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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.
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!
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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.
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See full bioAs with top window brands, window screen prices vary based on quality and customization. You can purchase preassembled screens for as low as $35, but high-end, custom window screens can cost up to $1,000 per screen. Our window screen replacement cost guide looks at how factors such as screen type and material affect pricing, as well as how to save when replacing your window screens.
*Cost figures in this article are based on reports from The Home Depot and Fixr.
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The cost of replacing all of the window screens in your house costs an average of $1,550&#;$7,750. The cost varies by the number, size, type, and style of window screens that you are replacing.
Number of WindowsAverage Cost5&#;6
$1,550&#;$1,860
8&#;10
$2,480&#;$3,100
13&#;15
$4,030&#;$4,650
18&#;20
$5,580&#;$6,200
23&#;25
$7,130&#;$7,750
The two biggest factors that affect what you&#;ll end up paying for your window screen replacement are the type and material you choose. The type of windows you have will dictate your choice of screen type. You have more choices when picking the material, but you should consider the return on investment of more costly options rather than simply picking the cheapest material.
Window screens come in two types: prefabricated (prefab) and custom. Prefab window screens are more common. Manufacturers create them in standardized sizes for convenient installation. Custom screens are specially designed to match your home&#;s style and performance needs.
You have several window screen material options:
Window screen frames are often made from vinyl or fiberglass. Both materials are on the more affordable end, but they&#;re prone to wear and tear and need repair or replacement more frequently than pricier alternatives. You may be better off investing in a more high-end material up-front rather than paying for multiple repairs or replacements of cheaper screens over time.
Aluminum is another popular option for its durability and affordability, but metals such as stainless steel, copper, and brass are sturdier and longer-lasting. For example, stainless steel is a heavy-duty material that withstands different temperatures and conditions. We recommend stainless steel screens if you live by the coast since this material combats the salty sea air.
Copper is aesthetically pleasing and more durable than cheaper materials. Brass is the most expensive window screen material due to its ability to withstand extreme wind, rain, and temperature changes. Brass screen frames are also visually striking and give your home an elegant look.
You may want to invest in storm windows if you&#;re concerned about your windows standing up to harsh storms. You can look into security screens, also called safety screens, for added home protection. These use a high-tensile stainless steel mesh system to prevent forced entry or break-ins while maintaining ventilation. You can easily install security screens on different types of windows.
Lastly, solar screens are dark panels that fit into porch openings and deflect sunlight to reduce glare. Their design allows you to see outside while obstructing the view into your living space, but you&#;ll end up paying as much as $1,000 for each.
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The following factors won&#;t impact the total cost of your window screens as much as type and material, but keep them in mind when budgeting for your project and deciding on which screens to go with.
Brands such as Champion and Andersen , which are established and well-rated and offer high-end features, are likely to come with a higher average price. Opting for a lesser-known brand with affordable options, such as fiberglass mesh, may be more cost-effective.
Hiring a window professional to replace a preassembled screen costs about $15&#;$20 per screen. Custom screens must be built, increasing labor costs to around $25&#;$50 per screen. Professionals usually base labor prices on the job&#;s scale, so you&#;ll save money by replacing multiple window screens at the same time rather than just one or two.
You can save money by rescreening a damaged screen mesh instead of replacing it with a new one. This means keeping the existing frame and repairing the screen material. Choose a full replacement if the window frame is also damaged.
The window&#;s location and accessibility also impact labor prices. Working at high elevations is riskier and takes more time, so window screen repair or replacement on higher floors is more expensive. Likewise, you&#;ll pay more to repair or replace a window that&#;s hard to access.
You may be able to replace a window screen yourself if it&#;s not badly damaged. Learn when you can tackle the job yourself and when it&#;s best to call a pro.
Professional window screen installation costs around $15&#;$50 per screen.
Hiring a window screen replacement professional is the more convenient option. We recommend opting for a professional window installation contractor if you need a custom screen with unique dimensions or are working with material that&#;s challenging to cut. We highly suggest professional installation if you have windows above the ground floor, as the job could be dangerous.
You can likely do the job yourself if you&#;re just replacing a prefab screen and feel comfortable handling home improvement projects. You&#;ll need the following tools in addition to the replacement screens:
Follow these steps for a DIY window screen replacement:
Plan to replace your window screens when these issues arise:
There are several ways to save money on window screens, including the following:
Buying in bulk: Some screen installers offer discounts if you buy a certain number.
Comparing quotes: Don&#;t go with the first company you come across if you want a professional installation. Always get a quote from at least three companies to find the best deal.
Repairing instead of replacing: Window screen repair may be all you need if you have a few small holes in your screen. This will be cheaper than spending money on a replacement.
Keeping window screens in good condition improves your home&#;s curb appeal and preserves the function and energy performance of your actual windows. You can save money by doing a DIY project if you feel comfortable replacing window screens or even screen doors yourself. Call a pro if you need a unique, custom window screen or aren&#;t confident doing the job. We suggest requesting cost estimate quotes from three window companies before deciding. Check out our guide to window replacement costs if you&#;re interested in full window replacement.
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The standard window screen sizes for prefab screens are, in inches, 18×14, 18×18, and 20×20. Contact a window company for a custom window screen if you measure your windows or screens and find they don&#;t fit these sizes.
Fiberglass and vinyl window screens are most commonly used today. Both are affordable, durable, and long-lasting.
Replacing a window screen isn&#;t difficult if you have some home improvement experience and the right tools. However, if you&#;re replacing screens on the second story or higher, the job can be dangerous.
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