Ezy-Fit Doors

Do It Yourself

Measuring and Fitting Security Screens

As there are so many types of windows there is no Australian Standard to test window screens for security purposes. We recommend that security screens are only fitted to the opening side of your window - smoke alarms are installed and there is at least one exit screen, for emergency exit.

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. (Allow $10 per screen for angle for Jason or similar windows.)

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:

Window diagram indicating slider, fixed and angles.

There are three standard ways to attach a security screen to your window:

  1. Face fit the screen onto four sides with tamper proof screws - we recommend that you use screws not rivets when face fitting.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Security Screens are available in Grille, Sheerguard Aluminium and Stainless Steel Mesh in all standard powder coated colours plus you can select from the Interpon Powdercoated Colour range but your screens will cost an extra $10 each and can take two weeks or more for powdercoating.