However, summer time in the central zone of our country is characterized by a period of activity of insects that cause discomfort to residents.
This problem is especially acute for residents of suburbs and villages. To combat the invasion of blood-sucking and other annoying insects, property owners install mosquito nets.
If plastic windows are installed in the house, then such products are sold in a modular design and are equipped with special brackets for quick installation. As for old houses, screens for wooden windows differ in both design and installation technology.
What it is?
A mosquito net in a wooden window is a lightweight, ventilated structure consisting of a polymer or metal perforated screen. The product closes the space opposite the opening sash and performs the following functions :
Detains any insects trying to enter the living space.- Creates a barrier for poplar fluff, which actively blooms in Russian cities in mid-summer.
- Partially acts as a coarse air filter to remove solid impurities present in the air.
Despite the presence of an obstacle, the mosquito net does not prevent the passage of fresh air into the room, and, if it is present, the ventilation process is not complicated.
What materials are they made from?
The old mosquito nets made of gauze, which were attached to the wooden window frame with push pins, are a thing of the past. Modern meshes are reliable, factory-made structures made from the following materials:
- The cloth is the main working element. The efficiency of operation depends on its structure, strength and cell size. As a rule, panels are made on the basis of polyester fibers. They are classified according to perforation size and strength.
- Frame is a rectangular supporting frame consisting of thin profiled slats connected to each other at right angles. The slats can be made of plastic, aluminum or wood. Depending on the material, the slats in the frame can be joined using glue, a tongue-and-groove lock, or special fasteners.
- Brackets, or hooks , are usually metal brackets fixed on the inside of the frame, the shape and location of which makes it easy to install or remove the product from the window profile.
- Grips are small metal or plastic plates, also installed on the inside of the mesh, which are convenient to grasp with your hands to simplify installation or dismantling.
- Stiffening ribs - installed on high frames, in the center of the profile, in order to reduce the flexibility of extended parts and prevent their breakage.
The design of a standard factory-made mosquito net is described above. If the home owner decides to create a structure with his own hands, the technology and set of basic materials may change.
Anti-cat mosquito net
At the present stage of life, almost every apartment has a pet, namely a cat or a dog. That is why competent manufacturers have created specialized types of mosquito nets that have a significant level of strength. The mesh is made of materials that not only prevent the penetration of dirt, dust and insects, but also helps prevent animals such as cats, dogs, parrots from falling out of the upper floor window.
The main material for the manufacture of such nets is vinyl thread, which is pre-treated with polyester. Manufacturers claim that this mesh is several times stronger than the standard one. At the same time, there are no traces of animal claws left on it. The following advantages of this product are highlighted:
- durable mounting system;
- specialized reflection of ultraviolet rays;
- high level of protection and reliability.
Despite the extensive list of advantages, it is important to know that such a mesh has a significant price category.
The service life of such a mosquito net reaches 10 years. It is recommended that users periodically carefully inspect the mesh. This is necessary to minimize the risk of breakages and ruptures, which will lead to a number of negative situations. A situation often occurs when homeowners forget to check the integrity of window protection, as a result of which their beloved pet can injure its paw or fall out of the window.
Criteria for selecting mosquito repellent devices
Before choosing a mosquito net, it is necessary to determine its exact purpose, since all design features will depend on this parameter. When ordering a product, consumers should pay attention to the following product features :
Material, strength indicator and fraction size of the panel.
There are several types of nets according to this criterion - standard, “anti-dust” and “anti-cat”.Cell sizes vary from 1 to 3.5 mm.
- Screen color - depending on the shade of the wooden frame, products can be white, gray, brown or gray, as well as more saturated shades.
- Type of design - depending on the design, the nets can be stationary, fixed, hinged, sliding, roller or pleated. This criterion affects the level of comfort during operation, as well as the final retail price.
- Availability of a frame - depending on the design, the mesh is not always supplied framed from rigid profiles - there are rolled meshes with Velcro, louver-type products, accordions and other types of structures that do not require a frame.
- Type of fastening to the window - most often, products are supplied to the market with mechanical rigid fixing elements - plungers, Z-shaped profiles or rectangular brackets, described above. However, there are also soft mounts of different types.
- Frame material - depending on the customer’s budget, he can choose either a plastic structure with wood lamination or an expensive oak frame.
- Dimensions of the finished product - as a rule, most windows installed in apartments have standard dimensions, and mosquito nets are manufactured strictly in modular sizes. If we are talking about private homes, then without individual measurements and custom-made mesh, it is almost impossible to select the right products.
