In the summer time, there’s nothing better than enjoying time on the water and soaking up the sun. But when summer hits, it often means that some unwanted visitors make their presence known too: mosquitoes and other insects. Recent figures indicate that there are more than 200 million insects for each human on the planet. In fact, there are more than 3,000 species of mosquitoes.

To keep mosquitoes and insects away while you’re enjoying the nice weather, it’s important to have a screen up with the right screen mesh material. It’s important to repair any holes in window or door screens that mosquitoes could slip through.

There are many types of screen mesh material to choose from, whether you’re putting up a pool screen, porch mesh screening, or screens in your front windows:

• Polyester: This type of screen mesh material is coated with vinyl and is resistant to punctures and tears. If you’re looking for a material for porch enclosures as well as doors and windows.
• Aluminum: Two of the biggest benefits of aluminum screening is that its long-lasting and durable. If that wasn’t enough, aluminum screening won’t rust or sag and offers a great deal of visibility.
• Fiberglass: When it comes to picking a screen mesh material, fiberglass screening offers a lot at an affordable price. Fiberglass screening doesn’t dent and is a great choice if you live in an area with a high humidity or coastal climate. If you want to stay cool, fiberglass screening is a great choice.
• Bronze: For historic homes, bronze is a great choice because it offers good visibility and a rich finish.

Another alternative to traditional screen doors is magnetic screens, which allow for easy hands-free entry and exit for both people and pets. Magnetic mesh can also be installed in just a few minutes without the use of tools.

Whether you hire a professional or make a screen door as a DIY project, take time to assess your needs and figure out which screen mesh material is going to work best for what you’ll need. Whether you’re putting in screens for your front room windows or putting up screens for your patio doors for the summer, ultimately you want a material that’s going to keep the bugs out.