# Zip Screens Source: https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/zip-screens/ # Zip Screens The edge zip locks inside the channel. The wind cannot pull the fabric out. ## Zip Screen Models Six models — from outdoor to interior blackout, all on the zip-channel architecture. [[Image: Manual Zip Screen] Manual Zip Screen The crank-handle model. Needs no power line. Browse Products](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/manual-zip-screen/) [[Image: Ceiling Zip Screen] Ceiling Zip Screen The model mounted on the horizontal plane over pergola and conservatory roofs. Browse Products](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/ceiling-zip-screen/) [[Image: Transparent Zip Screen] Transparent Zip Screen Clear film fabric. Cuts wind and rain without blocking the view. Browse Products](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/transparent-zip-screen/) [[Image: Interior Zip Screen] Interior Zip Screen The interior blind with side channels. No light leaks at the edges — full blackout. Browse Products](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/interior-zip-screen/) [[Image: Outdoor Zip Screen] Outdoor Zip Screen The wind-locked outdoor model for terraces, balconies and shopfronts. Browse Products](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/outdoor-zip-screen/) [[Image: Motorised Zip Screen] Motorised Zip Screen A remote-controlled motorised system. Opens with a single touch across wide openings. Browse Products](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/motorised-zip-screen/) ## What Is a Zip Screen? A zip screen is a tensioned screen system in which the zips on both sides of the fabric stay locked inside the side guide profiles. The fabric cannot come out of the channel in wind — the system's defining feature and its difference from other outdoor screens. An honest note: a zip screen is not a glass façade. It provides shading, an insect barrier and wind control while preserving ventilation and the view — it holds the solar heat in front of the glass rather than building a heating wall. Selection Guide ## Where Will It Be Applied? The place of use sets the model. Four application styles are listed. - [Terrace and Veranda A wind-locked outdoor screen. Does not cut ventilation, does not block the view.](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/outdoor-zip-screen/) - [Pergola Roof The model mounted on the horizontal plane. Cuts the sun coming from above.](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/ceiling-zip-screen/) - [Shopfront and Façade The clear film does not block the view. Keeps wind and rain outside.](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/transparent-zip-screen/) - [Interior Blackout The interior model with side channels. No edge light leak — total darkness.](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/interior-zip-screen/) ## Which Zip Model? The six models are ranked by drive type and place of use. Clicking a model in the table goes to its own page. Comparison of zip screen models by drive type, wind lock, place of use and system note Model — Drive — Wind Lock — Place of Use — System Note Manual Zip Screen — Crank handle — Full — Outdoor — Needs no power line Ceiling Zip Screen — Motorised — Full — Pergola, skylight — Works on the horizontal plane Transparent Zip Screen — Motorised — Full — Shopfront, café front — View stays open. Wind and rain are cut Interior Zip Screen — Motorised — — — Interior — Side-channelled. Full blackout Outdoor Zip Screen — Motorised — Full — Terrace, balcony, façade — The standard wind-locked model Motorised Zip Screen — Remote motor — Full — Wide openings — Runs automatically with the sensor option - Full. The zip channel stays locked in outdoor wind - — interior model. Wind resistance is not needed Wind resistance varies by EN 13561 class — the precise figure for the chosen system is confirmed at quoting. ## Why the Zip Channel? Outdoor screens come in three systems. The wind-resistance ranking is clear. - The strongest **Zippered Channel (Zip)** — The zips on both sides of the fabric stay locked inside the channel. It cannot come out in wind. Wind Resistance - Insect Barrier - Economy - Wind resistance: EN 13561 class 3–6 (per system) - Insect barrier: Full — closed edges - Use: Open façades, windy areas - Medium **Wire/Spring Guide** — The fabric is held by side wires. Enough in sheltered spots; it flexes in open wind. Wind Resistance - Insect Barrier - Economy - Wind resistance: Medium - Insect barrier: Partial - Use: Sheltered balconies - Basic **Free-Hanging** — No guides. Hangs by bottom-bar weight. The fabric sways in light wind. Wind Resistance - Insect Barrier - Economy - Wind resistance: Low - Insect barrier: None - Use: Indoors, areas without wind Weaker systems may suffice in sheltered areas. On an open façade, the zip channel is the only safe option. ## From Survey to Fitting On outdoor systems the fitting is done on site. Channel alignment and tension are calibrated. 