Insect Screens for Sliding Doors

Absolutely. All of our insect screens for sliding doors can be retrofitted to your current setup, whether you have aluminium, timber or uPVC frames. During your free home survey, one of our trained screen specialists will assess your doors and suggest the most discreet and elegant installation method. There’s no need for structural changes – our screens are designed to complement your home, not complicate it.

One of the most popular features of Phantom’s sliding door fly screens is how subtle they are. Our standard insect mesh is finely woven, allowing light to pass through while maintaining clarity of view. Whether you’re looking out to a landscaped garden, countryside fields, or beautiful terrace, our screens are almost invisible when in place. And when not in use, they retract entirely out of sight.

Not at all. Our screens are available with a variety of high-performance mesh types that provide both insect control and solar management. If your sliding doors are south- or west-facing, you may benefit from solar mesh, which blocks up to 80% of UV rays while still allowing airflow and daylight. This dual benefit keeps your interiors cool and glare-free while ensuring bugs stay out. See how a self-builder incorporated solar screens for sliding doors at their impressive new build – read the full case study here.

No. Our integrated sliding door screens are designed with functionality in mind. Whether your doors slide on a single or double track, your screen will be fitted to complement – not interfere with – door movement. Screens glide smoothly and retract into slim, colour-matched housings when not in use, leaving the full width of your doors accessible.

Yes. We specialise in bespoke retractable insect screens for sliding doors, including oversized architectural designs. Our automated power screens can span up to 12 metres in a single unit, while our manual pleated screens cover widths of up to 9 metres. Every screen is made to measure and can be customised for extra height and width, ensuring seamless coverage for even the most ambitious openings.

Of course! We offer full RAL colour matching on all frames, including matt, gloss, and satin finishes. This level of customisation makes our screens ideal for design-led projects and conservation-sensitive properties alike. We’re not BUILD’s Best Property Screen Manufacturer for nothing!

Pleated screens use a concertina-style mesh that folds neatly into a side cassette. They’re elegant, highly durable, and particularly well-suited to larger or more frequently used doorways. Standard mesh screens, such as power screens, use a flat mesh that rolls into a discreet housing. We’ll bring both options to your home survey so you can see them in action and decide which works best for your lifestyle and doors.

Yes! Our manually operated sliding door insect screens are fitted with a low-profile threshold and the mesh can easily be put back into place if they are pushed out. For pet owners, the mesh allows for natural ventilation without the constant worry of bugs – or escape-prone cats and dogs. That said, while the mesh is strong and resistant to wear, no material is entirely claw-proof, so we recommend extra supervision if you have particularly persistent pets.

All Phantom Screens are handcrafted here in the UK at our specialist facility near Peterborough. We take pride in providing a full-service experience – from design and manufacture to expert installation by our in-house team. Our installers are highly trained, polite, and tidy, ensuring your home is respected throughout the process. You’ll also receive a walkthrough on how to use and care for your screens, with ongoing support available should you ever need it.