This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated May 13, 2026. Total project cost: $18,900.
Real May 2026 motorized screen estimate from a verified contractor serving Post Falls, Idaho. Total cost came to $18,900 across 302 units.
Worth knowing for Idaho: this is a high desert / mountain climate, which means dry summers, intense high-altitude UV, and significant winter snow load. A well-spec'd outdoor shade for this region should account for the local wind exposure (moderate, higher in canyons) and UV load (high at altitude) — both of which influence the long-term cost-per-year of any installation. Estimating in the spring of 2026 is typical for Idaho — most outdoor shade installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
| Product Type | Outdoor Living |
| Location | Post Falls, Idaho |
| Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Total Price | $18,900 |
| Tax Rate | 0% |
| Number of Items | 5 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorized Screen | — | 100 | $70 | $7,000 |
| Motorized Screen | — | 100 | $70 | $7,000 |
| Motorized Screen | — | 100 | $70 | $7,000 |
| Installation | — | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Spring Promo | — | 1 | $0 | $0 |