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A Practical Guide to Fly Screens for UPVC Windows

Of course. Fly screens for UPVC windows are not just compatible; they're one of the best and most popular solutions for UK homeowners. They give you the freedom to open your windows and let fresh air in, without also inviting a swarm of flies, wasps, and other pests into your home. Modern screen systems from specialists like Premier Screens are designed to fit perfectly with the look and function of...

A Complete Guide to Fly Screens for Windows That Open Outwards

Trying to find the right fly screens for windows that open outwards can feel like a challenge, especially with the casement styles so common across the UK. It’s a classic problem: a standard screen won't work on the inside. At Premier Screens, we've perfected the solution. Our bespoke systems are designed to fit seamlessly onto the fixed part of your window frame, allowing the window to swing open freely while...

Spider Season UK | When Do Spiders Come Into Homes?

When is Spider Season in the UK? What is Spider Season in the UK? Spider season in the UK typically runs from late August through October. During this time, you’re more likely to see large house spiders scuttling across your floors, walls, and even appearing in the bath. This increase in sightings prompts a common question: when do spiders usually come out in the UK? Male spiders leave their nests in search of...

Are There Mosquitoes in the UK?

Where Are Mosquitoes Found in the UK? Are There Mosquitoes in the UK? Mosquitoes are generally found near standing water - this includes ponds, marshes, and even water butts or plant trays in your garden. Urban areas are not immune, especially where drainage is poor or there are neglected garden spaces. So, do you get mosquitoes in the UK? Absolutely, especially during the warmer months from May to September. With over 30 species...

Fly Screens for United Utilities

How our roller fly screens were used to reduce carbon footprint     The sites Client: United UtilitiesLocation: Wastewater Treatment Plant OfficesObjective: Improve air quality without using air conditioning, while preventing insect ingress The requirement Flies are an obvious problem around wastewater treatment plants, with very small owl midges and drain flies, and until recently the on-site offices had air conditioning installed in them. With a commitment to reduce their carbon footprint, and reduce emissions,...

Sliding Fly Screen System Improves Student Comfort at Kingston University

Sliding Fly Screens London At Premier Fly Screens, we’re proud to support educational institutions by creating healthier, more comfortable living environments. One of our recent projects involved the installation of our sliding fly screen systems in the halls of residence at Kingston University. The site The halls of residence at Kingston University, London The Challenge: Keeping Rooms Cool Without Inviting Insects During warmer months, students in university accommodation often struggle with uncomfortably warm rooms. While...

Insect Screens for Marks and Spencers

The site New multi million pound Marks and Spencers distribution complex at Castle Donnington The problem The new M&S distribution depot at Castle Donnington has been built on reclaimed land and is surrounded by marsh land and vegetation which has resulted in the restaurant and offices attracting all the local flies which included mosquitoes. The problem was made worse as the operation is 24 hours so the lighting in the evening attracted even...

How Fly Screens Protect Your Business: A Sector Guide

Most of the fly screens we make leave the workshop headed for people's homes — but every year a bigger share goes out to offices, cafés, schools and care homes. The problem is the same one you have in your own kitchen, just with higher stakes: you need the windows open, and the moment you open them, everything with wings invites itself in. Here's how the right screens protect a...

Fly Screens for Morrisons

Our roller fly screen system to protect bakery The site Morrisons production bakery at Wakefield The requirement The two storey office block and staff canteen at the Wakefield bakery had opening windows which would allow flies to enter the offices and then possibly enter the production area through the internal doors. This was highlighted as too high a risk as food products come become contaminated by the flying insects.   The solution Our roller fly screen system...

What is Insect / Fly mesh?

Insect mesh and Fly mesh are the same product just different names. Fly mesh can be manufactured in PVC coated fibreglass, Aluminium and Stainless steel. The difference in the meshes is that the fibreglass insect mesh has woven strands that are ultrasonically welded to securely lock them together, this ensures that the mesh keeps its original shape, even if accidentally knocked. The aluminium and stainless steel fly mesh are...