Frequently asked questions about fly screens for Nuremberg and the region

Protection from insects and arachnids

Professional fly screen elements reliably protect entrances from insects and arachnids. This is because the elements are adapted to the respective entrance with millimeter precision and fixed light-tight in/on the frame.

Protection from pollen

Special fly screen pollen protection fabrics also filter approx. 90 % of plant pollen from the air and thus also protect the indoor air for pollen allergy sufferers.

Protection from rodents and bats

Stainless steel fly screen mesh also protects entrances from rodents (mice, rats, etc.) and bats. This highly resistant mesh can withstand rodent bites and thus provides an impenetrable barrier to the interior for many animals.

Protection for pets

Special fly screen pet fabric resists scratching attacks from pets and also protects against a cat, for example, getting outside through the window from the inside. In addition, no cat can get in from the outside.

Dirt/dust reduction

With special close-meshed fly screen fabrics (1.05 x 1.05 mm), even coarser dirt and dust particles are filtered out of the air. Some fly screen owners report that they notice less dust pollution in the rooms after installing the fly screen elements.

Almost every type of door, window, skylight and cellar light well.

The following components are available for protecting door entrances:

Hinged fly screen doors

The hinged door is easy to open and can also close automatically, depending on the equipment. The door can be installed to open either inwards or outwards. The door can be hinged on both sides.
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Swing flyscreen doors (swing doors)

This type of fly screen door can be conveniently opened in both directions and closes again quietly and automatically. The swing door therefore offers maximum ease of use.
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Sliding fly screen systems (sliding doors)

Sliding doors are particularly suitable for protecting large terrace and balcony entrances as well as conservatories. Thanks to the very stable frame elements, the sliding door system can also be manufactured without cross bars for an uninterrupted view and an elegant design. The sliding system is smooth and quiet to operate.
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Pleated fly screen systems (pleated doors)

Pleated door systems are ideal for protecting patio and balcony entrances and conservatories with limited space from insects/spiders with virtually no barriers. If you want to go through the entrance, you can simply push the pleated blind system together to save space.
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Fly screen door frame

When it comes to protecting a doorway from insects that is rarely used for passing through, it can be quickly and easily fitted with a door frame, even on a small budget. This works on the same principle as window frames.
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Fly screen door roller blind systems

Door roller blind systems are ideal for entrances to a small balcony or terrace where space is limited. The roller blind is available with a vertical or horizontal roller system. Thanks to the roller function, the fly screen can be rolled into the roller box at any time to save space and unrolled again when required.
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The following components are available to protect window access points:

Fly screen window frames

Window frames are an inexpensive and sustainable way to protect window entrances. With the installed window frames, you can open the windows for ventilation at any time without hesitation. The familiar handling and function of the window are fully retained.
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Rotary flyscreen window

Swivel windows are ideal if you often want to pass something through the window but still want reliable protection from insects. The pivot hinges on the fly screen element allow the windows to be opened fully and used without restriction.
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Fly screen sliding window system

Sliding windows are also ideal if you often want to pass things through a window and want reliable protection from insects. The insect screen sliding window system ensures an undisturbed view and is almost inconspicuous with its elegant design. The sliding window system is smooth and quiet to operate. The structure and function of the system are the same as those of the fly screen sliding door systems.
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Fly screen window roller blind systems

With the roller blind function of a fly screen window roller blind system, you can simply close and open the window access at any time as required. If the window remains closed, the roller blind can be rolled up into the roller blind box and only pulled out again when required.
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Pleated fly screen window systems

Like roller blind systems, pleated window systems are ideal for windows that you want to protect from insects and through which you occasionally want to pass something. This is because the pleated function allows you to push the fly screen back into itself at any time to save space and only pull it out again when required.
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Fly screen roof window blinds

If you want to enjoy the comfort of fresh air without insects directly under the roof, our roof window roller blind is the ideal solution. Roof window roller blinds work on the same principle as window roller blinds. Only here the blind is fitted to the inside of the room.
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The following component is available for the protection of light wells:

Fly screen light well covers

Light well covers effectively keep small animals, spiders, insects, leaves and coarse dirt away from light wells. This means that cellar rooms can also be supplied with fresh air at all times without any worries.
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The main support material for the most common elements (doors, window frames and sliding systems) is extruded aluminum. This is characterized by its low weight and durability. The fly screen fabrics are mainly made of fibreglass, polyester and plastics, which are attached to the fly screen element frames under tension using a plastic piping (UV-stabilized PVC). Depending on the element, various fittings are also used, which are usually made of stainless steel. For example, the hooks for attaching window frames or the hinge pins for fly screen doors.

There are a variety of different fly screen fabrics available on the market. The mesh materials used include aluminum, plastic-coated (PVC) fiberglass, plastic-coated (PVC) polyester, polypropylene plastic and stainless steel. The fabric threads of the fiberglass, polyester and polypropylene fabrics are welded mesh-tight at the contact points (thread intersections). This prevents the mesh from tearing further in the event of minor damage to the mesh.

Application examples of the various fly screen fabrics

The thread and wire thicknesses vary from approx. 0.14 millimetres to approx. 0.6 millimetres, depending on the material and application. The mesh widths of the fabrics range from approx. 1.05 mm x 1.05 mm to approx. 2.5 mm x 1.6 mm.

