Why do you need to measure a mosquito tag? I cut a piece and secured it with buttons on the frame. What if the window is metal-plastic? As a rule, this protective device is ordered along with the window, but what to do if you didn’t think about it right away? In this case, it is important to know how to measure the mosquito net, because this determines whether it will fit in size.
There are no ready-made screens for sale, since each window is made to individual sizes.
The article will focus not on a simple net, but on a mosquito net with a durable frame. You will also learn a lot about installing mosquito nets on doors and windows.
Mesh for metal-plastic window
It’s not worth talking about the purpose of the mesh, since even a child knows everything about it, but not everyone knows how to ensure that it fulfills its role in full. The point is that the wrong choice can lead to some problems, namely:
- Incorrect measurements will lead to the fact that the mesh on the plastic window will be large or small. In the first case, it will be difficult to install, and in the second, there will be gaps through which various insects will freely enter the room. If the large one can still be adjusted to size, then the small one will have to be replaced.
- The size of the mesh cells should facilitate good air exchange, but at the same time keep insects out. Any deviation will lead to undesirable results.
- The fastenings must be of high quality so that the mesh fits tightly to the window and cannot be torn off by the wind.
Measurements
Measuring the clearance
In order to order a mesh for a plastic window, you need to find out the dimensions of the window opening of the opening sash. It is also important to think in advance about how to install it - outside or inside the frame. This is an important point, since the grid sizes will vary. Although measurements with millimeter accuracy are not needed for external fastening, certain parameters must still be adhered to (to avoid unnecessary problems).
Other types of mesh can be installed on windows, but then it is better for a representative of the manufacturer to come and take measurements.
Mounting methods
Are there standards?
Someone will say: all windows are different, how can you talk about sizes without careful measurements of a specific opening? Nevertheless, certain standards exist.
First of all, they concern mass-produced houses. Thus, for a window opening up to 1500...1600 mm wide, two sashes are usually used, both opening or one blind. If we take the sizes of windows for houses of the Khrushchev type and assume the equal size of both sashes, then the standard size of the mosquito net will be
- for an opening in a wall 1300x1520 mm, half a window is 750x1520 mm. Since the full size of the opening in the wall is indicated, and not the internal size of the frame, we do not add, but subtract 1.5...2 cm from the side. We get 746x1480 mm;
- for an opening 1760x1520 mm, divide the width by three, we get approximately 587 mm. Using the algorithm proposed above, we calculate the size of the mosquito net 547x1480 mm.
It should also be understood that it is convenient for manufacturers to round the calculated figures to multiples of 5 or 10 numbers. Therefore, when reporting dimensions, you can immediately make a personal rounding - of course, up.
In new buildings, windows are installed according to a single standard, and local manufacturers of windows and fittings for them usually know both the sizes of window/balcony openings and the required mesh dimensions. But it’s better to indicate the address of the house and the name of the developer company when ordering, but also clarify the dimensions of the opening - despite standardization, there may be deviations.
Mesh for wooden window
Mesh on a wooden window
Modern wooden windows differ from metal-plastic ones only in the material used in their manufacture. Therefore, the grid for them will be the same as described above.
What to do if you have ordinary wooden windows installed? No one will fasten the mesh to the frame with buttons or glazing beads. In principle, a mesh with Velcro or in an aluminum profile frame can also be installed. If you want to tinker, you can make a mosquito net on a wooden frame. Measurements are taken in exactly the same way as for Velcro mesh.
Such a product will not last long, since the wood may warp, and the slats will have to be painted frequently, for which the mesh will have to be removed, and there is no guarantee that it can be reused. In addition, you will have to screw the mesh frame to the window frame with self-tapping screws or invent a fastening.
Always in touch
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Windows provide the inhabitants of the house with constant contact with the outside world. Outside the city, this aspect is especially important: the opportunity to enjoy the scenery is often one of the arguments in favor of moving “to nature.” Of course, the larger the glazing area, the more pleasant it is to admire the beauty, since modern heat-saving structures give the green light to the spread of panoramic and “French” windows in the middle zone and even in the north.
To make staying in the room comfortable, the bottom of the window should start no higher than 110–120 cm from the floor and end beyond the two-meter mark - this arrangement will open the view to both a sitting and a standing person. This applies to both vertical and attic glazing: even if there is more than enough light pouring from the ceiling, the lack of visibility will create an unpleasant feeling of enclosure, which, among other things, will significantly reduce the liquidity of the object. It is better to place opaque elements so that they do not create a visual barrier.
Mosquito net for door
Mesh on the door
As for the mesh on the door, there are several options:
- Standard mosquito door made of profile.
- Door to the sliding loggia.
- Pleated mesh.
- Rolling door.
- Magnetic mesh.
- Homemade wooden door.
If desired, you can also attach the mesh to the door with Velcro. The question is: will it be convenient to use it later?
The most common option is a frame door. It opens in the opposite direction from the main door, and it is held in place by furniture magnets. To order this product, light opening data is required. This method of sizing is better because, even without knowing the width of the profile used, you will be absolutely sure that the internal dimensions of the mesh and the doorway will be the same. When ordering a product, be sure to clarify what exactly was measured, and that you indicate the internal size of the future frame of the anti-mosquito door.
Cheaper doors are assembled from window profiles. Over time, they may become warped or sag.
Sliding design
Sliding nets
If sliding balcony doors are installed, then the net should be the same. There are standard sliding nets, and there are pleated nets. It’s worth noting right away that this type of mesh is not cheap, and installing it is very difficult for an inexperienced person. Therefore, it is better for a specialist to take measurements and install. This is exactly the case when the desire to save money can lead to additional expenses spent on remodeling.
