About the screen: How does it compare to a window screen to keep pests out? In the photo, it doesn't look like it can keep much from walking through.
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They screening that comes with it is basically hardware cloth (metal), with 1/4 inch square openings. I cut out some standard screen pieces the same sizes and put behind that for added bug protection.
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We didn't wind up using this but it will keep mice and rodents out, believe some insects might be able to get in though.
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I think it is OK....have recently installed not giving it time to be tested yet....
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The screens are on all sides. Great for areas that have alot of bugs.We put it up in late spring & take it down in fall. The down side is if it gets very windy it will blow down. If it rains too hard the water will seep through.There is no sealant to make it totally water proof. I buy this tent every year because I have yet to find one this large.I throw it out at the end of fall because it gets really raggy looking.
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As tough as this screening is I think a mouse could still gnaw through it. I'd use a piece of metal screening to keep out mice.
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I imagine that it's possible, but I have not had that problem. Then again, my screen is not fully extended. I think insects entering is less likely if the screen is not fully extended.
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Used it to replace existing screen in patio screen door and storm door window screen section. Because it is heavy duty to survive pets, it is very stiff compared to regular netting. Depending on how you plan to DIY, stiffer may be better or worse than regular screening.
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Yes, but not much. If you are close to the screen, you can see through, but farther away it becomes difficult. I actually like that because I can see out, but pedestrians who are further away cannot see in very much.
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Slightly, there could be a film added to prevent more glare. The screen is matt.
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I do not know! We do not have an issue with rodents, but if you put the screen on right enough and secure most of the bottom (besides the opening), there is no "opening" until the animal physically tried to go through the screen. We love it because we do not have a screen door and we enjoy hving the door open without bugs coming in. I say it's worth a try!
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Furniture in my screen house can get wet through the screens if the wind is blowing the rain sideways. The roof does not leak. The screen house is not bug proof but it is 99% better then not having the screen house. We love our screen house.
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The view is not totally blocked. It has no fabric only the wood. We have 2 of these screens and love them.the smell mentioned by some is gone in a very short time and we feel they are an excellent value.
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Hi Kate,A determined wasp could crawl through the 1/4" mesh. They manage to invade my log house through cracks that are much smaller than that. How about window screening? You can make frames with legs from schedule 20 PVC pipe and corner/tee fittings, available at hardware stores. Cover the frames with window screen sold in rolls at the hardware store. You can make clips from short pieces of halved PVC cut with a jigsaw to hold the screen onto the frame. The Dewitt netting is perfect for keeping birds out of strawberries and pie cherry trees, but I very much doubt it would stop wasps. Hi Kate,A determined wasp could crawl through the 1/4" mesh. They manage to invade my log house through cracks that are much smaller than that. How about window screening? You can make frames with legs from schedule 20 PVC pipe and corner/tee fittings, available at hardware stores. Cover the frames with window screen sold in rolls at the hardware store. You can make clips from short pieces of halved PVC cut with a jigsaw to hold the screen onto the frame. The Dewitt netting is perfect for keeping birds out of strawberries and pie cherry trees, but I very much doubt it would stop... » Read More Hi Kate,A determined wasp could crawl through the 1/4" mesh. They manage to invade my log house through cracks that are much smaller than that. How about window screening? You can make frames with legs from schedule 20 PVC pipe and corner/tee fittings, available at hardware stores. Cover the frames with window screen sold in rolls at the hardware store. You can make clips from short pieces of halved PVC cut with a jigsaw to hold the screen onto the frame. The Dewitt netting is perfect for keeping birds out of strawberries and pie cherry trees, but I very much doubt it would stop wasps. « Show Less
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We just returned from another camping trip with the "Clam". As previous comments that were made, as long as you close the zippered door behind you each time, the bugs should be minimal. There is a flap at the bottom of each panel, including the door, that helps to keep bugs out as well. We are thrilled with the ease of set up! Also, we ordered the wind/privacy panels...they work very well. The mesh screening seems very sturdy and is fine enough to keep bugs out.
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Depending on how wide the screen door, the Claw Guard may not cover the whole door, leaving exposed screen. It is made to protect the door jam as well as 2/3 of the rest of the door. Just check measurements. It is sturdy enough to keep the two separate. Our cats don't like it as a scratching surface either.
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I just put pet screen on my new screened porch. This screen is pet proof and having your cat climb on it will not hurt it. The builders that installed this screen showed me a picture of his dog climbing up the screen and that was proof for me. As far as ( no-see-ums ) I am from the south also and I haven't had the screen up that long so can't answer that one for you. I do know that the holes are very small and may deter them from getting in but I guess we'll find out next summer.
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I would say no I ended up getting screens that were made of pets and just doubled the screen in the window, didn't seem to block airflow to much and you can't really see in during the day, night time its the opposite you can see in as the light changes but I find that to be the case with almost any privacy DIY things I've tried ...good luck
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In my opinion, the quality of screen display is not that good. You can see better to the display if you are in front of it, moving a little bit from that angle, you cannot see clearly.
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What I did to keep people and my dog from walking into the screen was to put some bright fingernail polish in a few spots with a decorative pattern to them. If you try to put anything like tape on it, you run the risk of it coming off inside the housing. Hope this helps you.