On average, most fly screen fabrics have an open screen area of approx. 70 %. This means that the mesh allows approx. 30 % less light and air to pass through building openings. It is therefore advisable to ventilate a little longer (approx. 30 %) compared to shock ventilation without fly screen elements in order to achieve a similar air exchange effect.

Various colors are available for fly screen fabrics. Mostly the colors white, grey, black and natural stainless steel are offered for use in the fly screen elements. Professional, custom-made elements are predominantly covered with black fabrics. This is because the black color reflects the least light and is therefore the least noticeable. Soiling such as small deposits are also least noticeable in black fabric. Black fly screen fabrics are therefore the most transparent and require the least cleaning.

The following methods have proven to be reliable for attaching professional, custom-made fly screens:

Screwing

The elements (usually fly screen doors on balcony/terrace door frames) are screwed on using approx. 3-5 mm thick screws (galvanized or stainless steel). Or screwed into the side of the wall reveal with approx. 4-6 mm thick screws (galvanized or stainless steel).

Bonding

With professional mounting tapes (e.g. 3M VHB), elements can be permanently attached to the outer frame without drilling holes. This means that no door frames or walls need to be drilled. And for a more appealing design, no drill hole covers need to be attached to the glued-on elements (mainly fly screen doors).

Hook in

With special hook systems, fly screen solutions for windows in particular can be easily hooked into the window frames in most cases. This allows the fly screen elements(window tensioning frames and window roller blind systems) to be fitted and removed quickly and easily.

Clamping

A spring pin system can be used to clamp fly screen window frames into wooden windows. This allows the fly screen to be quickly and easily removed from the window and just as easily reinserted into the window.

Fastening methods for fly screen hinged and swing doors and for hinged windows

Screwing and/or bonding

Fastening methods for fly screen sliding systems (doors & windows)

Screwing and/or bonding

Fastening methods for pleated fly screen systems (doors & windows)

Screw connection, in some cases bonding can also be used

Fastening methods for fly screen tensioning frames (windows and doors)

Hook-in and for wooden windows also clamping with a spring pin system

Fastening methods for fly screen roller blind systems (windows and doors)

Screwing, bonding and, in some cases, hooking

Fastening method for fly screen roof window blinds

Screw connection

Fastening methods for fly screen light well covers

Bonding with rubber tape and/or screwing into the grating

Description of the fastening methods

Professionally custom-made fly screen elements can be integrated very inconspicuously into building facades thanks to precisely matched slim aluminum profiles, which are available in almost any desired color and the particularly fine/transparent fly screen fabric.
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The average durability of the most common fly screen elements (doors, tensioning frames and sliding systems) is approx. 15-20 years. If, for example, the fabric becomes brittle/damaged after this time, the elements can be inexpensively re-stretched. Professional fly screen solutions are therefore very sustainable and resource-saving compared to “cheap” DIY store products.

The fly screen elements are maintenance-free.

With pleated blind systems, it is important that the bottom guide rail is kept free of dust and dirt. The use of a vacuum cleaner with a crevice nozzle attachment or with the bare suction tube is well suited for this. After some time, you can also spray some silicone spray into the bottom guide rail to make the pleated flyscreen system easier to operate. This reduces the friction between the sliding element and the bottom track.

The frame elements can be cleaned of dirt with water and a little washing-up liquid or with simple household cleaners.

If necessary, clean the fabric with a damp cloth (use cold water only). The fabric can also be swept off with a soft and clean hand brush. For stubborn dirt on/in the fabric (e.g. grease or bird droppings), a little detergent can be added to the cold water.

If there are insects in the fabric, please remove them as soon as possible, otherwise birds may try to pick them out.

Yes, professional fly screen elements are made with materials that can withstand Western European summer and winter temperatures. This means that the fly screens can remain in use all year round.

For the use of fly screens and unrestricted functioning of the complete door/window system, a certain contact surface and space between the door/window frame and any roller blind is required. This required space varies depending on the fly screen system/element. In some cases, the space in the window/door rebate can also be used as a support/insertion surface for the fly screen element.

Depending on the size, color, features and fabric, the following costs can be assumed:

Costs for hinged fly screen doors:

approx. 490.- to 590.- € (including installation costs and VAT)

Costs for fly screen swing doors (swing doors):

approx. 590.- to 790.- € (including installation costs and VAT)

Costs for sliding fly screen systems (sliding doors):

approx. 590.- to 790.- € (including installation costs and VAT)

Costs for pleated fly screen systems (pleated doors):

approx. 590.- to 890.- € (including installation costs and VAT)

Costs for fly screen door frames:

approx. 190.- to 250.- € (including installation costs and VAT)

Costs for fly screen door roller blind systems:

approx. 490.- to 990.- € (including installation costs and VAT)

Costs for fly screen window frames:

approx. 170.- to 220.- € (including installation costs and VAT)

Costs for fly screen turn windows:

approx. 290.- to 390.- € (including installation costs and VAT)

Costs for fly screen sliding window system:

approx. 490.- to 590.- € (including installation costs and VAT)

Costs for fly screen window blind systems:

approx. 290.- to 390.- € (including installation costs and VAT)

Costs for fly screen pleated window systems:

approx. 390.- to 490.- € (including installation costs and VAT)

Costs for fly screen roof window blinds:

approx. 290.- to 390.- € (including installation costs and VAT)

Costs for fly screen light well covers:

approx. 150 to 190 € (including installation costs and VAT)

Depending on the time of year and the type of element, the production time for professional, custom-made fly screen solutions is between approx. 2 and 6 weeks.