A fine-weave screen on a frame or roller that covers an opening to keep insects out, the cross-breeze in.
A mosquito mesh is a fine-weave fibreglass or polyester screen, mounted in a frame or on a roller, that covers an opening to keep insects out. The weave is fine enough to stop mosquitoes (and most other flying insects), and open enough that air still passes through with minimal restriction.
Three main types in Singapore. Retractable pleated mesh folds away into a slim aluminium track when not needed. Magnetic mesh peels open for entry and snaps closed by itself on a continuous magnetic seam. Roll-up mesh works like a roller blind, rolling up into a head-box when not in use.
Where To Install Mosquito Mesh
Bedroom Windows
Most evening mosquitoes get in through bedroom windows left open after dark. A retractable pleated mesh on the bedroom window stays out of the way during the day and seals the opening at dusk in seconds.
Balcony and Patio Doors
Sliding balcony doors stay open most evenings in Singapore. A magnetic or roll-up mesh keeps the cross-breeze without the insects, and the magnetic seam reseals after every walk-through.
Kitchen Windows
Kitchens with a window that opens during cooking get insects fast, especially with the smell of food. A pleated mesh fits cleanly inside the kitchen window frame and pulls back when not in use.