
Insect Screens
Pleated Insect Screen
Concertina mesh on a bottom track — no springs, no tension, no snagging.

Pleated screens fold like a concertina and hold position anywhere along the track without a spring mechanism. That makes them far more durable in daily use than tensioned roller screens, and they work equally well across doors and wide windows.
Key highlights
- Holds position anywhere
- No spring to fail
- Works on doors and wide windows
- Very low profile bottom track
- Optional double-sided closing
Technical specification
| Mesh | Pleated polyester, UV stabilised |
|---|---|
| Track | Low-profile aluminium, 11mm |
| Operation | Manual, holds any position |
| Max size | 3600mm wide (double opening) |
Frequently asked questions
uPVC insulates far better and costs less for ordinary residential openings. Thermally broken aluminium is stronger, so it carries larger panels with slimmer frames. We usually specify uPVC for bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms, and aluminium for very large sliders, stairwell glazing and anything above about 2.4 metres tall.
Not if the profile is UV stabilised and lead-free, which ours are. Yellowing happens with cheap unstabilised profile or recycled material. We supply a written warranty against discolouration.
An acoustic laminated inner pane inside a double-glazed unit, with the two panes at different thicknesses and a wide cavity. Just as important, choose a casement or tilt-and-turn window rather than a slider, because the sash needs to compress onto its gaskets to seal.
Yes. We bend profile on a heated forming table from a site template, so semi-circular, segmental and elliptical heads are all possible, fixed or with an operable lower sash.
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