What Are Flyscreens and How Do They Work?

Almost all Australian residents would be familiar with a thing called flyscreens. After all, flyscreens are just about as essential to the Australian lifestyle as meat pies and sandals. In fact, you’ll find these structures installed to just about every home in the country. Of course, there are a few exceptions.

In this article, we’ll be breaking down the importance of Rockingham Home Security flyscreens, what they are, and what benefits you can expect them to provide for your home:

Flyscreens vs Security Screens

Some people find it quite easy to confuse flyscreens with security screens. After all, they both include the word ‘screens.’ Aside from that, they also look quite similar to each other. Although they may look almost identical to some, these two screens have a marked difference in terms of functionality and performance. Whilst flyscreens are predominantly built to keep bugs and other pests out of your home, security screens are built with the benefit of home security in mind. Security screens are manufactured to meet strict Australian Standards and tested against a variety of forced entry simulation attempts. On the other hand, flyscreens are not manufactured to such strict standards or tested against the same conditions.

How Do They Work?

Flyscreens are a simple yet effective way to protect your home against a variety of harsh conditions and keep the inside of your home safe from several different elements. Flyscreens are often custom-made to suit the size and shape of your home’s doors and windows. They may also be fitted with different types of mesh, depending on your specific needs and preferences. Once these structures have been installed to your home, you only need to clean them regularly in order to maintain them. Cleaning your flyscreens regularly will help to maintain a clear field of view when looking through them. Aside from this, it will also prevent your flyscreens from becoming ridden with dust and causing issues with air ventilation- which is especially important to consider if anyone in your home suffers from asthma or allergies.

The Benefits of Flyscreens 

Although flyscreens are not as strong or sturdy as security screens, they still offer several versatile benefits for homeowners once installed. Their benefits include the following:

Pest-Control

The most obvious benefit you can expect from flyscreens is pest-control. After all, here in Australia, the summer months especially welcome swarms of pesky flies, mosquitoes and other bugs and insects; some of which have the potential to spread dangerous diseases amongst humans. For instance, mosquitoes are known to spread viruses such as malaria, Ross River virus, Murray River encephalitis and more. On the other hand, flies can easily land of left out food and contaminate it. This can cause illnesses in those who ingest it later.

Additional Layer of Protection

Although flyscreens are not made to the same standards of strength and durability as security screens, they still provide your windows and doors with an additional layer of protection; and this is often better than having no additional barrier over your entryways at all. Flyscreens will not only protect your main door from the harsh elements and weather conditions. In addition to this, they will also help to slow trespassers down who are trying to break into your home. Naturally, in the event of a break-in, you want to slow down the intruder as much as possible. A few extra seconds or minutes could be the difference between catching them in the act or letting them get away with the crime.

Energy Savings

Another great benefit of flyscreens is that is often overlooked is that they can provide you energy savings, especially during the summer. Think about how much you use your air-conditioning unit during the summer in order to cool down your home. Running it 24/7 might give you much-needed relief, however, it is neither cheap nor environmentally sustainable. Alternatively, Mother Nature does offer a free and natural ‘air-conditioning’ of sorts. And with flyscreens installed, you can take advantage of the cool, fresh breeze from outside, without having to worry about pests, dirt of debris entering your home alongside it. Additionally, you will also be able to take advantage of the bright, natural lighting from outside, rather than relying on artificial lighting to light up your home.

A Finishing Touch for Your Home

Nowadays, you won’t see many Australian homes without flyscreens installed. After all, flyscreens are like a quintessential finishing touch for Australian homes. Moreover, they are available in a wide range of colours, styles and designs. So, no matter the style of your home, it’s easy to find an option that blends seamlessly with all other existing elements of your property. Some types of security screens might even be successful at improving the aesthetic value of your home.