# Transparent Zip Screen Source: https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/transparent-zip-screen/ # Transparent Zip Screen Transparent zip screen. It works with a crystal-clear PVC film — it cuts wind and rain without blocking the view or the outside. [Request a Quote](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/contact/) [Send Measurements](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/whatsapp/) [Image: Transparent Zip Screen] - Uninterrupted View The clear film does not block the panorama. - Weather Protection Keeps wind and rain outside. - Four Seasons Enables outdoor use in winter. ## Who Is the Transparent Zip Screen For? - Restaurant - Café - Terrace - Shopfront - Veranda - Conservatory The clear film does not block the view — it makes open areas usable in all four seasons. ## Transparent Zip Screen - Stock Code: FS-ZIP-03 - Availability: Made to Order - Brand: FENETRE - Category: Zip Screens The clear film and zipped channel are made to measure — weather protection without cutting the view. It gives cafés and restaurant [terraces](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/terrace-zip-screen/) a four-season outdoor seating area — it is also chosen for residential [balconies](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/balcony-zip-screen/). ### Technical Specifications Transparent Zip Screen production figures Material - Cassette A box profile protecting the film: Aluminium Box - Fabric Crystal-clear PVC film: Clear PVC Film - Side Channel A channel lock that does not cut the view: Zip Locked Use - Mechanism Handle or motor drive: Motorised / Manual Mounting - Mounting Screwed to the facade structure: Screwed — Outdoor Compatibility - Compatibility Commercial terraces and shopfronts: Restaurant · Café The cassette–channel set is screwed to the exterior surface. The clear film is fitted under tension; the in-channel lock protects it against outside effects. - The width and height of the horizontal opening are read (cm). - The structure it will fix to is noted — pergola profile, wall or a metal frame. - Once the measurements and an application photo are sent, the film thickness is recommended. Film thickness is chosen by use intensity — a distinction is made between commercial premises and homes. ## The structure of the clear film The transparent zip uses a PVC-based clear film instead of fabric — the film preserves the view like glass but cuts wind and rain. It is the way to protect a balcony from the weather without turning it into a glass balcony. Film thickness decides durability — a thin film is flexible but open to scratches; a thick film keeps optical clarity and carries the wind load. For balcony use the thick series is the standard choice. The film’s calendered surface sharpens the view — a wavy film distorts it. Working under tension inside the rail, the film stays flat and shows the outside at near-glass clarity. ## Care and usage realities The clear film’s enemy is scratching — contact with a hard object or a blade leaves a permanent mark. Cleaning is done with a soft sponge and lukewarm water; chemical cleaners fog the film. In winter the film stiffens — PVC loses its flexibility at low temperatures and the risk of cracking under a sudden impact appears; keeping the film rolled up is recommended in the cold season. In steamy conditions the film fogs — the indoor-outdoor temperature difference produces condensation on the film surface. The fog clears as it dries and is not permanent; balcony ventilation balances the effect. A torn film is replaced — a scratched or torn film is swapped for a new one fitted to the same frame; the frame and the mechanism stay in place. ## The limits of the transparent zip The clear film mimics glass’s function but is not glass — optical clarity is at glass level while scratching and fogging behave differently. Against the permanence of a glass balcony, the zip offers retractability. The retracted film stays on the roll — when not in use the balcony stays fully open and the film remains on the roll. For a user wanting an open balcony in summer this transition is the biggest advantage. In wind the film ripples — the edge lock inside the rail holds the film but the surface is a flexible material; wind movement is in the film’s nature and produces no permanent deformation. Under apartment management rules a transparent zip does not count as a glass balcony — it is not a permanent building element and does not alter the facade. In buildings where glass balconies are banned it is the only accepted solution. ## Veranda and pergola enclosures The transparent zip turns veranda edges into closed space — the film cuts wind and rain while preserving the view, and the terrace season extends into winter. It is the standard on restaurant and café outdoor areas — the customer keeps the view and gains weather protection; with heating in winter the outdoor area becomes closed space. Joint lines are laid out by panel count — a wide opening is split into sections and each section works independently; the vertical joint profile crossing the view is kept to a minimum. The film’s edge locks do not open in wind — the zipped side guides lock the film inside the channel; even in harsh wind the film stays in the opening. ## Production and order stages The guide and lock system is chosen by wind conditions — zipped or locked guides are taken by wind class; the region note goes into production. Winter storage information comes with the product — the film’s rolling layout and storage conditions are explained in the guide; wrong folding can crack the film. ## Decision points Where view and panorama come first, the clear film is chosen — the glass-effect film stops wind and rain without cutting light and sight. The clarity expectation should be bounded — the film is not as clear as glass; if slight haziness is unacceptable, an open edge or screen fabric is considered instead. In cold-climate regions usage is planned — the stiffening film is stored rolled up in winter; four-season use asks for the thick film and careful handling. ## Questions About Transparent Zip Screen Does the clear film scratch or fog? The thick PVC film is impact-resistant. Light fog can form in condensation conditions — it clears once aired. Does a transparent zip provide thermal insulation? It cuts wind and rain — it works as a weather barrier, not thermal insulation. In cold weather it adds comfort together with a heater. ## Other Zip Screens Models Transparent Zip Screen is built around uninterrupted view, weather protection, four seasons. The remaining 5 models in the Zip Screens range are listed. [All Zip Screens →](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/zip-screens/) [Manual Zip Screen](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/manual-zip-screen/) [Ceiling Zip Screen](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/ceiling-zip-screen/) [Interior Zip Screen](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/interior-zip-screen/) [Outdoor Zip Screen](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/outdoor-zip-screen/) [Motorised Zip Screen](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/motorised-zip-screen/) ## Transparent Zip Screen — Send Your Measurements Send the opening width-height and the use type to receive the transparent zip price. [Request a Quote](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/contact/) [WhatsApp](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/whatsapp/)