Screenmobile Corporation
72-050A Corporate Way
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
800-775-7795
Screenmobile is dedicated to raising the awareness of screen safety issues.
Screens for windows, doors and porch/patio applications are designed primarily to keep insects out of a home. A typical screen is made from an aluminum frame and a fiberglass or aluminum screen mesh. While seemingly strong, kids and parents can develop a false sense of security that screens will stop a child or adult from falls. This is true of all types of related screen fabrics, such as sun control screens, pet resistant type screens, or screens that are made heavier than industry standards and sold as superior, or heavy duty screens.
There are four main components of a typical screen. The frame (typically aluminum), the corners (plastic or aluminum), the slpine (rubber material used to hold screen fabric in the frame), and the screen fabric itself. Some or all of these components will fail when subject to pressure, such as when a child or adult falls against a screen. It does not matter how tight the screen spline is, or how tight the frame is installed in the window frame, it will fail.
Screen safety applies not only to window screens, but also door screens and porch/patio screens. All can present this false sense of security. This site examines these screen safety issues and brings the awareness level up to both parents and kids. Please take a few moments to browse the additional screen safety information on this website, and to visit the resource links provided.
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Windows play a critical role in home safety. While some falls occur from windows, it is important to realize that in the event of a fire, a window can save a child's life.
A home may represent a haven of safety and security but for young children, it can also be a minefield of potentially dangerous falls.
Screens that enclose a porch or patio are not designed to prevent children or adults from falling. A review of your porch and patio screens can help identify safety risks.
Check out further resources on home and screen safety, and download the Window Safety Activity book for kids.