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Zip guide outdoor screens
Zip guide systems hold the edges of an outdoor mesh screen in side tracks. They can help manage sun and the openness of an alfresco area while retaining a mesh view. Plan the screen around the opening and how you use the space.
Choose your location and options in the shop. Final measurements and suitability are confirmed at the check measure.
Find the right fit
Choosing & fitting
Mesh screens for alfresco shade
Zip guide systems retain an outdoor mesh screen along its sides. They are worth comparing for alfresco areas where you want adjustable shade while maintaining some airflow and a view through the mesh. The appearance changes with mesh colour, lighting and what is behind it.
Klay’s current zip guide selection uses mesh. It does not offer a solid blockout PVC wall simply because other outdoor systems do. Discuss the area’s sun exposure, privacy and the way doors or furniture need to move through it.
Tracks, fixing surfaces and operation
The side guides and headbox need room and suitable fixing surfaces. Posts that appear parallel may not be, so final dimensions and the proposed mounting position need a check measure. Include floor level changes, roof overhangs and exposed sides in your enquiry.
Confirm the selected system’s width, drop, motor or manual operation, and weather limits as one specification. A Shyft outdoor motor listed in the automation brochure is not automatically compatible with every zip guide system. No wind, rain, security or bushfire rating is established by the generic product name.
Before you choose
- Posts, fixing surfaces and the opening must accommodate the tracks and headbox.
- Mesh is not an airtight or waterproof wall. Confirm the selected system’s operating and weather limits before ordering.
Plan your selection
Specifications & options
These are the options currently shown in our shop, grouped by configuration. Finishes, dimensions and compatibility depend on the selected model; confirm the final specification with Klay before ordering.
Available configuration
- Mesh colour
- View the current colours and samples in the shop.
- Window size
- Small · Medium · Large
- Operation
- Manual · Motorised
A room/location is required for every product in the shop and visualiser. Screen colours are a guide; ask about physical samples where colour matching matters.
Choose for your home
Choosing zip guide outdoor screens for your space
Track-guided mesh helps manage an alfresco opening without turning it into a solid wall. Compare the complete system, mesh and supporting structure, not just a generic outdoor blind label.
Klay vs the alternatives
Compare suppliers for zip guide outdoor screens
Written by Klay, not an independent reviewer. These are relevant alternatives, not a ranking or a claim that their products are identical to ours. Where another option may suit you better, we say so.
Reviewed 16 October 2026. Check current ranges, coverage and terms with each provider. Brand names identify the options being compared; no affiliation is implied.
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Your zip guide outdoor screens buying checklist
Use these details when comparing suppliers. Confirm the full amount including GST, check measure and installation, and identify any work priced separately.
- System manufacturer, model and mesh range.
- Opening dimensions, posts, guides and headbox clearance.
- Operating limits, manual or powered control and power provision.
- Installation, access equipment, GST and any approvals or structural work.
The shop shows current ordering availability. “Coming soon” products are not available to buy yet; “Price on measure” is an enquiry, not a confirmed selling price.
Questions before you order
Frequently asked questions
Will a mesh screen completely enclose my outdoor area?
No. Mesh allows air and some light through. Discuss shade, privacy and exposure separately so that the chosen screen matches the purpose of the space.
Are zip guide screens waterproof?
Mesh allows air and some light through and should not be treated as a watertight wall. Wind-driven rain and exposure depend on the opening and material. Confirm weather use with the installer.
Can outdoor mesh give complete privacy?
Privacy depends on mesh openness, colour, lighting and viewing angle. At night, a lit alfresco area may be visible from outside. Review a sample under conditions similar to your installation.
Are zip guide systems the same as Ziptrak?
Zip guide describes a style of tracked screen. A brand name such as Ziptrak identifies a particular system. Do not infer a branded mechanism or certification unless it is expressly named in Klay’s quote.
Can a zip screen replace a pleated flyscreen?
They serve different priorities. A pleated flyscreen is an insect screen designed to fold away for access; an outdoor mesh screen manages exposure and shade. Confirm insect exclusion and entry needs separately for the proposed system.
Can I leave a motorised zip screen unattended?
Follow the actual screen’s operating and weather instructions. A motor or obstacle-detection feature does not guarantee safe unattended use, and the supplied brochure does not provide a wind rating for Klay’s complete screen assembly.
Will the quoted system use a Shyft motor?
Ask Klay to identify the motor, power supply and compatible controls. The Shyft range includes outdoor blind motors, but the shop’s motorised selection alone does not identify a motor model.
Care & support
Keep guides and the area beneath the screen free of debris. Follow the system’s instructions for mesh cleaning and lubrication; do not force a screen that is binding or use an unapproved cleaner on the tracks.
Keep the order details and any supplied care or warranty documents. For a fault, contact Klay with the product, installation details and a description or photo.
Shyft automation: motors, remote controls & warranty. Confirm the selected motor’s compatibility before ordering.
Measuring & installation
Send photos, approximate dimensions and your installation postcode with an enquiry. The check measure confirms fit, configuration and installation requirements before the final specification is approved.
Professional check measure and installation Australia-wide. Send your postcode to confirm local appointment availability for your selected product.
How ordering and installation workAsk for the complete product-specific warranty before purchase. Warranty promises are additional to your Australian Consumer Law rights.
Read the purchase termsSources & further reading
Reviewed 5 October 2026. Supplied specifications apply to the named models. Public references provide general guidance; they do not identify Klay’s supplier or extend another brand’s warranty.
Ask Klay for the selected product’s brochure, care sheet or complete warranty.