You know the saying. And if you’ve lived here long enough, you’ve lived it. T-shirt weather before breakfast. A southerly howling through by lunch. Hot again by 3pm – and the flies and mozzies are back with a vengeance.
Melbourne’s climate is genuinely tough on homes. And it’s tough on fly screens.
Most fixed fly screens and sliding fly screen doors just aren’t built for this. They’re unsightly dust gatherers at the best of times — and in a city where you’re opening and closing your doors all day long depending on what the weather’s doing, they’re a real headache. They’re either in the way, or they’re not doing their job.
That’s exactly where RetractAscreen comes in.
When You Want Fresh Air — But Not the Flies
Hosting family and friends at home, especially during those warmer evenings and weekends, is one of life’s simple pleasures. You throw open the bifolds, the fresh air starts circulating freely, and suddenly the bugs decide to join the party.
Nobody wants that.
RetractAscreen rolls out smoothly across the opening — the smooth un-pleated mesh is sheer and light, so you maintain your visual connection with the outdoors whilst keeping unwanted pests out. Flies, mozzies and crawling insects stay outside where they belong. You keep the view, the breeze, and your comfort.
Never let bugs spoil a beautiful day.
When the Weather Turns – Roll It Away
Here’s where a retractable fly screen earns its keep in Melbourne specifically.
When a change rolls through — and it always does — you don’t want to be wrestling with a frame or a sliding door. With RetractAscreen, the mesh rolls away completely. It takes seconds. The screen disappears discreetly into its powder-coated cassette, which is designed to blend into your door or window frames. Even when it’s not in use, it’s a discreet solution — barely there.
Fixed fly screen doors can’t do that. They stay put, in the way, blocking your view, collecting dust. RetractAscreen is virtually invisible — open or closed, you’re sure to be impressed by that ‘barely there’ appearance. Sheer Elegance, No Pleats.
That’s not just a nice-to-have in Melbourne. That’s the whole point.
Built for Local Conditions — Year-Round Comfort
RetractAscreen is proudly Australian Made and owned. The aluminium components are powder coated in custom colours and thoroughly vetted for strength and quality. These screens are robust enough to contend with everything Australia’s wildlife and climate has to offer — the UV, the coastal salt air along Bayside and the Mornington Peninsula, the heat and the cold.
For clients across the East and South East of Melbourne and along the Mornington Peninsula, that matters. The sea breeze is the whole reason you’ve got those bifolds or stackers — the last thing you want is an unsightly fixed screen ruining it when it’s not even bug season.
With RetractAscreen, when you’re not using it, you don’t see it. And when you need it, it’s there — pulling across the opening, sheer and light, keeping those unwanted intruders out while you savour your view.
Our retractable fly screens for bifold doors, stacker doors, sliding doors and French doors are all built with this in mind — year-round comfort, without the compromise.
Some Days You Just Want One Door Open
Some days you just want a bit of fresh air having one door open. Some days you want to open the whole lot up and invite the day in — but not the flies.
That’s the reality of living with Melbourne’s weather. And it’s exactly the kind of flexibility a retractable fly screen gives you. Whether your bifold doors are fully or just partially open, RetractAscreen provides an attractive and functional insect exclusion solution. No wasted space, no unwelcome bugs, no unsightly dust-gathering flyscreens interrupting your view.
Our retractable fly screens for windows work the same way — open up your windows, pull down the retractable fly screen, and voila. Problem solved. Even sitting at home relaxing with a good book or your favourite TV show, it’s so nice to have fresh air flowing through without fighting off the mozzies.
If You’re Sick of Bugs Ruining Your Day — Here’s the Best Solution
Most homes in Melbourne are built without fly screens. So whether you’ve got bifolds, stackers, French doors or casement windows, RetractAscreen is the perfect retro-fit solution. As each screen is custom-made, it’s rare that we encounter a situation where it won’t work — that’s where 16 years of experience comes in.
Our two distinct ranges — RetractAscreen and RetractAscreen Premium — offer choices of colours and mesh to suit your décor, your location, family needs and the all-important budget. The comprehensive RetractAscreen Premium range is especially popular in Melbourne’s Bayside and Mornington Peninsula areas — that sturdy construction means the fly screens stay in place, the bugs stay outside, and you and your visitors can enjoy the uninterrupted ambience.
And because they’re Australian Made, lead times are reasonable — typically around 3–4 weeks. If you want to get the jump on Bug Season, get in early. Spring into Summer.
The Purchase-to-Installation Process Is Amazingly Simple
If you’re in Melbourne’s East or South East, or along the Mornington Peninsula and you’re sick of bugs ruining your day, give us a call for helpful and friendly advice.
Retractascreen’s purchase-to-installation process is amazingly simple. We start with a complimentary, obligation-free quote — transparent and itemised, with no hidden charges. As soon as the quote is accepted, your custom screens go into production, which typically takes 3–4 weeks. Installation is then completed in a matter of hours by our qualified and highly skilled tradespeople, giving you a precise fit and great finish.
Every fly screen comes with a 5-year product warranty. Every installation comes with a 5-year workmanship guarantee. And we leave you with a Care & Maintenance Kit and Manual so you’re set up for years to come.
For areas we service across Melbourne’s bayside suburbs and the Peninsula — from Brighton and Beaumaris to Cheltenham and Chelsea — the team is on hand to discuss your needs and find the best screen solution for your doors, windows and budget.
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Managing Director & Registered Builder
Peter is the Managing Director of RetractAscreen, a qualified carpenter, Registered Builder (DB-U 4331), Master Builder and member of the Housing Industry Association of Australia. Two of the most important things to Peter are pride in workmanship and respect. Peter has over 40 years’ hands-on industry experience and pretty much a PhD in window and door replacements, structural alterations and transformations throughout Melbourne.
