Fly screens
Retractable and pleated fly screens
Screens that fold or roll out of sight, so your bi-fold, stacker, French door, servery or garage can be wide open one minute and bug-free the next. Three lines, low tracks, made to measure. Free measure and quote across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Logan.
Licence QBCC 15340369.
A retractable fly screen stores in a slim housing at the side of the opening and pulls across on a track when you want it, then folds or rolls away when you do not. It suits doors that fixed screens cannot: bi-folds, stackers, corner sliders, French doors, serveries and garages. We fit three lines, pleated, roller and heavy-duty alloy mesh, across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Logan.
Three retractable screen types
Same idea, three builds. The opening, the traffic through it and the pets decide which one.
Standard Track Pleated
Mesh folds like a concertina into a slim housing. Custom made to the opening in a powder-coated aluminium frame, with a mesh fine enough to keep midges out. The everyday retractable for doors, windows and serveries.
Reliable Roller
Mesh rolls into a cassette instead of folding. A 10 mm bottom track you barely notice underfoot, a dual cord and spring system so the handle stops wherever you leave it, mesh zipped into the side tracks for wind resistance, and a cassette that detaches for mesh repair or replacement.
Durashield alloy mesh
A heavy-duty alloy-metal mesh roller for wide external openings: garages, patios, alfrescos. The bottom track is low enough for cars and wheelchairs to roll over, it is pet-proof, and it closes with a lock and key. It is still not a security screen, and we say so.
Openings they suit
Watch one draw across, then find your opening.
Bi-fold and stacker doors
The classic retractable job; the opening stays completely clear when the screen is stored. (bi-fold section)
Corner sliding doors
Two retractables meeting at the corner post-free.
French and entry doors
A pair of pleated screens meeting in the middle, or one across a single door.
Serveries and kitchen windows
Folds away so the bench stays usable.
Garages and alfrescos
Durashield's low track takes cars and wheelchairs.
Oversized sliders
Wide openings a fixed screen would need to split.
Real retractable screens we have fitted
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Retractable screen specifications
Details
- Standard Track Pleated
- pleated mesh in a powder-coated aluminium frame; custom made; mesh fine enough for midges; frame colours White, Black, Clear Anodised, Monument; mesh Grey or Black
- Reliable Roller
- rolled mesh in a detachable cassette; 10 mm bottom track; dual cord and spring system; mesh zipped into the side tracks; frame colours White, Black, Dark Grey; mesh Grey or Black
- Durashield
- heavy-duty alloy-metal mesh; low-profile bottom track for cars and wheelchairs; pet-proof; lock and key; frame colours White, Black, Grey
- Openings
- entry doors, alfresco and patio, corner doors, stacker doors, garage doors, windows, serveries
- Made in
- Australia (pleated line)
- Supplied and installed by
- Factory Fit Screens
- Installation
- Measured and fitted by Factory Fit Screens, QBCC 15340369
- Warranty
- 5 years on fixed aluminium parts, 3 years on moving parts
- Security rating
- None on any line. Durashield includes a lock but is not a security screen.
- Care
- Vacuum the mesh with a soft brush attachment to remove dust and debris.
Mesh on retractable screens
Retractable screens use their own mesh: a fine pleated mesh in grey or black on the pleated and roller lines, and a heavy-duty alloy-metal mesh on Durashield. The nine-mesh comparison (UltraVue, Paw Proof, sand-fly and so on) applies to our fixed and sliding fly screens, not to retractables. If you want a specific mesh on a bi-fold or stacker, sliding mesh panels on their own track can carry any of the nine, and a stainless version becomes a security door.
Warranty
Five years on the fixed aluminium parts and three years on the moving parts. The warranty page has the full terms and how to claim.
Take it with you
The product catalogue covers the retractable lines alongside the rest of the range. Sammy sends it with every quote.
Fly screen or security screen? An honest answer (bridge)
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Retractable and pleated fly screens questions
What is the difference between a pleated and a roller retractable screen?
A pleated screen folds like a concertina into a slim housing; a roller screen rolls the mesh into a cassette. The Reliable Roller adds a 10 mm bottom track, a spring and cord system that holds the handle wherever you stop it, mesh zipped into the side tracks so it does not blow out, and a cassette you can detach for repairs. Pleated is the everyday choice; roller suits windy or busy openings.
Will I trip on the bottom track?
The Reliable Roller's bottom track is 10 mm high, low enough to walk over without noticing, and Durashield's track is designed so cars and wheelchairs roll over it. The Standard Track Pleated line uses a floor track too; we show you the profile at the measure so you know what you are getting.
Are retractable screens pet-proof?
Durashield is built with a heavy-duty alloy-metal mesh that is pet-proof and closes with a lock and key. The pleated and roller lines use a fine mesh that a determined dog or cat can damage. If pets use the opening daily, choose Durashield or, for doors and windows, a fixed screen with Paw Proof mesh or a stainless security screen.
Is a retractable screen a security screen?
No. None of the three lines is a security screen, including Durashield, which has a lock for closing convenience but is not tested for forced entry. For a bi-fold or stacker that needs to lock and stop people, we fit sliding stainless mesh panels on their own track; the security doors page shows a five-panel bi-fold done that way at Hope Island.
Can two retractable screens meet in the middle for a wide opening?
Yes, on many openings a pair of screens is fitted, one from each side, meeting in the middle. The maximum span depends on the line and the height. We confirm it at the measure.
What if the mesh gets damaged?
On the Reliable Roller the cassette detaches so the mesh can be repaired or replaced without removing the tracks. On pleated screens the mesh panel is replaced in the housing. Small holes in fine mesh tend to grow, so call us early rather than late.
How do I clean a retractable screen?
Vacuum the mesh with a soft brush attachment to lift dust and debris, and wipe the tracks so grit does not build up under the bottom guide. Do not pressure wash. The care and cleaning page has the routine for every screen type.
What is the warranty on retractable screens?
Five years on the fixed aluminium parts and three years on the moving parts. The full terms and how to claim are on the warranty page.
Get an estimate for retractable screens
Tell us the opening type and a rough width, and which line you are leaning towards (or "not sure"). You get an estimate by email or SMS, then a free measure to check the threshold and the housing space.
Free measure and quote. QBCC 15340369.
Book a free measure
Retractables depend on the threshold, the jamb depth and the width, so the measure matters more than usual. We check all three, show you the mesh and colours, and leave a written quote. No obligation.
Brisbane, Gold Coast and Logan.