Patio Screens That Actually Survive Cottage Life—Is That Even a Thing?
Let’s talk about your cottage. It’s your happy place—until your patio screen door quits halfway…
You thought your window screen was just a boring piece of mesh?
Think again.
Every screen has a secret identity. Some are protectors of peace. Others crumble under pressure. Let’s meet the real Avengers of the mesh world—and maybe a few that need to hang up the cape.
Superpower: Stops insects so small, they aren’t even legally classified as bugs.
Weakness: Slightly reduced airflow.
Origin Story: Created in a top-secret lab in Muskoka during blackfly season.
Tagline: “No bug too small. No itch too severe.”
Best used for: Lakefront cottages, seasonal campers, patios that double as mosquito resorts.
Superpower: Withstands claws, paws, and toddlers who lean like it’s a contact sport.
Weakness: Slightly darker visibility.
Origin Story: Raised in a suburban home with 3 kids and 2 dogs. Survived.
Tagline: “I will not be torn.”
Best used for: Screen doors, low windows, anything within striking distance of your golden retriever.
Superpower: Crowbar resistance.
Weakness: None discovered yet.
Origin Story: Trained in break-in simulations and wind tunnel testing.
Tagline: “Come at me.”
Best used for: Basement windows, cottages left unattended, or anyone who wants bug protection and to sleep like a rock.
Superpower: Keeps wildlife out of your kitchen and your leftovers safe.
Weakness: Costs more than standard mesh—but honestly worth every cent.
Origin Story: Last seen growling back at a raccoon in Haliburton.
Tagline: “This cottage is closed.”
Best used for: Seasonal cabins, remote properties, and any place that smells like bacon and has no neighbours.
Superpower: Sagging.
Weakness: Life, gravity, gentle breezes.
Origin Story: Mass-produced in 1998. Never upgraded.
Tagline: “Good luck.”
Best used for: Replacing immediately.
If your current screen would fold under light pressure from a moth… it might be time to recruit a better team.
We’ll help you upgrade to a screen worthy of superhero status—whether you’re fighting bugs, break-ins, or bears.
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