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Trust Screening Splines For Preventing Drafts

February 25, 2025
Durable foam screening splines from Alcot Plastics Ltd. in Guelph, Ontario.

Windows seems a rather simple addition to buildings. However, there is much more to them than what meets the eye. Windows help regulate the airflow, allow natural light in, maintain indoor temperature, and keep dust and insects out. All the aforementioned things are possible only when a window is draft-proof. Even the smallest gap between the window screens and the frame is undesirable. It compromises the insulation and adds stress to HVAC systems. There is one seemingly insignificant material that helps prevent drafts — screening splines. In this blog, we list what makes them perfect to prevent drafts.

 

Screening Splines Are Made of Top-Quality Polyethylene Foam

 
 
Polyethylene foam, also known as PE foam, is a miraculously flexible material with many applications. It is perfect for manufacturing screening splines as they need to fit into tiny slots, holding the window screen and frame together. We list what helps foam splines do a great job of keeping windows leakproof.
 
  • Shape Retention: Foam screening splines have excellent shape-retention abilities. This means they do not contract or expand with changing temperatures. This miraculous shape retention helps deter warping or distortion, preventing drafts and leakages.
  • Resistance To The Elements: Chilly winters or sweltering summers, come what may, screening splines stay intact. The unmatched durability of splines makes them perfect for presenting drafts around windows and even doors. Resistance to the elements also means minimal repair and maintenance costs, making foam splines cost-effective. 
  • Increased Visual Appeal: The benefits of screening splines are not just functional. Poorly fitted windows affect the visual appeal of windows. Splines help achieve a clean and seamless look, adding to the overall aesthetics of windows. 

Conclusion

Screening splines are perfect for preventing drafts around windows and doors. Alcot Plastics Ltd. manufactures the best foam splines and supplies to clients in Canada and the US. Call 519 767 2899 to place an order or get a free quote. We also manufacture other PE foam products like pool noodles and backer rods.