The Secret Of Screen Fence Materials: Wood, Metal, Glass, Which One Is Your Favorite?

What Type Of Screen Material Is Best?

As a common home decoration, screens fence can not only separate spaces, but also beautify the environment and increase privacy. Material is a crucial consideration when choosing a screen. Different materials have their own unique advantages and disadvantages.

1. Stainless Steel Screen / Stainless Steel Room Divider

 

Pros of Stainless Steel Room Divider:

 

 Corrosion resistance: Stainless Steel Room Dividers have excellent corrosion resistance and are not easy to rust. They are suitable for long-term indoor and outdoor use, especially in humid environments.

 Sturdy and durable: Stainless steel has high strength and hardness, and the screen is made sturdy and durable, not easily deformed or damaged.

 Easy to clean: The stainless steel surface is smooth and easy to clean, just wipe it with a damp cloth to keep it clean.

 

Cons of Stainless Steel Room Divider:

 Higher price: The price of stainless steel is relatively high, and the production cost is high.

 Strong thermal conductivity: Stainless steel screens have strong thermal conductivity and may feel hot in high temperature environments, so they are not suitable for use in hot areas.

 Heavy weight: Stainless Steel Room Dividers are relatively heavy and difficult to move and need to be fixed in one position.

 

Summary: Stainless Steel Room Dividers have strong thermal conductivity, but due to their aesthetics, they are better placed indoors.

2. aluminum privacy screen

Pros of aluminum privacy screen:

 Light and easy to carry: aluminum privacy panels are lighter than other materials, easy to carry and install, and are suitable for occasions that require frequent movement.

 Anti-oxidation:aluminum privacy screens have good antioxidant properties and are not prone to oxidation and discoloration, making them suitable for long-term use indoors and outdoors.

 Moderate price: Compared with stainless steel and other materials, aluminum privacy screens are more moderately priced and cost-effective.

 

Cons of aluminum privacy screen:

 Lower strength: Compared with stainless steel, aluminum has lower strength and is easily deformed or damaged.

 Strong thermal conductivity: aluminum privacy screens have strong thermal conductivity and are not suitable for use in high temperature environments.

 Poor decorative properties: aluminum privacy screens may not be as decorative as other materials, with limited surface treatment techniques and relatively simple styles.

 

Summary: aluminum privacy screens are light and easy to carry and affordable.

3. Corten Steel Screen

Pros of corten steel screens:

 Strong weather resistance: corten screens have excellent weather resistance, can be used for a long time in harsh environments, and are not prone to rust and corrosion.

 Strong and durable: Weathering steel has high strength and hardness, making the screens strong and durable and not easily deformed or damaged.

 Environmentally friendly and healthy: The corten steel screen is non-toxic and harmless, environmentally friendly and healthy, and suitable for home use.

 

 

Cons of corten steel screens:

 Higher price: The price of weathering steel material is relatively high, and the production cost is high.

 Heavy weight: Corten steel screens are relatively heavy and difficult to move, and need to be fixed in one position.

 Surface treatment: The surface treatment process of corten steel screens is relatively complex and may require regular maintenance and upkeep.

 

Summary: Corten steel screens have excellent weather resistance and are suitable for use in harsh environments.

4. Wooden Screens

Pros of Wooden screens:

 Natural and beautiful: Wooden screens have natural wood grain and rich texture, giving people a simple and natural feeling, and can be matched with various home styles.

 Strong durability: Good durability is a major feature of wooden room divider. With reasonable maintenance, they can be used for many years without decay or deformation.

 Good sound insulation effect: Compared with other materials, wooden screens can play a certain sound insulation effect and provide better privacy and comfort.

 

 

Cons of Wooden screens:

 Susceptible to moisture damage: Wooden screens are prone to moisture and deformation in humid environments and require regular maintenance and waterproofing.

 Heavy weight: Wooden screens are relatively heavy and difficult to move and need to be fixed in one position.

 Higher price: High-quality wooden screens are more expensive than screens made of other materials.

 

 

Summary: Since there were many wooden screens used in ancient China, wooden screens give people an antique atmosphere. When using them, you need to be prepared to be waterproof and moisture-proof.

5. Glass Screen Fence

Pros of Glass screen fence:

 Transparent and bright: Glass room dividers have excellent light transmittance, which can make the indoor space brighter and more transparent, increasing the sense of space.

 Simple and elegant: The Glass room divider adopts a simple design style, is light and elegant, and can be integrated with various home styles.

 Easy to clean and maintain: The Glass room divider has a smooth surface and is easy to clean. Just wipe it with a damp cloth and it is easy to maintain.

 

 

Cons of Glass screen fence:

 Fragility: Glass screen fence are easily broken by collision or impact, which poses a high safety risk and is not suitable for families with children or pets.

 Poor privacy: Transparent glass screen fence cannot provide good isolation effects and are not suitable for spaces that require higher privacy.

 Higher price: High-quality glass screen fences are more expensive, the production process is complex, and the cost is relatively high.

 

Summary: Glass screen fences have better light transmittance but poor privacy.

Screens of different materials have their own advantages and disadvantages. When choosing, you should make an appropriate choice based on your actual needs and budget.

 

Henan Jinbailai Industrial Co., Ltd is a professional manufacturer and service supplier of integrating R&D, design, manufacturing and marketing of  steel products, with over 10 years experience in the industry.

 

Our screen fence patterns and sizes are customizable, welcome to inquire!