Screen advice from the crew that builds them.
Practical guides, honest trade-offs, no filler — written from a few thousand California jobs.
How to Measure Window Screens (Spoiler: You Probably Don’t Need To)
The professional way to measure a screen frame, the mistakes that ruin DIY orders — and why our quote process only asks you to eyeball it.
Pet Screen vs. Standard Mesh: What "7× Stronger" Actually Means
Standard fiberglass loses every argument with a dog. Here's what pet-resistant mesh is made of, what it costs, and the simple math that decides whether it's worth it.
Solar Screens and the California Heat Bill: What They Do and Don't Do
Solar mesh stops heat before the glass, not after — which is why the right six windows can change how a house feels in July. An honest guide, trade-offs included.
Why Window Screens Fail in California (It's Almost Always the Sun)
Grey, brittle, sagging, torn at a touch — screen mesh in California has a life span, and UV sets it. What's actually happening to the fibers, and what to do about it.
Retractable Screens, Explained: How They Work and Who They're For
The screen that disappears when you're not using it — housings, tracks, magnetic seals, single vs. French-door systems, and the honest pros and cons.
Rescreen or Replace? A 2-Minute Frame Checklist
The $45-or-$65 question. Five checks anyone can do without tools that tell you whether your frame deserves new mesh or the recycling bin.