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    Insect Screening

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Insect Screening.
    Keep bugs out of your space without blocking airflow or light. When choosing a screen, there are two factors that affect airflow and visibility: mesh size and wire diameter. The higher the mesh size, the smaller the holes. The thicker the wire diameter, the sturdier and tougher the screen.
    These screens are made with materials that won’t corrode when exposed to weather.
    Metal screens are stronger and more durable than fiberglass screens. They also hold up better against extreme temperatures. The wires won’t stretch, sag, or tear over time and have good visibility. Though, they’re less forgiving during installation compared to fiberglass screens, so they can get dented.
    Fiberglass
    Fiberglass screens are easy to install because they’re flexible and won’t crease or dent. However, they tear and fray more easily than metal screens and can be damaged if exposed to harsh outdoor conditions.
    16 × 18—16 × 18 mesh size with a 0.011" wire diameter is the most common combination—it balances good visibility and airflow with durability.
    20 × 20—20 × 20 mesh size screens have such small openings that tiny insects, such as gnats and sand flies, can’t get through.
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    7 ft.
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    100 ft.
    Long
    24"16 × 18
    		0.011"Dark Gray, Gray1017A8500000000000000000
    30"16 × 18
    		0.011"Dark Gray1017A8600000000000000
    36"14 × 18
    		0.013"Dark Gray1017A10600000—000000
    36"16 × 18
    		0.011"Dark Gray, Gray1017A8700000000000000
    36"20 × 20
    		0.013"Dark Gray1017A1040000000000000000
    42"16 × 18
    		0.011"Dark Gray, Gray1017A8800000000000000
    48"14 × 18
    		0.013"Dark Gray1017A10800000—000000
    48"16 × 18
    		0.011"Dark Gray, Gray1017A8900000000000000
    48"20 × 20
    		0.013"Dark Gray1017A1050000000000000000
    60"16 × 18
    		0.011"Dark Gray, Gray1017A910000000000000000
    60"20 × 20
    		0.013"Dark Gray1017A117——000000
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