What is a Window Screen?

Most people have window screens in their homes. A window screen is defined as a metal, wire, fiberglass, or other synthetic fiber mesh that is stretched in a frame of wood or metal. The main purpose of the screen is to keep leaves, insects, and animals from coming into your house. Window screens also allow fresh air to circulate through your rooms. Window screens need to be taken care of in order for them to last. It’s easy to take care of them, and it will save you money if your screens are well maintained. Give your screens a good cleaning at least once a year. You can use a stiff bristle brush to remove dirt and debris. For galvanized metal screening, you can apply thin screen enamel, paint, or varnish every couple of years. You also need to take care of the window frames because it will help window screens last longer. If you get a hole in your window screen, it should be fixed as soon as possible if you want to keep bugs out of your house. You don’t need to replace the entire ...  more

A window screen is stretched in a frame of metal or wood and used to cover the opening of a window. Materials such as metal, fiberglass or synthetic mesh are used to form the screen. The primary function is to keep insects, leaves, and other debris outside of an enclosed structure, while permitting air to flow freely. Window screens were first introduced in New England in 1861, by Gilberr, Bennett and Company. The company produced wire mesh sieves for food processing and soon realized that the wire fabric could be painted and used as a window screen. The product was a huge success and other companies soon followed in the manufacture of window screens, making them readily available to consumers. Window screens are most useful in areas which have large populations of insects, particularly mosquitoes and other parasites. Canadian, Australian and American homes typically have window screens installed on most windows. In cold climates, screens have often been replaced with storm windows. ...  more