Keep Your Window Screens in Good Repair

Tips from Real-Estate-Agents.com

Even the highest quality screen available will deteriorate over time. When it finally becomes necessary to replace or repair your screen, call a professional with the tools and experience to do the job properly. Insect screen mesh is now available in metal and fiberglass in different colors so consumers can now upgrade their window screen materials. The main concern would be to make sure repaired or replacement screens match older screens. Sometimes a consumer can take screens in to a shop to be repaired. However, if many screens need to be rescreened or repairs need to be made to frame or hardware to make sure screens fit properly, it may be worth it to have the service professional come to the consumer. Also, many screen companies are strictly mobile, so there may be no choice or cost savings in not having a professional go to a consumer's home to make repairs.

Solar screening is a unique woven mesh that can block up to 90% of the sun's hot rays before they enter your windows. It is excellent for use on windows, doors and porches. It's made of strong, extremely durable, vinyl-coated polyester fabric and first developed for use on outdoor furniture.

Solar screens require a heavier frame than traditonal insect screen frames so older insect screens cannot be fitted with solar mesh.

If a frame is bent and no longer fits tightly, it may be advisable to get a new screen to provide maximum protection against insects.

-- Tips courtesy of Service Magic