MeshGuard Screen Porch Calculator

Use this tool to estimate the porch screening materials you will need for your MeshGuard project.

What Type of Project are You Planning?
- MeshGuard + Screen Tight - MeshGuard below the rail, with original Screen Tight above the rail. Both systems seamlessly integrated using the Screen Tight cap.
- MeshGuard Only - Used as an alternative to traditional pickets, balusters or cable rail for guardrail infill applications.
Select Project Type
Total Horizontal Rail Length (Inches)*
Input the total linear measurement of the handrail that will go around the entire porch.
Above the Rail Measurements
Number of Verticals Above Handrail
Count all verticals ABOVE the rail. Include load-bearing posts that run top to bottom.
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Screen Tight Cap Calculation Correction
This corrects the calculation for "MeshGuard Only" Screen Tight cap calculations.
Height of Verticals (Inches)
Below the Rail Measurements
Number of Verticals Below Handrail*
Count all verticals BELOW the rail. Include load-bearing posts that run top to bottom.
Height of Verticals Below Handrail (Inches)*
Note: Code-compliant infill screen areas required to be no larger than 3-ft high x 6-ft wide.
For MeshGuard to be code-compliant for guardrail infill, the maximum height must be 36-in or less.
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Combined Total Handrail + Footrail Length (Feet)
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Measurement for MeshGuard Components (Feet)
This is the combined measurement of horizontals and verticals below the handrail.
MeshGuard Components Needed
MeshGuard Base & Steel Strip Components (8-ft pieces)
MeshGuard Flat Spline (sold in 100-ft rolls)
Total Feet of MeshGuard Screen Required (sold in 25-ft x 42-in rolls)
MeshGuard Screws (sold in 100 packs)
Screen Tight Components Needed
Screen Tight Cap (8-ft pieces)
Installs on top of both the MeshGuard and Screen Tight bases.
Screen Tight Base (8-ft pieces)
Number of Standard Wood Screws
Screen Tight Round Spline (sold in 300-ft rolls)
Fiberglass Screen Length (Feet)
Minimum Fiberglass Screen Height (Inches)
Available in various standard heights
Next Step: How to Order

Now that you've calculated your materials, go to the next step to email your measurements, get pricing and information on how to order.

How to Buy MeshGuard
MeshGuard is a new product and can be purchased online or through retailers or lumber yards.

Since the product is so new, if you're buying from a retailer or lumber yard, you will need to provide them information about Screen Tight so that they can effectively assist you.
Download the MeshGuard Price Sheet
How Would You Like to Order?
- Lumber Yard
- Lowe's Store
- Home Depot Store
- Buy Online
- I Need Help
Select how you would like to buy. Choose "I Need Help" if you need assistance estimating materials.
Order from a Local Lumber Yard

This product can be purchased through local lumber yards, 84 Lumber and Builders FirstSource. Find a location using our dealer locator. Since this product is so new, you will need to provide the associate information about Screen Tight so that they can effectively assist you.

If you haven't done so already, create a basic sketch of your porch using our planning worksheet and supply it to the associate along with these calculations.

Have them email orders@screentight.com to get started.
Although Home Depot doesn't stock this product, they can special order it for you. To order from a Home Depot store, go to the millwork desk, typically near back of the store near doors and provide the associate the Screen Tight SOS number: #714686.

If you haven't done so already, create a basic sketch of your porch using our planning worksheet and supply it to the associate along with these calculations.

Have them email orders@screentight.com to get started.
Order Online

You can buy MeshGuard online here through one of our e-commerce partners. Use the form below to email yourself the calculator results using the form below to make online ordering easy.
Get Help
IMPORTANT: If you need porch planning assistance, please provide a basic sketch or photos of your porch. Please use our porch planning worksheet available here: https://www.screentight.com/pdf/screen-porch-planning-worksheet.pdf
Request Project Planning Support
For us to effectively help you, please include a message and attach photos & drawings below.
Drawing or Photo of Your Porch 1
Max. file size: 128 MB.
Drawing or Photo of Your Porch 2
Max. file size: 128 MB.
Email Your Measurements
If you would like to send yourself an email with this information, enter your details below.
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Note that if you click "start over" you will need to re-enter your measurements.
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Printable Screen Porch Planner

Download our porch planning worksheet to learn how to measure and plan your screened-in porch.

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How to Guides

How to Install the MeshGuard Guardrail Infill Screening System

How to Install the Original Screen Tight Porch Screening System

Additional Information

How does MeshGuard Integrate with Screen Tight?

Both MeshGuard and Screen Tight use the same trim cap piece that snaps over the base that holds the screen.

I have both 2x4 and 4x4 posts.

Screen Tight caps are available in 1.5-in and 3.5-in widths to cover bases that are side-by-side.

What types of screen can I use?

Below the rail, MeshGuard requires a special polyester screen for guardrail infill. Above the rail, fiberglass screen is recommended for the Screen Tight system. One installed, the screens look visually the same.

MeshGuard Screen Porch Calculator

Use this tool to estimate the porch screening materials you will need for your MeshGuard project.

What Type of Project are You Planning?

Above the Rail Measurements

Below the Rail Measurements

MeshGuard Components Needed

Screen Tight Components Needed

Next Step: How to Order

Now that you've calculated your materials, go to the next step to email your measurements, get pricing and information on how to order.

How to Buy MeshGuard

MeshGuard is a new product and can be purchased online or through retailers or lumber yards.

Order from a Local Lumber Yard

Order Online

Get Help

Email Your Measurements