Screen Industry Glossary for Operators
Short definitions operators and new hires need when talking estimates and field work.
Direct answer
A shared glossary keeps estimators, office staff, and technicians aligned on terms like rescreen, spline, pet mesh, and enclosure sections.
Key takeaways
- Define terms once; reuse them on estimates and checklists.
- Customer-facing language can be simpler than shop language.
Core terms
Rescreen: replace mesh in an existing frame.
Spline: cord that locks mesh into the frame groove.
Pet mesh: stronger mesh intended for pet traffic.
Enclosure/lanai: multi-opening screened structure, often patio-related.
Punch list: remaining items after primary install.
See ScreenOps workflows
Walk dispatch, consultations, field work, and production in the interactive demo.