Steel Insect Screen
An insect screen with a stainless steel woven mesh — beyond an insect barrier, a protective net that withstands cutting, tearing and clawing.
- Stainless WeaveA steel net that resists cutting and claws.
- Security LayerA simple guard on ground-floor openings.
- Made to MeasureSized production for every frame type.
Who Is the Steel Insect Screen For?
- Ground Floor
- Garden Door
- Pets
- Coastal Home
- Storage Window
A net for openings that need durability beyond an insect barrier — it cannot be cut or torn.
Steel Insect Screen
- Stock Code:
- FS-SNK-04
- Availability:
- Produced to Order
- Brand:
- FENETRE
- Category:
- Insect Screens
The stainless steel mesh is set into the frame under special tension — the panel is cut to measure and arrives ready to install.
Steel wires cannot be cut with a utility knife and cannot be torn by a pet claw. On ground-floor, garden and exterior openings it acts not as a protective textile but as a protective net.
The view is slightly denser than fibreglass mesh but remains clear, and airflow is unobstructed. It is set into an aluminium frame under special tension and produced to measure.
Technical Specifications
Steel Insect Screen production spec table
- ProfileA thick frame that carries the heavy mesh
- Reinforced Aluminium
- MeshA metal weave that cannot be cut or torn
- Stainless Steel
- Corner JointJoints seated under high tension
- Reinforced Plastic
- MountingScrewed or clip-on connection
- Screwed or Clipped
- ColourStandard and RAL colour ranges
- 4 Standard
- CompatibilityFixed, hinged and sliding frames
- PVC · Alu · Timber
The steel mesh is set into the aluminium frame under high tension; the same mesh is used with fixed, hinged and sliding frame types.
Clip-on or screwed connections are applied — the heavier mesh sits more securely on a screwed connection.
- The frame opening is measured as clear width and height in cm.
- The frame type is noted: fixed, hinged or sliding.
- Ground-floor or security expectations are stated — the mesh gauge is chosen accordingly.
Steel mesh is heavy — the sash load increases on a hinged frame, and a reinforced profile is recommended as the sash grows.
A net, not a textile
Standard insect mesh is a fibre weave; steel mesh is metal wire. The difference is not only the material but the role: fibreglass mesh stops insects, while steel mesh stops insects and resists a cutting tool and a paw strike.
On a ground-floor window this distinction carries security value — steel mesh on an open window provides basic protection; it cannot be slit and peeled off like fabric.
In coastal and humid climates stainless wire outlasts fibreglass — it does not rot in salt and moisture and keeps its shape for years.
The strongest option for pets
Pet screen mesh withstands paw strikes but its weave is still synthetic fibre. Under the repeated load of cat claws or dog teeth, steel mesh is the toughest step available.
The weight of the mesh influences the panel choice: a large hinged sash requires a reinforced profile, while a fixed frame needs no extra reinforcement.
An animal pushing on a balcony door leans on the mesh — steel mesh does not tear under that load, but the frame’s connection to the joinery must carry it too; a screwed connection is recommended.
Ordering and care
The view reads slightly denser because of the wire thickness; clarity changes with the weave gauge, which is selected from the range.
Maintenance is as simple as wiping with water — the metal surface does not hold dirt and resists UV and moisture.
Stepping up to steel where pet screen would suffice is unnecessary — if the purpose is pets, the cat screen is enough; where durability and security are needed together, the model on this page is the right choice.
Questions About Steel Insect Screen
Does steel mesh resist a knife?
How much is the view affected?
Does it rust by the sea?
How does it differ from a cat screen?
Can it go on sliding or hinged frames?
Other Insect Screens Models
Steel Insect Screen is built around stainless weave, security layer, made to measure. The remaining 4 models in the Insect Screens range are listed.
Steel Insect Screen — Enquire About Ordering
Send the window or door measurements and your frame preference to receive the steel screen price.
