Retractable Fly Screens

Retractable fly screens, sometimes called pull down fly screens, are insect screens that roll away out of sight when not in use, so they are completely hidden when you do not need them. They are designed to add insect protection to doors without permanently altering the look of your home. Bayside's retractable screens are particularly suited to multi-panel French doors, whether they swing in, swing out, bi-fold or stack, and integrate seamlessly with your existing door setup.

Retractable fly screens use a spring-loaded mesh that pulls across your door opening when needed, then retracts back into a cassette housing when not in use. When retracted, the screen is completely hidden and does not affect the look or function of your doors. Bayside's screens also feature slip pins that let you temporarily fix either door panel in place for single-entry use, so you are not always pulling both panels across just to step through.

Bayside's retractable fly screens are designed to work with multi-panel French doors in a range of configurations, including doors that swing in, swing out, bi-fold and stacked setups. Retractable fly screens for French doors are one of the most popular applications because a traditional hinged fly door simply does not suit the double-panel configuration. If you are unsure whether your doors are suitable, our team can assess them during a free in-home measure and quote.

Retractable fly screens are ideal for doors where you want insect protection without a permanent screen on show. They work particularly well as retractable fly screens for French doors, bi-fold doors and stacking doors, where a traditional hinged fly door would not suit the configuration. They let you open your home up to fresh air and natural light without letting insects in, and disappear entirely when not in use so your view and the look of your doors remain unaffected. For homes where security is also a priority alongside insect protection, our team can advise on the right combination of retractable screens and security doors during a free measure and quote.

Yes. Retractable fly screens are a practical choice for French doors and large openings that lead onto alfresco and outdoor entertaining areas. They allow you to keep the doors open and let fresh air flow through while keeping insects out, and retract completely out of sight when the doors are closed so your view is unobstructed.

Retractable fly screens are straightforward to maintain. For the mesh, use a soft brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner or a soft duster to remove dust and debris regularly. For a deeper clean, wipe the mesh gently with a damp microfibre cloth and mild soapy water, then leave the screen fully extended to dry completely before retracting it. Never retract a wet screen as trapped moisture can cause mildew inside the housing. For the tracks and frame, wipe down with a damp cloth to keep them clear of dirt and debris, which ensures the screen continues to glide smoothly. If you live close to the coast in Wollongong or the Illawarra, clean your screens more frequently as salt air can cause buildup and corrosion over time.

For most homes, cleaning the mesh and wiping down the tracks every six months is sufficient to keep retractable fly screens in good working order. If you live in a coastal area like Wollongong or the Illawarra, where salt air and dust are more prevalent, cleaning every two to three months will help prevent buildup and protect the frame finish over the long term.

Pricing depends on the size and configuration of your doors. Because every screen is custom-fitted to your specific door opening, we provide pricing through our free in-home measure and quote service. One of our team will visit your home anywhere across the Illawarra and leave you with a written quote on the spot.

For homes with French doors, bi-fold doors or stacking doors, retractable fly screens are one of the most practical solutions available. A traditional hinged fly door does not work on these configurations, so a retractable screen is often the only way to get insect protection without blocking the opening or affecting the look of your doors. They let you keep large doors open through summer without worrying about flies and mosquitoes, which makes a real difference to how usable your indoor/outdoor living areas feel.

Yes, we install retractable fly screens across Wollongong, Unanderra, Dapto, Port Kembla, Figtree, Fairy Meadow, Corrimal, Bulli, Thirroul, Shellharbour, Albion Park, Kiama, Gerringong and every suburb in between. We are based in Unanderra at 3/5 Luso Drive and can usually book a free in-home measure and quote within the same week.