{"id":3221,"date":"2026-08-24T10:01:48","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T02:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartexscreen.com\/?post_type=news&p=3221"},"modified":"2026-08-24T10:02:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T02:02:13","slug":"pool-and-patio-screen-mesh-mesh-counts-weights-sourcing-2","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/smartexscreen.com\/de\/news\/pool-and-patio-screen-mesh-mesh-counts-weights-sourcing-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Pool- und Terrassen-Sichtschutzgewebe: Maschenzahlen, Gewichte, Beschaffung"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pool and patio screen mesh<\/strong><\/a> is specified by mesh count and fabric weight. The common counts are 17\u00d714, 18\u00d714, 20\u00d717 and 20\u00d720, and publicly displayed weights for these products run from roughly 133 g\/m\u00b2 to 305 g\/m\u00b2. Heavier fabric survives handling and re-screening better; tighter counts stop no-see-ums.<\/p>\n

What the numbers on a pool screen roll actually mean<\/h2>\n

Two numbers do most of the work on a pool screen datasheet, and they measure different things.
\nMesh count<\/strong> is written as two figures, such as 18\u00d714. The first is the number of strands per inch in the warp direction, the second in the fill direction. A higher pair means smaller openings. That is why 20\u00d720 is the reference count for no-see-um protection and 17\u00d714 or 18\u00d714 is the general-purpose pool cage count \u2014 the openings in a 17\u00d714 fabric let more air through and let more small insects through at the same time.
\nFabric weight<\/strong>, given in g\/m\u00b2 (or oz\/yd\u00b2 in North American listings), describes how much material is in the cloth. Weight rises with yarn diameter and coating thickness. A 20\u00d720 fabric at approximately 176 g\/m\u00b2 and a 20\u00d720 fabric at approximately 305 g\/m\u00b2 have the same opening geometry but very different handling strength, tear resistance and roll weight.
\nRetail listings usually publish only one of these. Our own catalogue lists a 20\u00d720 no-see-um product with a displayed wire diameter of approximately 0.013 inch, which is the third variable \u2014 count, weight and yarn diameter together describe the fabric, and any one of them alone leaves the buyer guessing.<\/p>\n

For a distributor holding inventory, the practical consequence is simple: two rolls labelled “20\u00d720 pool screen” from two suppliers can differ by 70% in fabric weight, and your installer customers will notice within one season.<\/p>\n

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Mesh count and weight selection table<\/h2>\n

