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If you are looking for new or replacement window screens, you may be wondering "what screen is best for windows?" If you have begun researching, you will have likely already found that there are many different types of window screens and even more types of mesh available. For the person unfamiliar with window screen mesh, the number of choices can be overwhelming. Just a few examples include:
Whether you are shopping for pre-made window screens or bulk window screen material, you have choices. These choices allow you to get more value out of your window screens.
For example, while most screen meshes offer basic insect screening protection, some mesh types will provide more outward visibility (UltraVue 2 and BetterVue) so you can take in the views from the comfort of your home. Other types might provide increased durability against pet and weather damage (pet screen and Super Screen), solar protection (Solar Screen), and air filitering for dust and other allergens (AllergyGuard). Other benefits can include security screening, increased airflow, and defense against tinier insects and no-see-ums.
Below are some of our most popular window screen materials and how they can benefit you.
Fiberglass window screen is the economy choice for window screens, screen doors, and porch enclosures. It is affordable and comes standard with most windows that are sold with a window screen.
Fiberglass can be used anywhere in your home, but it is best used for window screens. It does not provide the durability or strength that most people need for their sliding screen doors as well as porch screen enclosures.
Fiberglass is an economy option for most of our screen products. Shop our pre-framed window screens, sliding screen doors, porch panels, and fiberglass screen rolls.
Aluminum window screen offers enhanced durability when compared to fiberglass window screen, though it is less strong than stainless steel. It is sometimes called "tight" window screen because it can be easier to keep tight than fiberglass.
Aluminum screen mesh is best used in sliding screen doors but can also be used in window screens. It offers increased durability. For best visibility, choose charcoal or black aluminum screen.
Shop aluminum window screens, aluminum sliding screen doors, or aluminum screen rolls online.
For added strength and durability, Super Screen is your go-to option. Made from vinyl-coated polyester, this top-of-the-line screen replacement is three times stronger than standard fiberglass screen mesh.
Super Screen is a great option for patio screen mesh and is sometimes called "pool enclosure screen" because it is a popular choice for pool and porch screen mesh. Even so, it can also be used in screen doors and window screen. Because of Super Screen's strength and increased visibility compared to pet screen (see below), it is an excellent pet screen for windows.
Put simply, Super Screen can be used anywhere in your home where you want increased durability. We offer fixed-panel replacement window screens with Super Screen, sliding screen doors, and bulk screen rolls.
If you've ever given up on having screens because your pets destroy them almost as fast as you can replace them, pet screen may be the perfect solution. Our pet-resistant screen is made of vinyl-coated polyester and is 7 times stronger than fiberglass.
Pet-resistant screen can be used anywhere in your home. However, because of its decreased visibility (due to its enhanced strength), most customers do not use it for their new or replacement window screens. Many, though, do use it in their screen doors, porch enclosure panels, and catio/pet enclosure structures. We offer a variety of colors to match your home's architecture, so a pet enclosure or screen enclosure enhances or blends in with the aesthetic of your home.
One customer who gave our pet-resistant screen five stars said:
"Our six cats like to climb the screened walls of their catio. After nearly a year of abuse, there are no signs of wear. One day I looked out to see all three of our big male cats hanging on one section, determined to get a bird on the other side. No damage occurred. Truly a remarkable fabric and well worth the expense. The linen color has not faded in the West Texas sun and matches our beige stucco perfectly."
Shop our pet window screens, sliding screen doors, bulk screen rolls, or learn more about all of our pet products and accessories — we also offer pet screen doors!
If visibility, rather than durability, is your top priority, UltraVue or BetterVue may be the best mesh screen for your project. Both screen types provide the best outward visibility of any screen on the market. UltraVue 2 is best used in window screens, and BetterVue, which is stronger than UltraVue, is best for screen doors and porch enclosures.
In addition to increased outward visibility during sunny conditions, UltraVue and BetterVue feature water-shedding technology that keeps water from building up in your screen during wet weather conditions, and they also keep dirt build-up at bay for long-term visibility.
High-visibility screens can be used anywhere. Many people with million-dollar views put UltraVue in their picture windows, but anyone who wants crystal clear visibility will benefit from UltraVue. As mentioned, UltraVue is best for window screens but can be installed anywhere. BetterVue is best for places where greater durability is needed.
Shop our invisible window screens, bulk rolls of BetterVue, and our sliding screen doors — choose your mesh type at checkout.
When energy efficiency, sun glare, heat, or sun damage are issues, the it's time to shop solar screen. Solar screen comes in various strengths to block a percentage of the sun's UV rays and light. Benefits of solar screen include:
The stronger the solar protection, the darker and more opaque the screen will appear. Use the information below as a guide for choosing the right solar screen. You can also always contact us with your questions.
