Enhancing Townhouse with Insect Screens in Cambridgeshire
In a modern Cambridgeshire townhouse, a family were struggling with a common summer nuisance – unwanted insects entering their home every time they opened their doors or windows. With a beautifully landscaped courtyard and a veranda perfect for morning coffees or evening meals, they wanted to enjoy the fresh air without inviting in flies, mosquitoes, and other bugs.
quick project info
Project
Window screens and pleated door screens in Cambridgeshire
Concern
Insect control, ventilation, and heat reduction
Products
Manual window screens and pleated door screens
Mesh
Standard pleated 18:16 mesh for the door screens; standard 18:14 mesh for the window screens
Colour
Colour-matched to existing frames
finding The solution
Pleated Insect Screens and Manual Window Screens
While ventilation was essential to avoid heat build-up in warmer months, the open doors allowed insects free rein into the home, making it difficult to relax or entertain. The family turned to Phantom Screens for a practical, stylish solution.
Following a detailed home survey by our expert team, we recommended a combination of pleated insect screens and window fly screens to suit their needs. A large, pleated screen was installed on the double doors leading from the lounge to the veranda, while manual door screens were fitted across additional openings on the ground floor.
Installation
Distinctive Design Fit for a Stylish Townhouse
These pleated screens were chosen not just for their effectiveness but for their elegant design. The concertina-style mesh folds neatly into the housing when not in use and is virtually invisible when extended – preserving the garden views while offering complete insect protection.
The door screens were colour-matched to the existing frames, ensuring they blended seamlessly into the property’s modern aesthetic. With a low-profile bottom rail, the screens allow easy movement between indoor and outdoor spaces without a trip hazard – perfect for busy family life.
The Result
Tranquil Dining and Comforting Ventilation
Thanks to the newly installed window fly screens and manual door screens, the family can now leave doors open for longer, enjoy natural ventilation, and maintain a comfortable indoor climate – all without having to swat away bugs or worry about what might fly in next.
The pleated insect screens have brought several other advantages too:
- Enhanced ventilation: Fresh air now circulates freely throughout the home.
- Heat control: With less need to keep doors closed, the house remains cooler and more comfortable in summer.
- Aesthetic integration: The screens are discreet, colour-matched, and carefully measured to look as though they were part of the original design.
- Effortless operation: Smooth-glide systems and soft-close technology make the screens easy and satisfying to use.
Thinking of Upgrading Your Home with Insect Protection?
Looking for bespoke window fly screens or retractable fly screens for doors? Phantom Screens provides handcrafted, made-to-measure solutions with full professional installation – so you can enjoy fresh air, stay cool, and keep your home insect-free.
Get a quote today by sending us rough measurements and photos of your doors and windows to our team, and we’ll help you find the perfect screens for your home.
