Victoria Melbourne

Hoping someone can help. We have just bought a charming little 1959's house that has a number of casement and awning/hinged windows. Being QLD, it's too hot to keep the house closed of a day and we are wanting to enjoy the sea breezes without the mosquitos. Has anyone installed and can recommend a security or flyscreen solution? I have seen the magnetic flyscreens available but I'm wanting something that looks good without losing the charm of the windows.

I have just checked my awning window, and correct you can't lock it to a certain point of opening. It can only be locked at closed. Could you get a metal brace made, with rubber surrounds, to be attached to either the sill or window frame. Attached with brackets so it can be removed if window needs to be closed completely. Just trying to think outside the norm. You could just use a couple of bits of wood, but a metal brace may look more professional.

i believe that awnings are usually more expensive and then you will have to choose a colour for handles that can add to the cost but you don't have to have the same style for every window ... it's such an important feature that you need to consider each window separately to make sure that the open awning doesn't encroach on outside paths etc or the sliding window won't be accidentally left open when it rains and some windows can be too narrow for sliding windows and awnings look better.. we have a combination of awning, sliding and stacking windows and doors and our awning highlight windows have electric openers to save having to climb on a ladder to reach the handle