Sparks, Nevada · serving Reno-Sparks since 1997
Solar Screens, Window Screens & Sliding Screen Doors in Reno‑Sparks
A-Affordable Screen measures, builds and installs solar screens, custom window screens and heavy-duty sliding screen doors for homes and businesses across Reno and Sparks. We also rescreen worn frames and fix sliding doors that stick, and the on-site measure and quote are free.
Services
Screens for every window and door
Made to measure and installed by us, from one solar screen to a whole house or storefront.
Solar Screens
Cut heat, glare and UV fading. Installed, replaced or repaired.
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Custom Sliding Screen Doors
Heavy-duty doors, 80" and 96" heights, any width.
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Window Screen Repair & Rescreening
New mesh in your old frame, or a new frame.
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Custom Window Screens
Made to measure for any window, new or missing.
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Patio & Carport Shade Screens
Sun-shade screen walls for patios and carports.
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Pet Screens
Tougher mesh that stands up to claws and paws.
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Drag the slider: before and after
These are our own jobs around Reno-Sparks.
Why screens pay off here
High-desert sun, measured
Reno-Sparks sits more than 4,400 feet up, with dry air and long clear summer afternoons. The sun that hits a west or south window here is strong, and the heat and fading follow.
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, Reno-Tahoe International Airport; U.S. EPA, UV Index guidance. See the full Reno-Sparks data →
Days at 90°F or hotter, by month
Reno-Tahoe International Airport, 1991-2020 normals
How it works
From first call to installed
Call, text or send the form
Tell us what you need: solar screens, a new sliding screen door, rescreening or a repair. A photo by text helps.
Free on-site measure
We come to you anywhere in the Reno-Sparks area, measure every opening and bring material samples so you can see and feel the options.
Quote
You get a price before any work starts. Ask about our senior, military, referral and multi-window discounts.
Made to measure and installed
Screens and doors are built to your measurements and installed by us, then checked for fit and smooth operation.
Owner-operated
You deal directly with the owner
A-Affordable Screen is owner-operated. When you call, you deal directly with the owner, Larry Ivy, from the free measure to the finished job.
Since 1997 he has screened homes, rentals and storefronts across Reno-Sparks. More about us · How it works
“This is a one-man business and so you just deal with only one person which simplifies everything! We had the screens on 5 windows and 4 screendoors replaced at a very reasonable price in a very short time. Highly recommend this business!”
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Solar screens, tint or blinds?
| Option | Where it sits | Stops heat before the glass | View out | Comes off for winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar screens | Outside the window | Yes | Kept, slightly tinted | Yes |
| Window film (tint) | On the glass | No, at the glass | Kept, tinted | No |
| Blinds or shades | Inside the room | No, heat is already inside | Blocked when closed | Open them |
| Patio shade screen | Along a patio or carport | Shades the area and glass behind it | Filtered | Varies |
More detail: solar screens vs tint and ways to block sun compared.
Price
What affects the price
- Size and number of windows Bigger and more openings take more material; several at once may qualify for the multi-window discount.
- Fabric or mesh Solar fabric openness and color, standard or pet mesh.
- Repair or new A straight, solid frame can often be rescreened; bent frames need a new screen.
- Door type and height Sliding doors in 80 or 96 inch heights, swinging or retractable.
- Access Second-story and hard-to-reach windows take more time.
We quote every job after a free on-site measure. Published ranges are in our solar screen cost guide and screen and door cost guide.
Why A-Affordable Screen
Why Reno-Sparks homeowners call us
Local since 1997
A Sparks business serving Reno-Sparks homes and businesses, with a City of Sparks business license.
We come to you
Free on-site measuring and quotes. Nothing is ordered until you approve the price.
Samples at your door
We bring heavy-duty material samples so you can feel the grade before you choose.
Doors built to fit
Custom sliding screen doors in 80 and 96 inch heights and any width, aligned to roll smoothly.
