Screening Selections
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Extruded Aluminum Screen Systems
Selections from Phifer Insect
Screening Products
There are many options available
for consumers or contractors to choose from to screen in
their porch or hard top screen room. All screening
material is woven in the U.S.A. and includes all types
of screening and accessories needed for the Do It
Yourself consumer or professional installer. Whether you
are looking to enjoy extra living space on a screened
porch, stop annoying insects, or reduce the sun’s glare,
Phifer has the product for you.
· Pet resistance
· Privacy · Very small insect
prevention (“no-see-ums”) ·
Apartment balcony shading · High
visibility
Let's Talk Screening!
We are often asked what type of
screening do you supply with the Porch Screening Systems
or the Hard Top Screen Enclosure systems. Depending on
the size of the openings we will supply the standard 18
x 16 mesh count or the 18 x 14 mesh count (larger
openings) fiberglass screening.
Mesh Count:
Within a 1" x 1" square of screening, the number of
openings across the top are called the 'warp openings'
and the number of openings down the side are called the
'fill openings' of the mesh. Together the warp and fill
numbers determine the 'mesh count' of the screening. The
mesh (or wires) are made of fiberglass, aluminum or
synthetic material like plastic or polyester and each
are used in keeping with the purpose of the screen type.
Purpose:
Screening is made to accomplish, primarily,
protection from insects like mosquitoes. However
technological advances have allowed for a combination of
effect including privacy, sun protection, strength, air
flow and view-ability. The following graphic allows you
to understand the strengths and weakness of each of the
types of screening available to you...
Screen Selection
Chart (PDF) |
Screen Selection
Chart (WEB page). Screens are used for a
variety purposes; for instance, smaller screens are used
to keep out tiny insects such as gnats. Solar insect
screens not only keep out bugs, but reflect solar heat
and sun light to block up to 90 percent of sunlight and
heat from entering your home during summer months.
Special Note:
Air flow is a category of consideration when
selecting screens. Increased surface area (thicker
strands) will obviously decrease air flow. However
screening is never designed to stop wind. You will be
better served to purchase some sort of window insert for
your openings if you wanted to stop the wind.
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Standard Fiberglass Screening:
18 x 16
Nominal Mesh Count Standard Fiberglass
Screening
This is the standard
type of screening used in the screens for
the average home. Strong, effective and
quite transparent.
Unless otherwise noted, this is the
screening that we will include in your
screen walls only or hard top screen room
kits.
Available Colors:
Charcoal and Silver Gray.
Fabric Thickness (inch)
.0125 | Openness (%) 59
Light Transmission 69% | Burst Strength (psi)
92
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Pool &
Patio Fiberglass Screening:
18 x 14
Nominal Mesh Count Pool & Patio Fiberglass
Screening
The traditional choice
for patio and pool enclosures. Designed for
applications where extra strength is
desired.
This
screening is sent when your screen wall
openings exceed 48" wide.
Available Colors:
Charcoal and Silver Gray.
Fabric Thickness (inch)
.017 | Openness (%) 58
Light Transmission 60% | Burst Strength (psi)
154
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Solar
Insect Screening:
20 x 30
Nominal Mesh Count 60% Solar Insect
Screening
Phifer Solar Insect
Screening offers the ultimate in insect
protection while at the same time stopping
up to 65% of the sun's heat and glare. This
fabric also improves daytime privacy while
offering excellent outward visibility.
Phifer Solar Insect Screening works whether
windows are open or closed.
Available Colors:
Charcoal and Silver Gray.
Mesh Weight 7.0
oz/yd2 (235.6 g/m2) | Fabric
Thickness .015 (.381mm)
Openness Factor Approximately 32%
| UV Blockage Approximately
68%
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No See
'Ums Fiberglass Screening:
20 x 20
Nominal Mesh Count No See 'Ums Fiberglass
Screening
Known as NO-SEE-UMS
screen, this fiberglass screen is a tightly
woven 20x20 mesh designed to keep out
smaller flying insects. While densely woven,
this screen still allows good ventilation
and visibility and provides some daytime
privacy.
Available Colors:
Charcoal and Silver Gray.
Yarn Diameter (inch)
.013 | Openness (%) 45
Fabric Thickness (inch) .016
Burst Strength (psi)
216
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Pet
Screening:
17 x 10
Nominal Mesh Count Pet Resistant Insect
Screening
Phifer PetScreen,
pet-resistant insect screening, is tear and
puncture-resistant to prevent damage by dogs
and cats. Ideal for use in high-traffic
areas, PetScreen installs like regular
insect screening. PetScreen is excellent for
use in patio and porch enclosures as well as
windows and doors. PetScreen provides
excellent outward visibility and is not
harmful to pets.
