🦟 No-See-Um Screen vs. Regular Screen: What’s Best for Your Florida Home?
In Southwest Florida, enjoying the outdoors often means dealing with mosquitoes, gnats, and tiny biting insects known as no-see-ums. That’s why choosing the right screen material for your lanai, porch, or pool enclosure is crucial for year-round comfort. At Rosso Homes, we use only the best materials in the industry, including top-quality screening options to build your new home in Naples, Marco Island, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers Beach, and Bonita Beach. Whether you're creating a peaceful outdoor retreat or enclosing your pool, we help you make the right screen choice for your lifestyle and budget.
🆚 What’s the Difference Between No-See-Um Screen & Regular Screen?
✅ Regular Screen (Standard Insect Screen)
- Mesh Count: Typically 18x14 or 18x16 strands per square inch
- Material: Fiberglass or aluminum
- Purpose: Blocks larger insects like mosquitoes, flies, and wasps
Advantages:
- ✅ More affordable
- ✅ Good airflow and visibility
- ✅ Widely available and easy to install
Disadvantages:
- ❌ Won’t block no-see-ums (tiny biting midges)
- ❌ Less protection from fine debris like pollen or sand
🛡 No-See-Um Screen (High-Density Mesh Screen)
- Mesh Count: 20x20, 20x30, or higher
- Material: Heavy-duty fiberglass or polyester
- Purpose: Blocks tiny insects such as no-see-ums, gnats, and sandflies
Advantages:
- ✅ Superior protection from tiny bugs and fine particles
- ✅ Still allows airflow and moderate visibility
- ✅ Ideal for coastal and marshy areas of SWFL
Disadvantages:
- ❌ Slightly reduced airflow compared to regular screens
- ❌ Slightly higher cost
- ❌ May require sturdier framing to support the tighter weave
🏠 Rosso Homes: Better Materials, Better Protection
At Rosso Homes, we understand the climate, insects, and outdoor living needs of Southwest Florida better than anyone. That’s why we offer No-See-Um screen upgrades for our outdoor living spaces, especially in areas like Marco Island, Estero, Bonita Beach, and other coastal communities where biting midges are common.
Our commitment to quality means you get:
- 🏡 Bug-free enjoyment of your lanai, pool, or porch
- 🔨 Durable screen enclosures that last through wind, rain, and sun
- 🧼 Cleaner outdoor spaces, with less pollen and airborne debris
- 💰 Smart solutions aligned with your budget
☀️ Build Smarter with Rosso Homes in SWFL
Whether you're building your dream home in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Punta Gorda, or anywhere in Southwest Florida, Rosso Homes provides expert guidance and premium materials, including the best screening systems on the market to enhance your outdoor lifestyle. Contact Rosso Homes today to learn more about our new construction homes, screen enclosure options, and how we can help you build a more comfortable, bug-free outdoor space.
