SAN RAFAEL — Most people assume door and window screens are one-size-fits-all, but there are actually a variety of styles and options from which to choose. Whether you’re looking for increased UV protection or a clearer view, you can find a screen that meets your specific needs. Here are some popular options:
Basic screens: Conventional fiberglass screens are commonly found in homes.
Pet screens: If you have animals living in your home, a PVC-coated pet screen offers enhanced protection from damage caused by dogs and cats.
Invisible screens: Designed for those who want unobstructed views out their windows or doors, products such as UltraVue offer better transparency than conventional screen material.
Solar shade screens: For those concerned about the detrimental effects of sunlight, these screens block up to 95 percent of harmful UV rays.
Allergy screens: Products such as PollenTEC can block up to 99.9 percent of airborne pollens, which significantly benefits those who suffer from allergies.

Know Your Door and Window Screen Options

by James Hislop, a Diamond Certified Expert Contributor

Video: Types of Window Screens

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If you're planning on purchasing or replacing your screens, you'll first want to know your options. Today we're in San Rafael with diamond-certified expert contributor James Hislop of West Coast Screen Company to learn more.

There are many options when it comes to buying screens. Most commonly, people purchase conventional fiberglass screen material for the windows. But if you need something stronger, you can get a PVC coded pet screen. It will keep the cats and dogs from ruining your screen doors. Alternatively, if you need to preserve your view, there are materials called Alra View or C View, which are five and six times more transparent than conventional screen material.

Then, there are solar shade screens that you can purchase. They'll block up to 95% of the UV and heat gain. And then there's a product called Pollentech. Pollentech is a European weave, and it blocks up to 99.9% of Airborne pollen, which has been a godsend for many allergy sufferers.

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