WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FIBERGLASS

Very few things in life have benefits without disadvantages and screens are no different.  An established fact is that fiberglass is the industry standard screen used for most window screens and door screens.  Fiberglass is durable, least expensive, and comes in different mesh sizes, strand diameters, and colors. The most commonly used fiberglass fabric is the 18 x 16 mesh count per square inch with .011" strand diameter, however, it is available in 18 x 14 mesh count with .013" strand diameter, and 20 x 20 mesh count with .013" diameter. The higher the number of mesh count per square inch, the tighter the weave. Although fiberglass is durable and lasts for several years, it does wear out more frequently than other types of screen fabrics such as pet screen, aluminum screen, stainless steel, copper or bronze. Fiberglass screens are made of glass fiber strands that are woven criss-cross into a mesh pattern forming screen fabric. This screen fabric is then dipped into vinyl coating with additives to give the material fire and weather resistant properties. This process is what makes the screen more durable.For measuring tips for window screen frames, check out our website under Measuring Tips.

BestWindowScreen.com carries only quality screens manufactured in the United States that meet building and fire codes.  We sell quality screens at bargain prices. Our window and door screens can be fabricated in various fabrics of screen to suit your specific needs. Give us a call, 915-345-1390, and allow us to assist you in selecting screens that will suit your pocketbook and project needs.

PET GRILLS EXTEND THE LIFE OF FIBERGLASS SLIDING SCREEN DOORS

Fiberglass screening is standard in most windows and doors and is the preferred insect screening in the fenestration industry.  Besides being durable, fiberglass screens project good outward visibility and allow good ventilation.  Fiberglass screen is easy to install and is very long lasting; however, standard fiberglass screening is not fabricated to withstand abuse from pet cats or dogs and small children. Toddlers can be hard on these screens because they usually lean and pound on door screens pushing them out of the channel and eventually fraying the ends.  Pets inevitably jump up onto the screens scratching them and breaking the fibers, particularly during warm weather when people tend to open their doors and windows.  If you already have existing fiberglass screens and you have pets or children, you may want to safeguard your fiberglass screen doors.

Pet grills make the best screen protectors.  Attaching pet grills to your aluminum frame door extends the life of the screen by protecting it from children and pets.  However, pet grills do not protect fiberglass screens from another hazard—weathering.  If you live in arid climate, with time fiberglass screens tend to get hard and brittle from direct sun exposure.  Over a period of time, exposure to the sun wears off the material coating on the screen, leaving patches of white fiberglass strands exposed.  The good news is that even though sun exposure eventually takes its toll on fiberglass, it will last many, many years before it wears out.   

BestWindowScreen.com carries pet grills that are made to fit their sliding screen doors.  Besides sliding door screens, we also carry pet grills for hinged door screens.  Our pet grills come in three colors: bronze, silver, and white.  If you buy elsewhere, you may be paying too much.  Call BestWindowScreen.com at 915-345-1390 if you are in the market for new screens or pet grills.  We sell quality brand name screens at bargain prices and our customer reps are very friendly.  We’re waiting for your call.