Fly screens are a barrier made of thin wire or mesh that is attached to windows and doors and prevents insects from entering. Fly screens, which are used to protect against insects such as mosquitoes and flies, which are frequently encountered especially in the summer months, also prevent pollen, dust and other allergens from entering. In this way, our homes become a cleaner and healthier environment.
Fly screen models are quite diverse according to the material used, design features and application area. There are different options such as fixed fly screens, sliding fly screens and pleated fly screens.
Today, there are also fly screens with special systems that can be opened and closed automatically and prevent flies from entering.
History and Origins of Fly Screens
It is not known exactly when and where fly screens started to be used. However, people have used various methods throughout history to protect themselves from insects. In ancient times, cloth or finely textured fabrics were stretched over window and door openings to prevent insects from entering. The fly screens used today are produced with more modern and technological materials.
Types of Fly Screens
Fly screens are divided into different types according to the material used, design features and application area.
Material Types: They can be produced from materials such as aluminum, fiberglass, stainless steel.
Design Types: They can be in different designs such as fixed fly screens, sliding fly screens, pleated fly screens, roll fly screens.
Color Types: They can be produced in different colors such as white, black, gray.
Fly Screen Making
Fly screen making is a process specially designed according to the dimensions of the window or door. In general, the following steps are followed:
Measurement: The measurements of the window or door to which the fly screen will be applied are taken.
Profile Cutting: The profile is cut according to the selected material.
Fly Screen Stretching: Fly screen wire is stretched on the profile.
Assembly: The prepared fly screen is mounted with suitable connection elements to the window or door.
Fly Screen Advantages
Protection from Insects: Prevents insects such as mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches from entering.
Protection from Pollen and Dust: Prevents pollen, dust and other allergens that cause allergic reactions from entering.
Fresh Air: Provides fresh air by keeping windows open.
Energy Saving: Saves energy by reducing air conditioning use.
Does Not Disrupt the Appearance: Transparent or semi-transparent fly screens provide protection without disrupting the external appearance.
Fly Screen Application Areas
Homes: Used in areas such as windows, balcony doors, terrace doors.
Workplaces: Used in workplaces such as offices, restaurants, cafes.
Hospitals: Frequently used in hospitals where hygiene is important.
Schools: Used in schools for the health of children.
Current Fly Screen Trends
Automatic Fly Screens: Fly screens that open and close automatically with remote control or sensors.
Pleated Fly Screens: Fly screens that do not take up space and are easy to clean thanks to their foldable structure.
Hidden Fly Screens: Fly screens that are hidden inside the window or door profile.
Colorful Fly Screens: Fly screens produced in different colors add elegance to interior spaces.
Fly Screen Solutions Special for Northern Cyprus
The hot and humid climate of Northern Cyprus causes flies to be seen more frequently. For this reason, it is important that the fly screens used in Northern Cyprus are durable and long-lasting. Fly screens made of materials such as stainless steel or aluminum are more suitable for these conditions. In addition, in regions where mosquitoes are seen more frequently, more densely textured fly screens should be preferred.
