What are the benefits of vinyl patio and porch enclosures?

Vinyl enclosures provide a cost-effective way to use outdoor spaces year-round by blocking wind, rain, and cold. They are highly durable, UV-resistant to prevent yellowing, and can be retracted or removed easily compared to permanent glass or conservatory structures.

How difficult is it to fit the curtain track?

Fitting is straightforward. All track components and mounting brackets are designed for a logical fit and are secured with set screws. Most facility maintenance staff or DIY-confident homeowners can complete the installation using standard hand tools.

What is the gap between the track and the top of the curtain?

Standard enclosures maintain a gap of approximately 20–25 mm between the bottom of the track and the top of the curtain to ensure the nylon roller trolleys glide smoothly along the rail without binding.

Can the track be cut to size on site?

Yes. Our galvanised steel and aluminium track systems are designed to be field-cut on site using a standard hacksaw for a precision fit for your specific porch or patio opening.

Are the vinyl enclosure curtains fire-retardant?

Yes, our vinyl materials are fire-retardant and suitable for both commercial and residential use across the UK and Ireland.

How do these curtains handle wind?

Our enclosures feature reinforced webbing and can be fitted with various tie-down options, including floor-mounted pins, wind-load bars, or weighted hems to keep the panels stable during inclement weather.

Porch and Patio Enclosures For Winter & Summer

Patio

Porches

Clear vinyl patio enclosure curtains around a restaurant outdoor seating area, emphasizing functional and transparent curtain walls for commercial patios.

Restaurants

Clear vinyl gazebo enclosure curtains with reinforced lower panels, creating a fully enclosed outdoor dining space protected from wind and rain.

Pergolas

Hexagonal pavilion enclosed with clear vinyl curtains, demonstrating a versatile custom curtain solution for outdoor structures.

Gazebos

Pavilions

Made to Order

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Stay Comfortable Inside

Use a portable heater and clear vinyl patio enclosures to stay warm.
Weather curtain panels built to order for outdoor space insulation.
Winterise your space each season — they store away quickly.
Superior double-polished PVC-grade quality.
Promptly delivered across the UK for fast fitting.
Thousands of satisfied customers have relied on AKON.

Cover Screen Doors Easily

Clear vinyl screen door curtain cover designed for patio and porch entrances with door for cats/ dogs, keeping out weather while allowing visibility and light.

Screen door winterising is often required for patios, covered porches, and other structures with a screen door. We make these to measure so they fit your screen door precisely. The screen door winter cover is clear, letting light into your enclosure. The cover can be supplied with snaps or grommets of your choosing based on your door frame material. The patio screen door cover blocks wind, rain, and snow, making it a perfect complement to the other enclosure covers we provide. When the season is over, simply detach it from the door and store it for next year. If you have a dog flap, we can accommodate that by leaving a small clear vinyl flap that drapes over it.

In the UK, where spring and autumn weather is particularly unpredictable, many customers keep their screen door covers fitted from October through to April. The clear vinyl admits enough light that the space never feels dark or closed off.

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Custom Shapes

Custom vinyl patio and porch enclosure curtains for seasonal use, illustrating insulated outdoor curtain walls for cold weather comfort.

Not all patio, porch, and gazebo enclosures are a perfect square. That is why AKON provides bespoke-shaped clear tarps so you can complete your enclosure with a tight fit. We supply triangles, rectangles, trapezoids, sloped tarps, and many other shapes to keep the elements out of your area. These shapes can be ordered online through our shopping cart, or you can hand-sketch and upload your design and we will send you a quote you can order from.

Older UK properties in particular often have irregular porch openings or angled rooflines. Our design team are experienced in working with non-standard dimensions and can advise on the best panel configuration for awkward spaces.

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Entry Options

Clear vinyl patio enclosure curtains featuring zipper door access, showcasing outdoor curtain panels that combine weather protection and accessibility.

