| WHICH SCREEN PRODUCT IS RIGHT FOR YOU? |
Deciding which insect screen product is right for you can be an easy choice. If you are replacing just one, or just a few of your screens you will want to match the new material to the existing screen material for a consistent look. Determine if the existing screen material is metal / aluminum or fiberglass. Next determine which color or finish your existing screens are. Aluminum is offered in two standard finishes – bright finish and charcoal finish. Fiberglass is also available in two colors – gray and charcoal. For more information on these products or to view samples visit our insect screen – retail product page.
If you are replacing all of your screens, starting from scratch or have special requirements you have more choices. For normal application, insect protection, you can choose between the four standard screening products: bright aluminum, charcoal aluminum, gray fiberglass and charcoal fiberglass. Specialty screen products are also available to meet many special needs. Some of the specialty products include Pet-D-Fence pet screening, solar screening, or pool & patio screening. |
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Pet-D-Fence: Pet screen is ideal for areas being damaged by household pets. It is much stronger than standard screening and will resist tearing. |
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Solar Screening: Blocks the sun’s heat and glare. It will shade areas exposed to bright sunlight and help reduce air conditioning cost. |
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Pool & Patio Screening: Stronger fiberglass screening designed for pool & patio enclosure or any wider opening where extra strength is needed. |
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| For more information on these products and our other specialty screen products you can view our product page from the insect screen – retail link above. |
When purchasing screening for your project you will want to choose a width at least 2” wider than your opening and a length that is at least 2” longer than your opening.
No matter which product you choose replacing you choose replacing screening is a quick and easy project. Be sure to look for the New York Wire name to be sure you are getting a quality, durable product. |
| WHICH SIZE SPLINE TO USE? |
Retaining spline is used to hold the screening product in the frame. It is available in many different sizes/ diameters from .125” to .230”. The diameter refers to the thickness of the spline. The easiest ways to choose the right size diameter for your frame is to take a piece of your existing spline with you when you go to purchase new spline. If that is not possible measure the size of the frame channel and choose a diameter just a little wider to ensure a tight fit. If you do not find an exact match it is possible to stretch the spline slightly making it narrower so start with a diameter that is slightly larger than needed.
For detailed installation instructions and a list of the tools you will need to complete your screening project use the how-to links on the left.
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