Screens are one of the most effective forms of outdoor sun protection in Spain. They block the sun before it reaches the glass, keeping heat outside and noticeably cooling your home.

Unlike curtains or indoor blinds, screens work on the outside of the house. This makes a big difference in the Spanish climate, especially for homes with large windows, sliding doors, and lots of sunlight.

Why screens work so well in Spain

In many homes on the Costa Blanca, most heat enters through windows and sliding doors. Once the sun shines on the glass, the glass heats up and transfers this heat inside. This can quickly raise the indoor temperature, especially during the hot summer months.

Custom screens tackle this problem at the source. The fabric blocks a large part of the solar radiation before it reaches the glass. As a result, the home stays cooler and the air conditioning often doesn’t have to work as hard.

Want to learn more about this topic? Also read our page about screens against heat in Spain.

Advantages of screens

Screens are popular in modern homes, apartments, and villas because they combine comfort with a sleek appearance. They keep heat out, reduce annoying glare, and provide more privacy during the day while largely preserving the view outside.

The effect is especially noticeable with large glass surfaces. That’s why screens are often used on sliding doors, panoramic windows, and homes with lots of natural light.

Do you have large windows or a wide sliding door? Then also check out our page about screens for sliding doors.

When are screens the best choice?

Screens are particularly suitable when you want to block heat without completely closing off your home. They are ideal for modern homes, apartments with lots of sunlight, and facades where you don’t want to install protruding sunshades.

For apartments on the Costa Blanca, privacy, wind load, and view often play an important role. That’s why we also have a separate page about screens for apartments.

Do you live by the sea or in a location with frequent wind? Then zipscreens are often a strong choice. With zipscreens, the fabric stays firmly in the side guides, making the system more wind-resistant.

Screens, shutters, or awnings?

Each type of outdoor sun protection has its own application. Screens are ideal when you want to keep heat out while maintaining the view outside. Shutters offer maximum darkening, extra insulation, and more privacy. Awnings are mainly intended to create shade on a terrace or balcony.

Unsure whether to choose screens or shutters? Read our detailed comparison on the page screens or shutters in Spain.

In many homes, a combination of solutions works best. For example, screens for the living room and sliding doors, shutters for bedrooms, and awnings or a pergola for the outdoor space.

Custom screens – advice and installation

No home is the same. That’s why we always consider the location of the home, the size of the windows, the amount of sun exposure, wind load, and how the space is used.

Based on this, we recommend the right solution. This could be a standard screen, but also an electrically operated system, a zipscreen, or a solar screen when there is no power outlet available.

For extra comfort, you can choose electric screens with remote control, app control, or automatic sensors. Prefer a wireless solution without wiring? Then read more about solar screens in Spain.

We handle the entire process: advice, measuring, delivery, and professional installation.

Having screens installed on the Costa Blanca

Installing screens in Spain requires the right choice of system and mounting. Due to the combination of sun, heat, and wind, it’s important that screens are not only attractive but also function well technically.

We advise based on your home’s location, window sizes, and degree of sun exposure. This ensures a solution that truly makes a difference in temperature and comfort.

We install screens throughout the Costa Blanca, including in Altea, Calpe, Moraira, Jávea, Denia, and Benidorm.

Which screen suits your home best?

Not every home requires the same solution. That’s why we have created several pages that go deeper into specific applications of screens.

Do you mainly want to keep heat out during the summer months? Then read more about screens against heat. Does your home have large glass surfaces or a wide sliding door? Then check out our page about screens for sliding doors.

For extra comfort, you can choose electric screens. Do you live by the sea or in a windy location? Then zipscreens in Spain are often the best choice. For apartments, we have a separate page about screens for apartments, and for wireless control, read more about solar screens.

Want to explore the options further? Then also read our article about custom screens in Spain.

Related solutions

Besides screens, we also offer other solutions for sun protection and outdoor comfort. Check out our page about awnings for shade on terraces and balconies, discover the benefits of shutters for darkening and insulation, or read more about pergolas for a complete outdoor space.

Want to let fresh air in without insects? Then also check out our page about insect screens on the Costa Blanca.

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