Mosquito Net for Doors: Sliding vs Pleated Types, Mesh and Price

With vector-borne illnesses like dengue, malaria, and chikungunya rising across Indian cities, keeping windows and balcony doors shut all day has become common. However, sealing your home causes stale indoor air, high carbon dioxide levels, and inflated air conditioning electricity bills. High-performance mosquito net systems allow homeowners to slide open their French doors and balcony sliders for cool evening cross-ventilation while providing 100% insect-proof security.

Choosing between pleated accordion screens and rigid sliding screens depends on your space architecture:

• ●Barrier-Free Pleated Retractable Screens: Feature pleated polyester or fiberglass mesh that folds into a compact vertical side cassette when open. The bottom floor track is only 3mm flat, eliminating any tripping hazard for elderly family members or young children. Ideal for wide bi-fold doors, sliding French doors, and premium villa patios.
• ●Track-Mounted Rigid Sliding Doors: Built with a heavy-duty extruded aluminum perimeter sash and taut wire mesh. They slide smoothly on twin stainless steel bottom rollers along dedicated top and bottom tracks. Highly durable, easy to remove for seasonal cleaning, and completely rigid against wind gusts.

Worked example: French doors 7 ft wide and 8 ft high are 56 sq ft. A pleated net comes to about ₹10,100 to ₹19,600. A rigid sliding net with stainless steel mesh comes to about ₹9,000 to ₹15,700.

See each type installed

• ●Pleated net on balcony sliding doors: Margao project, with video
• ●Stainless steel sliding net on French doors: Candolim project
• ●Doors and windows together in one villa: Mapusa project

Prices are approximate, calculated from our current rate card, and move with fabric and market rates. WhatsApp +91 9579542260 for today's quote.

The mesh material determines longevity, optical visibility, and pet resilience:

• ●Electro-Deposited SS 304 Black Mesh: High-tensile stainless steel woven wire with an electro-statically deposited matte black finish. It resists corrosion even in coastal salt air, cannot be punctured by cat claws or rodent bites, and provides optical clarity that makes the screen practically invisible to the eye.
• ●High-Density Pleated Mesh: Treated with anti-dust hydrophobic coatings that shed airborne particulate matter while maintaining crisp accordion pleat memory over hundreds of thousands of sliding cycles.

Hitech Home Decor is Goa's leading manufacturer and Pan-India supplier of architectural insect screen systems:

• ●Heavy 6063-T6 Virgin Aluminum Extrusions: Thick-walled frame profiles that never warp, flex, or rattle under wind pressure.
• ●Custom Color Matching: Frames powder-coated in matching white, dark bronze, charcoal grey, or wood-grain finishes to blend seamlessly with existing UPVC or wooden joinery.
• ●Precision Laser Measurement & Fitting: Our technicians conduct on-site laser surveys to ensure absolute airtight seals with perimeter mohair weatherstrips.
• ●4.9★ Google Rated Service & Pan-India Kits: Enjoy turnkey installation across Goa or order custom pre-assembled DIY kits shipped safely across India.

Keeping insect screen doors gliding effortlessly takes just minutes:

1. 1Vacuum Floor Tracks: Balcony door tracks accumulate sand, outdoor dust, and pet hair. Vacuum bottom tracks bi-weekly to prevent roller wheel jams.
2. 2Wash Mesh with Water Spray: Spray the SS 304 mesh with a garden hose or wipe gently with a damp microfiber cloth to remove trapped airborne pollen and dust.
3. 3Silicone Roller Lubrication: Spray dry silicone lubricant onto bottom track guide wheels twice a year. Never use sticky cooking oil or WD-40, which attracts dirt.