In the summer time, there’s nothing better than enjoying time on the water and soaking up the sun. But when summer hits, it often means that some unwanted visitors make their presence known too: mosquitoes and other insects. Recent figures indicate that there are more than 200 million insects for each human on the planet. In fact, there are more than 3,000 species of mosquitoes.
To keep mosquitoes and insects away while you’re enjoying the nice weather, it’s important to have a screen up with the right screen mesh material. It’s important to repair any holes in window or door screens that mosquitoes could slip through.
There are many types of screen mesh material to choose from, whether you’re putting up a pool screen, porch mesh screening, or screens in your front windows:
- Polyester: This type of screen mesh material is coated with vinyl and is resistant to punctures and tears. If you’re looking to install porch mesh screening, polyester screening offers many benefits in addition to being puncture and tear-resistant. Polyester porch mesh screening offers protection from insects as well as sun control and it can also be used in a variety of applications. While you may be looking for a material for your porch screening, polyester screen can also be useful when installed in doors and windows.
- Solar screening: If you’re trying to make your home greener, solar screen, also called sun screen, is a good option for patios and pool enclosures. Solar screening blocks heat gain and absorbs it. What does that mean for your home? It means less work for your air conditioner and it means your patio furniture will be protected from fading. If you love shade, some types of solar screening offer as much as 90 percent shading.
- Aluminum: Two of the biggest benefits of aluminum screening is that its long-lasting and durable. If that wasn’t enough, aluminum screening won’t rust or sag and offers a great deal of visibility. Keep in mind that despite it’s durability, aluminum screening can dent or crease easier than materials like vinyl.
- Fiberglass: When it comes to picking a porch mesh screening material, fiberglass screening offers a lot at an affordable price. Fiberglass screening doesn’t dent and is a great choice if you live in an area with a high humidity or coastal climate. If you want to stay cool, fiberglass screening is a great choice. Keep in mind however, that fiberglass screening does stretch and does tear easier than aluminum does
- Bronze: For historic homes, bronze is a great choice because it offers good visibility and a rich finish.
Another alternative to traditional screen doors is magnetic screens, which allow for easy hands-free entry and exit for both people and pets. Magnetic mesh can also be installed in just a few minutes without the use of tools.
Whether you hire a professional or make install porch mesh screening as a DIY project, take time to assess your needs and figure out which screen mesh material is going to work best for what you’ll need. Whether you’re putting in screens for your front room windows or putting up screens for your patio doors for the summer, ultimately you want a material that’s going to keep the bugs out.
