Retractable Fly Screens - Any Good?

Bren20 on 16/08/2021 - 12:10
Last edited 16/08/2021 - 13:48

I hate the security screens I've got on my doors, but I do want flyscreens for the summer when it's nice to have the doors open and a breeze through the house

I've seen retractable flyscreens advertised where you pull them over from the side, are these any good? They look a bit janky to me, flimsy plasticy things that will last a year.

Any advice on if these are any good, or any recommended brands?

Edit - the screens are for a hinged door, 820mm wide

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  • bmxr on 16/08/2021 - 12:14

    Yep, we have a side-mount retractable on the 3.5m tri-fold doors to the patio and a top-mount retractable over the 2m wide indoor/outdoor kitchen island.

    The pleated ones are surprisingly discrete when viewed front on, and at an angle you see the pleats, which is a great safety feature for kids/dogs.

    We went with Artilux.

  • Ryanek on 16/08/2021 - 12:18

    You can pay to install a security sliding door. Something like this - https://www.spscreens.com.au/product/security-screen-doors-a…

    • Bren20 on 16/08/2021 - 13:44

      Nah, I don't want to pay extra for a security screen when all I need is a flyscreen

  • slow on 16/08/2021 - 12:59

    I have the retractable screens from A&L, they are surprisingly good
    Were very expensive though, over $1,000 each (but not so painful built into the cost of the house)

    https://www.alwindows.com.au/product/screening-solutions/

    • Bren20 on 16/08/2021 - 15:31

      Thanks, I think the website says they're only for sliding doors?

  • ItsMeAgro on 16/08/2021 - 13:16

    I hate the security screens I've got on my doors

    Why? Do they have holes in their flyscreens, or what?

    Replacing the existing flyscreen on a door or window is a fun 10 minute 10 dollar job for someone with zero handyman skills.

    Find a video on youtube, you'll be amazed how easy and quick it is.

    • Bren20 on 16/08/2021 - 13:42

      I hate the door itself. It's an inconvenience, it doesn't neatly close (I've tried adjusting the closer but it's a choice of either limply doesn't close or loudly crashes shut). We mostly leave it propped open with a chair and it bangs around in the wind. It's also on the way of a catflap I'm wanting to put in

      So, many reasons!

  • Sheila Dealer on 16/08/2021 - 13:24

    We had a retractable screen 3. 5 m long installed over 7 years ago. It cost $2000 then. It was done by
    https://www.freedomsceens.com.au
    Still going strong.

  • bradl822 on 16/08/2021 - 13:45

    Definitely worth paying for the better quality. Haven't had any myself but have used a few at clients homes. Some are garbage and some are good. Would suggest buying from someone that has actual displays to play with

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