Each year Professional Builder selects their Top 100 Building Products. This year, Screen Tight was featured amongst the 100 products as the Top Screening Product in the Outdoor Living category. In the feature, Professional Builder highlighted Screen Tight’s MeshGuard system. They noted how it is the first system to be approved by the International Code […]
Our friends at Gateway Design Build recently sent us these photos of a completed project in Ohio. This wrap around porch project features our extended height Screen Wall with our Wrap N’ Snap Column Wrap, and our Lafayette vinyl screen door. Why This Customer Chose our Screen Wall System Screen Wall was ideal system for […]
Living on the coast has many benefits; however, dealing and prepping for a hurricane is not one of them. Many coastal homes also feature screened-in porches allowing homeowners to take advantage of the beautiful scenery. When a Hurricane warning is issued, it’s important that you begin to prep your home for the incoming storm, and […]
A screen door is a great way to bring fresh air into your home or add a nice design element to a screen porch. In an ideal world, our screen doors would last forever but being exposed to the elements and day-to-day use will begin to cause signs of aging. Here are some tips on […]
While not as prevalent as they used to be, knee walls are a type of porch railing that can still be found in many Craftsman-style houses today. These short walls, typically 3-feet high, allow you to sit on your porch and see out into the world while providing privacy and a certain architectural look and […]
Just because you live in a condominium, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the luxuries of a screened-in porch. Condo screen porches can require a little more thought and planning, but with the right plan and right tools, you too can enjoy your morning coffee from the comfort of your screened-in porch. Here are three things […]
MeshGuard has been subject to testing done by the ICC-ES and the results are published in ESR-3938 which outlines its structural, durability and surface-burning characteristics. What is MeshGuard? The MeshGuard porch screening system is ICC code-approved as an alternative for pickets or other visual obstructions below the porch handrail. The system can be used on […]
Screened-in porches aren’t just for those living on the coast. Just about anyone can enjoy the benefits that a screen porch offers, including this recent customer living in the Adirondack Mountains. The Adirondack Mountains are located in Upstate New York. The summer months are perfect for relaxing on a porch and enjoying the milder temperatures. […]
Our Chippendale Screen Porch Insert was recently used in a DIY desk project that was featured in the Better Homes and Gardens® Magazine. In the article, Rain on a Tin Roof blogger, Jenna, showcases how she transformed two Chippendale Screen Door Inserts into a one-of-a-kind desk. Check out the article below and in the July […]
Thanks to MeshGuard, this homeowner on Sullivan’s Island in the beautiful Lowcountry of South Carolina can enjoy an unobstructed, code-compliant view of their pool, all from the comfort of their screened-in porch. MeshGuard offers homeowners a way around the traditional pickets and balusters, due to it being fully compliant with building codes. MeshGuard has been […]
This recent screened-in porch installation on Wadmalaw Island (just outside of Charleston, SC) offers the homeowner an area to relax and “chill”, in addition to their two other porches where they can grill and soak up the sun. The new screened-in porch features multiple MeshGuard panels below the handrail with our Original Screen Tight system above. The screened-in porch also has a […]
We’re always amazed at the innovative porches that our customers create using our products. From expansive wrap-around farmhouse porches to urban patio oases, our customers constantly surprise us with what’s possible with our screening systems. One of the newest trends in home design, Tiny Houses, are pushing the limits of what screen porches can be. […]
Screen Tight is a proud sponsor of the 2018 Coastal Living Idea House located in Habersham, South Carolina. The entire house is well thought out and impeccably designed but it’s the home’s outdoor living spaces that make it truly special. The elevated screened-in porch features a unique integration of our MeshGuard and Mini Track screening systems. The […]
We love hearing about all the porch, patio and deck screening projects that our customers complete throughout the year. This project came from Donald in Pittsburg who chose Mini Track because of its simple two-part system and ultra low profile aluminum channel. This was Donald’s first time using Mini Track and he shared some useful […]
When it comes to color, the subtle nuances make all the difference. To assist with your screen porch design planning, reference the following colors. Screen Tight cap colors match the following Sherwin-Williams color formulas. Please note that colors on your screen can vary dramatically to the physical appearance of a color. Sherwin Williams Paint Formulas to […]
This is innovation at its finest! Check out these customer-submitted photos of DIY screened-in patios using screen doors to create an enclosure. Although our screening systems would work great for each of these projects, this is a really unique DIY way to screen a porch, patio or deck. How to Screen a Porch, Patio or Deck […]
Screen Tight’s groundbreaking MeshGuard screening system is the first of its kind to be approved for guardrail applications. GEORGETOWN, S.C. – Screen Tight, the leader in porch screening innovations, is proud to announce its new MeshGuard screening system has passed the International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) review process and has met or exceeded all requirements for porch […]
Better Homes & Gardens’ Do It Yourself Magazine chose Mini Track for their screened patio project feature. The project features a patio in a midcentury home in Des Moines, Iowa that was fashioned into a second living room. With the goal of gaining bonus space for entertaining friends, the homeowners chose Mini Track for a budget-friendly solution […]
Adding a screen porch to your home adds a lovely design element, but, more importantly, it provides a comfortable hangout for your family and friends. You can do a lot of quality living out on your porch. When you build or renovate a porch, you do need to respect building codes. While some of these restrictions […]
Screen Tight’s new guardrail screening system, MeshGuard, was recognized as one of the top new products at the 2018 LMC Annual Meeting. Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation (LMC) is the leading Lumber and Building Materials buying Cooperative owned by over 1,400 LMC dealer locations in the United States and the Bahamas. Screen Tight products can be purchased through LMC dealers […]