A plain-English guide to fly screen mesh types for Gladstone homes, and which suits windows, doors, pets and coastal conditions.
When a screen needs rescreening, the mesh you choose affects how long it lasts, how well you can see through it and how it copes with pets and salt air.
The most common mesh. It's affordable, flexible and easy to see through, and it won't corrode. It's a good all-rounder for windows, though it can tear if pushed.
Stiffer and more durable than fibreglass, but it can dent and, near the water around Tannum Sands and Boyne Island, it can corrode over time. It suits windows that rarely get touched.
A thick, vinyl-coated mesh that stands up to claws and paws. It's heavier and a little harder to see through, so it's best for doors rather than every window. See pet mesh.
Stainless steel security screens are a different product altogether. If yours is damaged, it needs security screen repairs rather than standard rescreening.
Most torn or loose mesh can be fixed in the existing frame, which is why screen repairs are usually far cheaper than people expect. We'll tell you honestly whether the frame is worth keeping.
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