Solar screen fabric can be used anywhere in your home where you want to mitigate the effects of the sun - most commonly in window screens, sliding screen doors, and your porch enclosure.
We offer UV-blocking window screens, also called "dark window screens," as well as solar screen rolls, and sliding screen doors. Shop all these products online and contact us with any questions!
Nothing is worse than not being able to enjoy a beautiful day because your allergies are acting up. AllergyGuard has unique filtering technology that blocks pollen, pollution, dirt, dust, bacteria, and more from entering your space - meaning you can breathe freely with the windows wide open.
AllergyGuard can be used anywhere in your home, but keep in mind that because of its filtering structure, it may affect the visibility of your window, door, or enclosure. Remember, you don't have to use the same type of screen everywhere in your home - you can mix it up.
Shop our air quality solutions when you shop AllergyGuard window screen filter screens, AllergyGuard window screen filter screen doors, and our AllergyGuard screen rolls.
Brite Bronze is a copper screen mesh material that is designed for use on any home or business but is a great choice for vintage and historic buildings or homes on the coast. When first installed, it is a bright bronze color that fades to a deeper patina with time and wear.
Use Brite Bronze copper screen anywehre that you would install standard window screening in your home or business. It coordinated with copper architecture elements such as roofing, dormers, and gutters to give your home a nostalgic, elevated look.
Shop Brite Bronze copper window screens and copper mesh screen rolls, and contact us with any questions. We also offer rolls of pure copper screen that can be used in RFI shielding, Faraday cages, and other technical applications.
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Tiny mesh can be installed anywhere in your home or business where you have window screens, a sliding screen, or porch panels. Because of its tight weave, it offers strength and durability for all applications and makes a suitable choice for pool, porch, and patio enclosures.
Buy no-see-um mesh rolls or shop our replacement window screens and sliding screen doors and select tiny mesh at checkout.
We offer a couple stainless steel options. SeeVue Stainless Steel mesh is a fine mesh designed to provide enhanced durability and excellent visibility with other benefits.
We also offer 0.23-diameter stainless steel screen that is the most weather- and pet-resistant screen available. We use this mesh to construct our security screens that are also vandal-proof and can provide enhanced window safety and golf ball protection depending on the construction of your window screen. The 0.23 stainless steel mesh screen is a great option to do the following:
SeeVue can be used anywhere you would install window screen mesh and is an ideal option for coastal homes. Stainelss steel mesh screen comes in mill (silver) color as well as black, and is best for use in window screens to provide more durability and security. It can be used in sliding screen doors as well, making it the ultimate pet-resistant window screen. Commercial clients sometimes use it as a particle filter as well.
Shop security screens and rolls of mill and black stainless steel window screen mesh. For window screen applications, we suggest black, as a mill finish can be highly reflective and decrease visibility.
With so many choices, it may be difficult to choose which mesh type is best. The easiest way to think about it is to ask "Which do you need more — durability or visibility?" Most screen mesh types offer one quality more than the other. In other words, if it is more durable, it is likely offers less visibility, and visa versa.
You can also mix and match the screen types that you buy based on application and location. Use a more visible screen in your windows, like UltraVue, and use a more durable screen like BetterVue or Super Screen in your screen door and porch enclosure.
Another option is to use AllergyGuard in your bedroom windows to avoid waking up with allergy symptoms in the morning, but to use UltraVue or security screens elsewhere in your home for best visibility or improved safety.
If you are unsure which type of window screen mesh you need, read up on our latest blogs or give us a call. The screen experts at Metro Screenworks would love to help you. You can also request a sample of any of our screen mesh types to see it before you buy. If you are in the Denver area, stop by our showroom in Highlands Ranch!
Buy Pre-Made Window Screens, Screen Doors, Or Bulk Screen Rolls
We offer pre-made products such as pre-framed window screens and sliding screen doors as well as porch panels for easy installation into your porch enclosure. We also offer bulk window screen material with our screen rolls – as well as many other products. If you need a solution, we can help. Shop with Metro Screenworks for high-quality and affordable options that you can count on.
When it comes specifically to screening, a one-size-fits-all is not entirely optimal. We have one of the largest arrays of window and door screens and screen material online today and there will no doubt be the exact material you need in our great selection.
Depending on the features, where the screen will be and what sorts of common everyday use it might meet all influence what kind of material chosen. This screen material guide will assist you in getting exactly what you need.
