How to install insect screen on louvre windows?

[Sunda]

Hi

We have Louvre windows in our room, and I like to install insect screen for the Summer.

We currently closed our windows at night to minimise mosquito activity.

It is getting warm and unfortunately, we are unable to install air conditioner due to the lack of solid wall.

Would you be able to advise me on this?

Please find the pic of the window for your reference.

[EricL]

Hello @almo 

I propose using 90 x 22mm Decking H3 Treated Pine - 2.4m as a frame extension. Because it is treated pine it can withstand outdoor use. The general steps will be to build the rectangular frame to the size of the current window frame. You have the option of trimming the treated pine, but the cut ends must be sprayed with TWA Woodcare 300g Ecoseal Tanalised Timber Treatment. Please make sure to use outdoors away from the house and any pets or children. Please make sure to use personal protection such as gloves, goggles and a mask.

In order to fix the new frame onto the existing one, I suggest adding an extra panel at the top and bottom to serve as a mounting piece for the extended frame.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[almo]

Thanks Eric, I’ll look at doing it that way. 

[twocutekelpies]

@almo have you thought about mounting your flyscreen on the inside? You may need to add a port or work out a way around the lever but the louvres don't appear to extend inside beyond your window frame.  You could hold the flyscreen in place with swivel clips for ease of cleaning (eg hosing it off when needed) 

I've been trying to nut this out for a while now, my daughter's house is all louvre windows but they swivel in the middle so extend beyond the frame both inside and outside and there's so many of them 🤔 

[almo]

Thanks for the suggestion. I had thought of doing them on the inside but couldn’t figure out a way of accessing the lever to open & close. I’ll have a look at the port option. I would still need to cut the levers down a bit as they stick out beyond the frame when open. I might try it on one window and see how it goes. Cheers.