AAnderson AteufackGoogle★★★★★
“The roller mechanism on our existing net broke. They replaced it with a new upgraded system that rolls smoother and locks in place better. Much better than the original.”
Screen life · Dubai
How long a mosquito screen lasts in Dubai
There is no honest single number, because a screen is several parts that age at different speeds. The aluminium frame lasts longest. The mesh, cords, handle and hinges wear with sun, sand and daily use, and most can be replaced on their own. New mesh in the old frame starts at AED 200.
AED 200rescreening, standard mesh
Andrei Moroz · Head of installationPublished 2026-09-28 · 4 min
Why mosquito screens have no expiry date
A mosquito screen is a frame, a mesh and a few moving parts. The powder coated aluminium frame keeps its shape for a long time, while the rest wears with use.
So the real question is which part gives up first on your screen, and whether it can be changed without buying a new one.
What wears first on each mosquito screen
| Screen | Wears first | Lasts longest |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed frame | Mesh on the sunny side, plastic clips | Aluminium frame |
| Pleated | Tension cords, handle, a sandy track | Profile and cassette |
| Sliding | Rollers and brush seals | Frame and track |
| Hinged door | Hinges and the closer | Door frame |
| Roller | Spring in the cassette | Cassette and side guides |
A worn part costs less than a whole screen. New mesh starts at AED 200 and a handle is AED 50.
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Signs your screen needs attention
Can you see thin spots or small holes in the mesh?
Time for new mesh. Rescreening keeps the frame and costs from AED 200.
The mesh has life left.
Does a pleated screen close unevenly or hang at one end?
A cord may have stretched. Call us to adjust it before it snaps.
The cords are fine.
Does a hinged screen door drag or fail to close?
The hinges or the closer need adjusting. That is a small repair.
Nothing to do.
Is the frame bent or cracked at a corner?
A new screen usually makes more sense than new mesh in a bent frame.
The frame will take new mesh.
What shortens a screen's life in Dubai
Most wear comes from habits, not the calendar. A screen opened a few times a year outlives the one on the busiest door of the house.
- A pleated screen left drawn in a shamal
- Sand left to grind in the track
- Pressure washers and solvent cleaners
- Claws and small hands pushing on the mesh
- Pulling a pleated screen by the mesh, not the handle
Straight answers
When a new screen beats a repair
Repairs are cheap, but not always the right call.
A bent or cracked frame
New mesh in a twisted frame will not sit flat. A new screen fits better.
A failing budget pleated system
When the cassette itself is breaking, new cords and mesh cost a good part of a new screen.
New windows or doors
A new opening means new sizes. The old screen will not fit, whatever its condition.
Google reviews
What our clients say
5.0★★★★★Google · Damac Hills 2 · 7 reviews
HHamza KhokharGoogle★★★★★
“Added nets to all winds and doors throughout the houset was a big job, but they completed in one day. Team of workers, very effiant. Photos attached.”
GGhulam FaridGoogle★★★★★
“Quick installation of nets in the kids! room. They were careful not to wake the baby during nap time = very considerate. Small jeb but they treated it with the same care es a big project.”
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Questions
What people ask
How many years will my mosquito screen last?+
It depends on the part and on how you use it. The frame lasts longest, and a sound frame can take new mesh more than once.
What does rescreening cost?+
Per screen, standard mesh is AED 200. Metal and aluminium meshes cost AED 300 and AED 350.
Is it worth fixing an old pleated screen?+
If the profile and cassette are sound, yes: cords, handle and mesh can be renewed. If the cassette is broken, a new screen is better value.
How can I make my screens last longer?+
Keep tracks free of sand, fold pleated screens away in strong wind and clean with plain water and a soft brush.
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