Super Screen 17/14 Polyester Pool Cage Mesh
Best screen for longevity — A vinyl-coated marine-grade polyester mesh that resists tears, pets, and wind far better than fiberglass — the rescreen-once-and-forget-it upgrade, in cage-width rolls (60–120 in.).
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⚔️ Matchup — Super Screen 17/14 Polyester Pool Cage Mesh vs Phifer 18x14 Pool & Patio Screen
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Sold and shipped by Metro Screenworks Inc. · 30-day refund/replacement · read 2026-10-08
Specs
| Mesh count | 17x14 polyester |
| Material | Vinyl-coated marine-grade polyester |
| Warranty | 10-year limited |
| Strength | ≈3x fiberglass (182 lb ball-burst, vendor test) |
| Roll widths | 60–120 in. (cage-scale) |
| Best for | Durability, pets, wind, 10+ years |
| Owner rating | 4.8★ / 209 (Amazon) |
| Model | 17/14 Mesh |
Pros
- Vinyl-coated polyester is roughly 3x stronger than fiberglass — resists tears, punctures, pets, and wind, holds tension
- Highest-rated mesh here (4.8★ across 209) and sold in true cage-width rolls (up to 120 in.)
- Costs only a bit more per square foot than fiberglass but lasts far longer (marketed 10–20+ years), so the best cost per year
Cons
- Costs more up front than standard fiberglass
- Determined squirrels can still cut through it (one owner's note) — no mesh is rodent-proof
- Slightly less airflow than open 18x14, and darker if you pick a heavier weave
It tears more easily than the strength numbers suggest — a cat will climb through it — it can pull back out of the spline channel, and the 17/14 mesh does not stop the smallest bugs.
4 of the only 5 critical cards on a base of 209. Thin, but the mesh-size point is worth knowing before you order: 17/14 is a strength grade, not a no-see-um grade · critical reviews read August 2026
“Very strong and easy to install.”— D.C.S., Amazon · Verified owner
FAQ
Who is the Super Screen 17/14 Polyester Pool Cage Mesh for?
You want to rescreen once and not do it again for years — a tough polyester weave that shrugs off pets, wind, and tears where fiberglass gives out.
What do owners say about the Super Screen 17/14 Polyester Pool Cage Mesh?
4.8★ across 209 owner ratings (Amazon, read 2026-10-26 · listing-wide base). What owners complain about: It tears more easily than the strength numbers suggest — a cat will climb through it — it can pull back out of the spline channel, and the 17/14 mesh does not stop the smallest bugs.
Who sells the Super Screen 17/14 Polyester Pool Cage Mesh on Amazon, and can it be returned?
Sold and shipped by Metro Screenworks Inc., when we read the listing on 2026-10-08. Amazon's returns line read: 30-day refund/replacement. Sellers and return terms can change, so check both on the listing before you buy.
What is the warranty on the Super Screen 17/14 Polyester Pool Cage Mesh?
10-year limited
Does the Super Screen 17/14 Polyester Pool Cage Mesh come with a manufacturer warranty?
Super Screen publishes no warranty document anywhere we can find, so there is no manufacturer term to hold them to beyond the listing itself and the marketplace's own returns window. Nobody can check what does not exist — that is the finding rather than a gap in our research.
Record
- — Critical pass, and it cuts against the strength number. Owners report it tears more easily than 182 lb suggests, that a cat will climb through it, and that it can pull back out of the spline channel. The 17/14 weave does not stop no-see-ums, which is the reason a lot of people buy it.
- — Added into its own head-to-head against Phifer after the rescreen showdown found the two mesh grades were the whole decision. Vendor ball-burst test: 182 lb, about three times fiberglass, behind a 10-year limited warranty.
Warranty — and what changes if you buy it on Amazon
10-year limited · you are buying this on Amazon
Super Screen publishes no warranty document anywhere we can find. There is no term to hold them to beyond the listing itself and the marketplace’s own returns window. Nobody can check what does not exist — that is the finding, not a gap in our research.
✓ Safety: no active recall — No active CPSC recall found (checked July 2026)
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Data last verified: 2026-10-26. Ratings are real, dated reads — never scraped or invented. Full methodology and monetization disclosure: how we test.