Mesh Type | Description | Features | Limitations | Standard or Optional Upgrade? |
| Standard Fibreglass | Sometimes called Nylon mesh, this is the most common type of mesh found in flyscreen doors and windows across Australia. | - Doesn’t kink or dent. Can be pulled very tight across a screen for optimal visibility and flat presentation
- Versatile. Suits almost all types of door or window frames.
- Affordable. Cheapest and easiest to replace
- Allows good 2 way visibility
| - Surprisingly durable – will not rust, rot, shrink or stain. However can be torn by pets, kids etc
| Comes standard in our Flydoors, Diamond Grille Doors, Decorative Aluminium Security Doors and Window Flyscreens. |
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| Mini-Weave | Ideal for use where extra protection is needed against very small midge insects or sand flies. Popular in coastal areas or Queensland. | - Keeps insects out – even the very small ones
- Doesn’t kink or dent. Can be pulled very tight across a screen for optimal visibility and flat presentation
- Versatile. Suits almost all types of door or window frames.
| - Surprisingly durable – will not rust, rot, shrink or stain. However can be torn by pets, kids etc
| Optional Upgrade |
| Visibility Plus | Designed for doors/windows where excellent visibility and airflow is required. If you have a million dollar view this is the mesh for you! | - 15% more visibility than standard fibreglass mesh
- 15% more airflow than standard fibreglass mesh
- Doesn’t kink or dent. Can be pulled very tight across a screen for optimal visibility
- Versatile. Suits almost all types of door or window frames.
| - Surprisingly durable – will not rust, rot, shrink or stain. However can be torn by pets, kids etc
| Optional Upgrade |
| Paw Mesh | Designed for cats and dogs to scratch at and not rip | - Resistant to pet’s claws.
- Durability. It’s flexible, pliable and will not rust, rot, shrink or stain.
- Doesn’t kink or dent. Can be pulled very tight across a screen for optimal visibility
| - Is no more resistant to being pushed out of the frame than any other mesh except Invisi-Gard or One Way Mesh.
| Optional Upgrade |
| Enclosure Plus | High strength for windows and doors located in high traffic areas or large screen doors where extra strength is required. The perfect choice for really big doors as most other mesh requires a join. | - Can be fitted to very large areas without needing to join.
- Durability. It’s strong, flexible, pliable and will not rust, rot, shrink or stain.
- Doesn’t kink or dent. Can be pulled very tight across a screen
- Versatile. Suits almost all types of door or window frames.
| | Optional Upgrade |
| UV Guard 90 | Designed for screening doors and windows where extra protection from the sun’s harsh UV rays is required. Helps to protect internal furnishings from fading in the sun. | - Blocks approximately 90% UV rays
| - Surprisingly durable, however can be torn by pets, kids etc
- More expensive than standard mesh
| Optional Upgrade |
| Aluminium mesh | Similar thickness to fibreglass | - Similar mesh thickness to fibreglass, but much stronger.
- Is helpful in bushfire zones to repel ember attack.
| - Can kink when knocked.
- Can appear wavy as it won’t stretch to a tight fit.
| Standard on our Steel Security Doors / Optional Upgrade on other doors and windows |
| Tuff Mesh | A thicker version of Aluminium
Mesh, like Paw Mesh is a thicker version of Fibreglass Mesh | - Much stronger than thinner wires against accidental cutting.
- Like Paw Mesh, can cope with cats and dogs scratching at it
- Is helpful in bushfire zones to repel ember attack.
| - Can kink when knocked.
- Can appear wavy as it won’t stretch to a tight fit.
- Expensive.
| Optional Upgrade |
| Bronze Mesh | Ideal for rejuvenating windows and doors in traditional or period style homes.
Bronze is highly suitable for tough and demanding conditions. | - Matches existing screens on many period style homes
- Meets government requirements for building standards in areas with Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Ratings up to 40
- Visibility. Good two way visibility.
| - Can kink or dent. Is fitted tight across frame however appear wavy and can kink because made of wire which doesn’t stretch
- Alot more expensive than standard mesh
| Optional Upgrade |
| One Way Mesh (DVA) | Designed to obscure the view from outside to inside, but not inside to outside | - Allows you to see out, but more difficult for outsiders to see in
- Increases privacy when main door is open
| - Can kink when knocked.
- Function is impacted when lights on behind door and dark outside
| Optional Upgrade |
| Stainless Steel Mesh | For screening windows and doors in the harshest conditions. | - Meets government requirements for building standards in areas with Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Ratings up to 40
- Visibility. Fine mesh for good visibility
- Corrosion Resistent – perfect for coastal environments
| - Can kink or dent. Is fitted tight across frame however appear wavy and can kink because made of wire which doesn’t stretch
- Alot more expensive than standard mesh
| Optional Upgrade |
