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Facts About Screens

HISTORY OF WINDOW SCREENS

By the early 1900s, window screens were in use, primarily for preventing flies and mosquitoes from getting indoors. The earliest window screens used woven horsehair, replaced by galvanized steel in the 1920s. Later they were manufactured using aluminum or woven fiberglass. Despite the different designs and materials, the purpose remains the same: to prevent insect entry without compromising the view of the outdoors.

TYPES OF SCREENS

Fiberglass

Fiberglass screens are flexible, affordable, and easy to install. They hold up well to all types of weather. It’s a popular material for window screens designed for new construction and existing homes, and it provides great visibility.

Aluminum

Aluminum is durable, lightweight, and rust-resistant. It doesn’t require much maintenance or cleaning. It’s available in silver or charcoal colors. Silver color can help enhance privacy by reflecting some light, creating more privacy from the outside.

Polyester

Polyester screen, also known as "Pet Screen", is more costly than fiberglass, but more durable. These screens are difficult to tear without a cutting tool, withstanding scratches from enthusiastic pets.

Transparent

The Phifer UltraVue®2 is a nearly transparent screen. The Water Shed Technology™ coating preserves your viewing clarity by shedding rainwater while resisting dirt and grime.

Copper, Bronze, and Brass

These screens can add color to a window while providing good ventilation and visibility. Copper screens become darker over time, and may turn green. Bronze and brass have similar looks, but they usually don’t change color over time. Brass is a mixture of copper and zinc, while bronze contains copper and tin.