Clear answers before you choose a screen or enclosure system.

Share the project location, the service you are considering, a short description and helpful photos of the openings. Photos from inside and outside are especially useful for porch and enclosure projects.

The city or ZIP code helps confirm that the project is within the current service area and helps plan travel for an on-site measurement. It also prevents delays without requiring you to publish personal information on the website.

Often, yes. The available mounting surface, posts, rails, opening sizes and door location determine which systems make sense. Some projects can use the existing structure; others need added extruded-aluminum framing, wood blocking, or both. For example, railings that stop above the floor may need wood or framing beneath them, and a door opening may need to be framed before a screen or enclosure door can be installed.

Yes, many patios can be converted into screened enclosures if the structure is sound. This is often a cost-effective way to add usable outdoor living space. A contractor will assess your existing foundation and layout to confirm feasibility.

Pricing is based on the measured openings, selected system, materials, mesh, doors and options, along with the existing structure and installation conditions. After evaluating the project, Best Screens provides a written quote describing the proposed work and price.

Eze-Breeze, glass and some other special-order projects generally require a 50% deposit so materials can be ordered, with the remaining balance due when the work is completed. Work that does not require a deposit is generally due upon completion. Your written quote will state the payment schedule that applies to your project.

Financing may be available through Upgrade, subject to the provider’s approval and terms. Ask us to review the current financing option with your quote.

Best Screens accepts cash, checks, Zelle, Apple Pay, Cash App, Venmo, PayPal and all major credit cards.

No. Best Screens does not currently charge a card-processing fee.

Best Screens provides a one-year workmanship warranty on covered work. Manufacturer warranties may also apply to eligible products and materials. The specific coverage and any exclusions for your project will be included in the applicable quote or project documents.

4V60 is an operable vertical-slider unit. SS10 is an operable horizontal-slider system. LF20 is a fixed, non-operating panel used below rails, in transoms and in other fixed openings.

Solar-control mesh and darker polyvinyl can provide strong daytime shade and privacy while preserving the view from inside. Privacy changes with lighting conditions, especially after dark when the porch is brighter than the exterior.

CWS enclosures use rigid glass. Side-sliding units can include one fixed side, one operable side and a screen on the operable side. Eze-Breeze uses flexible polyvinyl panels and offers horizontal and vertical operating configurations. Read the full porch-window comparison guide.

Spline is the flexible cord pressed into a groove in a screen frame to hold the screen mesh securely in place. Its size and shape must match the frame, mesh and installation system. Some systems, including ScreenEZE, use a different attachment method and do not use spline.

No. ScreenEZE is a spline-free system that secures the mesh with a base-and-cap design. It can be used for large porch openings, gables and other custom applications.

Often, yes. Different openings can sometimes use different mesh based on the view, airflow, insect protection, pets, durability or shade needed in each area. The available combinations depend on the framing system and whether the different meshes will create a consistent appearance.

Double-hung windows typically use a full screen. Single-hung windows usually use a half screen over the lower operable sash. Side-slider windows have a screen over the operable side, and outward-opening casement windows use an interior screen.

The dark vinyl coating can wear away and expose the fiberglass strands beneath it. The whitening is a sign of aging mesh and often means replacement is appropriate.

No. A screen roof allows rainwater, airflow and daylight through while helping keep out insects and larger debris. It is not a weatherproof replacement for a solid, shingled roof.

Pet doors can be integrated into compatible PCA screen doors, storm doors or custom extruded-aluminum screen walls. The best configuration depends on the pet, door type and surrounding framing.