[GeoGeo]

White or dark screened area birdcage? I hear white shows dirt easier. I have seen some dark colored ones that are faded and changed color. What is the best color to get, if either goes good with the house color?

[tophcfa]

The dark bronze aluminum framing is the way to go. Pollen and mold don’t stand out on that color like on the white framing between cleanings and the framing practically disappears after dark, which looks much better in my opinion. After 8+ years the color on our birdcage framing hasn’t faded, and that’s with intense Southwest sun exposure.

[Papa_lecki]

Every white birdcage I’ve seen looks old.

Go with the bronze

[villagetinker]

OP, I think your original question was about the color of the SCREEN material, so I will address that.
First I agree with the comments about using the bronze-colored aluminum, the STEEL screws used to assemble the framework will rust of time, and the discoloration on the white aluminum is very noticeable, while on the bronze it tends to blend in.
Now as for the screening, I have never seen the light colored screen on a bronze enclosure, but have seen it many times on a white enclosure. As for the lifetime of the screening, you would need to talk to any of the several companies that do the screen work, I have A+ screening, and Todds over the years, in any case I would expect to get around 10 years before the screening needs to be replaced from normal wear and tear, sooner if we get hit with a hurricane (been there done that).

[JRcorvette]

Originally Posted by GeoGeo

White or dark screened area birdcage? I hear white shows dirt easier. I have seen some dark colored ones that are faded and changed color. What is the best color to get, if either goes good with the house color?

The white eventually will show mold and you will be cleaning it.

[Michael G.]

Our last bird cage was really big and expensive with a perch in the middle.
It was white with sides to hang water/food and occasional cuddle bone on.
It lasted for almost 12 years.
Then we sold it after the bird passed.

[damvillages]

Be careful with the bronze. We used blue painters tape when working on deck. Some finish came off with the tape.

[asianthree]

OP drive around the older villages and take note how White birdcages look dirty, with notable rust in some areas. If mold is removed quickly it can leave stains that never go away. Two houses had White at 14 and 15 yo with regular cleaning still look dingy.

Other two houses one 16 yo bronze has zero color change. The only time I have noticed bronze peeling in bronze cage owner tried to cover up a giant scratch by painting.

[peacefuldb]

Originally Posted by GeoGeo

White or dark screened area birdcage? I hear white shows dirt easier. I have seen some dark colored ones that are faded and changed color. What is the best color to get, if either goes good with the house color?

Whichever color you choose make sure to get 20/20 screen. Does a better job of keeping the bugs out. if you don't know the 20/20 is the size of the holes in the screen-20 holes per inch both vertically and horizontally.

[Lancer]

I have had booth white framed and bronze framed enclosures. White will show dirt, mold and rust from the screws. If you are having yours built insist on the use of stainless steel screws. Also, go with bronze. You will be much happier.

[banjobob]

Originally Posted by GeoGeo

White or dark screened area birdcage? I hear white shows dirt easier. I have seen some dark colored ones that are faded and changed color. What is the best color to get, if either goes good with the house color?

Go with the bronze looks good minimal fade color, classier looking.

[coconutmama]

Originally Posted by banjobob

Go with the bronze looks good minimal fade color, classier looking.

Agree. Another vote for bronze. We have had both

[merrymini]

The bronze can oxidize over time and look a little powdery. Clean with acetone and coat with a silicon spray and it will look good as new.

[LianneMigiano]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

Every white birdcage I’ve seen looks old.

Go with the bronze

Not just "old" but cheap looking. More like trailer park quality appearances...

[Tommyc6]

Originally Posted by JRcorvette

The white eventually will show mold and you will be cleaning it.

Spray with wet n forget mold will disappear within days