Give Your Customers Tensioned Zip Screens That Hold Firm in the Wind

In most cases, no. Screens fitted to a house or an existing structure are generally treated as a minor alteration and rarely require planning permission. As with any external addition, we recommend trade partners advise their customers to check with their local planning authority, particularly for listed buildings or properties in conservation areas.

The screens use dedicated Refleksol fabrics (Serge 1% and Serge 600) glass-fibre weaves coated with PVC, offering high dimensional stability, strong fire resistance and excellent solar control. The metal side covers are painted to match the cassette, and the full RAL palette is available to coordinate with window frames, doors, facades and pergola structures.

Because the screen is installed externally, it stops solar heat before it reaches the glass, keeping rooms and terraces cooler and reducing reliance on air conditioning. A genuine energy-saving and comfort benefit for both homeowners and commercial clients.

The Z1 reaches a maximum of 7m wide and 4m high. The Z2 reaches 6m wide and 4m high, with a maximum area of 16m². For wider facade runs, the Z1’s modular brackets allow several units to be linked as one coordinated system.

The Z1 uses a two-part guide rail with compensating gaskets that close the gap at the sides, delivering near-total room darkening. Useful for bedrooms, home cinemas and glare-sensitive spaces.

Yes. When fully lowered, both zip screen models double as a mosquito net, creating an insect barrier for the terrace or room behind. A strong added-value sell.

The zip tension holds the fabric firmly in the guide rails and gives the screens an increased wind-resistance class, so they stay stable in conditions that would force a standard awning to retract. As with any external screen, a wind sensor is recommended for fully automatic protection in extreme gusts.

The Z1 is a compact facade system up to 7m wide and 4m high, designed for windows, niches and facades, with modular brackets so multiple units can be linked. The Z2 is a heavy-duty screen up to 6m wide and 4m high (max 16m²), engineered to integrate with a pergola’s posts and rafters so it reads as part of the structure rather than a bolt-on. The Z1 suits smaller pergola spans and general facade work; the Z2 is the choice for full-width pergola coverage on the P2 and above.

A zip screen is a tensioned-fabric blind for outdoor use. The edges of the fabric carry a zip that locks into the side guide rails, holding the screen tight and stable rather than letting it hang loose. The result is a flat, flap-free screen that stays put in the wind, quieter and far more stable than a conventional roller blind.

The Zip Screen range is supplied exclusively to the trade. Milwood Group has a UK-wide network of accredited trade partners who supply and install the full range. Submit a homeowner enquiry through the Milwood Group website and we will connect you with your nearest accredited installer.