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Top 5 Reasons to Install Insect Screens in Your Home

Imagine a beautiful fall day, the air is fresh and clean with a hint of coolness. Then you step inside your home and a blast of stale air hits you. It’s time to bring that clean air inside! Did you know you can have natural, fresh air circulating in your home while still avoiding pesky insects? How? Window and door screens are the answer to your clean air problem!

Should I Install Insect Screens?

There are a whole host of advantages that come with installing window and door screens on your home. Let’s explore the top five reasons to add insect screens to your windows and doors.

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Everything You Need to Know About Insect Screen Mesh

everything you need to know about insect screen mesh

DIY Screens Direct is your reliable source for high-quality insect screen mesh. If you’re a DIYer working on a home improvement project or a contractor putting the final touches on a new home, we are your go-to source for all things screen mesh! So, how do you know which screen mesh to choose when there are so many on the market? 

DIY’s in-house screen experts are here to break down the major components of insect screen mesh. By exploring the ins and outs of insect screen with us, you can make a more fully informed decision! Don’t feel like reading? Just give us a call – we’ll talk you through your various insect screen solutions! 

What Size Window Screen is Best for Insects?

Insect screen size is defined by mesh count, which refers to how many openings there are in a linear inch of screen. Fewer openings per linear inch result in a more effective insect screen because the tighter the mesh, the smaller the insect that can be blocked. 

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