The table below lists the pool and patio screen<\/strong><\/a> products we publicly present, with the weight figures displayed for individual models. Blank weight cells are not omissions \u2014 those models are quoted per specification, and we do not publish a figure we cannot tie to a specific production run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Maschenzahl<\/strong><\/td>\nPublished Weight Example<\/strong><\/td>\nMaterial Family<\/strong><\/td>\nHauptanwendung<\/strong><\/td>\nNotes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17\u00d714 Heavy-Duty<\/td>\nRequires quotation<\/td>\nGlasfaser<\/td>\nPool cages, patio enclosures, porch panels<\/td>\nStandard heavy-duty pool count with higher airflow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17\u00d714 Enhanced Visibility, Heavy-Duty<\/td>\nApprox. 133 g\/m\u00b2<\/td>\nGlasfaser<\/td>\nView-critical panels, lanai fronts<\/td>\nLightest of the published examples<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18\u00d714<\/td>\nRequires quotation<\/td>\nGlasfaser<\/td>\nGeneral pool enclosure and re-screening<\/td>\nThe count US retail replacement listings default to<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20\u00d717 Heavy-Duty<\/td>\nRequires quotation<\/td>\nPolyester<\/td>\nHigh-traffic lower panels, kick-panel zones<\/td>\nPolyester construction rather than fiberglass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20\u00d720 Enhanced Visibility, Heavy-Duty<\/td>\nApprox. 176 g\/m\u00b2<\/td>\nGlasfaser<\/td>\nNo-see-um areas where view matters<\/td>\nTight count, moderate weight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20\u00d720 No-See-Um<\/td>\nApprox. 215 g\/m\u00b2<\/td>\nGlasfaser<\/td>\nCoastal and lakeside no-see-um exposure<\/td>\nDisplayed wire diameter: approx. 0.013 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20\u00d720 Heavy-Duty<\/td>\nApprox. 305 g\/m\u00b2<\/td>\nGlasfaser<\/td>\nFull-height cage panels requiring maximum durability<\/td>\nHeaviest published example<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Solar Screen, 80%\/90% Shade<\/td>\nRequires quotation<\/td>\nSolar shading fabric<\/td>\nPatio shading, west-facing enclosure walls<\/td>\nSelected by shade factor rather than mesh count<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pet-Resistant Pool Screen<\/td>\nRequires quotation<\/td>\nVinylbeschichtetes Polyester<\/td>\nDoor zones and pet-access panels<\/td>\nSpecify separately from the main cage fabric<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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These are individual product examples. Do not read the 133\u2013305 g\/m\u00b2 spread as a universal range for every pool screen product, and do not transfer one model’s weight, wire diameter or roll size to another model in the same count.
\nThe trade-off across this table is real, not cosmetic. Moving from approximately 176 g\/m\u00b2 to approximately 305 g\/m\u00b2 at the same 20\u00d720<\/a> count buys tear resistance and installation forgiveness, and costs airflow, transparency and roughly 70% more fabric weight per container. Moving the other way lightens freight and improves the view, and it makes the fabric less tolerant of over-tensioning during spline installation. Neither direction is the “better” mesh; they answer different complaints from different climates.<\/p>\n

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Fiberglass, polyester or vinyl-coated polyester<\/h2>\n

Material family sits underneath the count and weight figures, and it drives more of the field performance than most spec sheets suggest.
\nGlasfaser<\/strong> carries the majority of pool and patio counts. It does not crease permanently, which matters when rolls are folded during shipping or re-screening, and it holds dimensional stability under tension. It is the default for 17\u00d714, 18\u00d714 and 20\u00d720 pool fabrics.
\nPolyester<\/strong> appears in our 20\u00d717 heavy-duty pool product. Polyester yarn tolerates repeated impact better than fiberglass and is the reasonable choice where panels take foot traffic, furniture contact or pool equipment knocks.
\nVinylbeschichtetes Polyester<\/strong> is the pet-resistant construction. Our published description positions one pet screen as substantially stronger than traditional fiberglass screen; we do not publish a numerical strength multiplier, because that number belongs to a specific test report on a specific model rather than to the category.<\/p>\n

Distributors serving Florida, Gulf Coast and Caribbean re-screening markets typically stock two fiberglass counts plus one pet-resistant option, and treat the polyester and solar fabrics as project-order items rather than shelf stock.<\/p>\n

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Roll width, length and how packing changes your landed cost<\/h2>\n

Mesh specification decides whether the fabric works. Roll geometry decides whether the order is profitable.
\nRoll width and length on our pool and patio fabrics are model-specific and customizable, which is an advantage that goes unused surprisingly often. Buyers order a standard width, then their installer customers cut 30 cm of waste off every panel for the whole season.
\nThree width questions worth resolving before a first order:<\/p>\n

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  1. What panel heights dominate your customers’ work? Pool cage panels are commonly cut to full bay height. A roll width that matches the dominant bay height turns cross-cutting into a single operation and removes selvedge waste.<\/li>\n
  2. Does your warehouse handle long rolls? Longer rolls reduce roll-change downtime for fabricators and reduce packaging per m\u00b2, but they need racking and two-person handling.<\/li>\n
  3. Is the fabric being re-packed for retail? Fabric supplied for cut-to-length counter sales is packed differently from fabric supplied for project fabrication, and the decision affects carton design, labelling and barcode requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Compared with the retail-packaged replacement screen sold by home-improvement chains, roll-format supply shifts the cutting operation to you or your customer. That is a margin opportunity if you have a cutting station and a cost if you do not.<\/p>\n

