Custom-made insect screens in Benidorm

Why this solution?

A good insect screen allows ventilation while keeping mosquitoes and other insects outside without daily hassle. The right type depends on the window, door, sliding direction, available space and intended use.

The best choice is the solution that people will use naturally. We therefore discuss who operates the system, when protection is needed and how much visibility, ventilation, privacy or blackout effect should be retained.

Technical check before ordering

We measure the actual frame and check shutters, handles, rails and obstacles. For a sliding door, a pleated insect screen door may be practical; for a tilt-and-turn window, a removable window screen is often suitable.

A custom-made product can only function properly when the measuring method matches the system. We record the width, height, projection, installation side and operation, and check doors, windowsills, roller-shutter boxes, downpipes and other obstacles.

Specifically for Benidorm

In high-rise buildings, terraces and rental apartments in Benidorm, we encounter a wide variety of façades and frames. A location may be sheltered, but it may also be fully exposed to sun or wind. That is why we do not base a proposal on a photo alone. A local survey prevents an attractive solution from being applied incorrectly from a technical perspective.

From La Nucía, we schedule projects in Benidorm as part of our regular service area. For multiple products, measuring, power supply, installation and operation can be combined into one plan.

Colour, fabric, mesh and finish

The profile colour and mesh should blend in as unobtrusively as possible. Pets, children and frequent passage require extra attention to bottom guides, closing mechanisms and ease of operation.

We prefer to view samples alongside the frame, façade stone and interior. Bright Spanish light changes colours considerably. Neutral shades can appear warmer or cooler, and dark materials become hotter; we take this into account without turning personal taste into a technical fairy tale.

Manual, electric or solar

Manual operation is simple, but for large or frequently used systems, electric operation can be much more convenient. Solar is particularly interesting when wiring is difficult. The size, weight, frequency of use and available position for a solar panel determine whether it is a sensible choice.

For motorisation, we discuss wall switches, remote controls, possible sensors and operation by individual product or group. A wind sensor helps, but does not make exterior shading indestructible; responsible use remains essential in strong winds.

What determines the price?

The price depends on the size, system, profile colour, fabric or mesh, motor, accessibility and fixing surface. Installation on a readily accessible straight façade is different from working at height, above a terrace canopy or against a surface requiring additional anchoring.

After measuring, you receive a proposal in which the product and installation are considered together. This means you are not comparing a bare online price with a complete, installed custom-made product.

Maintenance in the coastal climate

Sand and salt require regular but gentle maintenance. Carefully rinse profiles and guides, remove dirt before it causes abrasion and do not use aggressive cleaning products. Moving parts should not be treated indiscriminately with grease or spray; follow the system’s maintenance instructions.

Do not leave a product rolled up or folded while wet for extended periods, and check after strong winds that everything moves freely. Early attention to noise, misalignment or stiffness often prevents more serious damage.

Common mistakes with custom-made solar shading and insect screens

A common mistake is ordering based on a rough wall opening. Frames are not always straight, tile edges may protrude, and a roller shutter or door handle may sit precisely within the movement area. Wind resistance is also sometimes treated as an absolute figure, even though size, installation, façade position and correct use together determine what is responsible.

A second mistake is choosing the cheapest system first and only then considering power, installation and operation. This can result in visible cables, an awkward crank or a cassette that obstructs the door. With custom-made products, the complete usage situation should be established before production.

Combining solutions for a cooler, more comfortable home

Exterior shading works most effectively when heat is blocked before it enters through the glass. This can be combined with interior shading for atmosphere and privacy. Insect screens then make it possible to ventilate during cooler hours without an invasion of mosquitoes. The products perform different functions and can therefore reinforce one another.

For multiple façades, the same system does not have to be used everywhere. A zip screen may make sense for a large glass façade, a roller shutter for a bedroom and a pleated insect screen door for a frequently used terrace door. Matching the colours and operation keeps the overall appearance calm, while each opening receives the technically appropriate solution.

Checklist for a good quotation

• Are the exact dimensions, system type and installation position specified?
• Are the profile colour, fabric or mesh type and operation confirmed?
• Are the motor, transmitter, sensors and electrical connection included?
• Is it clear who will dismantle and dispose of existing products?
• Are lifting equipment, accessibility, fixing materials and adjustment included?
• Will you receive instructions on use, wind and maintenance after installation?

These points make quotations comparable and prevent essential components from appearing as surprises only during installation.

From advice to installation

1. Discuss the opening, sun exposure and intended use.
2. Have the dimensions and installation surface checked.
3. Choose the design, colour and operation using actual samples.
4. Receive a complete price for the custom-made product and installation.
5. Have the system installed, adjusted and explained.

Advice from Port of Altea

Would you like to know which design is suitable? Contact us or visit our showroom in La Nucía. Also see the main page about custom-made insect screens.