Performance Comparission |
(**Independent Test Results by Matrix Inc.) |
|
|
BetterVue Insect Screen |
Competitor's Invisible Screening |
Standard Screen |
Material |
|
Fiberglass |
Fiberglass |
Fiberglass |
Mesh Count |
|
20x20** |
20x20 |
18x16 |
Actual |
|
(20x20) |
(20x20) |
(17x15) |
ThicknessĀ |
|
0.011 |
0.011 |
0.0125 |
Yarn Diameter |
|
.008-0085 |
.007-0075 |
.0107-.0112 |
Strength |
Cut Grip |
W |
88 |
53(40% weaker*) |
91 |
|
F |
89 |
59(33%weaker*) |
78 |
Grabs |
W |
80 |
69(14%weaker*) |
90 |
|
F |
79 |
69(13%weaker*) |
77 |
Trapezium Tear |
W |
10 |
7(30%weaker) |
10 |
|
F |
9 |
7(23%weaker) |
10 |
Burst |
|
91psi |
53psi(42%weaker) |
92psi |
Stiffness |
W |
81mg |
56mg |
79msg |
|
F |
76mg |
46mg |
71msg |
Openness |
|
64%** |
65%** |
59%** |
Light Transmission |
|
75%** |
75%** |
69%** |
Apreture |
|
.0018* |
.0020* |
.0027** |
|
|
|
(10% less insect proctection*) |
Solor Reflection |
|
2** |
2** |
4** |
*Performance compared to BetterVue |
**Independent test results provided by Matrix Inc. USA, according to ASHRAE 74-1988 |