Insect / Fly Screen
Made To Measure
British Made
5 Year Guarantee
Insect / Fly Screen
Made To Measure
British Made
5 Year Guarantee
Currently 3-4 Weeks - UK Manufactured
UK Mainland Over £250
FREERetractable Insect Screen: Made to Measure Roll-Up Fly Screen (F30)
A made to measure retractable insect screen designed to help keep insects out while allowing fresh air to circulate. Supplied with a bead-chain sidewinder control and a roll-up mesh system housed in a white powder-coated aluminium cassette with side guide channels.
Made to Measure
Sized for your opening
Sidewinder Control
Bead-chain operation
Secure Fixing
White metal brackets
Roll-Up System
Discreet when retracted
Guide Channels
Controlled movement
Right-Hand Control
Supplied RH only
Expectation setting: This is an insect screen designed as a barrier against insects while allowing airflow. It is not a blackout or shading product. Please note: screens are supplied with right-hand control only.
How the retractable insect screen works
This retractable insect screen is made to measure and designed for straightforward installation. When not in use, the screen rolls up into the cassette, keeping the opening clear and maintaining a discreet finish.
Operation is via a bead-chain sidewinder control. The system is supplied with a powder-coated extruded aluminium cassette, side guide channels and a bottom bar, supported by white metal universal brackets for secure top fixing.
The mesh is a rot-proof PVC coated fibreglass mesh and is locked into the barrel and bottom bar profile to support durability in use.
Where this fits in our range
Choose this F30 retractable insect screen when you need a made to measure, roll-up fly screen with a cassette and guide channels, and you want the screen to retract neatly when not required.
If you need a fixed, non-retractable screen, this is not the correct product type.
Best suited for
- Window and door openings where a retractable screen is preferred
- Projects requiring a discreet cassette system and guided roll-up operation
- Installations where right-hand control is acceptable
Who uses this retractable insect screen
Suitable for residential and commercial settings where insect control is required and a retractable solution is preferred to keep the opening clear when not in use.
Frequently specified where a clean, discreet profile is required and the screen needs to be rolled away into a cassette.
Installation overview
- Measure your opening to ensure a made to measure fit.
- Secure the brackets using the white metal universal brackets.
- Install the cassette onto the brackets.
- Fit the guide channels to support smooth operation.
- Test the mechanism using the bead-chain sidewinder to confirm smooth retraction and extension.
Maintenance guidance
- Regular cleaning: Wipe the screen and frame with a damp cloth to remove dust and debris.
- Inspect for damage: Periodically check the mesh and mechanism for signs of wear.
- Lubricate moving parts: Apply a small amount of lubricant to the sidewinder control and guide channels to support smooth operation.
For product-specific instructions and supporting documents, refer to the specification tab.
Technical specifications
| Product Type | Retractable Insect Screen (made to measure) |
| Model | F30 Retractable Insect Screen |
| Operation | Bead-chain sidewinder control (right-hand control only) |
| Mesh | Rot-proof PVC coated fibreglass mesh (roll-up) |
| Cassette & Channels | White powder-coated extruded aluminium cassette with side guide channels and bottom bar |
| Fixing | White metal universal brackets (top fixing) |
For specification-critical projects, please refer to the specification tab for the latest documentation, care guidance and any available supporting certificates.
Common questions
What is a retractable insect screen?
How do I install a retractable insect screen?
Can the insect screen mesh be replaced if damaged?
| Fabric Style | Plains |
|---|---|
| Features | Screen Fabric, Voile |
| Operation | Hand |
| Delivery | Currently 3-4 Weeks - UK Manufactured |
| Flame Retardant | Yes |
How to Measure for a Recess Fitted Blind
Customer Product Reviews
How to Measure For Curtains, Blinds and Tracks.
Pen and Paper
For recording your
measurements.
Helper
Someone to assist if your
windows are large .
Metal Tape Measure
As this will allow you to get a
rigid full length measurement.
Make sure your curtain tracks and poles are fitted in the position you want.
Choose the type of curtains that you would like and how you want to hang your curtains. See our heading styles guide
We recommend fitting your hardware first before measuring, this avoids any issues with not getting the perfect fit.
Measure your window using our main guide. Quick summary below. Remember wave, pinch, and designer headings require slightly different measurement
Measure in 3 places and take the shortest drop – Floors and ceilings can run out.
Double / Triple check your measurements
Choosing your Curtain Track Width
The width of the curtain track should extend past your window this allows for the curtains to stack back away from your window and allow light in.
Measure your recess and then add on 15cm on either side. For acoustics , we recommend further to fully cover the window and the surrounding area. In our test we added an additional 30cm to the width and also made the curtain floor length.
Wave curtains, for every 100cm of track the curtains will stack circa *18cm
Eyelet curtains, they will stack back circa 10cm per *70cm of track width
Pencil Pleat will stack approx 25% of the track width. eg. 210cm track will stack 52.5%
* all dependent on thickness of fabric
Selecting your Curtain Drop
Where to Measure From for Different Type of Curtains
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Type of Curtains |
Fitted On |
Where to Measure from - to desired length |
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Pencil Pleat Curtains |
Curtain Track |
Top of the Track - If using a extra wide track or designer track like silent gliss metropole, then measure from the underside of the track. |
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Pencil Pleat Curtains |
Curtain Pole |
Measure from small ring at the bottom of eye under the ring, this is where your curtain clips into. |
|
Eyelet Curtains |
Curtain Pole – Only |
Top of the pole *we add on the upstand to our curtains, |
|
Pinch Pleat Curtains |
Curtain Track |
The underside of the track |
|
Wave Curtains |
Curtain Track Designer Pole |
The glider underneath the track. The curtain will sit under the track. |
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Acoustic Curtains |
See Heading Style of Choice above |
Same but make sure wider than normal ideally 30cm past either side and 30 above. Also to the floor. |
How to Measure for Blinds going Inside the Recess
- Measure the exact width of the recess in three places; at the top of the recess, in the centre of the recess and near the bottom - then take the smallest size.
- Measure the exact drop of the recess in three places on the left hand side of the recess, in the centre of the recess and on the right hand side of the recess - then take the smallest size.
- We will take one cm off the finished width size you have given us, to allow for the blind to pull up and down easily.
- Double check your measurements
- Cord Safety - Mounting Height - We ask for the mounting height of your blinds to allow for the cord to be 150cm off the ground. If mounting at 210cm This is what you enter in the Fitting height box. We make a deduction to ensure the cord is 150cm from the floor. Thus the cord loop will be 60cm
How to Measure Outside of the Recess
- Measure the recess in 3 places on the width and also 3 places on the drop. Take the widest measurement.
- Measure the width of the actual recess plus an additional amount – Usually from 7cm-15cm whatever you think looks appropriate. This is for overlap.
- Measure the exact drop of the recess. The blind would be fitted above the recess, so check the space above and add an amount on to the drop – usually from 7-15cm
- These sizes you have taken will be the size of the finished blind.
- Double check your measurements
- Cord Safety - Mounting Height - We ask for the mounting height of your blinds to allow for the cord to be 150cm off the ground. If mounting at 210cm This is what you enter in the fitting height box. We make a deduction to ensure the cord is 150cm from the floor. Thus the cord loop will be 60cm
Cubicle Tracks you have to measure with right angles from wall to wall where you want the track to go
Draw your room on a piece of paper with a sky view
Now measure from the wall to wall for straight tracks,
L Shape Tracks Measure to a point on the floor and mark with a piece of tape. Then for the other sides measure from the other wall to that point.
Always check for obstructions and fitting issues you may need to work around
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