Published on September 12, 2019
Aren’t windows great? You can see out of them, you can open them for more fresh airflow, and they let in that sweet, sweet natural light all hours of the day. Although that can be annoying if you’re trying to keep your house cool. Especially during those in-between moments where it’s hot enough to be annoying, but cool enough to not make you want to turn on the air conditioning. What’s the solution? Window screens! But what’s the right mesh for you? Just check out our guide below.
No one wants to invite termites, wasps, and other nasty bugs into their home for a bug parade or insect rave party. While all window screens will block out insects, depending on the mesh weave, some also offer other side benefits. An insect mesh is typically a more basic screening although it will also block out around 50% of sunlight. This is the best choice if you’ve had insect problems, or just want a basic screen to keep out some sunlight. It’s also one of the best for air-flow as most insect screening solutions aren’t very dense.
Sun is great until it’s cooking you inside your home like an Easy-Bake Oven. The best solution is to get some window screens with a solar mesh. These are specially designed to block out up to 75% of the heat and glare. By installing these you can also protect your curtains, furniture, rugs, and carpets from fading. While not super dense, these can still give you a little privacy as well.
Being able to control privacy in your home is important, even more so if you have little kids or live in an area where there are many angles for people to see into your home. The last thing you want to wake up to is a peeping tom or tina staring back at you from binoculars as you change in the morning. Solution? A privacy mesh for screening your windows. These solutions are very dense and have the added bonus of blocking out around 90% of UV rays.
Screens are typically easy to install, but it helps if you know what type of window you have. Common types are single or double-hung, casement, awning, sliding, and tilt and turn windows. While it can be challenging to find some of the less common ones on our aforementioned list, Phantom Screens Okanagan has a window screen available for each, and all types of mesh listed above.
Contact our sales department to find the best window screens for your home: 250.762.7592.
Ask any of our clients and you’ll learn why we offer the Okanagan’s best retractable screens solutions. Whether you want to expand your living space, protect your home from insects or enjoy enhanced natural ventilation or solar shading, Phantom Screens Okanagan has the expertise and screening solutions to fit your needs.
Based in Kelowna, in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, we are the region’s leading supplier of professionally-installed retractable insect screens and retractable solar screens. Custom made to blend seamlessly with your home’s décor we have retractable bug screens for doors, windows or large openings. With a wide range of colours, mesh options and even motorized screens, we have screens for every style of home and budget. So why not give us a call at 1-888-PHANTOM for a FREE estimate?
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