When choosing a mesh, you should also pay attention to the manufacturing company and the build quality of the finished product. If it looks unreliable, is equipped with low-quality fasteners, and the panel in the frame is tensioned too loosely, such meshes cannot be used for a long time and quickly become unusable.
Anti-dust mosquito net
The main difference of this product is its fine structure, which allows protection from insects and external dust. We recommend installing such a net in a room where allergy sufferers live. There are several advantages of this product:
- significant level of strength;
- high level of resistance to mechanical stress;
- significant level of protection.
The anti-dust mosquito net prevents the penetration of all types of allergens, including pollen and poplar fluff. We also recommend installing such a net for residents whose apartment windows face the roadway. This solution minimizes the risk of any types of dirt and dust getting into the apartment from the street.
What is taken into account when choosing?
When purchasing a mosquito net at a point of sale, or when ordering a product at a factory, you must take into account the following parameters:
- Product dimensions .
Before ordering or purchasing a structure, you must measure the window opening when it is open. If the window is equipped with several hinged sashes, the product is selected individually for each of them. The dimensions of the mesh in the frame should be 30 - 50 mm larger than the internal size of the window opening so that the product completely covers the open space. - Mounting method .
If we are talking about expensive oak double-glazed windows, permanent fastening with nails is out of the question - in such cases, meshes with removable overhead brackets are selected. When purchasing a movable structure - sliding or hinged, it is necessary to take into account all the features of the window mechanisms - the operation of the mesh should not interfere with the opening of the windows. - Type and material of the panel . In a city apartment, you should opt for a finely perforated mesh to protect the room from dust. In a private house, especially on the ground floor, a high-strength mesh is installed to protect against pets and rodents.
In addition to the listed criteria, it is important to choose a structure that will not spoil the appearance of the building’s façade, will be painted to match the color of the frames, and will have a sufficiently durable structure to be used.
FAQ
❓ Do you have a free measurement?
Yes, free when ordering a mesh. If you refuse the work, the measurement will be paid (800 rubles).
❓ What meshes can you make for wooden windows?
Insertable screens (installation without drilling) are best suited for wooden windows. It can also produce regular frame mesh, sliding, roll, etc. - it all depends on your wishes and the characteristics of the window.
✅ Will there be a guarantee for the mesh?
Yes, our nets have a warranty of up to 1 year. The exact conditions are discussed individually.
- Replacing the seal
- Window insulation
- Window restoration
- Replacement of glass unit
Installation tool kit
To independently install the mesh on a wooden window structure, you will need a set of simple tools :
When installing the mesh on ready-made brackets, no tools are needed - the product is simply fixed with hooks on the window frame.- To mark the attachment points, you need to stock up on a tape measure, ruler, square and a simple pencil.
- To install the mesh with Velcro, you will need a furniture stapler with several blocks of U-shaped staples.
- When installing swing or sliding structures, you will need a screwdriver or screwdriver and a set of screws.
- If there is a need to select a groove for hinges, this operation is performed using a chisel and hammer, and advanced craftsmen use portable electric milling cutters.
- If a roller mesh is installed, its mechanism can be bolted, and to install them you will need a drill with a wood drill bit.
- When mounting with adhesive compounds, the surface must be cleaned, which is done using sandpaper of different grain sizes.
For special types of installation, additional tools may be required, the availability of which is determined by the design of the mesh and window frame.
Measurements
Making your own mosquito net begins, of course, with the necessary measurements.
Under Z-profile
If the window is wooden, measure the width and height of the light opening. They do this in several places, and the smallest indicator becomes relevant.
If we are talking about PVC construction, then for a mosquito net on Z-profiles, the width and height are also measured, but in the center (and if the opening is more than 2 mm wide, then at the narrowest point of the light opening) between the inner edges of the seals .
Under staples
To make a mosquito net for installation on brackets, you should take almost the same measurements as indicated above. But you will have to adjust the dimensions of the frame taking into account the width of the brackets used (from 12 mm). Because of this, the light opening will narrow slightly, but in order to expand it, you should not use U-shaped brackets, which allow you to make the frame flush on the inside of the window frame. The latter will be damaged in this case.
Important: The height of the bracket shelf must be equal in height to the threshold of the window slope with the seal. And the legs of the upper brackets should be longer than the lower ones.
Installation instructions
If we are talking about installing a swing or sliding mesh, the work should be carried out in accordance with the algorithm below :
- The surface intended for installation of mesh fastening elements is marked with measuring instruments.
- If necessary, recesses or grooves are selected in the wooden frame.
- Fasteners - hinges, guides or adhesive tape are fixed using a furniture stapler or self-tapping screws.
