How Pella Screens Compare — InView® vs. Hidden Screen® vs. Rolscreen® (Try Them in Our Showroom)

🟦 1️⃣ Pella InView® Screen — The Standard, High-Visibility OptionPella screen

✔ What it is:

For those interested in a Pella screen comparison, Pella’s high-visibility mesh screen is designed for maximum airflow and fewer obstructions.

✔ What homeowners like:

  • Excellent clarity
  • More visibility than standard mesh
  • Strong airflow
  • Durable and affordable

✔ Best for:

  • Double-hung windows
  • Casements
  • Budget-friendly upgrades
  • Bedrooms & living spaces

🤝 In the Showroom, You’ll Notice:

  • The mesh feels smooth but firm
  • The visibility is clearer than that of typical screens
  • The frame is lightweight but strong

Ideal for homeowners who want a clean, standard screen that looks better than typical builder-grade.


🟧 2️⃣ Pella Hidden Screen™ — The Fold-Away Hidden Screen

✔ What it is:

The Pella Hidden Screen™ is a fold-away retractable screen that disappears into the frame when not in use, providing a clean, open view and eliminating the need for manual removal or storage.

This option is available on:

  • Pella Lifestyle Series
  • Pella 250 Series
  • Pella 350 Series
  • Select Pella casements

✔ Why La Grange homeowners love it:

  • Screen folds smoothly into the frame
  • Entirely hidden when the window is closed
  • Great for black interior windows
  • No removing/screens to store
  • Looks clean and uncluttered
  • Perfect for homes that value views or design

✔ Best for:

  • Modern homes
  • Black interior window designs
  • Homes facing yards, gardens, and parks
  • Homeowners who want no visible screen

🤝 In the Showroom, You’ll Notice:

  • Ultra-smooth folding motion
  • The screen disappears into a slim recess
  • No visible mesh or frame when stowed
  • Much quieter and smoother than traditional retractables

This is the screen for homeowners who prioritize clean lines, modern design, and unobstructed views.


🟩 3️⃣ Pella Rolscreen® — The Premium Retractable Screen SystemPella screens

✔ What it is:

Pella’s signature retractable screen appears when you open the window and disappears when closed, offering a premium, luxurious feel to your home.

✔ Why it’s unique:

  • Automatically retracts
  • No manual rolling
  • No seasonal removal
  • Keeps interiors clean and clutter-free

✔ Best for:

  • Casement windows
  • Sliding patio doors
  • Pella Reserve / Lifestyle homeowners
  • Families who never want to deal with seasonal screens

🤝 In the Showroom, You’ll Notice:

  • The “magic” effect of the screen appearing/disappearing
  • A softer, smoother roll than HiddenRoll
  • A premium feel, especially with wood interiors

This is Pella’s most premium screen system — homeowners LOVE it once they try it.


📊 Side-by-Side Comparison Chart

Screen TypeInView®Hidden Screen™ (Fold-Away)Rolscreen®
Visibility★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★
Ease of Use★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★
RetractableNoYes (fold-away)Yes (automatic)
AestheticStandardUltra-cleanPremium
Best ForTraditional useModern & minimalPremium upgrades
Black Interiors✔ OK✔✔ Excellent✔ Excellent

🏢 Experience All Three in Our Showroom — See the Difference Immediately and Get Excited About Your Window Upgrade. Screens are one of those things you can’t decide on from pictures.

But in the Valdicass Showroom, you can:

✔ Open & close each screen

✔ Retract and deploy HiddenRoll + Rolscreen

✔ Compare visibility, airflow, and smoothness

✔ Match screens to window color and style

✔ Ask a Pella-certified expert for recommendations

📍 Valdicass Showroom

8920 W 47th St., Brookfield, IL

📞 708-255-5231

Walk-ins welcome · Appointments encouraged for full demos

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