“I cannot believe we still get the same view with these screens installed. They blend in seamlessly and work perfectly.”
Lisa Elliot
Outdoor Mesh Blinds NZ
Do it once, do it right.
Outdoor mesh blinds for decks and patios - insect mesh for airflow and bug control, or solar mesh for shade. Made to measure, installed by our own team.
4.9★ Google rating 3,000+ homes screened NZ owned since 1999
4.9 ★ Google rating
Since 1999 NZ owned
Lifetime On Phantom-made screens
3,000+ Homes screened
NZ Authorised Group member
Insect + solar Two mesh fabrics
Why homeowners choose Phantom
Keep the bugs out
Fine mesh stops flies, mosquitoes, and spiders getting in while your doors and windows stay open.
Sun and glare control
Outdoor blinds cut harsh sun and glare so your deck or patio stays usable for longer.
Fresh air all summer
Natural airflow cools your home and clears stuffiness, without letting insects in with it.
Built for the coast
Tighter midge mesh keeps sandflies and midges out of homes near the water and estuaries.
Mesh blinds in place
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Insect mesh on a covered patio, captured side channels
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Mesh opening up a deck to the living space
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Solar mesh under a pergola, glare softened
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Motorised operation on a larger span
Outdoor blinds that breathe
Mesh outdoor blinds enclose a deck or patio while keeping the air moving. Insect mesh keeps flies, mosquitoes, and sandflies out so you can eat outside into the evening; solar mesh cuts glare and UV on a hot, north-facing patio while keeping your view and adding daytime privacy.
Insect mesh or solar mesh?
Choose insect mesh where bugs are the problem - bush and coastal decks, summer evenings. Choose solar mesh where sun and glare are the problem - exposed, north-facing patios. Many homes mix both across different aspects. See our mesh and fabric options to compare every weave and fabric across our range. For full weather protection, see clear PVC blinds.
Getting a price
Send photos and rough sizes of the opening through the quote form for an indicative price - no visit needed to get started. We only book a measure-up once you’re happy with the solution and product.
Specifications
- Insect mesh
- Keeps flies, mosquitoes, and sandflies off the deck with airflow
- Solar mesh
- E-Screen solar weave (10% or 6% openness), cuts glare and UV with daytime privacy
- Retention
- Captured zipper side channels
- Operation
- Alpha motor as standard (SIMU or Somfy on request), or hand-operated Ziptrak
- Fit
- Retrofit or new build
Full details: Executive outdoor screen spec sheet (PDF)
Fabrics
The E-Screen solar range
Executive screens are typically made in E-Screen - a tight architectural solar weave in 6% or 10% openness that cuts glare, heat, and UV while holding the outward view, backed by the fabric maker's 10-year warranty.
Also available
Clear-view insect mesh on the same Executive frame; clear PVC is available on request (typically on Ziptrak). We bring physical samples to the measure-up.
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White
6% openness
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Whisper
6% openness
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Putty
6% openness
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Gravity
6% openness
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Cumberland
6% openness
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Charcoal Cocoa
6% openness
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White Pearl
6% openness
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Stone
6% openness
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Stonehenge
6% openness
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Grey Midnight Linen
6% openness
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Charcoal Grey
6% openness
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Midnight
6% openness
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White/White
10% openness
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White/Pearl
10% openness
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Charcoal/Grey
10% openness
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Charcoal/Charcoal
10% openness
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Charcoal/Cocoa
10% openness
Visiontex privacy weaves
When privacy or deeper shade matters more than openness, the Visiontex family runs from 20% down to 0% openness in a Colorbond-inspired palette - these are the stocked Plus 94 colourways, with more available to order. Ziptrak blinds typically run Visiontex.
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Carbon Black
Plus 94
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Graphite
Plus 94
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Titan Grey
Plus 94
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Everest
Plus 94
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Greystone
Plus 94
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Platinum
Plus 94
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Ice White
Plus 94
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Desert
Plus 94
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Kashmir
Plus 94
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Jamaica
Plus 94
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Havana
Plus 94
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Java
Plus 94
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Kelp
Plus 94
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Baltic Blue
Plus 94
Ready for a quote?
Send photos and rough sizes for an indicative price - no visit needed. We only book a measure-up once you're happy with the solution and product.
Warranty by product
Phantom screens carry our limited lifetime warranty. Supplier-made products - the Allegion Brio 612, MagicSeal magnetics, and Ziptrak blinds - carry the manufacturer's warranty.
4.9-star Google rating
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between insect mesh and solar mesh outdoors? +
Insect mesh keeps flies, mosquitoes, and sandflies off the deck while letting the breeze through. Solar mesh (E-Screen) is a much tighter weave that cuts glare and UV and gives daytime privacy while still reading as a screen, not a wall.
Do mesh blinds keep the wind and rain out? +
Mesh blinds take the edge off wind and light blown rain while keeping airflow. For full weather protection - sideways rain and winter use - choose clear PVC blinds instead.
Are mesh blinds good for coastal decks? +
Yes. Insect mesh keeps the sandflies and midges off a coastal or estuary deck, and the captured side channels hold the fabric firm in the wind.
Can I see out through the mesh? +
Yes. Insect mesh is high-visibility, and solar mesh keeps the view while softening glare - you keep your outlook either way.
Are you the same company as Phantom Screens in the US or Canada? +
Phantom Screens NZ is New Zealand owned and run, and part of the wider Phantom Screens family. Phantom in Canada leads much of the group's research and development, and a few of our door and outdoor ranges are made to measure by Phantom in Australia, where our New Zealand volumes are too low to make them here. Our window screens are made in our Tauranga workshop, and every screen is measured, fitted, and serviced by our own team.