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Smart Orange – Specialists in screen and acrylic enclosures

How to choose the right screen type for your enclosure?

There are different types of screens that may be used to build your screen enclosure. But what is the difference between them and how to understand which type suits you best? First, you have to understand your personal requirements and circumstances, including the area type, the closeness of trees, whether you have pets, etc.

You can then read about the characteristics of each screen type and decide on the option that suits you best. In Smart Orange Group we offer free consultation and would be happy to help you understand the details and nuances of different material types as well as give you price estimate for the preferred options. Do not hesitate to call us on

+1 954 892-2082.

Below we list the details of 5 different screen types that are used for the screen enclosures.

18×14 Fiberglass Mesh Screens

The economical and practical choice that will protect your home from most insects. It can withstand debris from harsh winds and storms, but provides for the cooling breeze to flow through. Protective coating provides for a longer use, making such screens durable and reliable.

No-See-Um Screening (20×20)

This type of fiberglass screening is specifically designed to protect you from smaller flying insects such as gnats, black flies and no-see-ums that often inhabit coastal areas. The tightly woven 20×20 mesh will keep the annoying bugs away, while allowing good outward visibility and ventilation. Such screens will not rust or corrode, and being resistant to sagging they make it a very good option for high traffic areas.

Heavy-Duty Mesh Screen (TuffScreen by Phifer)

More durable than a fiberglass screens, the water- and chemical-resistant polyester screens can withstand high temperatures and offer excellent sun protection. If you live in the area where due to the warm weather small insects, such as gnats, black flies and no-see-ums present an annoying problem, polyester screens can offer you a piece of mind. Its tight finely-woven mesh stands an excellent barrier for such small creatures, keeping them out and leaving you to enjoy the stress-free time outside. Being a good tear-resistant material it is suitable for busy households and can offer protection from most pets and critters.

Glas-Shield

A fiberglass mesh screens will be ideal to keep the dirt and debris away from your pool as well as offer you privacy inside your screen enclosure. It can be used for the vertical installation, but would not suit for the horizontal application.

TuffScreen No-See-Ums by Phifer

A more reliable and durable option to protect you well from all types of insects and offer you more privacy inside your pool or patio enclosure. The tightly woven material would

keep out no-see-ums and other small flies as well as withstand sever weather with strong winds and rain.

If you have any questions remaining, please do not hesitate to call us on +1 954 892- 2082. Specialists from Smart Orange Group would be happy to clarify any details and give you free price estimate for the option that you choose.

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