Introduction

Window screens are essential hardware fittings and are mainly used to keep insects and sun away from the house. In fact, there are two types of screening: insect control and sun control. Apart from that, several specialized types of screening are also available to meet your specific needs.

Window screens are available in various sizes and in various widths and selection the right type of screens for your window is essential.

Materials Used

Quite a few variety of materials are used for making window screens. The most commonly used materials for making window screens include:

• Fiberglass
• Aluminum
• Polyester
• Bronze
• Wood

Some window screens are decorative while others are functional. Buyers can choose the material of the screen as per their choice.
Aluminum and fiberglass window screens are mostly preferred as because they are rust proof and ensure better longevity under normal usage.

Window Screen Frames

Frames for window screens can of two types:

• Half Screens: These screens are used to shield the moving portion of a window. In most cases, a roll-form frame is used as it is lightweight and easy to use. The most common finish available for roll-frames are available mill-finish (unpainted) and painted. These frames also have different thicknesses.
  
  
• Full-Screens: As evident from the name, full screens usually cover the entire window. These screens are commonly used for decorative purposes or for sun control. As the full screens have large size, a heavier frame either a wider roll-form frame or an extruded frame is used with them.

Types of Window Screens

Various types of window screens are available depending on their use. Some of the common types are:

• Fiberglass Window Screen: Fiberglass is usually fireproof (at cigarette temperature), rust-resistant, corrosion-resistant, resists impact, doesn't shrink or stretch. These properties makes fiberglass a popular building material for window screens. A wide range of variety, width and meshes are available for fiberglass screens. The customized meshes are also available and the buyer should select the right mesh width for right application.
  
  
  
• Aluminum Window Screen: The unique properties of aluminum like lightweight, rustproof, resilient, and metal proof makes it the most preferred choice for making window screens. Various colors and finishes are available for aluminum screens, but the natural aluminum finish is mostly preferred by buyers. Window screens made of aluminum come in standard mesh sizes to keep insects away from your home.
  
  
• Solar Window Screen: Solar window screens are just ideal to prevent the sun's heat and glare to enter through your window. Solar screens are similar to regular window screens, which allow the breeze to come and keep away the insects. At the same time, these window screens provide shade to the window and also keep away 90 per cent of the harmful ultraviolet rays from sun. This in turn, extends the longevity of interior furnishings like drapes, carpets, furniture, etc. In addition, solar window screens also offer a uniform appearance to your interiors and give daylight privacy. Aluminum and fiberglass are mostly preferred for solar window screens as aluminum screening prevents incoming solar heat by as much as 87% and fiberglass solar screens by as much as 90 %.