Retractable & Pleated Flyscreens for Sliding Doors, Stacker Doors & Alfresco Areas
Taylor & Stirling provides premium retractable and pleated flyscreens designed for modern homes across Ballarat, Hobart and Southern Tasmania. Whether you’re screening a sliding door, stacker door, bifold door or alfresco opening, our European‑engineered systems deliver smooth operation, excellent airflow and unobstructed views.
We specialise in two flyscreen technologies:
- Retractable Flyscreens (Flat Mesh) — best for windows, single doors and medium openings
- Pleated Flyscreens (Concertina Mesh) — best for large openings, sliding doors, stacker doors and alfresco areas
🟦 Retractable Flyscreens (Flat Mesh)
Retractable flyscreens use a flat mesh that rolls into a slim cassette when not in use. They’re ideal for maintaining clean architectural lines and preserving views.
Key Features
- Sleek, modern headbox
- Smooth roll‑away or roll‑up operation
- Single widths up to 3200mm
- Double units up to 6400mm
- Fully retracts when not in use
- Excellent airflow and visibility
- 7‑year warranty
- European‑engineered components
Best For
- awning windows
- casement windows
- double‑hung windows
- servery windows
- French doors
- bifold doors
- stacker doors (medium spans)
Retractable screens are perfect when you want a clean, flat mesh that disappears completely.
🟧 Pleated Flyscreens (Concertina Mesh)
Pleated flyscreens use a concertina‑style mesh that folds neatly into a low‑profile stack. This design provides superior stability, making pleated screens ideal for large openings and high‑traffic areas.
Key Features
- Single spans up to 4500mm
- Double spans up to 9000mm
- Only 30mm reveal depth required
- Easy retrofit to most door styles
- Roll‑away (3000mm drop) or roll‑up (2800mm drop)
- Stronger and more durable than flat mesh
- Excellent wind resistance
- Smooth, fingertip operation
- Advanced European design
Best For
- sliding doors
- stacker doors
- bifold doors
- French doors
- pivot doors
- timber sliding doors
- alfresco rooms
- large openings
Pleated screens are the premium choice for wide spans and alfresco living.
🟩 Retractable vs Pleated — Which One Should You Choose?
| Feature / Need | Retractable (Flat Mesh) | Pleated (Concertina Mesh) |
|---|---|---|
| Best for windows | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
| Best for sliding doors | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Best for stacker doors | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Best for alfresco areas | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Large openings | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Minimal reveal depth | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Smooth horizontal glide | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Wind stability | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| European engineering | ✔ | ✔ |
If you’re screening large doors or alfresco areas, choose pleated. If you’re screening windows or single doors, choose retractable.
🟫 Engineering Matters — Why Our Screens Perform Better
Both retractable and pleated systems use:
- tensioned mesh
- guided tracks
- reinforced frames
- powder‑coated aluminium
- high‑visibility mesh options
- pet‑resistant mesh options
Pleated screens add:
- multi‑cord tensioning
- superior wind stability
- low‑profile floor tracks
- wide‑span capability
This makes them ideal for Ballarat’s gusty conditions and Hobart’s coastal winds.
🟪 Mesh Options
- standard insect mesh
- high‑visibility mesh
- pet‑resistant mesh
- fine‑weave midge mesh (Tasmania‑ready)
- UV‑stable mesh
🟫 Colour Options
- Colorbond matched
- Dulux powder‑coat
- anodised aluminium
- custom colours available
🟦 Local Expertise You Can Trust
Taylor & Stirling has decades of experience installing flyscreens across:
- Ballarat
- Buninyong
- Creswick
- Daylesford
- Ballan
- Smythes Creek
And in Tasmania:
- Hobart
- Huonville
- Kingston
- Blackmans Bay
- Margate
- Cygnet
- Bruny Island
We understand:
- insect pressure
- wind conditions
- coastal corrosion
- heritage home requirements
- modern architectural needs
⭐ FAQs — Pleated & Retractable Flyscreens
Do pleated flyscreens work on sliding doors?
Yes — they are the best option for wide sliding doors.
Are pleated screens good for stacker doors?
Absolutely. They handle wide spans better than flat mesh.
Do retractable screens suit windows?
Yes — they are the ideal choice for windows and single doors.
Can these screens handle wind?
Yes — pleated screens offer excellent wind stability.
Do pleated screens keep out midges?
Yes — fine‑weave mesh options are available.
Can you retrofit pleated screens?
Yes — they only require a 30mm reveal.
Are they suitable for coastal homes?
Yes — aluminium frames and UV‑stable mesh resist corrosion.
