How Do I Estimate Materials for Screen Wall?

How Do I Estimate Materials for Screen Wall?

The first step to planning and estimating your project is with our porch planning worksheet. We also have a Screen Wall calculator for basic estimations.

Below are a few important details on estimating materials. Visit the Screen Wall page to learn more.

Depending on your design, you can simply screen your porch with only the perimeter components which frame in your screened openings.
The 2-in screws attach the perimeter components to the existing load-bearing members. You’ll need 12 screws for each 8-ft length.

Post components create verticals and horizontal rails. The posts attach to the perimeter and other posts using the angle brackets and 3/4-in screws.For each end of a post that meets the perimeter, you will need 2 angle brackets and 8 screws.

For each vertical post that intersects a horizontal post, you will need 4 angle brackets and 16 screws.


If you create a horizontal rail, you may want to install the cellular PVC pickets as well.For each picket, you will need 2 picket brackets and 4 3/4-in screws.


Both the perimeter and post components have built-in spline channels and are compatible with standard flat spline and our super-strong MeshGuard spline.

The beauty cap covers all the angle brackets and screws used to fasten the components.Each post has two channels. For each post, you will need double the amount of beauty caps.

The perimeter component has a single channel. For each perimeter, you only need one beauty cap.