How to Measure and Fit Security Screens
We recommend that security screens are only fitted to the opening side of your window to allow for emergency exit and that smoke alarms are installed. If you wish to cover all windows we recommend fitting Fire Escape Exit Screens to bedroom windows for emergency exit.
Security Screens are available in Grille, Sheerguard Aluminium and Invisi-gard Stainless Steel Mesh.
Measure Instructions
Measuring and fitting is dependent on the model of window - what you need to look for on your window frame is a flat plane on all four sides so you can screw through the screen into your window.
The screen must not be screwed into the channel that the window slides along. If there is no section to face fit the screen to (such as Jason Windows) then measure the screen to fit inside the frame of the window or where the flyscreen came out of.
We can supply 20 x 20 angle to fit over the screen and rivet into the frame of the window as per the diagram below:
Fitting a Security Screen
There are three standard ways to attach a security screen to your window:
- Face fit the screen onto four sides with tamper proof screws - we recommend that you use screws not rivets when face fitting.
- Fit the screen back into the position where the flyscreen was and use angle, sides and bottom, to hold into position using rivets or screws.
- Fit the screen into the flyscreens channel from inside the house - as the window is designed to allow removal of the flyscreens only when the sliding window is out - using rivets or screws. Note: This requires spot on accuracy of measurements as security screens do not flex like flyscreens.
