
If you hire window cleaners, ask them to inspect the screens before they replace them. To add time between screen replacements, wipe the frames every three to six months, keep the track free of dirt, and regularly inspect the mesh for holes or tears. In fact, regular maintenance can add years to your screen’s life. Generally, screens should last from 10-15 years with regular maintenance.

If you live in an area with damp, sea air or extreme weather conditions you may have to install new screens more frequently than those who live in temperate regions. If a screen is not exposed to water, or allowed to remain damp over time, it could have a longer life before a new screen must be installed. Aluminum screens tend to last longer than fiberglass. If the screen seems well-built it may last longer.

A variety of factors affect a screen’s potential longevity. If you’ve just had new screens installed, you may wonder how long they will last until the next installation.