01. **Show the Opening and the Surface** — The width-height measurement and a photo of the mounting surface are enough. Arriving requests land in one record. 02. **Fabric and System Chosen** — Screen, transparent or blackout fabric with the sensor option. The wind class is picked per location. 03. **Channel System Prepared** — The zippered fabric and side profiles are produced to measurement. The lead time is clear on the order. 04. **On-Site Fitting** — On outdoor systems the install crew fits on site. Channel alignment and tension are calibrated in place. The details of cassette, channel and façade mounting styles are given per space type on the [Zip Screen Installation Types](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/zip-screen-installation-types/) page; the planes where the series are used are shown under [application areas](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/zip-screen-application-areas/). - Zip-Locked The fabric locks into the side channel with a zip. Wind cannot pull it out. - Sensor Ecosystem The sun sensor deploys it; the wind sensor retracts it. The system protects itself. - View Preserved Screen fabric filters the sun — it is not a glass façade. Ventilation and the view remain. ## Questions About Zip Screens Does a zip screen really withstand wind? The zip channel system is designed exactly for that. The fabric stays locked in the side channel. Depending on the system and size, resistance sits in EN 13561 class 3–6. The exact class is stated in the quote per the manufacturer catalogue. Can it be used in rain? The technical fabric is waterproof and the cassette is protected against the elements. A zip screen is not a rain barrier — it is a wind and sun system. On the transparent film model, water passage is practically cut. Does it let insects through? The closed edges are a full barrier to flies and pests. On terraces and verandas it also serves as an insect screen. Does it provide thermal insulation? It is not a glass façade and we do not claim it is. It holds the solar heat in front of the glass and prevents the interior overheating — ventilation is not cut and the view continues. What is the maximum size? Industry practice is up to ~4,300 mm wide × 5,000 mm high. The exact limit is settled in the quote according to fabric and wind class. How do the motor and sensors work? On the motorised model, the sun sensor lowers the screen in strong light and the wind sensor retracts it in dangerous wind. The system protects itself when the user is away. How do I send my measurements? The opening measurement and a photo of the mounting surface are sent through one of three channels — WhatsApp, phone or the site form. There is one record. The wind class and fabric recommendation are made per location. ## Which Zip Screen? Question 1/2 ### Application direction? ### Control? ### Recommended solutions The two best matches for “Which Zip Screen?” based on your answers — the scores stay with you, the reasoning is ours: Both options matched strongly for Which Zip Screen? — pick the one that fits your priority; if undecided, we clarify it at the survey. #### Vertical Zip — Motorised In front of windows and terraces — remote-controlled zippered system. [Product page](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/zip-screens/) [Get a quote](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/get-a-quote/) #### Vertical Zip — Manual Zippered outdoor protection for applications not wanting a motor. [Product page](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/zip-screens/) [Get a quote](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/get-a-quote/) #### Ceiling Zip Shading over terraces and verandas — a horizontal zippered cover. [Product page](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/zip-screens/) [Get a quote](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/get-a-quote/) [Send Result on WhatsApp](#) To apply your “Which Zip Screen?” result without measurements, see the [measuring and installation guide](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/installation-and-application-terms/); installation is free in Istanbul and Kocaeli, and in other provinces the [installer partner network](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/installers/) takes over. ## Request a Zip Screen Quote for Your Terrace The opening and a photo of the mounting surface are enough. A written quote within 48 hours, wind class included. [Request a Quote](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/contact/) [WhatsApp](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/whatsapp/)