Getting into and out of your vinyl patio and porch enclosure needs to be quick and straightforward. That is why AKON offers several different access options. We provide zipper splits and roll-up panels on the vinyl enclosures that anyone can operate. The zipper is the most common option and features a double zipper pull so you can open it from both inside and outside. The roll-up panel door is hand-rolled and held in the raised position with Velcro straps so you or your visitors can come and go without needing to interact with the vinyl enclosure.

Durable Materials

Opaque blackout vinyl curtain panel for outdoor enclosures, offering added privacy and weather resistance in outdoor curtain applications.

Opaque Vinyl

Industrial-grade 18oz opaque vinyl ideal for privacy and extreme low temperatures. The panel can be fully opaque or feature a clear vision section for sightlines. ££

Clear industrial outdoor curtain panel made from vinyl, designed for effective weatherproof protection and outdoor space enclosure.

Clear Vinyl

Industrial-grade 20mil or 30mil clear vinyl suitable for temperatures as low as −17°C. This is our most popular material and allows a full line of sight. ££

Mesh Vinyl

Industrial-grade mesh vinyl allows the breeze into your space while keeping insects outside. £

Insulated Vinyl

Industrial-grade material approximately 8.9 mm thick with 18oz vinyl skins, ideal for heavy temperature control and blocking line of sight. ££

Winter or Summer Time Use

Vinyl patio and porch enclosures come in a wide range of sizes and bespoke shapes. Winterise your patio and porch for the cold season or keep pollen and rain out during the warmer months. The clear patio panels are made to your exact measurements for a precise fit. Once the season is over, they can be taken down and stored until next year. Unlike rigid insulated panels, they cost less, store more easily, are quicker to produce, and faster to fit.

For UK homeowners, these enclosures are particularly practical given our changeable climate. A properly fitted set of clear vinyl panels can extend your patio season by several months, turning an underused area into a genuine year-round living space without planning permission or structural alterations.

Clear PVC roll-up curtain enclosure for patios and porches, combining visibility with practical outdoor curtain functionality.

Clear Vinyl Plastic Porch Enclosures

Are you letting usable living space go to waste on your own patio? Consider the possibilities if the patio or porch were not so cold in winter. A romantic outdoor supper, board games with the children, watching the football together, or perhaps simply curling up on the porch swing during a snowfall. Time is precious. Perhaps you can reconnect with your family in the traditional way, right outside your own front door.

The British winter does not have to mean retreating indoors. With the right vinyl enclosure, even a modest patio becomes a functional extension of your home from November through to March.

Keep Using Your Patio In The Winter

Clear vinyl patio enclosure curtains with black reinforced borders fitted to a timber outdoor structure, enclosing a dining area with weatherproof transparency and warm ambient lighting.

Benefits

Significant energy savings
Keep your patio warm through the winter
Easy to move and customise
Prevents condensation inside
Doubles as noise control
Less expensive than rigid walls or conservatories
Quick to fit, take down, and store

Applications

Insulated patio enclosure
Insulated screened porch enclosure
Insulated gazebo enclosure
Insulated pergola enclosure
Insulated barn enclosure
Insulated balcony enclosure
Insulated awning enclosure
And more …

Many Benefits

Temperature Zoning

Create a heated zone inside your patio so it stays warm enough to enjoy throughout the colder months.

Humidity Control

Effectively manage humidity levels inside the area thanks to the insulated batting within the thermal patio curtains.

Keep the Gathering Going

If you use your patio for barbecues, entertaining, watching sport, or as a games area, these panels let you use it right through winter.

Control Noise

Thermal patio enclosure curtains also dampen noise. Keep the sounds of neighbours or road traffic out of your enclosed space.

Common Mounting Styles

Screw-On Snaps

Stick-On Snaps

Grommets

Twist Locks

Pockets

Curtain Track

Need An Installer?

Some customers choose to install themselves; if you'd like an installer, we can provide a qualified, experienced professional installation company to handle the install for you. Just ask your AKON representative if you would like installation services.