Custom insect screens for a holiday home on the Costa Blanca

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 use.

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

Technical inspection before ordering

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

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, window sills, roller-shutter boxes, downpipes, and other obstacles.

Specifically for the Costa Blanca

Homes and projects where ease of operation and reliability during periods of vacancy are important can have a wide variety of façades and frames. The 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 photograph alone. A local survey prevents an attractive solution from being technically misapplied.

From La Nucía, we schedule projects across the Costa Blanca as part of our established service area. For multiple products, measuring, power supply, installation, and operation can be combined into a single 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 systems, and ease of operation.

We prefer to view samples alongside the frame, façade brickwork, and interior. Bright Spanish light can significantly alter how colours look. 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 electric operation can be much more convenient for large or frequently used systems. Solar is particularly interesting when wiring is difficult. The dimensions, 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, any sensors, and operation per product or group. A wind sensor helps, but does not make external shading indestructible; responsible use remains essential in strong winds.

What determines the price?

The price depends on the dimensions, 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 patio cover, or on a surface requiring additional anchoring.

After measuring, you will receive a proposal in which the product and installation are presented 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 starts to cause abrasion, and do not use aggressive cleaning products. Moving parts should not be treated randomly with grease or spray; follow the system’s maintenance instructions.

Do not leave a product wet and rolled up or folded for long periods, and check after strong winds that everything moves freely. Addressing noise, misalignment, or stiffness early often prevents more serious damage.

Common mistakes with custom-made external 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 exactly within the operating area. Wind resistance is also sometimes treated as an absolute figure, even though dimensions, installation, façade position, and correct use together determine what is responsible.

A second mistake is choosing the cheapest system first and only considering power, installation, and operation afterwards. 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 and more comfortable home

External shading is most effective when heat is stopped before it enters through the glass. It can be combined with internal shading for atmosphere and privacy. Insect screens then make it possible to ventilate during cooler hours without an invasion of mosquitoes. The products therefore serve different purposes and can reinforce one another.

Not every façade needs the same system. A zip screen may be logical for a large glazed opening, 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 components 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 configuration, 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 configuration is suitable? Contact us or visit our showroom in La Nucía. Also view the main page about custom-made insect screens.