Privacy Screens

Privacy screens are large mesh blinds that help prevent insects from getting into your home, reduce sun glare, control heat build, and provide privacy too. Furthermore, they are powered because they are usually large, so it’s easier to deploy them by motor rather than by hand.

In recent years, we’ve seen an exploding trend of glass in architectural design – predominantly with large sliding and bifold doors.

More glass of course means more light and exposure to people looking into your house. More light means more heat, more glare, more bugs, and more risk of sun-bleaching. These factors create a greater need for privacy and heat management in modern homes.

We created our power screens to deal with all of these challenges without blocking your view or impacting the look of your beautiful home.

There a various mesh types available – depending on the chosen mesh, we may refer to the screens as:

• Power screens
• Solar screens
• Privacy screens

Any! Available up to 12m wide x 4.8m high, power screens are ideal for large openings and glazed areas such as bifold doors, sliding doors, and fixed windows.

Each Phantom Screen is expertly crafted to your door or window’s exact measurements. Speak to our experts about what type of doors and windows you have and what you want your screen to achieve (insect protection, heat management, or enhanced privacy) and we’ll find a bespoke solution that will look after your home for years to come.

Each screen is made to measure to ensure a perfect fit in your home. Automated screens are available up to 12m wide x 4.8m high. This makes them perfect for covering bifold doors, sliding doors, and large windows.

Get in touch today with some rough measurements, photos and/or plans, and our expert team will be happy to discuss your available options.

What is it that you want your screen or blind to achieve? Many people assume that a blind is required to reduce the heat in their home but forget that when in use, a blind will block your beloved views.

Blinds:

• Reduced heat build.
• Blocks glare.
• Blocks your views looking out.
• Total privacy from people looking in.
• Free hanging and rooflight options available.
• Usually fitted internally.
• Available up to 4.5m wide.
  • For large doors and windows, you will likely require a blind for each pane of glass. 

We believe that a screen is the perfect solution as it gives you greater control over the heat and glare whilst retaining your views looking out.

Screens:

• Superior heat control to blinds.
  • External screens are a Building Regulations Part O approved solution to overheating.
• Reduced glare.
• Retains your views looking out.
• Total daytime privacy from people looking in.
• Total insect protection.
• Improves indoor air quality.
  • Leaving doors or windows open with screens deployed helps ventilate your home with bug-free fresh air.
• Usually fitted externally.
  • The most effective method of preventing overheating – external shading blocks UV before it penetrates the glass.
• Available up to 12m wide in a single span.
  • Perfect for large doors and windows.

Discuss further with our Phantom experts here.

The short answer is: not in the daytime.

When privacy screens are down during the day, any onlookers won’t be able to see through into your home. Internal fittings work a treat, as the glass creates a mirror effect so anyone looking in will only see their reflection.

At night when you have your lights on, screens cannot provide privacy. If you’re looking for something to work as a blackout blind – we recommend our power blinds.

Take a look at our privacy screen case studies for some examples.

Yes! We have various mesh options to choose from with different levels of visibility. Our experts will go through these with you during your home survey. Take a look at our privacy screen case studies for some examples.

All our power screens provide a level of solar shading. Our mesh types are categorised as so:

• Insect (up to 55% UV block)
• Solar (up to 75% UV block)
• Premium Solar (up to 80% UV block)
• Privacy (up to 95% UV block)

Get in touch with our experts to discuss further and find the perfect solution for your home.

Yes – privacy screens are essentially a more opaque version of our solar screens. The solar management feature of performance mesh contributes to energy saving by reducing the requirement for HVAC cooling systems in the summer.

Building standards dictate that architects and engineers calculate the heating, cooling and lighting performance of a building during the design phase.

When included in these calculations, screen fabric can contribute significantly to the building’s overall performance rating.

Externally fitted solar screens are listed as an acceptable method of preventing overheating in the Part O Building Regulations. These regulations must be following by all residential new builds.

All Phantom Screens can be customised in any RAL colour, ensuring they seamlessly integrate with your home. Explore our customisation options here, and when you’re ready, contact us for a no-obligation quote.

Our automated screens are available in a wide range of mesh. These are categorised as Insect, Solar, Premium Solar, and Privacy – all of which reduce heat and glare whilst keeping insects out. There are also various colour options available, with some providing additional levels of privacy. Find out more here.

Phantom Screens are each made bespoke for your door or window’s specific requirements. This means that there is no ‘one size fits all’ – each fitting is as bespoke as the screen! They can be fitted internally or externally depending on which way your door or window opens and what you want your screen to achieve.

In some cases, we collaborate with your architect, door company, or other specialists to develop a tailored solution, ensuring our premium insect screens are seamlessly integrated into your home’s design.

Either – it depends on your objective and door or window configuration.

Want to optimise solar shading? External fit screens block the UV before it enters your home through the glass. This is the most effective method of preventing excessive heat build, leaving your home cool and comfortable.

For fixed windows or outward opening doors, internal fittings are ideal for increased privacy. This is because during the day the glass creates a mirror effect so anyone looking in will only see their reflection.

Building a new property? All new residential properties must comply with Building Regulations Part O (overheating). Luckily, you’ve found us! Our external screens are a Part-O approved solution to preventing overheating. Speak to your architect to discuss Phantom Screens as a Part O solution for your property.

Our screens will link to most home automation systems and can also be ordered with weather and light sensors.

We use Somfy’s Tahoma® app to give you complete and intuitive control – over the internet or via your computer, phone or tablet.

This will allow you to be able to operate your screens remotely while on away from your home. 

Yes. All our screens are bespoke and handmade to order so we conduct surveys to prepare an accurate quote for you.

The best way to ensure this process is as seamless and quick as possible is for a Phantom expert to visit your property and take measurements.

The survey is completely free of charge, carries no obligation to buy, and doesn’t need to take longer than an hour. It also gives you the opportunity to ask questions, look at mesh options and find the best installation options available to you.

Once you’ve placed an order with Phantom Screens, our manufacturing team will begin the work on your screens.

The average time from order to installation is around six weeks.

Yes, we have many years of experience working with architects and other specialists to find a solution that will fit your vision and look beautiful in your home.

Our high-quality privacy screens are easy to look after.

To clean the cassette/housing simply wipe down using a non-abrasive, household detergent and a soft cloth or sponge.

To clean the mesh, use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to remove debris and then wipe down with a soft, damp cloth.

Phantom Screens are expertly handcrafted using only the highest quality materials, ensuring long-lasting protection for your home. As proud winners of the Best High-End Door & Window Screen Company 2024 SME UK Enterprise Award, we are committed to excellence.

We stand by the durability of our products, but for added peace of mind, every Phantom Screen comes with a warranty.

In some instances, manual screens for windows can be manufactured with privacy mesh. These are special orders and cannot be guaranteed.