What are the different types of flyscreen windows?

Author: July

Jan. 13, 2025

What are the different types of flyscreen windows?

In warm weather, we all want to start opening the windows. However, opening the windows can allow flies and other insects to enter the building. Fly screens can help massively reduce the number of unwanted pests from entering your rooms.

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What are fly screens for?

Fly screen windows have one simple purpose ' to prevent flies and other insects from entering buildings, whilst still allowing fresh air to come into the room. However, a difficult part of choosing fly screens for windows is understanding what the different types of insect screens or window screens are.

No matter what kind of window openings you have in your business or home, we have the highest quality fly screens for windows, suitable for any kind of window frame. And if you can't quite find what you're looking for from our standard offering of fly screens below, we also offer bespoke fly screens for windows and doors, ensuring you find the insect screen you need.

Our Window Fly Screens

Standard Fly Screens

A standard fly screen window fits across the interior of your existing window. It has a strong, durable frame made from aluminium. This frame is kept in place with a combination of hinges and turn buttons to ensure that the screen is firmly in place. However, the screen is also easily removable for cleaning. A nylon Brush makes the seal around the outside secure against almost all flying insects.

Perfect for:

  • Casement windows
  • Sash windows
  • Double-hung windows
  • Awning windows
  • Hopper windows

Sliding Fly screens

A sliding fly screen window is a simple way of screening your windows, while still allowing for you to access them easily for cleaning. They are made of two independently moving sliding screens. The screens slide along a sturdy outer framework of hard-wearing aluminium. Our sliding fly screens can move horizontally or vertically. For larger windows, triple sliders are also an option.

Perfect for:

  • Sash windows
  • Sliding windows
  • Double-hung windows
  • Casement windows

Retractable Fly Screen Windows

A retractable fly screen for your windows is suitable for all sorts of use ' from business to domestic use. A retractable window fly screen is great for wooden or uPVC windows, as it can blend seamlessly into the existing window frame without causing damage or obstruction. These window fly screens are easy to operate and have a smooth action. Anti-wind mechanisms ensure that the mesh remains inside the guides ' even when under pressure. These are the perfect fly screen for windows that open out.

Additionally, these are perfect for:

  • Casement windows
  • Sash windows
  • French windows
  • Bi-fold windows
  • Awning windows
  • Velux windows
  • Bay windows

Canopy Box Fly Screen Windows

Sometimes, internal screening is not possible. This means that only external screens can be fitted. As a result, you might have a problem with opening your windows at all ' making the screen unnecessary. In order to still be able to open your windows, but maintain the required screening, we can fit a canopy box insect screen, which is also called a cassette fly screen, to go over the area of the window. This will be large enough to allow you to still open the window safely.

Windows suitable:

  • Casement Windows
  • Sliding Windows
  • French Windows
  • Tilt and Turn Windows
  • Velux or Roof Windows
  • Bi-Fold and Large Windows, such as conservatory windows

Fly Screen Windows from Safety Screens

We are nationwide experts in fitting a wide range of different fly screen windows ' on all sorts of windows. If you are a pest-control company, and need to broaden your offering into preventative measures such as screening, get in touch to see how we can help. However, we don't just offer business screening ' our work is also suitable for home & domestic use.

We also offer a number of door screens, that can be used on patio doors, sliding doors, commercial doors, french doors, and more. So if you need insect protection on your windows and doors, we can help provide you with whatever you need. All our screens for windows and doors are suitable for a wide range of products and prevent flying insects from entering the property.

Contact us to discuss your requirements of aluminium fly screens for windows. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.

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As the summer heat and rains make their annual comeback, the surge in insect activity is impossible to ignore. Shielding your home from the persistent buzz of mosquitoes and flies is not just about comfort'it's a vital investment in your well-being.

Dive into our exploration of the world of flyscreens and safety screens, and keep pesky insects at bay. Explore the art of creating a space that's not only open and well-ventilated but also your sanctuary from the summer insect invasion.

Flyscreens

Flyscreens are specifically aimed at keeping your home free of mosquitoes, flies, wasps, bees ' really any type of flying or crawling insect. 


Function

Because flyscreens use tight woven fibreglass or aluminium, they're usually able to keep out between 90% and 99% of all insects. In Australia, this is a big deal. As well as Japanese Encephalitis, mosquitoes expose us to diseases like Ross River Virus and Dengue Fever, so having flyscreens will go a long way towards keeping your family safe.


Form

Flyscreens also tend to lend themselves better to more open, outdoor living. Options like the Brio Pleated Insect Screen or the Retractable Flat Screens can cover off large openings from bifold doors or stacking sliding doors, all with a style and panache that will make your home and alfresco areas look great. 


Cost

Because flyscreens do not need to conform to any universal security or quality standards, they can be made from less expensive materials, and tend to be less expensive overall in comparison to security screens. They also tend to be easier to install for any DIY inclined homeowner, eliminating the need for costly installation. 

Safetyscreens

Safetyscreens are essentially more robustly built Flyscreens, that are designed to keep out both human and insect thieves. 


Function

A sturdy frame provides higher levels of security for your home and can potentially repel even the most determined thieves. The robust build quality also means a much harder wearing product, able to withstand children, pets, and high levels of wear from heavy traffic zones in your home. 


Form

The sight of safetyscreen doors on your home can also act as a deterrent for would-be thieves on the prowl for vulnerable homes to rob. Screens made with Alu-Guard also look great and make use of corrosion-resistant materials ' meaning your safetyscreen will continue to look great for years. 


Cost

Safetyscreens may be more expensive than fly screens (generally) ' but are they worth the investment? Absolutely. You can't put a price on the safety of your family and the protection of your belongings. 

Which Is Right For Me

Both options can find a practical place within the one house. If you want a beautiful, open alfresco area at the back of your home ' maybe a flyscreen is the better choice. If you want a sturdy front or side screen to ward off potential thieves and to stand the test of time, the safetyscreen could be the way to go. 

Your best option is to get in touch with our team of experts. Tell them about your unique home and let them provide the best recommendation for you and your lifestyle. 

Call us on 733 599 to talk directly to our team or get in touch with our nearest branch.

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