Tucked within the opening
The cassette mounts inside the window frame. Check the available depth and the path of the sash, locks, and handles before choosing this option.
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Cascade Series Retractable Window Screen – Custom Made to Size, Speed Reducer, 6 Finishes (Genius Screens)
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Genius Cascade installation photograph · White finish.
Fresh air when you want it.
A clear view when you don’t.
A custom-sized window screen that pulls down for ventilation and rolls into a compact top housing when your window is closed. Fiberglass window mesh, simple operation, a discreet profile, and a finish that works with your home.
Lower the mesh for fresh air and insect screening; retract it to open up your view.
An integrated speed reducer controls retraction as the fabric rolls into its cassette.
Adjustable metal handles support everyday operation. An optional pull cord helps with taller openings.
Custom sizing and two mounting methods accommodate new and existing window openings.
Original mounting illustrations from Genius’ Cascade installation instructions.
The cassette mounts inside the window frame. Check the available depth and the path of the sash, locks, and handles before choosing this option.
Surface mounting clips position the cassette on the face of the opening. Confirm the mounting surface and coverage using the Cascade instructions.
Six manufacturer-listed finishes coordinate with a range of window frames and trim.
White
Almond
Desert Tan
Brownstone
Black
MillActual finish swatch images from Genius. Display colors may vary. Confirm the corresponding finish in your ordering options.
| System | Genius Cascade · vertical pull-down retractable window screen |
|---|---|
| Construction | Top-mounted cassette, aluminum side guide rails, and metal pull handles |
| Mesh | Charcoal fiberglass window insect mesh |
| Retraction | Spring-operated return with speed-reducing brake |
| Mounting | Recess mount or surface mount |
| Tall-window option | Optional pull cord; optional telescoping pole also listed by Genius |
| Finishes | White, Almond, Desert Tan, Brownstone, Black, Mill |
| Fit details | Use the model-specific cassette drawing and mounting instructions. Confirm clearances and custom order limits before ordering. |
Choose recess or surface mounting first. Measure the opening width and height at several points, record the smallest measurements, and follow the applicable custom-order measuring instructions. Keep the opening square, level, and plumb; do not apply kit-cutting deductions to a custom order.
See the cassette and side-guide drawings before checking fit.
View manufacturer brochure ↗Review the mounting diagrams, hardware, and handle operation.
View installation instructions ↗Lower the screen until its latch engages. To release it, gently tilt the handle inward, then guide it upward as the brake controls the return.
Genius lists the pull cord as an optional accessory for taller or hard-to-reach windows. Confirm your order’s included accessories.
Keep the guide rails clear. Clean the fabric with a soft cloth and mild soapy water, rinse lightly, and allow it to dry before retracting.
Retract the screen during strong winds, inclement weather, and extended periods without use. Cascade is intended for insect screening and ventilation in low-wind conditions.
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