Available Colors:
Black and Gray.
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Bursting Strength (psi)
538
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Composition
Vinyl-coated
polyester
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Mesh Weight 11.2
oz/yd2 (380 g/m2)
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Fabric Thickness
.036 (.914mm)
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Openness Factor
Approximately 36%
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UV Blockage
Approximately 64%
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SunScreen Exterior Shading Fabric:
16 x 13
Nominal Mesh Count Phifer 70% Sunscreen
Fiberglass Screening
Phifer SunScreen is
woven vinyl-coated fiberglass screening
manufactured for the primary use of reducing
solar heat gain in the summer and reducing
heat loss in winter. SunScreen absorbs and
dissipates up to
70 % of the sun's heat and glare
before it reaches the window. SunScreen is
easily installed on any type and size of
window and also performs as an insect
screening.
Available Colors:
Charcoal (L), Silver Gray (G) & Bronze (N)
Composition 35%
Fiberglass, 65% Vinyl on Fiberglass
| Fabric Thickness .019 (.48mm)
Mesh Weight 8.5 oz/yd2 (288 g/m2) |
Openness Factor Approximately 25%
UV Blockage Approximately 75%
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SunTex 80 Sun
Screen:
17 x 14
Nominal Mesh Count Phifer 80% Sunscreen
Fiberglass Screening
SunTex exterior shading
fabric absorbs and dissipates up to
80 %
of the sun's heat and glare and is made of
strong vinyl-coated polyester. Developed
originally for use in outdoor furniture,
SunTex is mildew and fade resistant and
needs only an occasional cleaning with mild
soap and water. Ideal for use as a shading
fabric on windows, doors and porches, SunTex
is also pet resistant.
Beige
Bronze
Stucco
Brown
Gray
Black
Available Colors:
Available in Beige, Bronze, Stucco, Brown,
Gray, Black
Composition 31%
Polyester, 69% Vinyl on Polyester
Mesh Weight 13.5 (oz/yd2)
Fabric Thickness .040 (in)
Openness Factor Approximately 25%
UV Blockage Approximately 75%
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SunTex 90 Sun
Screen:
17 x 14
Nominal Mesh Count Phifer 90% Sunscreen
Fiberglass Screening
SunTex exterior shading
fabric absorbs and dissipates up to
90 %
of the sun's heat and glare and is made of
strong vinyl-coated polyester. Developed
originally for use in outdoor furniture,
SunTex is mildew and fade resistant and
needs only an occasional cleaning with mild
soap and water. Ideal for use as a shading
fabric on windows, doors and porches, SunTex
is also pet resistant.
Beige
Bronze
Stucco
Brown
Gray
Black
Available Colors:
Available in Beige, Bronze, Stucco, Brown,
Gray, Black
Composition 31%
Polyester, 69% Vinyl on Polyester
Mesh Weight 17.2 (oz/yd2)
Fabric Thickness .039 (in)
Openness Factor Approximately 10%
UV Blockage Approximately 90%
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Phifer Super Solar Screening:
40 x 40
Nominal Mesh Count Phifer Super Solar
Fiberglass Screening
Super Solar Screening
absorbs and dissipates up to
90 %
of the sun's heat and glare and is made of
strong vinyl-coated polyester. Phifer Super
Solar Screening offers the ultimate in
shading protection by blocking up to 90% of
the sun’s heat. Super Solar Screening works
whether windows are open or closed. It keeps
carpets and draperies from fading, as well
as helps save energy.
Available Colors:
Available in Charcoal or Bronze
Composition 43%
Fiberglass; 57% Vinyl on Fiberglass
Mesh Weight 11.9 oz/yd2 (283.5 g/m2)
Fabric Thickness .025 in (.457mm)
Openness Factor Approximately 10%
UV Blockage Approximately 90%
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Phifer Tuff-Screen:
16 x 13
Nominal Mesh Count Phifer Tuff-Screen
Fiberglass Screening
Tuff Screen is easily
installed in window screens and doors. Tuff
Screen is great for pool and patio
enclosures and for keeping your pets in and
other animals out. You can even use it for
golf ball protection. Tuff Screen is one of
the most advanced screen mesh products on
the market today.
Available Colors:
Available in Black only
Yarn Diameter (inch)
.018 | Mesh Weight (oz/sq yd) 7
Fabric Thickness (inch) .026 | Openness (%)
45
Bursting Strength (psi) 305
Composition: Vinyl on Polyester
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