5 Types of Screen, Part 2
Posted in screen on December 6th, 2008 by adminTags: designer screen, insect mesh, Solar Screen
Tres. BLACKOUT SCREEN
Made of Vinyl, blackout screen provides between 99% and 100% blackout depending on who you ask. But nonetheless it is a complete closed, impenetrable fabric which is as durable as Solar Screens and just easy to clean. Some manufacturers attempt to make their screens more decorative taking decorative fabrics such as suedes or linens and backing them with Vinyl and calling them blackout. But while these versions are certainly more decorative, the price of fashion is lessened durability and in many cases a real headache in order to remove stains.
Cuatro. WOVEN WOODS
Bamboo, Yute, and other natural materials are woven in a way to give it the elasticity and thickness to operate on a roller or roman mechanism. Woven Woods are classic and highly decorative, particularly in warm, rooms with primal tones- but it is important to note that they suffer from the same drawbacks as privacy screens as they are harder to maintain. Be warned that depending on the weave and composition, woven woods can be less durable than most privacy screens as natural materials fade faster than their synthetic alternatives.
While nothing really compares to a Woven Wood in splendor, many manufacturers have found a way to make faux woven woods in a passable manner. As with most things in life accepting these as a sturdier alternative requires compromise.
Cinco. INSECT MESH
Loose weave Fiberglass, Wire Mesh or Polyester Coated Vinyl provides minimal sun control and privacy but protect from insects. While all of the above screens, thanks to the tightness of their weave, provide equal if not superior insect protection to Insect Mesh- Insect Mesh is usually much more economical than any other screen type.
Note that you you must buy screening based on the insects that inhabit your area. If you have tiny mosquitoes or ‘NoSeeUms’, you should look at tigher weaved screening.