# Comparison of Screening Kits: Which Material to Choose for Your Rigid Fence?

Comparatif pro des kits d’occultation pour clôtures rigides: composite tressé Redcinha® Delclo®, Ultimate® pose droite, PVC Delclo®. Compatibilités et critères B2B.
Paysapro, a European specialized B2B distributor of high-end composite fences and outdoor solutions, is the official distributor of the brands Redcinha®, Delclo®, and elipsun®. Our solutions are manufactured according to strict European standards and deployed in professional markets in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and neighboring Europe. This comparison summarizes the selection criteria and applications of the main screening kits for rigid panels. # Quick Material Comparison | Criterion | Composite | PVC | Wood | Reed | Brushwood | Tarpaulin | | -------------------------- | -------------- | ----------- | -------------------- | ---------| -----------| ------------ | | Screening | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | | Weather Resistance | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐⭐ | | Lifespan | Over 25 years | 15 to 20 years | 15 to 20 years | 2 to 5 years | 1 to 3 years | 1 to 3 years | | Maintenance | None | None | Significant | Regular | Regular | Occasional | | Wind Resistance | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐ | | Installation | Easy | Easy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Easy | | Aesthetic | Premium | Modern | Natural | Rustic | Natural | Basic | | Investment | €€€ | €€ | €€€€ | €€ | €€ | € | ## Essential Criteria for Comparing a Screening Kit For a professional buyer, the right choice is made based on operational criteria and site compatibility. - **Panel Compatibility**: check the **mesh** (50 to 55 mm edge to edge inside the wire) and the **geometry of the reinforcement folds**. Some solutions only adapt to **10 cm** folds and are **not compatible with 20 cm**. - **Horizontal Wire Diameter**: on the Redcinha® and Delclo® composite kits, a **minimum horizontal wire of 5 mm** is recommended. - **Installation Method**: **woven** on each horizontal wire to optimize wind resistance, or **straight installation** with pre-mounted inserts to speed up installation times. - **Screening Level**: the Redcinha® and Delclo® composite references and Delclo® PVC reach **95% screening**. - **Exposure and Environment**: **UV**, **frost**, **hail** resistance and, for Delclo® PVC, **chlorine** and **salt** resistance for pools and coastal areas. - **Maintenance**: composite can be cleaned with a **pressure washer** (minimum distance 1 m). PVC can be washed with **soapy water**. - **Logistics**: **ready-to-install** kits in cardboard, lengths of **2.50 m** for PVC, various heights available in the catalog to fit job sites. Expert Insight: for significant linear installations, **straight installation with pre-mounted inserts** optimizes installation cadence. In windy sites, a **weaving on each wire** limits slapping risks and distributes stress. ## Overview of Screening Materials Several families coexist in the market. For B2B players, the **composite/PVC** pair concentrates the majority of sustainable projects. - **Composite**: high screening (~95%), excellent **UV** resistance, **rain**, **frost**, **extreme heat**, **non-rotting**, **doesn't slap** in woven installation, and **minimal maintenance**. Initial investment is higher, offset by durability and aesthetic stability. - **PVC**: high screening (~95%), **UV-treated**, **water-repellent**, **lightweight**, **quick installation**. Satisfactory practical durability on large linear installations with controlled budgets. - **Wood**: natural look but requires **regular maintenance** (oils/stains), sensitive to humidity and deformation, variable screening depending on spacing. - **Reed**: low initial cost, **short lifespan (2 to 5 years)**, poor wind and weather resistance. - **Brushwood**: **very economical**, but **low screening** and **quick degradation (1 to 3 years)**. - **Tarpaulin privacy screens**: simple assembly, low cost, but **UV-sensitive**, **risk of tearing**, and **sail effect** in the wind. Expert Insight: beyond the purchase price, the **replacement recurrence** (reed/brushwood/tarpaulin) generates cumulative costs and service delays that hinder job profitability and customer satisfaction. ## Focus on Redcinha® Delclo® Composite: Woven or Straight According to Your Installation Cadences The Redcinha® Delclo® composite screening kits leverage pioneering expertise in **PVC-free** composites and a complete level of equipment for professional installation. ### Composite Screening Kit - Woven Installation Redcinha® Delclo® Exclusive creation by Redcinha® Delclo®, **the leading screening kit since 2013**. - **Woven Installation**: woven slats on **each horizontal wire** for **maximum strength** and **wind resistance** that doesn’t slap. - **Screening**: 95%. - **Solid Slats**: **4 mm** thick, **brushed effect**, **through-color**. - **Finishes**: **aluminum profiles**; optional **anti-theft kit**. - **Maintenance**: **pressure washer at 1 m** min. - **Compatibility**: rigid panels on the market with **horizontal wire ≥ 5 mm**. - **Heights**: 1m03, 1m23, 1m53, 1m73, 1m93. - **Colors**: EC 102/EC 103/EC 401 with matching RAL profiles. - **Warranty**: 10 years. Expert Insight: the **woven mesh** distributes stress over each wire. In windy sites and open areas, it is a lever for mechanical and acoustic performance (reducing slapping). ### Ultimate® Screening Kit - Straight Installation Redcinha® Delclo® Designed to **accelerate installation cadence**: **pre-mounted inserts** in