Magnetic flyscreens

doodle28, Mar 14, 12:17am
Can you please give me the pros and cons of the magnetic flyscreens? We are looking at flyscreens and can't decide what is best. Thanks in advance.
androth2, Mar 14, 12:37am
I gave up on mine as the magnets fell off or got mismatched causing a tangle
wasgonna, Mar 14, 2:53am
The flies really need to be metal to stick to the screen properly.
maclad, Mar 14, 3:43am
I really like mine but you need to hang them carefully and make sure they are perfectly level or the magnets will not connect. The kids and animals can use them with ease so I will be getting new ones next year. The velcro strips do tend to let go but I deal with that. They do not work well in the wind but my home has been pretty much fly free for the last two years. Love the ease of access for all. I wish there was someone who supplied spare bits.
doodle28, Mar 14, 7:20pm
Thanks very one!
blueviking, Mar 14, 7:43pm
They would be better if one side of the Velcro was stitched to the fabric. The sticky doesn't seem strong enough to adhere to the material. Don't bother in a windy area either.The wind would blow ours open.
maclad, Mar 15, 3:22am
The biggest down side for me is that they only come in one width, so I ended up buying and extra one and attaching a 3rd section so it would fit my sliding door, was not a biggie
frank1, Mar 15, 8:55am
Tried them,absolute waste of money in my opinion.
dollydot, Mar 21, 3:18am
We went straight for purpose built fly screens, non magnetic as they don't last. Expensive but should last for many years. Removable slider style for opening windows and roller cassette style for french doors, disappear when not in use. Have loved having no flies inside this summer. Only negative is we have to keep letting the dogs in and out!
dollydot, Mar 22, 5:17am
Those sliding windows they have in Aussie are not that attractive and probably have more issues jamming up etc than push out ones.
wendalls, Dec 6, 4:46am
You can buy them and custom make them off here which is a tricky job but they are good for windows if you do a good job of fitting them. No good for doors though. The ready made ones you buy for doors aren't good as the Velcro peels off the door quickly and they blow open in a good wind.