Alternatives to fly screen sash hanger?

[rob_g]

Hi team, was hoping for some suggestions for a project, I have single hung sash windows on a property and would like to add some further fly screens to a couple of the windows.

I'm planning to build these using treated pine / screen and have researched a few videos to make this relatively painless. There are a couple of existing timber frames on a couple of the windows, but they have been screwed to the frames and cleaning these windows is a bit of a pain.

I'm seeking an alternate or Australian version to Storm screen sash hangers (image below), usually these would attach at the top of the wooden screen

Storm screen sash hanger

Then a eye and hook setup holds the bottom of the frame within the window.

Interior eye bolt for holding base in place

Does Bunnings or any other companies sell something similar in Australia? The freight costs are rather exorbitant from the US for such a simple item.

Alternatively I was considering hinges at the top of the windows or a detachable hinge with separate barrel / pin where I could orient these to slide the wooden screens on / off for removal.

Appreciate any advice! Thanks in advance

Rob G

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @rob_g. It's terrific to have you join us and many thanks for your question on flyscreens.

I’m not aware of any Australian products that exactly replicate the US-style storm screen sash hangers. That said, there are a few practical alternatives you could consider.

One common solution here is to use flyscreen frame clips, like butterfly clips, on the exterior frame. They twist into place and hold the screen securely. The only limitation is if your frames sit proud of the window, which could make clip installation tricky.

Your hinged idea is a really good approach too. Another option is to add a small trim at the top of both the screen frame and window frame. The screen would lock into place at the top, and as you position the bottom, it would sit snugly. This can be a very neat, elegant solution.

I've created the rendering below to illustrate.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[rob_g]

Thanks Mitchell!

I particularly like the idea of an alternate frame or clips to simplify the process, however, the windows are recessed a little and the edges almost "bevelled" if that's the right term.

Attaching some additional images of the bedroom area I'm working with, almost all the frames in the house have taken the same layout with differing sizes of course.

Front on image of the windowAnd a side view of the recessed window area

Perhaps a small trim at the top and bottom might allow a screen to then be fitted with butterfly clips?

The windows are quite beautiful, so I'm trying to avoid making the fly screens an eye sore

[EricL]

Hello @rob_g 

Would adding a timber trim moulding on the surface of the window frame be amenable to you? This would allow you to build your own mozzie mesh screen and be clipped in place using your preferred butterfly clips.

Eric

[rob_g]

I'm in two minds @EricL , due to the amount of wood, the beauty of the windows and the older style of the house, I was trying to avoid metal / modern flyscreens as I felt they'd detract from the house.

Was hoping to achieve something similar to this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhK0QwzCn0Q

The last 30 seconds shows the finished result to save you a long video

But there are challenges in the way the windows are recessed, perhaps some more sketching and thought is required

[MitchellMc]

I think the splayed frame makes things a bit difficult, @rob_g. I'm struggling to think of a way around it without building a new frame for the flyscreen to sit within. Although you lose the splay under the frame, I still think the below looks quite nice.

Mitchell

 

[rob_g]

Agree Mitchell, I think that's an awesome option. Thanks for going to the effort of drawing that up, very much appreciated!