Phifer 3028782 UltraVue Insect Screen, 36" x 50', Black

We have a 1950s era home with original casement windows that we restored rather than installing vinyl replacements. I had previously used window screen purchased from the local big box store for other projects and did not find the results pleasing, as the two choices (grey or black) of screen available were both ugly and quite visible, even from the street. After a search for "invisible screen", I found several companies that claimed their product was truly invisible. I had my doubts about Phifer's screen, but after comparing the various types they make on the company website, I chose UltraVue. When the roll of screen arrived, I opened it and still doubted that it would be any different than the less expensive screen sold locally. It was black in color and looked like all the other rolls of screen I'd bought in the past. I went ahead and installed it in the first screen frame and popped it into our front window to see how it looked. Unbelievably, it's so close to being invisible that we have to get up close to see that it's really there. This is one of the few products that truly live up to the manufacturer's claims. I would highly recommmend with confidence this product to anyone. There's simply no reason to ever use ordinary ugly window screen again. Only time will tell how well it holds up against the elements, as we are located in an arid state with harsh summer sun and cold winter weather. [Please note that I have zero affiliation with this company and its products whatsoever and receive no compensation of any kind for reviewing this product.]

The Andersen windows on our house had aluminum screens which have oxidized and stained a bit over the years. They had always been a big detraction to the curb appeal of the house due to how it made the windows look dirty, not matter how much we cleaned them. It also made it look like you were looking through a cage out the windows because the screen was so noticeable. I spent a lot of time researching replacement screens and found that Andersen makes one of the more highly rated screens in terms of visibility (or rather invisibility??): TruScene. However, that product is not sold for the replacement market and is only available on new Andersens. I bit the bullet and decided to try this product and I'm happy that I did! It made my windows look LIKE NEW from the exterior and significantly improved the view from the interior. It's really difficult to quantify without having proper light testing equipment, but I can attest that it feels a bit brighter and the view outside is far greater in clarity. For anyone with old aluminum screens, I would highly recommend this DIY solution to freshen up your windows.

Works exactly as advertised. Screen looks dark black on roll, but once installed it nearly disappears. Next to my unscreened window that has a light tinting, it appears virtually the same. Greatly enhanced our view.

I replaced some screens with holes and others with 20+ years of sun exposure. What a difference! We didn't realize how bad the old screens looked. Tip: If you pull too tight, then you'll warp the screen frame and may leave a gap between the window sill and screen frame. More likely to happen on large windows. I laid the screen on top. Used a spline roller to install the spline, and didn't pull on the screen. Well, I did pull on the first and learned not to on the rest.

I ordered the 36 inch wide by 50 ft roll. As we were installing it -- where we needed it to be one, long piece -- we discovered that the 50 feet was NOT continuous which meant we had to patch the job 1/2 way through. Not a happy experience.

Twice the price of Home Depot.

The screen is nearly invisible! I used thin nylon filament to sew 3 panels together with a zig zag stitch. Then using a staple gun, completely screened off my apartment patio. No more mosquitoes! I put up a lot of wall pocket planters, pest free gardening is awesome! The local birds have been drawn, a hummingbird flew straight into the screen but wasn’t harmed at all. He bounced back and stabilized himself just fine. Sparrows and Finches have started trying to break in and can’t, so they perch on the screen and hang out. So far nothing has damaged the screen. Being able to remove the dark and thick screen door really opens up the space. I highly recommend this to apartment dwellers looking to increase their living space.

See picture. Yes, there is a screen on that frame. Absolutely excellent results. Very pleased.

Very happy with this screen, easy to install and came on time.

Easy to install if you have the tools. Big improvement over 1990s standard screens.