- The mesh structure is attached to the fastening elements in accordance with the instructions for the product.
Upon completion of installation, it is necessary to check whether the new design does not create obstacles to the normal operation of the window frames.
How to do it yourself?
To install a mosquito net in a private home, it is not always necessary to buy the product in a store .
The design is so simple that every craftsman can do it with his own hands at home.
To do this, you will need several strong wooden slats of a certain length, a pre-purchased panel, fasteners and a minimum set of fittings.
Work is carried out in accordance with the following algorithm:
- Measurements are taken from the window opening.
- Wooden slats are cut in pairs, into the same size - 2 longitudinal, 2 transverse.
- Using a plastic template - a miter box, the edges of the slats are filed strictly at 45 degrees.
- On a horizontal surface, all 4 slats are assembled into a rectangular frame. To maintain orthogonality, an even rectangle should be outlined on the surface in advance, and the joining of the slats should be carried out using a metal corner.
- An overlay in the form of a corner perforated metal plate is installed on each corner of the mesh.
- To prevent the thin strip from splitting due to the self-tapping screw, guide holes are drilled with a thin short drill in the perforation areas on the plates, into which thin self-tapping screws are carefully screwed.
- If the height of the mesh is more than 1 m, a 5th rail must be fixed in the central part - a horizontal impost that gives rigidity to the structure.
- The panel is rolled out onto the front side of the frame.
- Pressing strips are prepared of the same length as the main profiles.
- The first step is to fix one long side of the panel, and in the second step it is carefully pulled onto the opposite side of the frame.
- Next, the polymer material is installed on the short sides of the frame.
- Upon completion of the work, the excess panel that appears on the outer contour of the frame is cut off with a construction knife or scissors.
- Steel brackets are fixed to the finished mesh, and the element is installed on the window frame.
If necessary, you can purchase separate hardware parts in the store and install hinges or runners with a sliding mechanism.
Crazy hands “Grid for a window made of cable ducts”
I bring to your attention a photo of how to make a mesh for a window for a plastic window with your own hands. Moreover, saving a lot (4 windows =
Many citizens of our country still have habits from Soviet times. One of them is to do things with your own hands from available materials. Instead of buying a mesh for 4 vents for plastic windows (however, one ready-made mesh in a plastic frame costs
800 rubles), my mother decided to do it herself (they have a joke with dad).
For one window we will need:
4 corners (there are actually 3 in the photo).
Cable channel, 1.5 cm wide. In the store they are sold in lengths of 2 meters.
This is what the cable channel looks like when opened.
Some kind of glue. We had liquid plastic at home.
There are also other corners for attaching a frame with a mesh to the window, 2 pieces each for the lower and upper fastening.
Apply glue to the corners.
And we insert cable channels into them (the cable channels must be cut in advance to fit the size of the window).
When the frame is ready, put the mesh on top (can be in 1 or 2 layers)
And close the cable channel with a lid. Let's snap it into place.
Trim the edges of the mesh.
Then we attach the frame to the window (you also need some screws and a screwdriver or what they fasten it with, I don’t know), placing the corners along the edges of the frame (upper corners at the top, bottom corners at the bottom).
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Average prices in Russia
As a rule, mosquito nets are sold in the same retail outlets where window structures are sold. The average cost of standard products varies in the following ranges:
A standard window mesh framed for half a window opening (1500 x 750 mm) costs from 450 to 1000 rubles, depending on the profile material.- The same design, but for a doorway (2100 x 900 mm) costs from 1400 to 2200 rubles.
- Screens for windows with reduced dimensions (1100 – 1300 x 600 – 650 mm) are offered on the market for 300 – 750 rubles.
- Rolled mosquitoes are sold for 400 – 1500 rubles, depending on the size.
- Swing products - from 700 - 1200 to 2500 rubles.
- Sliding ones, depending on the type of mechanism, cost from 800 – 1200 rubles. and higher.
- A magnetic product for a standard door can be purchased for 900 – 1300 rubles.
- The cheapest products are Velcro nets - from 150 - 300 to 450 - 550 rubles.
Depending on the quality of the material and the country of manufacture, the price may vary. If a consumer requires a custom, custom product, it will also cost slightly more.
Pleated mosquito net
In appearance, the product resembles vertical blinds. Professional specialists and users highlight the following advantages of this mesh:
- high efficiency;
- non-standard appearance;
- a wide range of applications, allowing the use of pleated even for wide window openings;
- easy operation.
Thanks to its shape, pleated mosquito nets can be used for windows of various lengths, heights, shapes and operating systems.
