If you&#;re looking for a home improvement idea, consider retractable fly screens. Retractable fly screens not only expand the utility of your spaces; they can enhance the aesthetics and maximise your enjoyment.
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So why do retractable fly screens make such a great addition to your home? Check out this complete guide. We cover everything you need to know about installation, types of screens, price, benefits, and more.
Retractable fly screens can be installed on doors as well as windows. They&#;re fitted over the door or window. They&#;re not fixed so can be retracted and extended to provide coverage.
Retractable fly screens are made from a roll of mesh housed within a cassette, much like a roller blind. A spring-loaded tube enables effortless unrolling and rolling. The best retractable fly screens are discreet, with small tracks and compact housing that doesn&#;t take up a lot of space.
Retractable fly screens can be installed horizontally or vertically. Artilux&#;s retractable fly screens have soft closers added into the spring tensioning. This means the screen rolls gently back into the cassette effortlessly extension and retraction.
Retractable fly screens are made from PVC coated fibreglass &#; The most common material is PVC-coated fibreglass, also known as nylon mesh. This material is resistant to corrosion, rusting, and staining.
Retractable fly screens can be installed on bifold doors, french doors, and stacker and sliding doors:
Bifold doors are usually larger than standard doors. Although it&#;s commonly believed that you can&#;t screen them, they can in fact be screened.
At Artilux, we offer a range of configurations for bifold doors to match how you use your doors. Our screen solutions can give you the confidence to open up your spaces and feel like you&#;re outside. They&#;ll fit seamlessly into your bifold door frame, with their discreet design ensuring minimal taking up of space.
The classic design of French doors (also known as French windows) offers an ideal framework for spectacular views. With retractable fly screens, you can enjoy unimpeded views and improved ventilation while keeping out the insects.
Artilux can install retractable screens that integrate seamlessly with your French doors. Our screens function smoothly and come with discreet cassette systems and tracks.
We can provide the right configuration depending on how your French doors open (inwards or outwards) and how you use them.
Stacker and sliding doors are excellent options for space-saving doorways. If you have this type of door in your home, undoubtedly you&#;ll want to make full use of them by opening them up and bringing in the outdoors.
At Artilux, we can screen your stacker and sliding doors the right way. We understand the key is to have a discreet cassette and track system that blends into the environment without being a tripping hazard.
We&#;ll use the right configuration for screening your stacker and sliding doors depending on how you use them, without compromising their functionality or aesthetics.
Artilux&#;s fly screens feature industry-leading design, offering the very best functionality and versatility for Australian households. Our retractable fly screens have 2 different types of configurations depending on the doorway or window and what you&#;re looking to achieve.
Retractable fly screens start at around $450 for smaller windows and can range up to $900 for a medium-sized to large window.
For doors, retractable fly screens start at around $900 and may cost up to $10,000 depending on the size and other factors.
Yes, you can install retractable fly screens for properties up to the BAL 40 (very high) level. However, you need to meet certain conditions, such as the type of materials your door is made from. Find out more about these conditions here.
Retractable fly screens keep out unwanted guests like flies and mosquitoes while allowing you to enjoy the fresh air and views. This versatile addition to your home can be seamlessly installed onto many types of windows and doors. They look great and come in different options, colours, sizes, and sizes, for a high level of functionality and aesthetic appeal. The best retractable fly screens are designed to be high quality and long-lasting.
You can clean the screen mesh by using furniture dusters or a soft-bristled brush. If you&#;re using the vacuum cleaner, use the soft nozzle brush attachment. Avoid excessive pressure so you don&#;t tear the mesh.
Cleaning the frame and tracks every six months to eliminate build-up. Start by fully retracting the flyscreen and using a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner (with the soft nozzle brush attachment).
If deposits remain, use a wet sponge to clean them away. For the most stubborn deposits, use a soft non-abrasive brush or cloth and mild detergent. Wipe down with an absorbent chamois cloth so you don&#;t get watermarks.
Never use scourer pads, steel wool, abrasive cleaning solutions, and any harsh products and materials on your retractable fly screens.
