Annoying mosquitoes, spooky spiders, and dizzying junebugs; no one enjoys being bothered by pesky pests and insects while relaxing with friends outside! Luckily you can still enjoy the nature of your backyard without the hassle of bugs by installing a deck or window screen material along the openings of your deck or porch to gain a whole new room in your house!
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Creating a three-season porch or screened-in deck allows your family and guests the chance to relax outside well into the night without worrying about itchy bites or insect-borne diseases.
There&#;s a wide range of different types of screen materials and deck screen systems that can be used to build this backyard space. From Westbury ScreenRail to the incomparable SCREENEZE® system, gaining your new favorite outdoor space just got simpler!
Selecting the proper type of screen material for your home's deck screen system can ensure that you keep the view you want while remaining protected from the hassles of the outdoors. Each window screen material comes with its own set of pros and cons. Let our expert team walk you through the advantages of each material so you can pick the best fit for your window screens, screen doors, sliding screen doors, pet screens and more.
Below, learn more about the different types of screen material available and start designing your outdoor living space today!
The most commonly purchased type of screen used for porches and screendoors, fiberglass mesh is relatively low-cost and offers good visibility due to minimal glare from sunlight. Standard fiberglass screen doesn't crease like metal screening, and it&#;s flexible, making it the easiest screen material to work with. The downside of fiberglass screen material is that it often stretches and tears more easily than many other screen types.
Fiberglass window screen material is commonly available in black, gray, charcoal, and silver. No matter the color or style of your house and deck, there will be a shade of fiberglass screen material to fit your style. Our team of experts can help - give us a call and we&#;ll recommend the best color for your screen porch!
Budget-friendly and easy-to-install, standard fiberglass deck screen does not crease, dent, or unravel like many other materials. The most commonly used window and door screening for new construction and replacement window screens.
Aluminum is another customer-favorite screen material and while it costs slightly more than fiberglass, it also offers excellent visibility. If you want to enjoy the bright sun and fresh air in a protected indoor space, aluminum window screens are just the ticket.
Aluminum screen meshes are more rigid than fiberglass or plastic screens. That&#;s both good and bad - aluminum is a more durable window screen material, but can also be more difficult to install.
While it is an extremely durable screen material, aluminum screen mesh can crease during installation and may become dented throughout the years. In coastal regions or damp, wet climates, aluminum can corrode and rust unless coated. Aluminum screens are available in gray, black, and charcoal; black usually offers the best visibility, and charcoal and black can both reduce glare for better outward visibility.
You don't have to sacrifice insect protection to get peak visibility from your screen porch! Vinyl-coated glass screens (such as the very popular BetterVue screen) provide the best of both worlds. As an added bonus, BetterVue deck screen boasts improved airflow compared to metal and fiberglass materials.
As a premium porch alternative, BetterVue is made from permanent glass yarn that has been coated with vinyl for extra durability and long-lasting, fade-free color. It is woven into a distinctive square mesh pattern that provides a sharp view as well as insect protection. Be assured that vinyl-coated glass screen will last, since it has passed two accelerated weathering tests, plus it won't stain, corrode, or rust. Vinyl coated window screen material is great for use with SCREENEZE® framing components.
Enjoy your deck, porch or pool area without having to worry about your screen material&#;s lifespan with a tough PVC-coated polyester screen. PVC-coated screen material like Super Screen was developed to provide unmatched quality and durability, plus the longest warranty available for an exterior screen product.
Unlike fiberglass screens which can become brittle, or aluminum screens which can rust after prolonged sun exposure, polyester core yarn with a PVC coating such as Super Screen is made for superior performance and a long lifespan. Installing Super Screen material is a great value and can save you thousands of dollars in avoidable replacement or repair costs other screen systems might require down the road. You can easily install Polyester-PVC screen material with SCREENEZE® framing components.
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Browse more deck design and railing style notes to upgrade your backyard space and deck in the DecksDirect Railing Style Guide: the quickest way to learn if your home is more suited for a classic aluminum deck railing or a strong, composite railing line.
When choosing types of screen, there are two main materials that screen can be manufactured from: fiberglass yarns and metal wires. Of course, some screens are manufactured out of polyester yarns as well. So, how do you choose between the three? Read along to learn more!
The very first insect screens were manufactured out of metal, so we&#;ll begin with metal screen. Generally manufactured out of aluminum, metal screen is a more traditional choice of screen material. It is very strong, making it ideal for geographical areas with insects such as grasshoppers that could pose a risk to eating through screens. Traditionally, metal screen delivers a more visually appealing
experience when looking through them. Other metal screens are made from bronze, stainless and galvanized steel wire.
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Fiberglass screening began being manufactured in the late &#;s, and was developed for its forgiving nature. Fiberglass, coated with a vinyl protective layer, offers a durable, longer-lasting option in coastal climates, since it is not susceptible to corrosion. Over time, fiberglass screen has become a popular option for pool enclosures and patios. Generally, fiberglass screen is only available in shades of charcoal or gray.
In the early &#;s polyester fabrics were first produced by Phifer for outdoor furniture applications in our Phifertex® product line. Its strong, durable and weather resistant features in any outdoor application led to the development of other woven polyester products such as PetScreen®, TuffScreen® and SunTex® exterior sun shading fabrics.
While all three types of screen weather well and offer clear views, there are certain characteristics of each screen that make them more preferable in certain applications.
Metal screen, while sturdy, is also not forgiving, meaning that if pets, people or other object impact the screen, it will dent permanently. The fact that metal screen isn&#;t forgiving, also makes it difficult to install in DIY projects. There&#;s a specific process that must be followed when installing metal screen, and most experts suggest hiring a professional to do the job. One more characteristic to keep in mind, is
Bronze Screen
that metal screen generally comes in maximum widths of 60 to 72 inches. Therefore, if you&#;re looking for screen large enough to cover a wide opening space such as in pool cages, the 6-foot maximum width would not be ideal for projects with wide expanse requirements.
Fiberglass, unlike metal screen, is very forgiving, and can withstand the hustle and bustle of people and pets and accidental bump-ins. This forgiving nature is also a great quality for DIY installs. So, if you&#;re wanting to screen in your back porch one weekend, this material is your better bet. The width range for fiberglass screen is vast, and can be as wide as 132&#;, making it a great option for larger installs such as
18x14 Fiberglass
pool and patio enclosures. Fiberglass is also more cost effective than aluminum.
However, fiberglass screen can have its setbacks as well, with fewer colors available and a greater vulnerability to damage from insects such as grasshoppers.
The primary difference with polyester screening products such as Phifer PetScreen® is not only the different core yarn but how it is coated with the protective vinyl. While metal screens are painted after weaving and fiberglass yarns are coated with a liquid vinyl prior to weaving, polyester yarns are vinyl coated in an extrusion process which places more vinyl on the yarn when compared with
SunTex 80
liquid coating. The result is the ability to make a larger diameter and &#;softer&#; coated yarn. The larger polyester yarns are woven in all SunTex® sun shading fabrics and many popular pool and patio products such as TuffScreen® No-See-Um screening.
If you&#;re in the market to buy metal screen, Phifer® offers Aluminum No-See-Um screen that is perfect for keeping most small insects out, and providing great visibility. As for fiberglass screen, UltraVue 2® is an excellent choice of screen that provides unobstructed views and is infused with Water Shed Technology® to keep screens clear by preventing water collection on the screen while also repelling dirt and debris. TuffScreen® is a very popular polyester mesh product for screen porches or pool enclosures where durability is a priority feature. To buy any of these products now, click here.
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