Repair, not just replace
Worn mesh in a good frame? We rescreen it. Sticky slider? Rollers, track and alignment.
Discounts
Senior, military, referral and multi-window discounts. Ask when you book your free measure.
Service area
We come to you across Reno-Sparks
Sparks, Reno, Spanish Springs, Sun Valley, the North Valleys, South Reno and Northwest Reno. Tap an area for its page.
Reviews
What customers say
“I cannot say enough good things about Larry and A Affordable Screen. We had him put sun screens on all our windows two years ago. Larry was personable, professional and got our screens installed quickly. They have been great screens. However, I noticed the frame on one of the screens looked like the coating was peeling off. It was the only screen doing it. I called Larry and the next day he came and got the screen to have it replaced for no cost. He didn't have to stand behind his screen but he definitely did. You don't see service like this much any more. I highly recommend A Affordable screen.”
“I needed a new sliding screen door for my kitchen. I contacted this company and dealt with Larry who is very knowledgeable! I liked how he gave me all the different options and gave me the choice to decide what to do. He was so thorough which really impressed me. He did an excellent job that I would recommend him for all your screen replacements!”
“Of course our slider is not standard, so we needed a custom screen to be made. I reached out to A-Affordable Screen and they installed the new screen today. From measurement to install was quick - about a week or so. Larry and Mitch are friendly and easy to work with. Communication was great. Pricing was reasonable for a custom, durable screen with metal wheels.”
“This is a one-man business and so you just deal with only one person which simplifies everything! We had the screens on 5 windows and 4 screendoors replaced at a very reasonable price in a very short time. Highly recommend this business!”
“Larry is very professional and installed screens for all of my windows and a custom slider for my back door. Very reasonably priced and good quality . Writing this review a few months later as I had an issue with the lock on my sliding door and he was able to get right out here and fix it at no cost to me. Wonderful service highly recommend.”
“Called directly to get details, provide options to solve our specific needs and explain the process to get us our screens. Great communication throughout both by text and phone calls. Service was completed in timeframe promised. Quality of screen material a new frames is excellent! Definitely recommend.”
Questions
Straight answers
What does A-Affordable Screen do?
We make and install solar screens, custom window screens and sliding screen doors, rescreen worn frames, repair sliding screen doors and fit pet screens for homes and businesses in the Reno-Sparks area.
Is the quote really free?
Yes. We come to you, measure every opening and give you a quote at no charge and with no obligation.
Which areas do you serve?
Sparks, Reno, Spanish Springs, Sun Valley, the North Valleys (Stead, Lemmon Valley, Golden Valley, Cold Springs), South Reno and Northwest Reno including Somersett and Verdi. Call if you are nearby and not sure.
Can you rescreen my old screens instead of replacing them?
Often, yes. If the frame is straight and solid, new mesh in the old frame is usually the simplest fix. If the frame is bent or broken, we build a new screen.
What sizes of sliding screen doors do you make?
We build custom sliding screen doors in 80 and 96 inch heights and any width, measured on site so the door fits your opening.
Do you offer discounts?
Yes: senior, military, referral and multi-window discounts. Ask about them when you book your free measure. See discounts.
Do solar screens help in the Reno-Sparks heat?
Reno-Tahoe airport averages about 65 days a year at 90F or hotter, and UV is stronger at our elevation. Exterior solar screens stop much of the sun before it reaches the glass.
Can you fix a sliding screen door that sticks?
Usually. Most need new rollers, a cleaned or repaired track, or an adjustment. See sliding screen door repair.
Do you have screens that stand up to pets?
Yes. Pet screens use a heavier mesh for doors and low windows.
Do you work with landlords and home sellers?
Yes. See landlords and property managers and selling your home.
Guides
Know before you buy
Since 1997 · Sparks, Nevada
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Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
We come to you anywhere in the Reno-Sparks area to measure and quote, at no charge.