Instructions for installing a mosquito net on a plastic window yourself
During the summer, many people suffer from mosquito bites. To prevent this insect from entering the apartment, special mosquito nets are installed on the windows. Therefore, it is necessary to determine in advance how to install a mosquito net on a plastic window yourself.
Benefits of using
There are several benefits of using mosquito nets that you should be aware of.
Insects
Most often, a mosquito net is used for additional protection against insects. For such products, the dimensions of the cells do not exceed one and a half millimeters. This is enough to protect the premises from the entry of bees, wasps, flies and mosquitoes. However, such a mesh will not protect against small pests, and you will have to buy varieties with cells of 0.5 mm or less.
poplar down
In many cities, poplars are pruned, but the poplar down is still there.It is dangerous in that it causes an allergic reaction in some people, which manifests as a runny nose, skin surface irritation and eye pain. In the summer, poplar fluff can get through the window into the apartment. To protect against this, it is recommended to install protective nets.
Meshes with cells of 1-1.5 mm will help to reliably protect the apartment from small particles of poplar fluff.
Small litter
People living in private houses or on the ground floor are often faced with small debris entering the apartment. Dust and other contaminants enter the room in the summer when the window is open for ventilation. It is impossible to completely protect the room from dust, but you can put on a fine-mesh mosquito net to prevent debris from getting inside.
Kinds
There are seven most commonly used types of mosquito nets.
For the doors
This sheet is used for installation on the front door. On the one hand, the structure is attached to the frame, and on the other - to a special drum in the box.
The advantages of this model include the fact that it is equipped with a special mechanism for folding the canvas.
Such a door mesh is considered universal, as it is able to protect a house from:
- garbage;
- insects;
- poplar down.
On the magnets
People often use magnetic arrays, which differ from others in their ease of use. Such canvases can be placed not only on windows, but also on doors. Among the advantages of nets on magnets, the possibility of washing is distinguished.They are washed twice a month in water heated to 45-50 degrees. Also, the advantages include the fact that they can be attached to plastic and wooden surfaces.
Roll
Roll netting is a common insect repellent. Such products are installed on window vents at the beginning of May, when people begin to ventilate apartments. Large types of rollers are installed on the balcony door and, if necessary, unfold like blinds.
The main advantages of roll products:
- sustainability;
- ease of use;
- heat resistance.
Pleated
Pleated mosquito nets appeared quite recently, but for a short time they have gained popularity among housewives. Pleated technology is used to protect large window openings. The length of such products reaches five meters, and the height is three meters.
Most often, folds are installed in huge cottages, on the terrace and in other rooms with a large area.
Swing
This is a fairly large structure, which consists of a frame and a stretched protective mesh. The frame of the product is made of aluminum metal or PVC. Swing products are installed not on windows, but on door frames. The mosquito net is fixed with iron buckles. Among the advantages of swing models are:
- reliability;
- long operational life;
- quick setup.
Special anti-vandal coating
Some people install reinforced vandal-resistant models instead of regular netting. They are made of durable metal and are used to protect apartments and houses from burglars. They also protect the premises from the ingress of foreign objects from the street.
Anti dust
People who live on the ground floor or in private homes often find that a lot of dust gets into their homes. To make the house less dusty, many advise opening the window less often. However, in summer the window is open most of the day.
A special dust-proof mesh will help protect the apartment from dust particles, in which the size of each cell is 0.2-0.3 millimeters.
How to choose
Before protecting your apartment from dust and insects, you should familiarize yourself with the specifics of choosing a mosquito net. When choosing a product, pay attention to the following parameters:
- Manufacturing equipment. First you need to decide on the material from which the mesh is made. Nylon and polyester models are considered the highest quality.
- Cell size. To protect against insects, the size of the cells should be one and a half millimeters. For dust protection, products with smaller cells are chosen.
Types of fasteners, how to fasten
There are eight types of mosquito repellent mounts.
On hinges
Most often, products are attached to special eyelashes. The fixing process is carried out in several stages:
- installation of lattice fasteners on the window frame;
- mark the places where the second hinge elements will be fixed;
- installation of a mosquito net;
- retainer attachment.
Among the advantages of hinge fastening are the ease of installation and disassembly of the trellis.
With ears
People who are going to remove mosquito nets in the winter must tie them with special ears.
They are screwed to the window frame with small screws. These pockets should be attached to the corners of the frame.Installed ears are the main attachment in which the mosquito net is installed.
On the piston pins
The piston support is considered the most reliable and therefore is used more often than other methods. To install the piston pins, you will need to drill holes in the window frame with a drill. This must be done carefully so as not to damage anything. The pins are then screwed into the mosquito frame and the window.
On the Z attachments
Flag stands are used when the mesh frame is made of durable aluminum. Fastening plastic products with such self-tapping screws is contraindicated, since plastic quickly crumbles under the pressure of such fasteners. Fixing with flag products is carried out in several stages:
- marking of places for the installation of fasteners;
- Drilling holes;
- assembly of the structure.
On tape
Double-sided tape is used to briefly attach the mesh roll to the window frame.
First, the frame is washed from dirt, dried and degreased. After that, it is glued with double-sided tape, to which an insect net is attached. Double-sided tape loses its properties for several months, so it must be periodically replaced with a new one.
roller system
Roller systems are considered by many to be the most convenient to use. They are equipped with special guides with which you can lower and raise the roller. The installation of such a system is carried out as follows:
- installation of a block with a lattice in the upper part of the window frame;
- fixing guides on the sides;
- installation of a latch at the bottom of the window.
Frame with horizontal guides
Some people use horizontal guides instead of vertical guides. In this case, the mesh will not open from top to bottom, but from left to right. It is installed in the same way as the roller system. The only difference is that the tracks are installed at the top or bottom of the window frame.
Pleated
The pleated system gathers like an accordion in the vertical direction. In this case, the guides are installed at the top and bottom of the window. The mesh is fixed with special fasteners, with the help of which the mesh is held in the closed position.
How to shoot correctly
Some people decide to remove the mosquito net from the window in winter. To do this, grasp the handles of the product frame with both hands and gently pull upwards.
If the grillage is screwed to the frame with pins, then before that you will need to unscrew and remove them.
Mosquito net maintenance rules
Several recommendations should be followed when maintaining the trellis:
- a window with a roll-up system should be periodically washed and cleaned of dirt;
- the product should be removed in late fall or winter.
Conclusion
To protect the apartment from insects and dust, a mosquito net is installed on the window. Before installation, you should familiarize yourself with the varieties of such products and the features of the fasteners used.