Wesco Screen Company Inc. provides a wide range of screen applications for residential and commercial clients in Marin, San Francisco, and Southern Sonoma Counties. The company measures and installs custom window screens, retractable window and door screens, quality window coverings, security screen doors, and wood and storm doors. Additionally, Wesco offers pet screens, solar shade screens and pollen-filtering screens for people with allergies.
Owner James Hislop says Wesco Screen Company backs up its long-standing reputation with an ongoing commitment to excellence. “Wesco was founded in 1954. In fact, we get customers who remember coming in with their grandparents when they were children. We place a high value on continuity and maintaining the same tradition of quality products and excellent customer service that has made us a distinguished company for generations.”
Wesco Screen Company uses high-quality materials to manufacture its products, including extruded aluminum frames, baked enamel finishes and premium screen material made by industry leader Phifer. The company is also Northern California’s largest distributor of Roll-Away retractable screen doors, and it supplements its traditional window and door screen offerings with specialty products like security screen doors and storm doors. “No matter what they’re used for, all our screens are made from the best materials available,” affirms Mr. Hislop.
“Our goal is to combine unparalleled customer service with high-quality products that leave our clients completely satisfied. By conducting business in an honest, genuine way, we’re able to generate repeat business that results in ongoing relationships with our customers.”
If you’re in the market for a new window or door screen, make sure you find a product that meets your specific needs. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all window and door screen products. Instead, today’s homeowners have the option of choosing from dozens of specialty screens that meet a variety of needs. “Most people get an eye-opening education when they research all the different screens that are available,” says James Hislop, owner of Wesco Screen Company Inc. in San Rafael.
Before you make a final decision regarding one screen product or another, consider the following tips:
If you suffer from allergies, look for a product that offers relief. PollenTec, for example, is a screen material that blocks up to 99.9 percent of airborne pollen and particulates. “PollenTec can revolutionize people’s lives,” says Mr. Hislop. “It’s like a giant HEPA filter for your windows and doors. Many allergy sufferers keep their homes sealed up during allergy season, but with PollenTec, you can open your windows and breathe freely.”
Don’t sacrifice your view. Some homeowners are reluctant to put screens on their windows because they don’t want to detract from their views. In these cases, Mr. Hislop recommends Phifer UltraVue screens. “These screens virtually disappear in large windows and sliding screen doors,” he says.
strong>Protect your furnishings and flooring. Screens with special UV filters keep the sun’s harsh rays from bleaching your furniture and flooring, which will make your home’s interior look newer for longer periods of time.
Don’t let pets destroy your screens. Pet-friendly screen products keep cats and dogs from scratching and running through screens while still preserving your view.
Get security from a screen door. Imagine a screen door that keeps your family safe even while letting in fresh air. “These security doors look like conventional screens, but they have deadbolt locks and the material is made from a large, high-tensile stainless steel, so they’re very strong,” explains Mr. Hislop. “They give homeowners a measure of security they can never get with traditional screen doors.”
Few window covering companies earn the prestigious Diamond Certified award, which means they've been independently rated Highest in Quality. Even fewer can also claim more than 50 years of industry experience, but that's exactly the case for Wesco Screen Company Inc. "Every business transaction is based on trust, and the fact that we've established a positive reputation in our community that has lasted five-plus decades makes us very trustworthy to our customers," says owner James Hislop. "We've always been known for our honesty and ability to supply high-quality products."
Wesco Screen Company extends its screen application services to residential and commercial clients in Marin, San Francisco and Southern Sonoma Counties. The company installs everything from motorized shade screens to wood and retractable screen doors, and it also has the capabilities to fix customers' existing screens.
Unlike less experienced window covering companies that rely on suppliers and outside manufacturing facilities for the products they sell and install, Wesco Screen Company maintains its own manufacturing shop so it can create quality products that are customized to each client's exact specifications. "When something is made by hand, it's a craft, and custom window screens are our craft," says Mr. Hislop. "We're able to give our customers screens that meet their needs and last much longer than factory-made alternatives."
Wesco Screen Company further differentiates itself from its competition by offering a wide variety of unique, problem-solving screen products at its San Rafael showroom. "A lot of people think a screen is just a screen, but when they come into our showroom, they see options they never knew existed," says Mr. Hislop. "We have security screen doors, screens that are virtually invisible, screens that stand up to corrosive sea air, pet- and kid-friendly screens, screens that filter out UV rays and allergens, and much more."
