Clamp-on frames and vertical blinds are cost-effective, quick and easy to install and available in all dimensions. They can all be installed without drilling, though the window’s function can be slightly restricted with clamp-on frames.
After installation, it is obviously no longer practical to reach in our out of the window. If you have an external window sill with potted plants for example, you'll want to choose a different option that allows easy opening and closing of the insect screen too. For windows that you never need to pop your head through or water plants through, clamp on screens are a great solution.
Fly screens within rotating frames are the solution to windows that need to remain accessible. They can often also be mounted without drilling, allowing the casement to be opened and closed as with any normal window.
Another option, similar to roller shutters, is to install insect shutters. Shutters for insect protection are available in many different types. A simple shutter can normally be mounted with adhesive strips, whereas high-quality systems usually require the installation of guiding rails and are far more durable and functional.
Insect Screens for any Door
Patio doors see the most traffic during summer months when the weather is pleasant. Unfortunately, that is also peak bug season. With such a large opening, it makes the perfect entry way for insects as well.
Rotating or sliding doors offer the most reliable insect prevention in this case. Both systems can be installed without drilling. Should you have a larger door, consider installing a high-quality model with an aluminium frame.
Larger insect screens for doors should always be screwed-in. This step can ensure that no insects are able to enter through small gaps or cracks which might form by the casement being warped or shifing under its own weight.
One particularly elegant option is the pleated curtain. It can be opened and closed by pushing the curtain from the sides to the centre. Such fly screens are folded like an accordion and can be hidden almost entirely within the door frame.