Bifold doors (folding sliding doors) bring in natural light, allowing you to enjoy the views with a seamless transition between your indoor and outdoor spaces.
Bifold doors can be screened with retractable fly screens using these different configurations to support the optimum use of your doorway as an exit and entry point.
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If all your door panels fold to one side, you can have one single fly screen covering the entire opening.
If you have an even number of panels opening in the middle, you can have a double screen that meets in the middle.
If you have an odd number of panels on one side (including just one panel on one side and multiple on the other), you can use a double screen with an offset element.
Casement windows have a side-hung frame hinged on the left or right. This type of window is pushed to open outwards. Given this, you need to install the screen on the inside of the window.
The best option is to use a retractable roll-up fly screen. The cassette is installed on the top of your window frame.
However, if you have a horizontal set-up, the cassette can be installed on the side of your window frame.
These configurations let you roll it down or across and easily retract the screen when you&#;re wanting coverage or opening or closing your casement window.
Retractable fly screens can be an excellent addition to your home, allowing you to bring in the outdoors without unwanted guests. They come in a range of materials and can be installed on just about any type of window or doorway. They&#;re easy to maintain, with minimal cleaning required. They&#;re a wonderful investment that looks great, lasts a long time, and optimises functionality in your spaces.
At Artilux, we&#;re happy to offer you a free on-site quote if you&#;re ready to take it a step further. Contact us with any questions you have about our fly screen products. We&#;ll help you find the best solution for your doorways and windows.
Having flies, midges, and mosquitoes in your home isn&#;t only irritating and tiresome, when they land on your food they can also cause a health hazard. For this reason fly screens are the perfect solution for keeping insects such as flies, wasps, sandflies, mosquitoes, and spiders at bay. With this in mind, here are are some useful facts about fly screens that you might need to know.
3 types of screen
There are in essence three types of fly screen and these are;
Retractable &#; These can be erected almost anywhere including doors, windows and patios and can be retracted back when not needed. This can either be done remotely using a control unit or by a series of pulleys (like a blind). They&#;re designed to be discreet when retracted and can add value to a property.
Sliding -fixed &#; These are made specifically for sliding doors and are designed to be part of the door itself.
Hinged &#; This type of screen fits onto one side of the window or door usually via a hinged framework. They can be opened or closed just like shutters and are ideal for smaller windows and apertures. They are also cheaper than the retractable kind.
3 types of mesh
The mesh is the most important part of a fly screen and although it comes in a variety of different sizes there are in fact 3 types. These are;
Polyester/polypropylene &#; This is the most common (and usually the cheapest) form of mesh and is easily cleaned using soap and water. It&#;s normally pet proof as it has a strong resistance to cat clawing. It fits pretty much every type of fly screen and is ideal for residential houses.
Stainless steel &#; if you&#;re in need of strengthened secure mesh then stainless steel is the answer. It&#;s ideal for security doors for businesses and can be powder coated to give it a wide variety of colours.
Aluminium &#; Aluminium is an alternative to stainless steel and doesn&#;t tend to rust so it&#;s long lasting.
Patio enclosures
Larger scale fly screens can also be used in the form of an entire patio enclosure. They&#;re a great idea if you spend a lot of time outdoors and it enables you to relax, eat, drink, and entertain during the warm summer months without being plagued by hoards of flies, mosquitoes, and wasps.
To DIY or not?
You can of course buy self installing fly screens but they can be difficult to fit and you also have to make sure that you measure the exact window/door size and purchase the right type for your property. Alternatively there are plenty of companies that will measure up, supply, and fit a wide variety of retractable, hinged, and sliding fly screens so you don&#;t have to worry.
If you&#;re looking to install fly screens, a patio enclosure or would like to find out further information or to discuss your options, then give Down Under Screens and Security a call. We&#;ve been in the industry for many years and have fitted countless screens, security doors, and patio enclosures to a multitude of properties and businesses. Contact us today on 07 and speak to our friendly team.
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