Compare two types of premium screen mesh, Transpatec and Super Screen, and choose which is best for your project.
Screen Tight makes six porch screening systems. Each one is built for a different combination of porch type, installation environment, and design goal. This guide breaks down how they compare so you can find the right fit for your project before you order.
Planning a screen porch? Choosing the right screening system is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. The best option depends on your porch design, environment, and how you plan to build or install it.
Learn how to accurately measure your screen porch with this step-by-step guide. Understand sides, zones, and linear measurements to estimate materials, avoid mistakes, and plan your porch screening project with confidence.
By now you’ve watched the “Screen Project,” where Wisconsinites Eric and Tracey installed Screen Tight’s Mini Track system on their riverside screen porch. For those who haven’t been following along, here are the videos from Eric and Tracey’s Screen Project. Definitely check it out, it was a lot of fun. Now that the project is […]
For those who haven’t been following along, here is a brief recap of Eric and Tracey’s Screen Project. Wisconsin homeowners, Eric and Tracey, decided that 2020 was the year they were going to replace their existing screen porch. Using Screen Tight’s Mini Track system, they replaced their three-sided, riverside screen porch. The project has had […]
If you haven’t had a chance, go back and check out The Screen Project Intro and Part 1 to get the full scope of the project. In this episode, Eric troubleshoots some common issues that arise when installing the Mini Track system including cutting the track and what spline to use. After Eric marked and […]
If you missed our first post, go back and give it a read and watch the first video. In this episode, Eric and Tracey begin working on their new screen porch. Before they can install the Mini Track system, they must demo their existing screen porch. Once the old screen and boards are removed, they […]
What do you do when you have a dilapidated screen porch obstructing your view? That was the question Wisconsin homeowners, Eric and Tracey LaRose faced. The LaRose’s decided that instead of tearing down their existing screen porch and starting from scratch, that they would simply replace the existing screening system with Screen Tight’s Mini Track […]
If you are blessed enough to have a water view, then you need a place you can enjoy it. Screen porches are valuable additions on lakeside houses due to their ability to provide homeowners a place to relax and enjoy the view, without having to worry about bugs or other outdoor elements. Screen Tight’s founder, […]
Husband and wife DIY bloggers, Tiffany and Brandon Lotridge, recently completed a screened-in porch project on their home in Ashland, OH. Tiffany and Brandon documented it on their blog, CozyChicLifeandStyle.com and Instagram accounts. Here is what they had to say about the project and using Screen Tight. “One of our summer projects this year is […]
Cortney, from this Everyday Life of, recently completed transforming her under deck space into a relaxing, “screened-in retreat” (as she called it). She documented her whole experience with Screen Tight in two blog posts on her site. About the Project Her first post simply titled, “Screen Tight Under Deck” documented the “how-to’s” of the project. […]
We all love our pets, but sometimes even the most well behaved pets can cause damage to screen doors. It’s frustrating, but it happens. If you are looking for a durable screen door to prevent pet damage, here are some screen door options for you. Screen Doors with Pet Doors Pets love to roam. Why not […]
When planning for your new screen porch, you need to factor in any code compliance that your new porch will require. If your porch is above 30 inches from the ground you will be required to have some type of guardrail solution. Guardrail solutions can include traditional cable rail, pre-built railing kits, and our MeshGuard […]
A crucial and often overlooked step in the screen porch planning process is planning for your screen door opening. Not all porches require a door, but if you are looking to access your porch from the outside, it’s important to plan for your door opening. Here’s how to go about planning for your door opening. […]
Our friends at Mane Construction recently shared with us a completed screen porch addition in Raleigh, NC. The scope of work included a custom built 16′ x 16′ screen porch a 10′ x 16′ covered deck. The project features our original Screen Tight screening system on three sides of the porch and along the gable […]
Screen Tight recently exhibited at the 2020 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, NV. We have been attending the International Builders’ Show every year since the show’s inception in 1998. This year we showcased all of our screening systems as well as our screen doors and Wrap ‘N Snap PVC column wrap. Mini Track […]
If you haven’t already, go back and read step one of our screen porch planning series, which includes everything you need to know about sketching your new screen porch. This information will be vital, when it comes to step two, estimating your screening materials. Sketching your dream screen porch is a great first step, but […]
You know the age old saying, “the first step is always the hardest” and screen porches are no exception. You may have dreams of a large, vast screened-in porch where you can kick back and drink your coffee as the sunrises and sip a cocktail as the sunsets, but can this dream porch truly become […]
While deciding on a screening solution for your porch is a key component to the screen porch planning process, the roofing solution you decide to use is also of equal importance. There are several different types of roofs for screen porches. Some of the most common roofs include gable roofs, shed roofs, hip roofs and […]