When choosing a sliding mesh, keep in mind that it will require a lot of space, while a pleated mesh will fit in a relatively small opening.
Rolled mosquito net
If you are interested in a roll-up mosquito net, then you need to know some of the features of installing this product and using it. Installation is carried out outside the frame, which must be taken into account when taking measurements. There are no particular difficulties with its installation, but you need to take into account the fact that due to the specific design of such a door, it is not intended for frequent use, and the point is not in the mechanism itself, but in convenience. Imagine that every time you need to go out onto the balcony, the net will need to be raised and then lowered. For this reason, such devices are installed on doors that are rarely used, or on windows.
This mesh does not need to be removed for the winter, since it rolls up and fits in a box located above the door.
Magnetic mesh
Anti-mosquito door mesh magic mesh
Additional nuances
When talking about the size of a mosquito net, users sometimes mean not the overall dimensions, but the mesh size of the mosquito net or the profile dimensions for the mosquito net.
The types of mosquito nets are described in sufficient detail in our article “Types of mosquito nets for plastic windows.” Here we just recall that its properties strongly depend on the size of the cell: air and light permeability, the possibility of penetration of small midges, resistance to the claws of pets.
Usually the largest cells do not exceed 1x2, less often 2x2 mm, the smallest - 0.25x1 mm.
As for the profile for frames, it is available in aluminum and PVC. Metal profiles are intended mainly for anti-cat mesh, where a panel of metal or metallized fibers, as well as fiberglass and reinforced polymers is placed. PVC is the standard for conventional products. The dimensions of the profile, more precisely, its cross-section, usually fit into a rectangle of 10x20 mm, 17x20 mm and 10x30 mm.
When installing the mesh, it is tucked into the U-shaped groove and pressed with a special cord.
Taking into account the dimensions of the frame profile (the large number means its width), you can calculate the final size of the mosquito net. So, if you need to block the opening with a margin, then the size of this margin can just be the width of the profile. If the mesh is placed clearly in the opening, that is, the light clearance will decrease by the width of the profile.
Fresh air
Light openings in the roof give the home a unique look
If the windows are installed correctly, there will never be high humidity or mustiness in the house. Since modern structures, whether plastic, wood or aluminum, are practically airtight when closed, the standards adopted in Russia specifically stipulate the need for ventilation devices. All ventilators operate on a similar principle, forcing the sash to move a few millimeters from its place. The gap formed is sufficient for effective air exchange without drafts.
Roof windows equipped with an “all-weather” ventilation system cope well with large volumes.
Paradise in a hut
And finally, the volume of the room - as you know, the location, shape and size of windows play a truly key role in its perception. Every year, demand is increasingly shifting towards bright projects with high ceilings and large windows; The idea of a second (upper) light entering the first floor from skylights is gaining popularity. By correctly “arranging” natural light, it is easy to turn a rather modest-sized house into a palace, and vice versa - no matter how spacious the apartments are, poor light and small loophole windows will ruin the whole impression and reduce the liquidity of the project.
Window to floor ratio
The size and number of windows in living rooms and kitchens depend on the specific room.
- The instructions in SNiP 31-01-2003 for multi-apartment residential buildings recommend maintaining the window area to floor area in the range from 1:5.5 to 1:8. On the upper floors it is permissible to make windows with a ratio of at least 1 to 10 to the floor.
- For private houses, SNiP 31-02-2001 applies; for every 8 squares of floor there must be at least 1 square of natural light source. On attic floors this ratio can be at least 1:10.
Note! Also for residential buildings there are standards for the ratio of artificial lighting to the floor surface, described in SNiP 2.08.01-89 and 23-05-95.
Sun protection
Double-height spaces provide the opportunity to “play” with glazing
Even in the middle zone there is a period when the sun's rays are not welcome guests in the home; In addition, in cottage villages a “screen” is often needed to fence off private life from prying eyes.
Depending on the location, lighting controls are divided into two groups. Internal protection is first and foremost good old curtains and drapes; a more versatile and effective option is blinds. External protection includes awnings and shutters. Technological methods for limiting the luminous flux stand somewhat apart - tinted and electrochromic glasses, the transmittance of which can be adjusted up to 10% of the original. Tinting will unobtrusively hide the premises of the first floor from prying eyes, but one must take into account that at night the effect of a mirror is obtained from the inside, slightly reminiscent of a police station.
Internal protection from the sun, alas, is ineffective - having penetrated the room, the rays will still heat both the curtain and the air, especially in the gap between the glass and the curtain. External awnings are more functional. Existing control mechanisms and weather-resistant synthetic materials make them comfortable and durable to use.
Before starting repairs, you need to decide on the scope of work, costs and calculate the amount of necessary materials for purchase.
There are also other reasons when you need to know the exact dimensions of the floor:
- checking the accuracy of construction;
- redevelopment and so on.
In this article we will provide instructions on how to find the floor area of a room of various shapes.
How to determine the glazing area
The dimensions of the glazed surface in attic rooms, as well as in all residential premises, are determined mainly by the area of the rooms. According to GOST standards existing in construction, the ratio of the living area of the room to the glazing area of the windows should be 1:10, i.e. 1 square meter of windows should correspond to every 10 m2 of room.
For children's rooms, as well as living rooms located in the attic, it is recommended to choose a ratio of 1:8. All rooms, excluding toilets and utility rooms (storage rooms, wardrobes) must have at least one window opening.
Sometimes it is appropriate to glaze the entire roof area.
