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The Average Cost of Window Screen Replacement

Nowadays, the most commonly used materials for window screens are aluminum and vinyl-coated fiberglass. Vinyl-coated fiberglass costs half the price of aluminum screen, which is why it is more common. Some specialty window screens include solar screens, pet screen fabrics, and bronze, copper and brass screens.
  1. Aluminum

    • Aluminum screen is a metal mesh. According to hometips.com, the average cost of aluminum window screen replacement runs between 30 and 35 cents per square foot, as of 2010.

    Vinyl-Coated Fiberglass

    • Vinyl-coated fiberglass does not rust or corrode. It costs around 15 to 25 cents per square foot.

    Solar Screen

    • Solar screen only comes in black and costs around $1.50 per square foot.

    Pet Screen

    • Pet screen fabric is designed for people who have pets that frequently shred the screens. This type of screening material usually comes in vinyl-coated polyester. It is designed only for do-it-yourself projects and the kit costs between $20 and $24.

    Copper

    • Copper screening is made of 90 percent copper and 10 percent zinc. It costs around $1.20 per square foot.

    Bronze

    • Bronze screening is the most economical option in specialty screens. It costs approximately $1 per square foot.