Hi BlackAce: Phantom Screens offers large retractable screens (Executive screens) suitable for porches and other covered outdoor openings. While the majority of Executive screens are motorized, it is possible to order a manual unit - the availability will depend on your porch height and mesh choice. You can start by calling 1-888-PHANTOM to talk to Phantom Screens distributor in your area (or go to http://www.phantomscreens.com/where-to-purchase/ and enter your zip code to find a distributor in your area). Manual units, while available, are not common as most homeowners prefer motorized units (you`ll need to be prepared to use the hand crank to manually raise and lower the screens). Here is a link that might be useful: Phantom Screens: manufacturer of retractable screens for doors, windows, and large openings

The kitchen's morning sun will be blocked by the roof. Try putting a large shade structure (the kind that costs a couple hundred dollars) in front of the window for a few weeks to see how you like it.

Here is the floor plan that shows glass door + panel on left from great room leading into the side of the porch. The windows we are thinking of removing from the plan are the ones in the alcove and guest bath. The house will be in the woods so I would say our style is modern rustic. This is the back side of the house facing an open grassy area with the fire pit and woods beyond that. We want the screened in porch so people can still enjoy the outside and action going on in the backyard without the bugs. Does this help?

I should have put phantom on my list- while their website and brochure say they make horizontal screens up to 177" no one in my area will do it. They insist on two screens. Same thing with ZigZag. Thank you for your input though! @bsds71 Its currently all just framed out right now, so I'm not sure how helpful that would be... its a multislide eurowall door. 4 pannels.