Phifer Screening Material | Insect Screening | Fiberglass Bug Screens (2024)

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There are many options available for consumers or contractors to choose from to screen in their porch or hard top screen room. All screening material is woven in the U.S.A. and includes all types of screening and accessories needed for the Do It Yourself consumer or professional installer. Whether you are looking to enjoy extra living space on a screened porch, stop annoying insects, or reduce the sun’s glare, Phifer has the product for you.

· Pet resistance · Privacy · Very small insect prevention (“no-see-ums”) · Apartment balcony shading · High visibility

Pool & Patio Fiberglass Screening:

18 x 14 Nominal Mesh Count Pool & Patio Fiberglass Screening

The traditional choice for patio and pool enclosures. Designed for applications where extra strength is desired.This screening is sent when your screen wall openings exceed 48" wide.

Available Colors:Charcoal and Silver Gray.

Fabric Thickness (inch) .017 | Openness (%) 58
Light Transmission 60% | Burst Strength (psi) 154

Solar Insect Screening:

20 x 30 Nominal Mesh Count 60% Solar Insect Screening

Phifer Solar Insect Screening offers the ultimate in insect protection while at the same time stopping up to 65% of the sun's heat and glare. This fabric also improves daytime privacy while offering excellent outward visibility. Phifer Solar Insect Screening works whether windows are open or closed.

Available Colors:Charcoal and Silver Gray.

Mesh Weight 7.0 oz/yd2 (235.6 g/m2) | Fabric Thickness .015 (.381mm)
Openness Factor Approximately 32% | UV Blockage Approximately 68%

No See 'Ums Fiberglass Screening:

20 x 20 Nominal Mesh Count No See 'Ums Fiberglass Screening

Known as NO-SEE-UMS screen, this fiberglass screen is a tightly woven 20x20 mesh designed to keep out smaller flying insects. While densely woven, this screen still allows good ventilation and visibility and provides some daytime privacy.

Available Colors:Charcoal and Silver Gray.

Yarn Diameter (inch) .013 | Openness (%) 45
Fabric Thickness (inch) .016

Burst Strength (psi) 216

Pet Screening:

17 x 10 Nominal Mesh Count Pet Resistant Insect Screening

Phifer PetScreen, pet-resistant insect screening, is tear and puncture-resistant to prevent damage by dogs and cats. Ideal for use in high-traffic areas, PetScreen installs like regular insect screening. PetScreen is excellent for use in patio and porch enclosures as well as windows and doors. PetScreen provides excellent outward visibility and is not harmful to pets.

Available Colors:Black and Gray.

• Bursting Strength (psi) 538

• Composition Vinyl-coated polyester

• Mesh Weight 11.2 oz/yd2 (380 g/m2)

• Fabric Thickness .036 (.914mm)

• Openness Factor Approximately 36%

• UV Blockage Approximately 64%

SunScreen Exterior Shading Fabric:

16 x 13 Nominal Mesh Count Phifer 70% Sunscreen Fiberglass Screening

Phifer SunScreen is woven vinyl-coated fiberglass screening manufactured for the primary use of reducing solar heat gain in the summer and reducing heat loss in winter. SunScreen absorbs and dissipates up to70 % of the sun's heat and glare before it reaches the window. SunScreen is easily installed on any type and size of window and also performs as an insect screening.

Available Colors:Charcoal (L), Silver Gray (G) & Bronze (N)

Composition 35% Fiberglass, 65% Vinyl on Fiberglass | Fabric Thickness .019 (.48mm)
Mesh Weight 8.5 oz/yd2 (288 g/m2) | Openness Factor Approximately 25%
UV Blockage Approximately 75%

SunTex 80 Sun Screen:

17 x 14 Nominal Mesh Count Phifer 80% Sunscreen Fiberglass Screening

SunTex exterior shading fabric absorbs and dissipates up to80 % of the sun's heat and glare and is made of strong vinyl-coated polyester. Developed originally for use in outdoor furniture, SunTex is mildew and fade resistant and needs only an occasional cleaning with mild soap and water. Ideal for use as a shading fabric on windows, doors and porches, SunTex is also pet resistant.

Beige Bronze Stucco

Brown Gray Black

Available Colors:Available in Beige, Bronze, Stucco, Brown, Gray, Black

Composition 31% Polyester, 69% Vinyl on Polyester
Mesh Weight 13.5 (oz/yd2)
Fabric Thickness .040 (in)
Openness Factor Approximately 25%
UV Blockage Approximately 75%

SunTex 90 Sun Screen:

17 x 14 Nominal Mesh Count Phifer 90% Sunscreen Fiberglass Screening

SunTex exterior shading fabric absorbs and dissipates up to90 % of the sun's heat and glare and is made of strong vinyl-coated polyester. Developed originally for use in outdoor furniture, SunTex is mildew and fade resistant and needs only an occasional cleaning with mild soap and water. Ideal for use as a shading fabric on windows, doors and porches, SunTex is also pet resistant.

Beige Bronze Stucco

Brown Gray Black

Available Colors:Available in Beige, Bronze, Stucco, Brown, Gray, Black

Composition 31% Polyester, 69% Vinyl on Polyester
Mesh Weight 17.2 (oz/yd2)
Fabric Thickness .039 (in)
Openness Factor Approximately 10%
UV Blockage Approximately 90%

Phifer Super Solar Screening:

40 x 40 Nominal Mesh Count Phifer Super Solar Fiberglass Screening

Super Solar Screening absorbs and dissipates up to90 % of the sun's heat and glare and is made of strong vinyl-coated polyester. Phifer Super Solar Screening offers the ultimate in shading protection by blocking up to 90% of the sun’s heat. Super Solar Screening works whether windows are open or closed. It keeps carpets and draperies from fading, as well as helps save energy.

Available Colors:Available in Charcoal or Bronze

Composition 43% Fiberglass; 57% Vinyl on Fiberglass
Mesh Weight 11.9 oz/yd2 (283.5 g/m2)
Fabric Thickness .025 in (.457mm)
Openness Factor Approximately 10%
UV Blockage Approximately 90%

Phifer Tuff-Screen:

16 x 13 Nominal Mesh Count Phifer Tuff-Screen Fiberglass Screening

Tuff Screen is easily installed in window screens and doors. Tuff Screen is great for pool and patio enclosures and for keeping your pets in and other animals out. You can even use it for golf ball protection. Tuff Screen is one of the most advanced screen mesh products on the market today.

Available Colors:Available in Black only

Yarn Diameter (inch) .018 | Mesh Weight (oz/sq yd) 7
Fabric Thickness (inch) .026 | Openness (%) 45
Bursting Strength (psi) 305
Composition: Vinyl on Polyester

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