Fly Screen Door Upgrade Transforms Shropshire Countryside Home
For the owners of this contemporary home in the heart of rural Shropshire, idyllic countryside living came with an unexpected challenge – insects. From flies and mosquitoes to spiders and midges, the open fields and nearby woodlands brought an unrelenting stream of bugs into their beautifully designed home.
After countless summer evenings spent swatting pests and sealing windows, the homeowners knew they needed a long-term solution. Their search led them to Phantom Screens – the UK’s specialist in handcrafted, made-to-measure insect screens for doors and windows. What followed was a complete transformation of their living environment, with a bespoke installation of fly screens for doors and windows that now delivers uninterrupted comfort, fresh air, and total peace of mind.
quick project info
Project
Whole house insect protection with door and window screens
Concern
Preventing flies from getting inside
Products
3 x Distinction pleated door screens (Jet Black – RAL 9005 Satin),
Window fly screens (Pearl Beige – RAL 1035 Satin)
Mesh
Standard 18:16 charcoal (insect)
Colour
Door screens: Jet Black (RAL 9005 Satin),
Window screens: Pearl Beige (RAL 1035 Satin)
finding The solution
Insect screens for modern countryside living
Following a quick call and photo exchange with our expert team, we arranged a home survey at the customers’ convenience. During the visit, we took precise measurements of every door and window and helped the homeowners select the right screens for each space.
Understanding their preference for a sleek, minimalist look, we recommended a combination of pleated fly screen doors and bespoke window fly screens. Our Distinction pleated screens are particularly well suited for large patio doors, offering excellent insect protection while maintaining access and airflow.
Installation
Professionally fitted screen door system
On installation day, our team fitted three double door fly screens on the ground floor – two in the kitchen and one at the rear entrance. These fly screen doors were handcrafted to the exact dimensions of the existing frames, finished in Jet Black (RAL 9005 satin) for a sleek, modern appearance.
In addition to the doors, we installed several bedroom window screens throughout the home. These screens were colour-matched in Pearl Beige (RAL 1035 satin) to blend seamlessly with the décor and provide insect protection without obscuring views or compromising light.
The pleated mesh design features a 3mm floor track, making it an ideal wheelchair-friendly fly screen option. The screens can be stopped at any point along the track – perfect for households that want easy access to the garden without needing to open or close the entire door screen.
The Result
An enhanced, insect-free living space
The combination of patio door insect screens and bedroom window screens has completely transformed the homeowners’ experience of their space. With the doors and windows open, fresh air now flows freely through the house – pushing hot, stuffy air out through the bedroom windows, without any bugs getting in.
The 18:16 black mesh chosen for the installation offers subtle solar shading, helping reduce UV exposure and indoor temperatures during hot summer days. It’s the perfect balance of comfort, ventilation, and protection.
The homeowners were so pleased with their new screens that they invited us back to install additional fly screen doors later in the summer. As they shared with us, an insect-free home is now essential to their lifestyle – and they can’t imagine being without it! Check out another whole house fly screen installation and how the homeowners benefitted in this case study.
Looking for a fly screen door or patio screen solution?
Whether you’re seeking wheelchair-friendly fly screens, double door fly screens or subtle bedroom window screens, Phantom Screens offers a bespoke, made-to-measure service tailored to your needs. Every screen is handcrafted in the UK and professionally installed by our friendly team. Contact us today with some rough measurements of your doors/windows to get the ball rolling.
