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Choosing fly screens for a new build

Many new homes in Kellyville, Rouse Hill and Box Hill are handed over with screens on only a few windows, or none at all. Here is how to plan them.

Start with the doors

The doors to the yard and alfresco get used most. Decide between a sliding screen door and a retractable screen first. See retractable screens.

Then the bedrooms

Bedrooms are where you will want windows open on summer nights. Made-to-measure screens fit each opening properly.

Pick the right mesh

Standard fibreglass works for most windows. Pet mesh suits the back door if you have a dog.

Match the colours

Frames in the same colour as your windows look like they came with the house.

Upstairs safety

Screens on upper windows can be fitted from inside, so they come out easily for cleaning.