Flexible yet tough, vinyl-coated fiberglass can be used in several screening projects and applications. One of the most popular and common choices for screen materials for pool cages, enclosures, and window screens. Unlike aluminum screens, fiberglass will not dent and returns to its original shape if pressed. It is also extremely affordable without detracting from curb appeal. It has great usage and has been used for both residential and commercial spaces. The most common colors are silver-gray and charcoal; black tends to produce the least glare.
While the material is the same as in normal fiberglass, pool & patio fiberglass window screens are made thicker and sturdier to be heavy-duty in these higher traffic areas.
A strong, low-maintenance, rust, and corrosion-resistant metal. Aluminum frames do not sag over time and tend to be the best choice for those looking for great ventilation and a crystal-clear view. However, if installed incorrectly or suffering from a heavy impact, it does tend to crease. Aluminum, however, makes up for that by lasting longer than some fiberglass screens.
One thing to note: aluminum screening may oxidize if used in coastal homes.
Bronze window screens or commercial bronze are for homes or structures that are historic. Most often it is required that historically accurate materials be used in all fixtures or architectural accents considered of historic importance. Bronze window screens are also the perfect choice for Victorian or historic homes regardless, as they gather a beautiful patina that protects the screen over time and adds visual appeal.
Polyester and extruded polyester yarn are most often used for specialty pet screens. Coated in PVC to make them nearly indestructible, this material is engineered to withstand the claws and enthusiastic jumps of beloved pets. In the case of cats, since it is resistant to being clawed, this often will discourage the cat from repeat attempts of clawing due to not being able to see his or her damage.
No-See-Um Screens - The material in no-see-um screens can be made from many different materials, but this material was given its unique properties for being extremely useful in keeping out marsh bugs, very tiny gnats and other hard to see insects that regular material mesh may not be able to catch.
Contrary to the name, these fiberglass screens have a small difference in how they are made that make a huge contribution to privacy. Thickened fiberglass that has been reinforced to be heavy-duty also holds a tiny piece of laminate plastic in between each screen. This creates a privacy "glass," effect, allowing airflow and light to come through, but obscuring and keeping the area private.
Solar roll up shades are meant to be strong and durable enough to remain outside in any weather. Our solar roll up shades use Twitchell™ Textilene® to greatly reduce both the direct sunlight and rises in temperature that direct sunlight causes. This material also makes them pet resistant.
Solar screens also use Textilene® for their materials and are meant to be an attractive addition to both private and commercial spaces to keep out the heat as well as UV rays which often damage furnishings and carpets.
For an affordable, budget-friendly yet also durable screen material to replace many window screens, patio, or porch or pool screens, fiberglass would be a great choice to go with. If the home or building you are installing new screens at or replacing old with new does not have any pets then this is also a good choice.
For patios, porches, or pool screens, thicker fiberglass screens will be a better choice for installment due to their ability to withstand these high traffic areas.
For historic homes or buildings, or even the restoration and antique buff, bronze screens will no doubt be the right choice. Made with 90% copper and 10% zine, bronze screens weather to a gorgeous, dark finish. One can keep out pests without losing the elegant charm of nostalgia for an older, beautiful home. Additionally, homeowners on the coast near the sea will note how bronze screens do not suffer the same corrosion as other metal screens often do.
Several options are depending on what you will need and what each area may encounter over the years. Standard fiberglass screens are excellent when you are attempting to stick to a budget.
However, fiberglass screens specifically designed for the pool, patio, and porch are made of a much thicker, denser material to hold strong against weather, wind, the sun, and splashes of pool water.
Additionally, if your patio or porch is in full sunlight during the day you may want to seek out the added benefit of placing a convenient and cooling roll up solar shade. This can significantly improve your enjoyment of your time outside reducing glare and offering some protection against the sun.
For privacy, you may wish to consider using a partial Florida glass privacy screen. The privacy screens do the optimal work of keeping a pool, porch, or screened-in patio private when placed either at the bottom of the middle of a screen frame, giving the effect of frosted glass.
When you need a screen to stand up to your pets' enthusiastic pawing, jumping, or clawing at the door whenever you come home, or even a screen that can withstand the energetic play of younger children you may want to invest in pet resistant screens. Created with PVC coated polyester yarn, our pet resistant screen can withstand over 400lbs. of breaking strength.
In many homes, there is usually a singular room or rooms which see the most amount of sunlight given any day where the sun is shining. Many homeowners note the increase in temperature and the often too-bright glare. While blinds are semi-useful, many were not specifically engineered to repel UV rays that can damage furniture, paint, and walls over time. Custom Textilene® or 80% Solar screens were made to be used inside and to block out almost all harmful light while keeping rooms cooler, saving up to 30% on energy consumption and bills.
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