Custom insect screens for a sliding door on the Costa Blanca

Why choose 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 use.

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

Technical check before ordering

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

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

Specifically for the Costa Blanca

In homes and projects with large widths, moving parts and unobstructed access, we encounter a wide range 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 throughout the Costa Blanca 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 the bottom guide, closing mechanism and ease of operation.

We prefer to view samples alongside the frame, façade brickwork and interior. Bright Spanish light changes colours significantly. Neutral shades may 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 this is a sensible option.

For motorisation, we discuss wall transmitters, remote controls, possible sensors and operation per 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 mounting surface. Installation on a straight, easily accessible façade is different from working at height, above a terrace cover or on a surface requiring additional anchoring.

After measuring, you receive a proposal in which the product and installation are presented together. This means you are not comparing a basic online price with a complete installed made-to-measure 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 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. Addressing noise, misalignment or stiffness early often prevents more serious damage.

Common mistakes with made-to-measure exterior 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 shutter or door handle may sit exactly within the movement area. Wind resistance is also sometimes treated as an absolute figure, although 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 made-to-measure products, the complete usage situation should be established before production.

Combining solutions for a cooler and more comfortable home

Exterior shading works most effectively when heat is stopped 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 therefore perform different functions and can reinforce one another.

Different façades do not all need the same system. A zip screen may be logical for a large glass door, a roller shutter for a bedroom and a pleated insect screen door for a frequently used patio door. Coordinating the colours and operation keeps the overall look 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 items from appearing as surprises during installation.

From advice to installation

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

Advice from Port of Altea

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