the factory, **installation in less than 5 minutes**, no tools required. - **Straight Installation**: pre-mounted inserts ensuring alignment consistency. - **Screening**: 95%. - **Solid Slats**: **4 mm**, **brushed effect**, through-color. - **Finishes**: **aluminum**; anti-theft kit available as an option. - **Compatibility**: panels with **10 cm reinforcement fold**; **not compatible with 20 cm**. - **Maintenance**: pressure washer at 1 m min. - **Heights**: 1m03, 1m23, 1m53, 1m73, 1m93. - **Colors**: EC 102, EC 103, EC 401, EC 204 with indicated RAL profiles. - **Warranty**: 10 years. Expert Insight: on high productivity sites, **time savings** from pre-mounted inserts secure installation schedules and reduce idle times for teams. ## Focus on Delclo® PVC: Economic and Lightweight Solution for Large Linear Installations The **Delclo® PVC Screening Kit** is designed for large linear applications and humid environments. - **Material**: high-quality PVC, **UV-treated**; **water-repellent**, insensitive to insects and fungi. - **Environments**: **resists chlorine and salt**; suitable for **pools** and **coastal areas**. - **Installation**: **straight installation** without clips or tools, **approx. 9 minutes**. - **Elements**: **2.50 m** kit with 43 slats 49 mm + 2 slats 40 mm; **slats 5.6 mm**, profiles **0.8 mm**. - **Maintenance**: **soapy water**. - **Compatibility**: ranges **Pro Max Delclo®** and **Pro+ Delclo®**, most panels with folds **2.50 m**, **mesh 50-55 mm**; **not compatible with 20 cm folds**. - **Heights**: 1m23, 1m53, 1m73. - **Colors**: RAL 7016, RAL 6005. - **Warranty**: 2 years. Expert Insight: the **lightweight** and **9-minute installation** limit handling and accelerate progress on long linear installations; resistance to **chlorine/salt** reduces service risks in pool/coastal areas. Caution with **high temperatures** where PVC can deform. ## Choosing Based on B2B Project Context - **Premium residential or windy areas**: woven Redcinha® Delclo® composite for wind resistance and durable aesthetics. - **High-velocity sites**: **Ultimate® straight installation** to optimize installation time and render consistency. - **Large linear applications with controlled budgets**: **Delclo® PVC** for cost/quickness balance and suitability for humid environments. - **Pool or coastal sites**: Delclo® PVC for **chlorine/salt resistance**; Redcinha® Delclo® composites also offer **UV, frost, hail resistance**. Expert Insight: the decision isn’t solely based on the kit price, but on **installation cadence** and **compliance with existing panels** (mesh, fold, wire diameter), decisive factors in the actual job cost. ## Technical Validation Checklist Before Ordering - **Identify the panel**: reference, **mesh 50-55 mm**, **horizontal wire ≥ 5 mm** for composite. - **Check the fold**: **10 cm compatible** for Ultimate®; **20 cm not compatible**. - **Select the height**: 1m03 to 1m93 for composite; 1m23 to 1m73 for PVC. - **Confirm the installation**: **woven** on each wire for woven composite; **straight** with inserts for Ultimate®; **straight** without clips for PVC. - **Finalization**: **aluminum profiles** provided for composite; **partial profiled** included in PVC. - **Options**: **anti-theft kit** available for composite/Ultimate®. - **Maintenance**: composite with **pressure washer at 1 m** min; PVC with **soapy water**. Expert Insight: **anticipating the interfaces** for gates/gate doors ensures aesthetic continuity. Example: **Portillon Portland Delclo®** and **Portail California Delclo®** have colorimetric and mechanical compatibility specified in the data sheets. ## FAQ ### Can I install Ultimate® if my panels have a 20 cm fold? No. The **Ultimate® Screening Kit - Straight Installation Redcinha® Delclo®** is **compatible with a 10 cm reinforcement fold** and **not compatible** with **20 cm** folds. For a 20 cm setup, consider the composite woven installation, provided the **horizontal wire ≥ 5 mm** and the appropriate mesh. ### Which kit to prefer in exposed windy areas? The **woven Redcinha® Delclo® composite** is designed with slats **woven on each horizontal wire**, which **does not slap** and improves mechanical stability. It delivers **95% screening** with **aluminum finishes** and **solid 4 mm slats**. ### How to check the compatibility of PVC kits with my existing panels? The **Delclo® PVC Screening Kit** is aimed at rigid panels with **2.50 m** folds with **50-55 mm meshes**. It is **compatible** with **Panneau Pro Max Delclo®** and **Panneau Pro+ Delclo®** and **not compatible with 20 cm folds**. The kit length is **2.50 m**. ### What maintenance is recommended for composite kits? The Redcinha® Delclo® composite kits have **minimal maintenance**. A **pressure washer** can be used at a **minimum distance of 1 m**. The slats are **through-colored** with a **brushed effect** to maintain aesthetics. ### Can I combine the screening kits with Delclo® gates and gate doors? Yes, there are **compatibilities** with the **Portillon Portland Delclo®** and **Portail California Delclo®**. For Ultimate®, the **Portillon Portland Delclo®** is compatible in **EC102, EC103, EC401**; **EC204 is not compatible**. Refer to the available colors and heights to ensure harmony. ### Which choice for a coastal or pool project? The **Delclo® PVC** is specifically indicated for these environments: it **resists chlorine and salt**, is **water-repellent** and **lightweight**. Redcinha® Delclo® composite kits also offer **UV, frost and hail resistance** and a **10-year warranty**, which can be suitable depending on aesthetic requirements and panel compatibility.