Residential · Durham, NC
Solar screen upgrades cut heat, glare, and UV without blocking your view. Durham Screens has served Durham since 2018, installing and repairing solar screen panels for windows, porches, and outdoor living spaces with clean lines and tight, rattle-free fits.
Every solar screen job starts with measuring the opening, checking squareness, and confirming how the panel will mount, inside channel, surface mount, or track. We inspect existing frames for bent corners, stripped screw holes, and loose spline channels, then decide whether a re-screen is the right fix or a full frame rebuild is smarter. Our standard builds use 5/16 inch or 3/8 inch aluminum screen frame stock, metal miter corners, stainless fasteners where needed, and UV-stable spline, with clean, consistent tension from a roller install. For repairs, we match the existing mesh type and openness as closely as possible so the replaced panel does not look patched or darker than the rest.
Local sun exposure and humidity drive the details, south and west facing openings usually benefit most from solar screen because afternoon heat load and glare are highest. We commonly install solar screen fabrics in the 80-90% range depending on the balance you want between shading and visibility, then make sure edges are sealed tight so wind does not flutter the mesh. If the panel is for a porch or patio enclosure, we account for pressure changes and door slams by using proper mid-rails, corner bracing, and secure mounting points so the frame stays square. Finish work includes aligning reveals, setting consistent screw spacing, and verifying the panel sits flat with no bow, gaps, or sharp edges.
Durham customers choose us because we treat solar screen like a precision fit product, not a one-size roll of mesh. You get clear options on mesh grade, color, and openness, plus realistic expectations about performance, solar screen reduces heat gain and UV, but it is not a blackout shade. We are licensed and insured, and we provide a free written estimate with scope, material callouts, and a straightforward timeline. Our crews show up with the right equipment for clean results, tape measures and lasers for layout, miter saws for accurate cuts, spline rollers, and the fasteners and anchors needed for wood, aluminum, or masonry substrates.
At completion, we do a walkthrough and test every panel for smooth removal and reinstall, proper seating, and uniform tension. You receive a documented summary of what was installed or repaired, including frame size, mesh type, and mounting method, plus care guidance to protect the coating and keep airflow high. If we re-screened existing frames, we confirm corner integrity and note any components worth budgeting for later, like worn latches, warped tracks, or failing caulk at the opening. The result is a solar screen setup that looks intentional, performs consistently, and is easy to live with day to day.
Yes. We provide a free written estimate after reviewing the site and confirming materials, openings, and hardware needs.
Yes. Durham Screens is licensed and insured for screening work, and we can confirm details during scheduling.
In most cases, yes. We can typically match common mesh colors like charcoal or gray and coordinate frame components, spline, and hardware to blend with existing assemblies.
Small repairs can often be completed in a single visit. Larger rescreening and porch projects vary by scope, number of openings, and any needed frame or carpentry repairs.
Yes. We troubleshoot sagging doors, misaligned hinges, worn closers, latches, and sweeps, then repair or replace the hardware and rescreen as needed.
A properly built solar screen helps cut indoor heat, glare, and UV exposure while still letting you see out and enjoy airflow. Durham Screens installs new solar screen panels and repairs torn or loose mesh on existing frames for windows, porch openings, patios, and screened enclosures. Whether you need one panel replaced or an entire set upgraded, we focus on tight fit, straight lines, and durable materials that hold up to sun and humidity.
Solar screen is a specialty mesh designed to block a high percentage of solar radiation compared to standard fiberglass insect screen. We help you choose the right openness based on where the opening faces and how you use the space, for example, higher glare control for west-facing windows or a lighter option where you want maximum visibility. Common builds include 5/16 inch or 3/8 inch aluminum frame stock, metal corners, UV-resistant spline, and corrosion-resistant fasteners, assembled for uniform tension and a clean perimeter. If you already have frames, we can often re-screen them as long as the rails are straight and the spline channel is intact.
For solar screen repair, we look beyond the tear. A panel that keeps ripping usually has a warped frame, brittle spline, or insufficient edge bite, so we correct the underlying issue before installing new mesh. We also address fit issues such as panels that rattle, bow, or bind by squaring the frame, adjusting mounting points, or rebuilding the panel to proper dimensions. When the job is done, panels should sit flat, remove and reinstall easily, and keep consistent shading across the set.
If you want to make a room more comfortable, protect furnishings from UV fade, or improve the usability of an outdoor living area, a solar screen upgrade is a practical fix with immediate impact. Request a free written estimate and we will recommend the right solar screen material, frame build, and mounting method for your openings.
Call now or send a request and we will reach out within one business day to schedule your free, no-obligation estimate in Durham. We assess the project, review the details, and give you a written quote before any work starts, so you know exactly what to expect.
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