Compact state
The screen is narrow and relatively tall. Use this pair to check storage space and the closed position.
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EXPANDABLE IVY SCREEN MEASUREMENTS
Expandable Ivy Screen Size Guide
An expandable crossed lattice changes width and height together. Measure the opening first, then compare it with complete width × height pairs from the product listing. Do not combine the widest value with a height shown for a different expansion state.
Ready to check a listing? Enter your opening and the seller’s paired dimensions in the free ivy screen fit and panel-count calculator.
THE CENTRAL RULE
Keep each width and height together
Usual-use state
Some sellers give a middle working size. Treat it as its own pair rather than an average you can freely change.
Maximum state
The screen is widest and usually shorter. A listing’s maximum width does not guarantee the height you need.
Missing dimensions
If the listing gives only one width or omits the matching height, the information is incomplete for a reliable fit check.
MEASURE THE OPENING
Record four numbers before comparing products
| Measurement | Where to measure | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Opening width | Between the actual support points | Determines whether one panel or permitted joined panels can cover the span. |
| Opening height | From the intended lower edge to the required upper edge | Rules out expansion states that become too short. |
| Clearance | Around gates, handles, drains, doors and walking routes | Checks whether the deployed and compact screen obstructs use. |
| Support area | The existing wall, railing, posts or frame named in the instructions | Shows whether the listed attachment method has a suitable permitted support. |
A single photograph does not provide reliable scale. Take the measurements at the site and use one unit consistently.
WORKED EXAMPLE
Why the widest state may still fail
Suppose an opening is 180 × 100 cm. A listing shows a usual-use state of 150 × 100 cm and a maximum state of 300 × 70 cm.
One usual-use panel
The 100 cm height works, but the 150 cm width leaves 30 cm uncovered.
One maximum panel
The 300 cm width is enough, but the paired 70 cm height is 30 cm short.
Two usual-use panels
If the manufacturer explicitly permits joining, two panels cover 300 cm at the required 100 cm height.
No joining information
Do not assume two panels can be joined. Ask the seller or choose a listing with a documented method.
PANEL COUNT
Count panels only after a listed state passes the height check
For a usable listed state, divide the opening width by that state’s panel width and round up to a whole panel. For the example above, 180 ÷ 150 = 1.2, so the result is 2 panels when joining is permitted. The formula must not use the 300 cm maximum width together with the 100 cm usual-use height.
The calculator keeps these states separate and withholds a panel-count recommendation when the selected height fails or the product does not state that panels can be joined.
READ THE LISTING
Information a useful product page should provide
- At least one complete width × height pair, with units.
- A clear label for compact, usual-use or maximum expansion state.
- The delivered size and what is included in one package.
- Whether multiple panels can be connected and how.
- The permitted support and attachment instructions.
- Material, cleaning, weather-use and return information.
When these details conflict across the title, diagram and description, use the manufacturer’s current specification or get written clarification before ordering.
NEXT STEP
Check the fit, then preview the appearance
Ivy screen calculator
Compare your opening with compact, usual-use and maximum dimension pairs and calculate panels and subtotal.
Buying checklist
Review leaf attachment, delivered size, support, weather instructions and return terms before purchase.