Durability: Aluminum screens (like ALINMesh’s HeavyDuty 500 superguard) withstand pet scratches and extreme weather, while fiberglass tears easily in high-wind zones
Visibility: Fiberglass offers a clearer view (92% light transmission vs. aluminum’s 85%), but ALINMesh’s UltraView aluminum series uses thinner strands to close this gap.
Cost Analysis: Aluminum costs 20% more upfront but lasts 2–3x longer. Use our Superfine to compare lifetime expenses