Artilux Australia have a range of retractable insect screens suitable for all types of windows and doors. In this article Artilux Australia offers advice on which of their insect screens is best for each client's home and lifestyle, based on feedback and usage experience from the clients themselves.

Artilux Australia have alfresco pleated insect screens, cassette style retractable screens and several soft close insect screens which are all designed to blend seamlessly with any living space.

Artilux alfresco pleated retractable insect screens are ideal for households with young children or seniors as they are free sliding systems that are tension free and easy to operate and stop anywhere on the track. Furthermore, as the mesh is pleated it is visible on approach, making it less likely to walk through.

Homeowners with large areas to screen, such as bifold doors, and who like to add subtle detail to their home decor usually favour the Artilux alfresco pleated insect screen. Both functional and decorative this insect screen is ideal for keeping flys and insects out while still remaining decorative.

Also suitable for these large bifold doors are Artilux's multi-lock soft close retractable insect screens, an option preferred by homeowners who prefer a more “non apparent” mesh in their view. These multi-lock soft close retractable insect screens are able to stop along the opening.

Artilux's standard soft close retractable insect screen is preffered by homeowners for use in windows, single or French doors where the opening is relatively small. These screens generally do not require any special locking or positioning when used in these applications as they are kept either opened or closed.

Chain glide soft close retractable insect screens are popular with homeowners worried about drilling or recessing into the floor, particularly so when timber, marble and tile finishes are concerned. This retractable insect screen system has a discreet 5mm bottom guide that is secured in the floor.

Finally, all Artilux retractable insect screens can be ordered with an optional ramp when not recessed into the floor to make them wheelchair or pram accessible.