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Overview of the Manufacture of Retractable Patio Screens You may be looking for a time when the weather will be good for you to open the windows and doors of your home. However, when you open the doors and windows, you may have to deal with the menace of flies. One of the easy ways in which you can keep flies out from your home is by installing patio screens. The design and functionality of patio screens has been changing over the years. In the past, the screens were made of horse hair. In the 1920s, the screens were improved as they were made from galvanized steel. These improved screens were used in many homes for decades. However, given that steel rusts over time, manufacturers started to make the screens in aluminum. Today, aluminum and vinyl-coated fiberglass are the most common materials used to make screens. The most common screens that homeowners go for are vinyl-coated ones since they are cheaper than aluminum ones. Vinyl-coated screens and aluminum screens have the same characteristics, apart from their differences in price. In most cases, people choose patio materials based on historical preferences. For example, in some parts of the country aluminum patio screens are more common while in others, vinyl-coated screens carry the day.
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Fiberglass Patio Screens Majority of retractable patios in the country are made from vinyl-coated fiberglass. Manufacturers prefer the material because it does not rust, stain or corrode.
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To make fiberglass, there are a number of processes that must be followed. In a nutshell, a manufacturing company starts with spun-glass filament and apply a vinyl (PVC) coating. When this process is over, the result will be strands that are of various diameters. You can use the fiberglass for various screens including door screens, pool enclosures, patio rooms and window screens. You can buy different-colored screens, including aqua marine, silver gray and dark gray. If you would like to purchase screens for pool enclosures and porches, you can go for 18 x 16 mesh rather than the 18 x 14 mesh. For even more protection from tiny insects such as no-see-ums, the best option would be to get the 20 x 20 mesh. The 20 x 20 mesh is not only good for stopping insects from getting into the house, but also ensure there is enough light into the house. If you have heard about the solar or “sun” screen, it is also made of vinyl-coated fiberglass. Some of the areas that you can use the screen for include pool enclosures, patios, porch, window screens, and doors. When you install this tightly woven material, you will be surprised at how much energy it can help you save. Today, there are some patio screens you can install that can help to regulate the temperature of your home.