Insect Screen Systems

Why Insect Screens Matter in Ortaca and Dalyan

Ortaca is surrounded by the Dalyan channel, Lake Köyceğiz and irrigated farmland. This natural richness also brings dense mosquito and small insect populations in summer. Keeping windows closed on hot summer nights increases air-conditioning use and electricity bills, while leaving them open can mean sleepless nights. The right insect screen lets you ventilate your home naturally while keeping insects out and reduces the need for chemical repellents. In guesthouses and holiday homes, a good insect screen directly means happier guests.

Types of Insect Screens

The choice depends on the opening type of the window or door, how often it is used and whether there are pets at home. The main systems are:

• Pleated insect screen: the mesh folds like an accordion and slides sideways; ideal for doors and wide windows.
• Hinged insect screen: opens like a door with a sturdy frame; the most common choice for tilt and turn windows.
• Sliding insect screen: runs on the track of sliding windows and doors or on its own track.
• Roller insect screen: rolls up into a cassette and disappears when not in use.
• Pet screen: uses a thick mesh resistant to cat and dog scratches.
• Fixed clip-on screen: an economical solution for rarely opened windows.
• Glass balcony screen: fitted to the inside or outside of folding glass balconies.

Mesh Types and Selection

Performance depends largely on the mesh. Standard fibreglass mesh is light, transparent and affordable. Polyester pleated mesh folds and lasts a long time. Pet mesh is a thick, PVC-coated polyester fabric that resists scratching and tearing. For homes very close to the lake, a finer mesh can be chosen against tiny sandflies; keep in mind, though, that a finer weave slightly reduces airflow.

Profile and Colour

Screen frames are made from aluminium profiles with electrostatic powder coating. White, anthracite, brown and wood-effect options match the colour of your PVC joinery. In seaside areas such as Göcek and Sarıgerme, quality coating and stainless accessories are important for a long life.

Why Accurate Measuring Matters

A badly measured screen lets insects in around the edges, rubs against the sash or does not close. During the free survey and measuring, our team checks the inner and outer frame dimensions, the opening direction, handle and sill positions and recommends the most suitable system. Screens can be fitted without removing your existing PVC windows.

Installation and Care

Fitting usually takes half an hour to an hour per window. There is no need to remove the screen in winter; brushing it occasionally with a soft brush to prevent dust build-up is enough. Regularly checking the cords and springs of pleated and roller systems extends their life. Torn mesh can be replaced without changing the frame; this is part of our repair and service range.

For Guesthouses and Holiday Homes

In properties with many rooms, using the same system and mesh type on every window gives a uniform look and makes future spare parts and mesh replacement easier. For bulk orders we measure all rooms in a single survey and schedule installation around guest arrivals.

In Ortaca, Dalyan, Köyceğiz, Dalaman and Sarıgerme, placing your order before the season starts helps you avoid waiting during the busy period.