Intelliscreens Blog Posts
How Wide Can Retractable Screens Be? You’ll Be Amazed
Standing in front of an 8-metre opening in Noosa, the foreman said, "There's no way you can screen this without posts." Six months later, we proved him wrong with a double-screen system that amazed everyone who saw it operate. It's the kind of challenge that makes my...
What Is a Retracting Screen Door? Your Quick Guide
Standing in a Sunshine Coast showroom last week, a couple asked me the question I hear daily: "What is a retracting screen door exactly?" After I demonstrated the system, the husband said, "Why doesn't everyone have these?!" It's a fair question that reveals how many...
Can My Child Easily Open a Fly Screen That’s Retractable?
A Brisbane mum with three young kids asked me the question that stops many parents: "Can my child easily open a fly screen that's retractable without breaking it or getting hurt?" After watching her 5-year-old demonstrate our system within minutes of installation, her...
Do Retractable Screens Keep Mossies Out? Aussie Test
Last summer, an inner-west Brisbane customer called me at 7am. "I got eaten alive on my deck last night," she said. "Do retractable screens actually keep mossies out, or are they just expensive decoration?" After over 20 years of installations across mosquito-heavy...
How to Fly Screen a Large Opening to My Deck? A Quick Guide
Standing on a Coast Coast deck last month, the homeowner gestured at their 6-metre opening and said, "Everyone tells me it can't be done properly. How do you fly screen something this big without ruining the view?" It's a question I hear constantly, and I completely...
Can Retractable Screens Be Replaced? Yes, Here’s How
Tuesday morning, my phone rang. "We're renovating our outdoor area and want to change our screen colour to match the new design," the caller explained. "Can we actually replace just parts of the system, or do we need to start completely over?" It's the third time this...
Do Retractable Screens Work? The Truth From 12 Years in the Trenches
Just last month, a Brisbane homeowner asked me this exact question while standing in front of their beautiful new bifold doors. "Will these actually keep the mossies out during summer?" It's the same question I've heard hundreds of times over my 12 years installing...
Are Retractable Screens Worth It?
The Patels in Brisbane had been putting off the decision for months. Quality retractable screens weren't exactly cheap, and they kept questioning whether the investment made sense. Then Sarah did the math. Over two years, they'd spent $1,200 on citronella candles,...
Bifold Fly Screens: What’s The Best Approach?
Bifold Fly Screens: What's Best Approach? Living in Queensland with bifold doors is like having a beautiful sports car you can't drive. The Williams family in Brisbane perfectly summed up this frustration – they'd invested in stunning 4-metre bifold doors that opened...
Can Fly Screens That Retract Be Used for Large Bifold Door Openings?
Can Fly Screens That Retract Be Used for Large Bifold Door Openings? The Thompsons in Brisbane had a genuine problem. Six metres of stunning bifold doors opening onto their deck, and three different contractors told them effective screening was impossible. "Too wide,"...
Retractable Fly Screens on the Gold Coast: Direct-to-Consumer
After watching the Martinez family completely transform their Burleigh Waters home with Intelliscreens, I finally understood why Gold Coast residents consistently choose local expertise over generic alternatives when it comes to retractable fly screens on the Gold...
Can You Put Fly Screens on French Doors?
The Millers in Brisbane thought they'd have to choose. Beautiful French doors or protection from mossies – but not both. They'd been told by three different contractors that effective screening just wasn't possible with French doors. Too complex, they said. Would ruin...
The Best Way to Add Fly Screens to French Doors
The Best Way to Add Fly Screens to French Doors The Clarks in Brisbane had honestly tried everything. Three different screening approaches over two years, and each one either looked terrible, worked poorly, or both. It wasn't until they discovered retractable fly...
Fly Screen Doors for French Doors – A Consumer Guide
French doors are absolutely gorgeous, aren't they? The Thompsons in Brisbane had just installed beautiful French doors leading to their pool area – classic white frames, elegant proportions, the whole nine yards. Problem was, they rarely actually used them because of...
Retractable Screens: What Are The Benefits?
Living in Queensland, I've always believed we've got the best climate in Australia. The thing is, our beautiful subtropical weather comes with one major downside – flying insects that seem determined to crash every outdoor gathering. I'll never forget visiting the...
Protecting Your Home from Mossies: A Growing Concern in Queensland’s Wet Season
Want to effectively protect your family from mossies while maintaining your relaxed Queensland lifestyle? Retractable fly screens provide a long-lasting solution that not only keeps pesky insects at bay but also enhances your home's liveability. With recent floods and...