This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated January 22, 2026. Total project cost: $15,714.
Real January 2026 motorized screen estimate from a verified contractor serving Post Falls, Idaho. Total cost came to $15,714 across 303 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 | Post Falls, Idaho |
| Date | January 22, 2026 |
| Total Price | $15,714 |
| Tax Rate | 0% |
| Number of Items | 6 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorized Screen | — | 100 | $60 | $6,000 |
| Motorized Screen | — | 100 | $60 | $6,000 |
| Motorized Screen | — | 100 | $60 | $6,000 |
| Installation | — | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| New Year Promo | — | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Outdoor Living Product | — | 1 | $0 | $0 |