Dark ZIP screen fitted to a residential garden structure
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Outdoor screens / Privacy / Low sun control
Motorised ZIP Screens in Dublin, Kildare & Meath
Guided vertical screens that make open terraces and pergolas more private, calmer and easier to use.
ZIP screens run inside side guides, keeping the fabric controlled as it lowers across an opening. They can be integrated with pergolas, garden rooms, covered patios and selected commercial terraces to reduce low-angle sun, improve privacy and provide useful shelter from exposed conditions.
Showroom in Clane, Co. Kildare. Projects across Dublin, Kildare, Meath and selected locations throughout Ireland.
At a glance
Vertical screening that works with the structure around it
A ZIP screen is more than a hanging blind. The cassette, guided side channels, fabric choice and fixing position all need to suit the opening and the way the outdoor area is used.
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Privacy where you need it
Lower a screen on the exposed side of a patio, pergola or balcony without permanently closing the space.
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Low-angle sun control
Vertical fabric can help reduce glare when evening or seasonal sun passes underneath an overhead roof or awning.
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A calmer outdoor room
Guided screens can make exposed seating zones feel more protected while preserving an open-air character.
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Designed around the opening
Cassette size, guides, fabric, controls and fixing details are selected around the actual structure and dimensions.
Real installations
ZIP screens on garden structures, patios and exposed terraces
These completed projects show different ways guided screens can be used: across a single opening, around a garden room, on a high-level terrace and as a detail integrated into an existing structure.
01Garden room side screen02Full-width front screening03Cassette and guide detail04Elevated terrace screening05Fabric in wet weather06Screened garden room in rain
ZIP screens are outdoor screening products rather than sealed glazing. Their suitability depends on the opening, dimensions, fixing structure, fabric and expected exposure. The final specification and operating guidance are confirmed for each project.
Plan the complete space
Three reasons to include ZIP screens in the design from the start
Good results come from treating the screen as part of the architecture of the outdoor area rather than adding it as an afterthought.
01 / Privacy + comfort
Turn an open pergola into a calmer outdoor room
On a pergola or covered patio, vertical screens can be positioned on the most exposed sides so the seating area feels more private without replacing the open structure with permanent walls.
The key is to decide where privacy is needed, where views should remain open and how people will move through the space. That gives a clearer brief for cassette positions, guide locations and control zones.
Control the side that receives the most sun and weather
Open balconies and elevated terraces can feel very different depending on wind direction, orientation and time of day. A guided screen gives you the option to close the exposed side while leaving the rest of the terrace open.
For projects in Dublin, Kildare, Meath and elsewhere in Ireland, include the orientation of the terrace and photographs looking outward from the opening. This helps the system and fabric choice match the actual conditions.
03 / Larger openings
Screen broad openings without visually filling them with solid construction
ZIP screens can be useful where a wide opening needs temporary privacy or screening but the space should remain open when the screen is raised. That can suit residential garden rooms as well as customer-facing outdoor seating areas.
Large openings need careful checking of dimensions, mounting surfaces and the exact product limits. The correct cassette and side-guide configuration should be confirmed before manufacture.
Cassette, guides + fabric
The neat appearance depends on the details customers rarely notice first
The fabric moves between guided side channels rather than hanging freely. That controlled edge is what gives the system its clean appearance and helps keep the screen stable in normal operating conditions.
For a new pergola, the screen can be considered while the frame is being specified. For an existing structure, the available fixing faces, headroom, opening width and side clearances need to be checked before the screen size is finalised.
Important: outdoor ZIP screens can improve comfort and reduce exposure, but they are not sealed glazing or a permanent storm barrier. Screens should be operated within the limits confirmed for the installed system.
Before the quotation
Send the opening, not just the overall patio size
Photograph the exact opening where the screen will sit and include nearby columns, walls, gutters, roof beams and floor levels. If the screen is for a pergola, tell us whether the structure already exists or is being planned at the same time.
Approximate width and drop give the team a useful first reference.
Show the fixing surfaces
Include the top beam, side posts or walls and any obstructions close to the opening.
Explain the goal
Privacy, glare control, side shelter or a combination of these may affect the recommended approach.
From survey to handover
A made-to-measure screen needs a measured opening
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Project brief
Send photographs, approximate dimensions and the location of the opening.
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Site review
Check the fixing structure, access, electrical requirements and surrounding details.
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Confirm the specification
Agree the screen dimensions, fabric, cassette, guides and control arrangement.
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Installation
Fit, test and explain normal operation and care of the completed system.
Dublin, Kildare & Meath
Outdoor ZIP screen installation across the Greater Dublin region
AD Solutions supplies and installs outdoor screening and shading systems for homes, patios, pergolas and selected commercial projects across Dublin, Kildare and Meath, with selected work elsewhere in Ireland.
If you are planning screens in Dublin city or county, North or South Dublin, Kildare, Naas, Newbridge, Clane, Maynooth, Celbridge, Meath or surrounding areas, send your Eircode with photographs of the opening so the team can discuss the next step.
They are guided vertical fabric screens used to improve privacy, reduce low-angle sun and make exposed outdoor seating areas more comfortable.
Can ZIP screens be fitted to an existing pergola?
Often yes, provided the opening, fixing points and structure are suitable. Existing posts, beams and headroom should be checked before final sizing.
Are ZIP screens fully weatherproof?
No. They can reduce exposure to wind, glare and driving weather, but they are not sealed glazing and should not be treated as a permanent weatherproof wall or storm barrier.
Can I use screens on more than one side?
Yes, depending on the structure and available openings. Multiple screens can be planned around a pergola or covered area to control different sides independently.
Are motorised controls available?
The page is intended for motorised ZIP screens. The compatible controls and electrical requirements are confirmed with the final product specification.
Where do you install ZIP screens?
AD Solutions works across Dublin, Kildare, Meath and surrounding counties, with selected projects elsewhere in Ireland.
