“I cannot believe we still get the same view with these screens installed. They blend in seamlessly and work perfectly.”
Lisa Elliot
Pet-Friendly Retractable Insect Screens NZ
Do it once, do it right.
Pet-friendly insect screens with claw-resistant pet mesh, built to stand up to cats and dogs. Custom-made to fit and professionally installed.
★ 4.9 · 3,000+ homes · 25+ years
Why homeowners choose Phantom
Choose for your pet
Tell us about scratching, climbing or pushing. Light paw contact and repeated impacts need different expectations.
See pet-friendly screensFresh air with a tougher weave
Pet mesh can screen a compatible doorway while you ventilate; a separate barrier is needed for containment.
Compare the view first
The heavier weave is more visible than standard mesh. Compare samples before choosing.
See it in place
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Cats at a screened doorway - fresh air without the great escape
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Pet mesh - a claw-resistant vinyl-coated polyester that takes paws and claws
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Pet-friendly Pets in, insects out -
A single door screened - pets in, pests out
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Retractable screen across a sliding door
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A retractable screen door keeps the door open to the patio while the cat stays in
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Retractable pet screen across an open doorway - the dog stays in, insects stay out
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The family cat watches from a screened Tauranga terrace - open to the air, safely inside
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Captured edge · patio slider
Tauranga
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Captured edge · double doors
Tauranga
Fresh air in a home with pets
A retractable screen lets you use the doorway for ventilation, then rolls away when you want an open passage. Pet-resistant mesh offers a tougher alternative to standard insect mesh, with a more visible weave.
Match the screen to your pet’s behaviour
An occasional paw is different from a dog charging a door or a cat climbing the mesh. PawScreen Lite is designed to resist light damage from small pets. It is not an assurance against tearing, track damage, escape or injury.
Compare door screen systems and ranch-slider options. Pet mesh is also available on compatible Executive motorised screens; it is not offered on Serene window screens or manual Ziptrak in our published range.
Get an indicative price
Send photos and rough sizes: the whole doorway, the handle and frame, and the bottom track. Tell us your town, your pet’s size and behaviour, and whether an existing screen needs replacing. We check compatibility and discuss the limitations before recommending a system. Final sizes are confirmed at the measure-up.
Specifications
- Mesh
- PawScreen Lite vinyl-coated polyester
- Purpose
- Insect screening with resistance to light damage from small pets
- Systems
- Compatible captured edge door screens, and Executive motorised screens
- Limits
- Not pet-proof, a security screen or a containment barrier
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.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Every Phantom-made screen we supply and install is covered, with service and aftercare arranged through Phantom Screens NZ.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Will pet mesh stop my pet escaping? +
No. Pet mesh is an insect-screen fabric, not a containment barrier. A pet that jumps, climbs, bites or pushes can still damage the mesh or screen. Use a suitable separate barrier if you need to keep an animal safely contained.
Is pet mesh suitable for a large dog or a climbing cat? +
Do not choose it on toughness alone. Tell us your pet's size and behaviour, and send a photo of the opening. PawScreen Lite is intended to resist light damage from small pets; repeated impacts or climbing are beyond that promise.
Can you upgrade an existing screen? +
Send photos of the screen, frame and label if available. We will check the system, condition and dimensions before confirming a mesh replacement.
Will the view and airflow change? +
Pet mesh has a heavier weave than standard insect mesh, so it is more visible and less open. Compare physical samples before choosing your fabric.
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. Most of our screens are made to measure in our own Tauranga workshop.