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A retractable outdoor screen drawn across a wide covered deck opening, under a timber-lined ceiling

Phantom Screens Guides

Practical help for choosing, measuring, and looking after your screens.

Phantom Screens guides

Short, practical guides to help you choose, measure, and look after your insect screens and outdoor blinds.

Choosing and buying

GuideWhat it covers
Choosing the right meshStandard, midge, solar/privacy and pet mesh compared, with a printable selection guide (PDF).
Choosing coloursMatching hardware to your joinery with the Dulux range.
Measuring your openingA rough measurement for an indicative quote, and what we confirm at the measure-up.
What to expect from installationHow an install runs, from measure-up to finished screen.
Patio screens for apartmentsA two-part Executive that comes up the lift, battery motors charged by USB-C, and blockout behind big glass.

Owning and caring

GuideWhat it covers
Caring for your screensSimple seasonal maintenance to keep screens and blinds running smoothly.
Fixing a jammed screenFree a Serene window screen that won’t retract, in a few seconds.
How long do screens last?What we see on screens still working 20+ years after install, and why they’re built to be repaired.
Outdoor blinds and windA simple wind scale for when to use your outdoor blinds and when to roll them up.

Ready for a price? Send photos and rough sizes through the quote form for an indicative quote.

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Get the buyer's guide & lookbook

Ranges, finishes, colour-matching, the process and the warranty - download it now, no details needed.

PDF - ranges, finishes, the process and the warranty.

In the words of Kiwi homeowners

A 4.9 rating, earned one install at a time

★★★★★ 4.9 / 5 on Google
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“I cannot believe we still get the same view with these screens installed. They blend in seamlessly and work perfectly.”

Lisa Elliot

“We should have done this years ago. Fresh air through the house without worrying about flies or mosquitoes. No more fly spray.”

Steve & Carol

“The service was outstanding. Everything from measure to install was smooth, and the quality is fantastic. Highly recommend.”

Dawn McNaughton

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Ready for airy, insect-free living?

Send photos and rough sizes for an indicative price and suggestions. Then we book a measure and consult once you're happy it's the right fit.

  1. 1 Indicative price

    Worked out from your photos and rough sizes - no visit needed.

  2. 2 Measure-up

    We confirm details on site once you're happy with the solution and product.

  3. 3 Made and installed

    Custom-made and fitted by one team, with aftercare included.

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