For most homeowners, windows and doors are about natural light, views, and fresh air. Security screens let you keep all of those without having to choose between comfort and peace of mind. On the Central Coast, where windows and doors are open for a good part of the year, having the right screen fitted makes a real practical difference.
At Windows & More Australia, we supply and fit a range of aluminium screens for windows and doors across the Central Coast, Newcastle, and the Hunter region. Here’s a breakdown of the options and how to work out which one suits your home.
Why Standard Fly Screens Aren’t Always Enough
Fly screens do a reasonable job of keeping insects out, but they’re not built to stop an intruder. If security is a consideration, a standard fly screen provides minimal resistance against a determined entry attempt. Security screens are manufactured to a different specification and are designed to resist cutting, impact, and forced entry while still allowing ventilation and visibility from inside.
For families with children, security screens on windows also provide a meaningful barrier against falls, particularly in two-storey homes or anywhere a window sill is at low height.
The Screen Options at Windows & More Australia
Standard Fly Screens. Fly screens are the most straightforward option, designed to keep insects out while letting air move freely. They’re suitable for lower-risk openings where security isn’t the primary concern. Windows & More Australia supplies fly screens for both windows and doors across a range of frame configurations. If you’ve had a window or door replaced and just need a screen to match, this is usually the starting point.
Safety Barrier Screens. Safety barrier screens offer a meaningful step up from standard fly screens. Built to meet Australian standards for strength and impact resistance, they provide real protection against forced entry while still allowing good airflow. They’re available for both windows and doors and suit homes where security is a genuine consideration but the priority is solid, reliable protection rather than a premium visual finish.
Invisigard Screens. Invisigard is a high-security screen system using a tightly woven, high-tensile stainless steel mesh. It’s built to resist the kind of cutting and impact forces that would defeat a standard security screen, while maintaining visibility from inside the home. Because the mesh is fine and relatively neutral in colour, it doesn’t significantly obstruct the view or make the room feel closed in.
Invisigard is available for both windows and doors and suits homes where security is a high priority, or where the finished result needs to look considered rather than functional. If you’re completing a renovation and want everything to work together visually, Invisigard is worth looking at. You get a high-performing product that doesn’t draw attention to itself.
Which Screen Is Right for Your Home?
The honest answer is that it depends on where you’re fitting screens and what you’re trying to achieve.
For windows and doors that are lower risk, such as a bathroom window near ceiling height or a window at the back of the property facing a private garden, standard fly screens are often sufficient.
For doors and windows that are regularly left open and are accessible from ground level, a safety barrier or Invisigard screen provides protection that a fly screen won’t. Front doors, main living areas, and accessible bedroom windows are worth prioritising.
If you have young children at home and low window sills are part of the picture, safety barrier screens are a sensible addition regardless of whether external security is a concern.
For homeowners who want the best visual outcome alongside strong security performance, Invisigard is generally the better long-term investment.
Matching Screens to Your Windows and Doors
One thing worth knowing early is that screens need to work with the window or door they’re being fitted to. Not all screen types are compatible with all frame configurations, and how the screen opens (whether it slides, hinges, or fixes in place) depends on the opening it’s paired with.
When we come out for a measure and quote, we’ll look at what you have and recommend the screen type and configuration that fits properly and works with the way you use the space. A screen that’s hard to operate or doesn’t sit correctly in the frame becomes a daily frustration. Getting the right product fitted correctly makes all the difference.
If you’re replacing existing screens, we can assess what’s in place and let you know whether a re-screen is appropriate or whether the frame itself needs replacing first.
Get in Touch
If you’d like to talk through screen options for your home, the team at Windows & More Australia is happy to help. We offer free measure and quotes across the Central Coast and Newcastle.
Call us on 0499 870 404 or get in touch through our contact page. We’re local, we know the area, and we’ll give you a straight answer on what’s going to work best.
