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History of the Window Screen

Window screens are some of the things, like carpet, the light bulb, and other everyday items and materials that go unnoticed by most. Window screens have been assimilated into our everyday life since before we were born and would hardly give them a second thought until we have to bear the nuisance of pests that make their way into our space due to the lack of screens; or, we may give window screens a thought when we are forced to buy replacement window screen frames or window screen material.

It&#;s hard to believe that there was a time when there were not screens and it&#;s also amusing to think of something such as window screen material being invented. But, like all the various everyday conveniences that we take for granted in our first-world lives, window screens had to be invented and they added more than just convenience to our lives.

Beginnings

The invention of window screen material is not clear. The American Farmer speaks of &#;woven wire&#; for window screens in and an advertisement is seen in the edition of Boyd&#;s Blue Book. Though some screens were seen before this, the company Gilbert and Bennett is credited with it&#;s invention. During the Civil War, Gilbert and Bennett was unable to sell their products to the South. To save their company and the woven wire material they had, they began painting the wire so it wouldn&#;t rust. They began selling their painted wire mesh as window screen and window screens grew in popularity

On the Railroad

The company Bayley and McCluckey was the first to file for the patent for window screens on passenger railroad cars. The window screen material keep cinders, sparks, and dust out of the passenger cars, allowing for passengers to have a more pleasant and safe trip.

Window Screens As Art

Artists saw the window screen material as an opportunity for artistic expression. Using the window screen material, artists would paint landscape scenes on the screens and these painted screens not only keep bugs and other annoyances out of homes, but also acted as privacy windows.

Window Screen to the Rescue

Before the widespread use of window screens, most people had to suffer through months and months of mosquitoes, flies, other pests flying in and around their house. With these pests came diseases. The widespread use of window screens helped bring about the eradication of many diseases that plagued early America and are now mostly unheard of. It&#;s interested to think something so simple made such a big difference in modern society and eliminated much of the things that plagued early-Americans.

Modern Window Screen Material

Today, it is very rare that homes, apartments, and other living spaces aren&#;t outfitted with window screens. Thanks to modern technology, there are more options for the window screen material outfitting your windows. You can pick window screen material that fits the needs of your home and your lifestyle. Window screen material is now made out of aluminum, fiberglass, copper, PVC, and more.

Metro Screenworks: Quality Window Screen Material

Are you looking for quality window screen material to replace old torn screens, for your home building project, or to finally screen in your porch? We can guarantee we have just what you need. Not only do we see every kind of window screen material, but we sell window screen material in various roll sizes and lengths as well as custom window screens premade.

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Timeline of Window Screens

s &#; &#;Sticks and Stones&#;

Technically speaking, humans have been using &#;screens&#; since they began building windows into buildings. Mostly made of ceramic, wood, and stone &#; these primitive screens kept people and large animals from intruding, while allowing light and air to enter the building.

&#; &#;First Modern Mention&#;

In , The American Farmer mentioned &#;wove wire for window screens&#; in its publication. This is the first known mention of the woven wire window screens we still use today. (grit.com).

s &#; &#;Affordability for Many&#;

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The Gilbert and Bennett Manufacturing Co., out of Redding, Connecticut is credited with inventing the first affordable woven mesh wire window screens &#; although they were not originally sold for this purpose. The affordable material was popularly used as a replacement for expensive horsehair sieves (culinary instruments) to Southern customers.

&#; &#;Civil War Begins&#;

When the Civil War began in , the Gilbert and Bennett company lost much of it&#;s Southern market. Therefore, the corporation expanded its product line to include affordable window screens for residential use. The screens were painted in order to reduce rust. (grit.com)

s &#; &#;Absolute Misery&#;

According to the National Museum of American History, prior to the , mosquitos and other annoying insects were kept at bay by keeping windows and doors shut &#; even throughout the summer for most common people. The first known ads for window screens specifically are dated back to , where the ad promises screens to be the difference between &#;absolute misery and sweetest comfort&#; by allowing customers to keep their windows open while blocking the mosquitoes from entering.

s &#; &#;Awareness Increasing&#;

Moving into the s, window screens started to become more popular, as knowledge of diseases carried by mosquitoes and flies reaches the public. Songs on the subject became increasingly popular such as, &#;Oh! That Horrid Mosquito&#; &#; which was published in (americanhistory.edu).

s &#; &#;Patents Pending&#;

Although there was not a patent awarded specifically for screens to keep insects out, many US patents were awarded for various window and patio screen innovations by the late s. Many, many companies began producing and selling the fabric as window screens.

&#; &#;Twitchell Corporation&#;

Twitchell Corporation had it&#;s beginning almost 100 years ago, in . Twitchell is the company that invented Textilene, the highest quality PVC coated screen fabric used by us at CC Sunscreens and many other leading companies &#; due to it&#;s durability and effectiveness.

s &#; &#;Eradicating Diseases&#;

Did you know that the introduction of mesh screens for windows and porches was considered a first line of defense against mosquitoes and the types of diseases they carry? Window screens have been accredited with helping to eradicate these types of diseases (such as typhoid, and yellow fever) in the United States by the s.

&#; &#;CC Sunscreens Established&#;

In , our friendly, family-run company entered the Phoenix market. We are proud to offer quality sun screens and patio shades in an attempt to satisfy homeowners with a solution to cut back on energy costs, while increasing the comfort levels inside Valley homes.

How CC Sunscreens Can Help

Before we know it, our famous triple degree weather will be once again upon us. Get ahead of the weather, by reaching out to us for your free, no obligation in-home consultation and quote. See for yourself why we have one of the best reputations in the area by contacting us today. We look forward to helping you to reduce heat in your home this summer while simultaneously reducing energy costs and your carbon footprint.

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