Screens For Lanai And Pool Cages

Compare screen materials by the problem first, then choose the option that fits your enclosure, pets, insects, sun exposure, and view.

Compare screen types for your lanai or pool cage

Each option below links to its dedicated page, so the existing material URLs stay easy to find and preserve.

Phifer's 18x14 screen material

Common insect screen

Phifer's 18x14

Phifer's 18x14 is the standard choice for dependable insect protection on lanais, patios, and pool cages.

  • Mosquito protection
  • Everyday panels
Polyester Super Screen material

Strongest option

Polyester Super Screen

Polyester screen is built for strength, larger openings, high-traffic areas, golf-course exposure, pets, and long-term homes.

  • High strength
  • Large openings
  • Long-term value
Vinyl-laminated screen material

Privacy and debris control

Vinyl-Laminated 18x14

Also known as Florida glass, this vinyl-laminated mesh helps block dirt, debris, and visibility in lower vertical panels.

  • Privacy
  • Debris control
  • Lower panels
20x20 fiberglass screen material

Tiny insect protection

20x20 Fiberglass

Fine mesh screen helps protect against no-see-ums, sand flies, gnats, and small coastal insects while allowing airflow.

  • No-see-ums
  • Coastal insects
  • Fine mesh
Pet screen material

Pet-resistant mesh

Pet Screen

Pet screen is a heavier vinyl-coated polyester mesh made to resist claw, paw, and everyday pet wear.

  • Pets
  • Busy doors
  • Daily wear
Solar screen on a pool cage enclosure

Sun and heat control

Solar Shield

Solar screen options can block heat, reduce glare, improve daytime privacy, and still protect against insects.

  • Shade
  • Glare control
  • Sun exposure
BetterVue clear view screen icon

Clearer view

BetterVue Screen

BetterVue Pool & Patio screen improves light, airflow, and visibility while still offering insect protection.

  • Clear view
  • Light
  • Airflow

Not every panel needs the same screen

A smart rescreen can combine materials by opening, exposure, pets, privacy, insects, and the way each outdoor space is used.

Screen material comparison guide
Need Best match Where it helps
Standard Insects Phifer's 18x14 A practical starting point for mosquitoes and everyday insect protection.
Extra Strength Polyester Super Screen Better durability for larger openings, pets, children, and long-term homes.
Tiny Insects 20x20 Fiberglass Fine mesh helps with no-see-ums, sand flies, gnats, and small debris.
Privacy or Debris Vinyl-Laminated 18x14 Useful for lower vertical panels where visibility and debris control matter.
Heat and Glare Solar Shield Helps reduce sun exposure and glare while keeping insect protection in place.

What Homeowners Are Saying

Matthew Sandre

Five Stars

Miguel and his team at Best Rescreen Co did an amazing job on our pool enclosure! They were on time, professional, and paid great attention to detail. The enclosure looks brand new and we could not be happier. Highly recommend them for anyone...

Maria Biascoechea

Five Stars

Best Rescreen Company is the best. Fair prices, honest fast work. Beautiful finish. Love my new screens which have warranty! Kidslife Naples Preschool

Christopher

Five Stars

We have used other screening companies in the past, but are now lifetime customers of Miguel and his team at Best Rescreen. That name is entirely accurate - they do great work, are extremely polite, very fairly priced, and deliver what they promise...

James Damato

Five Stars

They did an incredible job installing my front lanai. They were very personal as well. Top notch materials were used also. I would recommend using them for any screening.

Isabel Lee

Five Stars

Miguel did a wonderful job with our screen! We love the way everything turned out. The screen has no beams and gives us a perfect outside view. We are very happy with our new lanai!

Craig Rose

Five Stars

Miguel and his team are incredibly professional. He spent hours going over different options for our screen replacement. The result? Perfect. Highly recommended.

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