We tell about the features of frame, sliding and rolled grids and we advise what sizes of cells will fit.
In the summer in open windows of apartments and houses together with the fresh air, insects, depriving households of peace and sleep, rushing. And the question of choosing a reliable mosquito net becomes more relevant.
Types of mosquito nets
Frame
The easiest, inexpensive, and therefore a popular way to protect against flies and mosquitoes - the use of a frame mosquito net. It is a narrow frame of plastic or metal with sealing cords and a stretched grid. The design is universal and suitable for swing and sliding windows: with plastic, wooden, metal profiles.
The frame is installed in the opening or fixed from the outer side of the window using a special fastener. It can be metal brackets, hooks, plungers and other adaptations of different reliability and convenience. Note that the framework design for the price is the most democratic - from 800 rubles. For 1 m².
Sliding
Approximately 2 times more sliding mosquito nets for sliding windows. At the bottom of the frame, there are rollers that move along the guides attached to the profiles of the window frame. Their side sides are equipped with a special pile. It provides a tightness of the design when the grid is moving into open window.
Rolled
The most expensive - rolled (rolling) designs. They consist of a box with a folding mechanism enclosed in it, the lower fixing strip and side guides. During storage, the mosquito net is compactly cooled into the roll and is in the box. If necessary, it is pulled by manually or remotely from the remote control mechanism. The cost of electronic controlled barriers for insects can reach up to 8 thousand rubles. For 1 m².
There are colored mosquito nets, but the most popular - gray. They do not darken the room, do not heat up in the sun.
The gray shade of the barrier does not attract attention and allows you to focus on the window.
Material materials and mesh sizes
Mosquito nets are represented by many manufacturers and brands: Artens, Phifer, Respilon, Tesa. They differ in the material of the threads and can be made of polyester, nylon, fiberglass, aluminum. Modern mosquito nets have a greater functionality, in addition to annoying insects and garbage, they can become an irresistible obstacle for birds, pets and even babies.
Cell size ranges from 0.5 to 1.2 mm. In the conditions of the metropolis where there is no hordes of insects, preferably a grid with cells from 1 mm and a Ulter-type mesh (Phifer), which have improved lighting indicators. Residents of large cities and allergies should pay attention to the Clean Air Filter (Respilon). According to the manufacturer's allegations, it will prevent the penetration of not only dust and pollen, fungal and mold, but also smog and exhaust gases.
The smaller the cell of the grid, the less the midges and dust will fall into the house, which is relevant for allergies.
Too small cells can become an obstacle for fresh air and even light.
The effects of cats and bird beaks will withstand the grid of polyester, although aluminum is considered the most durable and durable.
Antique type grid will prevent the fall from the domestic pet window.
How to fix mosquito net yourself
If the mosquito net has local damage, there is no need for its fullest replacement. In this case, you can independently eliminate the defect using a special repair kit. It consists of a fragment of an aluminum mesh with a size of 5.1 × 5.1 cm with small hooks on the edges.
One fragment is placed on the grid over the damaged area and attached it to the canvas, gently bending the hooks. If necessary, the grid area with uneven edges around the broken hole is overlapped with a repair fragment, carefully remove with a sharp knife.
Purify the grid with a sponge dipped in a soap solution.
