:
Many of our builder partners discover us through word of mouth, a testament to our exceptional products and services.
Referral-Based Business
We don’t chase builders with sales pitches. Most of our partnerships come from word-of-mouth — one builder tells another. That’s the result of 20+ years of showing up on time, communicating clearly, and delivering what we promise.
Two Decades of Builder Experience
We’ve worked with custom home builders across Central Florida since 2003. We understand the specific pressures you face — from permitting to punch lists — and we’ve structured our process to minimize headaches on your end.
A Track Record You Can Verify
Our gallery shows just a fraction of the builder projects we’ve completed. We’re happy to provide references from builders we’ve worked with — some of whom have been partners for over a decade.
Let's Talk About Your Next Project
Whether you’re planning a single custom home or managing multiple builds, we’d like to hear about it. Send us your floor plans and elevations, and we’ll provide a preliminary quote and recommendations. No pressure, no obligation — just a straightforward conversation about what’s possible.
Our Proven Process for Recessed Screens
Step 1 – Planning
Send us a PDF of your floor plan and elevations. We’ll review the project scope, provide a preliminary quote, and flag any design considerations. During this phase, we’ll discuss frame colors, mesh types, and control options. You and your client are encouraged to visit our Winter Park showroom to see a working recessed screen system.
Step 2 – Kickoff
Once you’ve chosen New Horizons as your motorized screen partner, we will make a site visit to the project site or set up a meeting at our showroom/design center. There we will meet with the prime contractor’s rep and any relevant subcontractors like electricians, framers and carpenters. By teaming up at the beginning of the project, we can ensure a smooth installation process from start to finish.
Step 3 – Rough In
Before framing, we install our u-channel and mounting brackets. This establishes the physical footprint for the recessed cavity. Your framing crew builds around our system, creating the hidden pocket that will house the screens.
Step 4 – Final Measure
When the build is 30–60 days from completion — with flooring in and columns finished (stucco, paint, stone complete) — we return for final field measurements. This is also when we inspect the recessed cavities and flag any adjustments needed before we order the screen units.
Step 5 – Final Installation
Near project completion, our trained team installs the motorized screens, programs the wireless remote controls and verifies everything is operating correctly. We can even program an interface device that integrates with your home automation system.
Step 6 – Lifetime Support
Service and support don’t stop after the installation is complete. That’s why we developed our Builder Screen Care Program. This is designed exclusively for our custom home builders. We work directly with your customers after they have moved in ensure they know how to properly operate and maintain their screens long after you turned over the keys. Once you’ve partnered with us, we will provide you with all the details about our exclusive Program.
Surface-Mounted Screens — When Recessed Isn't an Option
If the framing window has passed or the homeowner decides to add screens late in the process, surface-mounted screens are an excellent alternative. We offer several low-profile mounting methods that integrate cleanly with most exterior finishes. Visit our showroom to see the options — you might be surprised how unobtrusive they can be.
There are several unobtrusive installation methods that we offer to seamlessly integrate motorized screens onto your client’s home. Our Winter Park showroom offers ideas and inspiration to show you how surface mounted motorized screens can be a great option for your homeowners!
For over 20 years, New Horizons has helped Central Florida builders deliver homes with a feature that truly stands out. Recessed retractable screens add a “wow factor” that homeowners talk about — and that sets your builds apart from the competition.
Contact us to discuss your next project.
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