Aluminum window screen wire that keeps its shape
Aluminum screen wire is the rigid choice. It’s stiff enough to hold its shape while you fabricate a screen and through the seasonal install-and-remove cycle common in a lot of the country. It’s rust and corrosion resistant, with a consistent weave that makes for clean work.
This is standard 18 x 16 mesh, suitable for most door and window screens. It comes 36 inches wide on a 100-foot roll.
The specs
- Mesh size. 18 x 16
- Wire diameter. .011″ (.28mm)
- Width. 36″ (914mm)
- Length. 100′ (30.5m) roll
- Colors. Black and Charcoal
- Shipping weight. 14 lb (6.35kg)
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Frequently asked questions
Why choose aluminum screen wire over fiberglass?
Aluminum is the rigid choice. It is stiff enough to hold its shape while you fabricate a screen and through the seasonal install-and-remove cycle, where fiberglass can sag. It is also rust and corrosion resistant with a consistent weave.
What mesh size and wire diameter is this aluminum screen?
This is standard 18 x 16 mesh, suitable for most door and window screens. The wire diameter is .011 inch, which is .28mm.
How wide and long is the roll, and what colors are stocked?
The roll is 36 inches wide and 100 feet long, which is 30.5 meters. It is stocked in Black and Charcoal. The roll has a shipping weight of 14 lb and ships UPS.
Will aluminum screen sag while I build the frame?
No. The aluminum is rigid enough to hold its shape during fabrication and through the seasonal install-and-remove cycle common in many parts of the country.