Porch Screening Choices

tripower · 10-02-2009, 04:39 PM

I am renovating my screen porch and was a little surprised by the choice in selection of screening. There is aluminum and fiberglass and everything from black to almost a white polished metal. What are the benefits and downsides of each type of screening and what would you recommend?

MinConst · 10-02-2009, 06:41 PM

Vinyl screening is by far the most used now a days. It is easier to install and holds up well in the weather.
As for color or style. This depends on you and your tastes. Other than the size of the grid they all will do the job. There is new screening out that you can hardly see and then there is screening that is hard for the outside to see in. All this is your choice and you and your family are the best ones to choose.
Look at some samples at a screen shop they can explain the differences and will be able to actually see the difference in their displays. Standard screen is the most prevalent.

tripower · 10-02-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MinConst

Vinyl screening is by far the most used now a days. It is easier to install and holds up well in the weather.
As for color or style. This depends on you and your tastes. Other than the size of the grid they all will do the job. There is new screening out that you can hardly see and then there is screening that is hard for the outside to see in. All this is your choice and you and your family are the best ones to choose.
Look at some samples at a screen shop they can explain the differences and will be able to actually see the difference in their displays. Standard screen is the most prevalent.

You recommend Vinyl as opposed to fiberglass?

MinConst · 10-03-2009, 06:21 AM

No I just call it vinyl. My bad.

Just Bill · 10-03-2009, 08:35 AM

Fiberglass screen with 'screentite' moldings works very well. Itwill keep screens tight for years. There is one porch I did 8 yrs ago and the screen is still as tight as when it was installed. It also makes repacing damaged screens easier.

10-02-2009, 04:39 PM	#1
tripower Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 387 Rewards Points: 356 View tripower's Album	Porch Screening Choices I am renovating my screen porch and was a little surprised by the choice in selection of screening. There is aluminum and fiberglass and everything from black to almost a white polished metal. What are the benefits and downsides of each type of screening and what would you recommend?

10-02-2009, 06:41 PM	#2
MinConst Remodeler Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Spring Hill FL. Posts: 436 Rewards Points: 250 View MinConst's Album	Vinyl screening is by far the most used now a days. It is easier to install and holds up well in the weather. As for color or style. This depends on you and your tastes. Other than the size of the grid they all will do the job. There is new screening out that you can hardly see and then there is screening that is hard for the outside to see in. All this is your choice and you and your family are the best ones to choose. Look at some samples at a screen shop they can explain the differences and will be able to actually see the difference in their displays. Standard screen is the most prevalent. __________________ Minichillo's Construction I will never leave you hanging! Web One Man Shops

10-03-2009, 06:21 AM	#4
MinConst Remodeler Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Spring Hill FL. Posts: 436 Rewards Points: 250 View MinConst's Album	No I just call it vinyl. My bad. __________________ Minichillo's Construction I will never leave you hanging! Web One Man Shops

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10-03-2009, 08:35 AM	#5
Just Bill Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 3,118 Rewards Points: 2,000 View Just Bill's Album	Fiberglass screen with 'screentite' moldings works very well. Itwill keep screens tight for years. There is one porch I did 8 yrs ago and the screen is still as tight as when it was installed. It also makes repacing damaged screens easier.

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