This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated January 13, 2026. Total project cost: $21,445.
Real January 2026 motorized screen estimate from a verified contractor serving Athol, Idaho. Total cost came to $21,445 across 560 units.
Idaho's climate — dry summers, intense high-altitude UV, and significant winter snow load — drives different outdoor shade priorities than the national average. The local UV (high at altitude) pushes fabric selection toward solution-dyed acrylic or PVDF-coated mesh, and the wind exposure (moderate, higher in canyons) pushes hardware specs toward heavier-gauge cassettes and motorized retraction. Estimating in the winter of 2026 is typical for Idaho — most outdoor shade installations book in the shoulder months, when installer availability is better and material lead times shorten to 3–6 weeks.
| Product Type | Outdoor Living |
| Location | Athol, Idaho |
| Date | January 13, 2026 |
| Total Price | $21,445 |
| Tax Rate | 0% |
| Number of Items | 6 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorized Screen | — | 180 | $50 | $9,000 |
| Motorized Screen | — | 260 | $50 | $13,000 |
| Motorized Screen | — | 117 | $50 | $5,850 |
| Installation | — | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| January Promotion | — | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| 8% Discount | — | 1 | $0 | $0 |