    Pricing, MOQ and lead time<\/h2>\n

    Pool and patio screen mesh<\/a> is quoted, not list-priced. Price moves with mesh count, fabric weight, material, roll width and length, colour, coating, packaging format, customization level, order quantity, destination market and shipping terms. We do not publish a per-m\u00b2 figure, because a figure divorced from those variables would mislead more buyers than it helps.
    \nWhat we can state publicly:<\/p>\n

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    1. Screen mesh MOQ: approximately 5,000 m\u00b2<\/li>\n
    2. Custom-colour fabric MOQ: approximately 10,000\u201320,000 m\u00b2<\/li>\n
    3. Standard production lead time: approximately 30\u201345 days<\/li>\n
    4. Simple customization: approximately 6\u20138 weeks<\/li>\n
    5. Sample fees: approximately USD 50\u2013200 for certain products or customized samples<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      MOQ varies by material, model, colour and packaging, so confirm the exact figure for your specification before you build a purchase plan around these numbers. The gap between the standard mesh MOQ and the custom-colour MOQ is the one that most often reshapes a first order \u2014 a distributor wanting a proprietary colour is committing to a substantially larger volume than one taking a standard colour.
      \nOur own manufacturing base runs approximately 120 weaving looms and 16 PVC coating lines across roughly 12,000 m\u00b2 of production space, which is what allows roll width, length, count and coating to be set per order rather than pulled from a fixed stock list.<\/p>\n

      FAQ<\/h2>\n

      Q: What is the difference between 18\u00d714 and 20\u00d720 pool screen?<\/h3>\n

      A: 18\u00d714 has larger openings, higher airflow and better transparency; 20\u00d720 has smaller openings and is the count used for no-see-um protection. 18\u00d714 is the count US retail replacement listings most often default to for general pool cage work.<\/p>\n

      Q: What fabric weight should I stock for pool cage re-screening?<\/h3>\n

      A: There is no single answer, but the published weight examples in our pool range run from approximately 133 g\/m\u00b2 to 305 g\/m\u00b2. Heavier fabric handles installation tension and long-panel spans better; lighter fabric improves the view and reduces freight weight.<\/p>\n

      Q: Does 20\u00d720 mesh always stop no-see-ums?<\/h3>\n

      A: Not by count alone. Yarn diameter changes the clear opening at the same count. Our published 20\u00d720 no-see-um example uses a wire diameter of approximately 0.013 inch. Ask for yarn diameter before you market a 20\u00d720 fabric as no-see-um rated.<\/p>\n

      Q: Can I get custom roll widths and lengths?<\/h3>\n

      A: Yes. Roll width and length are customizable across the pool and patio range, along with mesh count, weight, stiffness and colour. Custom colour carries a higher MOQ than standard colour.<\/p>\n

      Q: Is pool screen mesh available with Florida Building Code documentation?<\/h3>\n

      A: Florida Building Code-related references exist for selected pool-screen applications in our portfolio. The applicable model, test report, certificate number, issuing body and validity date must be confirmed for the specific product you are buying, and we will provide what exists for that model.<\/p>\n

      Q: What is the minimum order for pool and patio screen mesh?<\/h3>\n

      A: Approximately 5,000 m\u00b2 for screen mesh, and approximately 10,000\u201320,000 m\u00b2 for custom-colour fabric. Confirm the exact figure against your specification.<\/p>\n

      Q: How long does production take?<\/h3>\n

      A: Standard production lead time is approximately 30\u201345 days. Simple customization runs approximately 6\u20138 weeks. Actual schedules depend on the product, order quantity, materials, packaging and sample approval.<\/p>\n

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