At Watkins Barn & Venue, MagnaTrack™ Retractable Screens in Blue Ridge, GA helped transform an exposed pavilion into a more usable extension of the event space, with clear vinyl providing protection from cold mountain winds while preserving visibility and natural light.
Watkins Barn & Venue is surrounded by mountain terrain, and strong air currents regularly move through the rear pavilion.
During events, those winds could make guests uncomfortable and disturb table settings, napkins, and event décor. The venue already had heaters inside the pavilion, so the real challenge was not fully enclosing the space, but reducing the crosswinds entering from the sides so the heating system, décor, and guest experience could work more effectively.
Rather than enclosing the entire pavilion, we recommended installing MagnaTrack™ Retractable Screens with clear vinyl along the exposed sides where the strongest mountain winds entered the space.
The clear vinyl helps block those direct air currents while preserving visibility and natural light. Because the pavilion remains open in other areas, the venue keeps the character and feel of an outdoor event space while gaining more control over wind during colder conditions.
The MagnaTrack™ magnetic retention system was also a strong fit for this exposed Blue Ridge location, helping keep the clear vinyl securely engaged within the tracks as wind conditions change.
The pavilion now has targeted protection exactly where it was needed most.
With the MagnaTrack™ Retractable Screens lowered along the exposed sides, strong mountain winds are reduced before they move through the event space. This helps protect table settings and décor, improves guest comfort, and allows the existing heaters to work more effectively during cooler events.
When weather conditions are mild, the screens can retract and the pavilion returns to a more open-air configuration.
Planning a pavilion, patio, restaurant, or event venue enclosure? Aurora helps commercial clients create more usable outdoor space with custom MagnaTrack™ Retractable Screens, clear vinyl, mosquito mesh, and dual-system configurations.
Once the order is placed and approved, MagnaTrack™ Retractable Screens are typically received within four to five weeks, and installation can begin shortly after. Aurora coordinates the project details in advance so the site is properly prepared and the installation can be completed as efficiently as possible, with minimal disruption to the business.
Aurora offers MagnaTrack™ Retractable Screens with mosquito mesh, clear vinyl, or a dual-system configuration. Mosquito mesh is ideal for airflow and insect protection during warmer seasons, while clear vinyl helps protect the space from cold winds and cooler weather. A dual system gives commercial properties greater flexibility throughout the year and can help extend the number of months the space remains usable and revenue-producing.
Yes. Aurora works with contractors, developers, builders, and commercial project teams to plan MagnaTrack™ Retractable Screens installations for pavilions, patios, restaurants, event venues, and other large openings. We review dimensions, mounting conditions, electrical requirements, access, and installation details early in the project so the structure can be properly prepared before the screens are installed.
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