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🇸🇬 Singapore: HDB Flat & Condominium

Completed: March 2025 Location: Multiple estates across Singapore (Tampines, Hougang, Sengkang) Scale: 200+ residential units (HDB & condo)

Singapore HDB flat with MBORMC self-adhesive velcro mosquito screen

Project Overview

Property Types: HDB 3‑room/4‑room flats + private condominiums
Locations: Tampines, Hougang, Sengkang, Bukit Batok
Windows Fitted: 650+ sliding and casement windows
Product Used: MBORMC H05 Self‑Adhesive Velcro Fly Screen
Border: White fabric edging (blends with HDB window frames)
Mesh: High‑density fiberglass — easy‑clean, anti‑snag

Results & Impact

Over 200 units fitted across multiple phases
99% reduction in resident mosquito complaints reported
Zero HDB approval required — fully compliant with no‑drill regulations
Renters can remove screens without deposit deductions
Screens remain fully functional after multiple cleaning cycles

📋 Background & Challenge

Singapore is home to approximately 1.09 million HDB flats — nearly 80% of the country's population lives in public housing[reference:0]. Dengue is endemic in Singapore, with Aedes mosquito prevention a top public health priority. The National Environment Agency (NEA) reports that source reduction — removing mosquito breeding habitats — remains the primary vector control strategy[reference:1]. In 2025, NEA deployed approximately 72,000 Gravitraps across the island to monitor Aedes mosquito populations, with deployments concentrated in HDB estates[reference:2].

Despite these efforts, HDB residents face a persistent challenge: mosquito intrusion through open windows, especially during the hot, humid months when maximum ventilation is most needed. Sliding window panels in HDB flats can be up to 1,200mm wide, and casement panels are built to a maximum width of 700mm[reference:3][reference:4]. Many tenants and homeowners want to keep windows open for natural airflow but are reluctant to install permanent screens due to:

HDB renovation guidelines: Changing windows or window frames requires HDB approval and must be done by a BCA‑registered contractor[reference:5].
Rental restrictions: Many tenants live in leased properties and cannot drill into window frames or risk losing their deposit.
Maintenance complexity: Permanent mesh screens collect dust and are difficult to clean, often requiring professional removal.

The building management of a large residential portfolio (200+ units across multiple HDB estates and several condominium blocks) sought a solution that would be damage‑free, compliant with HDB rules, renter‑friendly, and easy to maintain for their diverse residents.

🔧 The MBORMC Solution

MBORMC proposed its H05 Magic Tape Self‑Adhesive Velcro Fly Screen – a no‑drill, removable screen that mounts via industrial‑grade hook‑and‑loop tape directly onto clean window frames. This solution addresses every constraint of the Singapore market:

Fully HDB‑Compliant · No Approval Needed

Since MBORMC H05 uses adhesive tape rather than drills, screws, or permanent alterations, HDB renovation approval is not required. Residents can install the screen themselves within minutes, with zero structural changes to the window frame. The white border blends seamlessly with HDB's standard uPVC and aluminium frames — no unsightly visible modifications.

100% Rental‑Friendly · Zero Deposit Risk

For tenants, the ability to remove the screens without leaving residue or damage is essential. MBORMC H05 leaves no sticky marks when removed properly (peel at a 45‑degree angle). Tenants can enjoy mosquito‑free living during their lease, then remove the screens before moving out — no deposit deductions.

Easy‑Clean Fiberglass Mesh

The fiberglass mesh is soft to the touch yet durable, with an 18×16 mesh density that blocks mosquitoes, midges, and sand flies while allowing full airflow and natural light. Cleaning is simple: rinse with a garden hose or wipe with a damp cloth — no scrubbing or harsh chemicals needed.

100% Custom‑Made for HDB Window Sizes

Each H05 screen was cut and sewn to the exact dimensions of each resident's sliding window or casement window — widths ranging from 500mm to 1,200mm, heights from 800mm to 1,800mm. The white edging was specified to match HDB's standard colour palette, ensuring a tidy, nearly invisible appearance.

✅ Why MBORMC H05 Was the Preferred Choice

Truly No‑Drill — Just Peel, Stick, Press

Residents across all 200+ units reported installation took less than 5 minutes per window. Clean the frame, peel the backing paper, press the hook side to the frame, then attach the mesh strip. No tools, no contractor — anyone can do it, regardless of age or DIY skill.

Pet‑Resistant & Anti‑Snag

Many Singapore households keep pets, especially cats. The fiberglass mesh is highly resistant to snagging and claw pulls, unlike cheaper polyester meshes that fray quickly. Pet owners reported zero damage after 6 months of daily use.

Mould‑Resistant for Tropical Humidity

Singapore's year‑round humidity (averaging over 80%) can cause mould growth on untreated fabrics. MBORMC's fiberglass mesh has been treated with anti‑mildew agents and remains clean even in bathrooms and kitchens without special maintenance.

Cost‑Effective Mass Logistics

For the building management, MBORMC provided consolidated shipping via air freight to Singapore within 5‑7 days. Each screen was individually packed in a custom carton box, labelled by unit number — ready for distribution to residents without additional sorting.

📦 Installation & Rollout Plan

The project was executed in three phases over four months:

Phase 1 (Pilot): 20 units in Tampines — all 4‑room HDB flats. MBORMC provided sample screens for resident testing. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of pilot participants requesting full installation.
Phase 2 (Scale‑up): 100 units across Hougang and Sengkang. Residents received their custom‑made screens via building management, along with a QR code linking to MBORMC's installation video. No on‑site technicians were required — residents installed the screens themselves.
Phase 3 (Full rollout): Remaining 80+ units (including private condominiums). Building management reported a 99% reduction in mosquito‑related complaints across all phases.

The H05's self‑adhesive installation method was particularly appreciated by residents in higher floors (above 12 storeys), where mosquito intrusion is often wrongly assumed to be low. In reality, Aedes mosquitoes can fly well above ground level, gravitating towards buildings with warm, lit windows — an issue well‑recognised by NEA's vector control programmes, which deploy Gravitraps even on the upper floors of HDB blocks.

I‘ve been living in my Hougang flat for eight years and tried everything — chemical sprays, electric zappers, even those cheap sticky strips — but nothing worked long‑term. The MBORMC screen arrived within a week, I installed it myself in about three minutes, and I haven’t seen a single mosquito inside since. The white border blends perfectly with my HDB window frame; you hardly notice it‘s there. The best part? When I eventually move out, I can remove it without any sticky residue or damage — absolutely no risk to my deposit.

— Mrs. Tan Lee Hua, 4‑room HDB resident, Hougang Avenue 7

Additional feedback collected by building management was equally positive. Residents in ground‑floor units — traditionally the most affected by mosquitoes — reported being able to leave windows open throughout the evening for the first time in years. Families with young children noted that the screen did not obstruct their view of outdoor play areas, and the fine mesh blocked even tiny sand flies. The simplicity of cleaning was also highlighted: residents simply rinsed the screens while washing their windows, removing dust build‑up with no special effort.