InterMet makes insect screens and blinds to measure for windows, doors and balconies in Baku and installs them. Below we compare three types of screen (framed, sliding, pleated) and three types of blind (horizontal aluminium, vertical fabric, roller) using the catalogue specs, and also cover facade brise-soleil.
| Feature | Framed screen | Sliding screen | Pleated screen | Horizontal blinds | Vertical blinds | Roller blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Aluminium frame, fibreglass mesh, 1.2x1.2 mm cell | Aluminium profile with rollers, fibreglass mesh, 1.2x1.2 mm cell | Pleated polyester mesh | Aluminium slats, 25 mm | Antistatic fabric vanes, 89 or 127 mm | Translucent, dimout, blackout or day-night (zebra) fabric |
| How it works | Clips on from outside, removed for winter | Slides sideways on tracks, fully clears the opening | Folds like an accordion, holds in any position; bottom track 5 mm | Slats tilt to any angle; cord and tilt wand | Vanes rotate 180° and stack to the side; chain or electric motor | Fabric rolls onto a top tube, stops at any height; chain or motor |
| Maximum size | 1500x2200 mm | Not stated in the catalogue | Width 4000 mm, height 3000 mm | Not stated in the catalogue | Not stated in the catalogue | Width 3000 mm |
| Colours | White, brown, anthracite | White, brown, grey, wood effect | Black, grey, white | More than 20, incl. metallic and wood effect | Wide range of colours and textures | Not stated in the catalogue |
| Best for | Any uPVC or aluminium window | Sliding windows and doors, glazed balconies and terraces | Panoramic doors, terrace exits, door portals | Office and home windows, kitchens and bathrooms | Wide windows, office partitions, panoramic glazing | Modern interiors; can be mounted on the sash |
| In the catalogue | Framed insect screen | Sliding insect screen | Pleated insect screen | Horizontal aluminium blinds | Vertical fabric blinds | Roller blinds |
Which screen: framed, sliding or pleated
The framed screen is the most popular option for windows: fibreglass mesh with a 1.2x1.2 mm cell in an aluminium frame keeps out mosquitoes, flies and dust, lets air through and does not darken the room. It clips on and off in seconds with dedicated fasteners, can be removed and stored for winter, and fits any uPVC or aluminium window. The sliding screen glides sideways on aluminium tracks, brush seals block dust and insects, and the build is wind resistant, so it is chosen for sliding windows and doors, glazed balconies and terraces. The pleated screen folds like an accordion and its bottom track is only 5 mm, so the threshold stays barrier-free; it is made for openings up to 4000 mm wide and 3000 mm high.
Which blinds: horizontal, vertical or roller
The 25 mm slats of horizontal aluminium blinds tilt to any angle and control light from full blackout to soft diffused daylight; the slats are moisture resistant, fade-proof and easy to clean. The fabric vanes of vertical blinds, 89 or 127 mm wide, rotate 180° and stack fully to the side, and an antistatic treatment stops dust building up; fabrics range from light-filtering sheers to blackout. A roller blind rolls onto a top tube and stops at any height: there is an open roll and a cassette with side guides, which reduces light gaps at the edges. Horizontal and roller blinds mount on the sash, wall or ceiling.
Brise-soleil for facades
For a building facade there are Profilati aluminium brise-soleil: fixed or adjustable blades 150-400 mm wide reduce the thermal load on the building and control daylight. In the Profilati ASB07 H system the 300 mm blades are turned by a motor from a remote, so the direction of sunlight can be changed through the day. The blades are powder coated or anodised; the system suits retail, office, hotel and residential projects.
Replacing an old screen
If an old screen needs replacing, the hardware section has corrosion-resistant Techmat fibreglass mesh in rolls from 60 to 180 cm wide. A sliding screen can also be ordered together with sliding balcony systems.
Measurement and ordering
Every screen and blind is made to the size of the window, and the InterMet team measures and installs it. On-site measurement is free; message us on WhatsApp to order.