Insect Screens for Windows and Doors: The Systems at a Glance

In summer we like to leave the windows open at night – but without mosquitoes, flies and wasps getting in. A permanently fitted insect screen is the simplest and most durable solution. Which system is right depends on the type of window or door and on your habits.

The main systems

Fixed frame screens for windows

The classic: a lightweight aluminium frame with mesh is hooked or clipped into the window frame, usually without drilling. Fixed frame screens are inexpensive, discreet and can be taken out for the winter.

Hinged screens for balcony and patio doors

A hinged screen works like a small door: it opens outwards and closes by itself thanks to magnets. Ideal for doors you use often.

Sliding screens for large doors

For lift-and-slide and tilt-and-slide doors there are sliding screens that run on tracks parallel to the door – even for large widths. Read more about these doors in our article lift-and-slide or tilt-and-slide doors.

Roller and pleated screens

A roller insect screen disappears into a cassette when not in use. With surface-mounted roller shutters it can also be integrated directly into the shutter box – see our overview of roller shutter box types. A pleated screen folds the mesh to the side, takes up hardly any space and needs only a very low bottom rail – practical for step-free thresholds.

The right mesh

• Standard mesh: fibreglass mesh in grey or black – robust and barely visible.
• Transparent mesh: extra-fine threads for an almost unobstructed view.
• Pollen mesh: keeps out most pollen – a relief for allergy sufferers.
• Pet mesh: tear-resistant against the claws of cats and dogs.

Tips for measuring and fitting

Measure at several points, as window openings are rarely perfectly square. Make sure handles, shutter guide rails and window sills are not in the way. The easiest option is to order insect screens together with your new windows – then size and colour match exactly. You will find our range under Insect screens.