How to Choose the Right Fly Screen?

When choosing furnishings for a home, there are so many different options to consider. One such option that often gets overlooked is fly screens. When looking into window treatments, people often get caught up with choosing the right blinds or drapes. 

While the decision between blinds and drapes is important, you lose an element of functionality when you don’t consider installing fly screens. Able to cover your window or door without impeding air and light flow, fly screens add different benefits to your home and life.

Choosing the right fly screen for your space is extremely important. By making a considered choice, you can maximise things like natural light flow all while adding a sense of indoor / outdoor living. 

To make the right decision for your room and home overall, there are different factors to consider. Ranging from material used to frame durability, these factors will impact how you use your fly screens and also, the benefits that arise from their installation within any given room. 

Types of fly screens

Fly screens can play a large role in how light and air moves through your space. They can also facilitate seamless indoor / outdoor living without inviting unwanted insects and debris into the home. 

Depending on the functionality you seek from a fly screen, there are different flyscreen options to consider. Firstly, there are fixed fly screens. This variety of fly screens essentially stays in the same position permanently as they are directly attached to your door or window. 

Another option you can choose from is that of retractable fly screens. Rather than being fixed in place, retractable fly screens are designed to roll away when not in use. This means that when you want to open the door or clean the window, you can roll the screen safely into its cassette. 

Homeowners can also choose from magnetic fly screens. Magnetically sealed against both windows and doors, these fly screens appear almost invisible to the naked eye. Ensuring that your view to the outdoors is simply seamless. 

There are also sliding fly screens to choose from. Made to fit both doors and windows, these frames are mounted on tracks that run parallel to the door or window. This way, you can easily slide it into place depending on your needs. 

Factors to consider when choosing a fly screen 

With so many fly screen options to consider, installation isn’t as simple as choosing something off the shelf. Rather, there are different factors you need to take into account. This way, the fly screen you choose can match form with function to add real benefits to the home.

One such factor to consider is that of material. There are many different fly screen mesh options to choose from. As such, a household complete with pets should opt for a different mesh to someone living in a pet free home. 

This is because pet screens are made with heavy-duty vinyl coated polyester yarns

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so that they have an increased toughness. Additionally, the holes in the screen are finer so that a pet scratching on them won’t cause damage. 

Other mesh options to choose from for non-pet owners are things like fibreglass, aluminium or stainless steel. Fibreglass is the most common material used mainly for its UV, stain and rust resistant properties. 

Aluminium is another popular choice as it’s resistant to harsh environmental factors that cause corrosion and rust. However, it is worth noting that it is prone to crease and dent over time. With stainless steel, oftentimes this mesh is a requirement in bushfire zones as it isn’t flammable. 

It’s also important to consider elements of aesthetics. Will the materials used add to surrounding features in the home in a complementary way or will it cause a clash of colours? If the area where the fly screen is being installed is quite small, you will want materials that match. If the area is larger, you have more space to get away with using different materials and colours. 

Budget will also play a factor in the type of fly screen you choose. For those wanting to screen a large area or multiple windows, choosing a more cost effective option might be necessary. However, if you want to screen one large door, you can choose a more expensive option and still stay within a budget. 

Finally, before choosing a type of fly screen to install, think about its purpose. Are you wanting to provide a way for air to flow? Or, are you looking for a way to open up spaces as well as have the benefits of natural light and air flow? Once you know the purpose of the fly screen, you are better placed to choose a variety that will meet the demands of the intended location. 

Step-by-step guide to choosing the right fly screen

When choosing the right fly screen for your home, you can open up your space to a range of different benefits. However, in order to enjoy the benefits that fly screens can bring, it’s important that you choose the right variety. Otherwise, you might place a fixed screen on french doors and therefore miss out on the opportunity to open the doors up and step outside with your morning coffee. 

To choose the right fly screen, start by assessing your needs. Do you want a window or door screened? Do you need a screen that can be moved in order to seamlessly go from the indoors to the outdoors or something that is fixed in place?

From there, research the different types of fly screens. By understanding the different elements to each variety of fly screens, you can better understand what screen best facilitates your household needs.

Once you have a fly screen variety picked out, start thinking about factors such as material and frame durability. This way, you can choose a screen that will match your lifestyle and also the surrounding environmental demands.

Next, look to do some research in terms of prices. It’s always good to have a budget in mind, this way, you have a guide in place that can help you tailor some of your choices when it comes to materials used and installation processes. 

Finally, think about consulting with professionals. As experts in the field, fly screen professionals can effectively analyse your space requirements and take into consideration your wants and needs, helping you to install fly screens that combine aesthetics with improved functionality. 

The right fly screen for your home 

Fly screens can add so much to the home. Whether you are looking to install fly screens over the bedroom windows to infuse the room with cool air or you’re wanting to open up the indoors to the outdoors by screening your sliding door, you have options to choose from.

These options can often feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to choosing the right mesh and framework materials that will work with the rest of the home. To get the best insect protection and also, to increase the comfort levels in your home, contact the Artilux team.

As industry professionals, we can help you choose the right fly screen based on both your personal needs and preferences. This way, your fly screen can add real benefits to the room and the house overall.