How to insert a mosquito net into a plastic one. Installing mosquito nets on windows

With the arrival of warmth, hordes of insects are revived and one cannot live without mosquito nets. Only they are able to protect the premises from the ubiquitous insects. And then some copies manage to leak somewhere. But since the nets are for some reason very short-lived, they have to be replaced or repaired. You won't call a company representative every time and pay pretty decent money for a job that takes at most a couple of tens of minutes. That is why they try to make / fix / install a mosquito net with their own hands.

Types of mosquito nets

There are three types of mosquito nets:

As you can see, there are many types. Nevertheless, frame structures are used in 90% of cases. At a low price, they create a completely normal level of comfort.

Types of fixing frame grids

Most often, it is the frame mosquito nets that are installed. There are two ways to attach them: Z-brackets and stems (plungers).

Different ways to install a mosquito stack

When mounted on brackets, they are mounted from the street side. In most cases, this is convenient and, if circumstances allow, choose this particular installation method. In this case, the mesh size should be larger than the light clearance of the window sash: the frame is inserted from the outside.

When using plungers, the mesh is also attached behind the glass, but the clips (rods) themselves are located on the side of the room. This device is convenient on the ground floors: it is impossible to remove the mesh from the outside. When installing the mosquito on the rods, its frame should be equal to the size of the skylight. It cannot be done with an accuracy of a millimeter, and to ensure that there is no gap, a brush is attached around the perimeter. It prevents insects from seeping.

View of the installed mosquito net on the stocks from the street

How to measure the order window

Quite often, a frame with a mesh is ordered from a company, and they are installed on the windows themselves. When ordering, you will be asked to provide the dimensions of the skylight. The required measurements are taken with the sash open. You are measuring the distance from one gum to the other: width and height. Measure in several places, record with millimeter precision. The accuracy depends on how the grids will fit your window.

How to measure the window when ordering a mosquito net

Watch how to measure windows for ordering a mosquito stack in the video.

What you need to know

When ordering or buying a mesh for a window, you need to pay attention to its characteristics. Firstly, it is available with different mesh sizes: from 0.6 mm to 1.2 mm. The smaller the clearance, the less likely the insect will "seep", and there will be less fluff. But at high density, air also does not pass well, which can be critical in the southern regions. Therefore, the best option is somewhere in the middle of 0.8-1 mm.

The mesh is also produced from different materials:

Cotton. The cotton thread has high UV resistance. Its fleecy structure increases its "stopping" ability: insects do not crawl through such a net. But since the fiber is natural, it reacts poorly to moisture, is often affected by mold and rot, and therefore is rarely used.
Polyester. Most common material. It is strong enough and durable, for all it has a low price, but does not possess any special properties.
Nylon. A special anti-allergenic mesh is made of nylon. It is produced using a special technology with a complex weaving. Thanks to this, it even retains dust and pollen. Such nets are often referred to as "anti-dust" or "anti-allergy".
Fiberglass. It is considered optimal, as it has high transparency: when using such meshes, the degree of illumination remains almost unchanged. At the same time, its strength is very high - even comparable to the strength of metal. Fiberglass is used to make a mosquito net "anti-cat", which can support the weight of the animal and does not break under the claws.

If no special properties are needed, choose the usual one - made of polyester. Sometimes they may ask what color the mesh is needed. The most invisible to the eyes is gray, so you can order it.

How to install a frame mesh on a plastic window

You have received a ready-made mesh. It comes with 4 small Z-brackets (brackets). Please note that they have shelves of different sizes: two 4 cm and two 2.5 cm. Brackets with large shelves are installed at the top of the frame, with smaller ones at the bottom.

Z-shaped brackets have different shelf lengths

For attachment to the frame, for each support bracket you will need 2 self-tapping screws with a screw, which are also called "seeds". You will need a marker with a thin lead or soft pencil. You will need a drill with a 2 mm drill bit and a screwdriver or screwdriver.

Outside the window frame, we draw a strip 3 cm below the edge.We stand on a small step-ladder or a chair, we take the frame with a net outside the window, we ourselves also protrude halfway. Attaching the bottom edge of the frame to the drawn line, mark its top.

You can do without manipulating the frame: you need to accurately measure its height, and set aside this value from the line drawn below. From the obtained point, we lay up another 1.8 cm and here we draw a second line. We will align the fastener shelves along it.

We take brackets with long walls. We apply so that the ledge is on the line. With respect to the light clearance from the edges, you need to retreat about 10 cm. Mark the points where you need to make holes. We carry out a similar operation with the "short" brackets from below. To check, measure the distance between the marks at the top and bottom. It should be 1.8 cm longer than your frame. If everything is correct, we drill holes in the profile (drill 2 mm), install the brackets on the "seeds". Actually everything, we can assume that the mosquito net has been installed by hand.

Installing a mosquito stack in a window

Now take the net by the handles, turning it slightly sideways, bring it out into the street. Insert the upper edge into the upper brackets, align vertically, lift up to the stop, wind the edge behind the lower brackets and lower it. The mesh stands supported by brackets.

It is removed in the reverse order. Grab the handles, lift up to the stop, remove the lower edge from the brackets, feeding the mesh slightly away from you (a couple of centimeters, no more). Then, leading it down a little, pull it out of the upper brackets.

Corner installation

There is one more type of fasteners, similar in principle of "work" with brackets - corners. When installing this type of clamps for a mosquito net, it is also necessary to accurately measure the width. To do this, you will have to find the center of the skylight, from which to set aside half the width of the mesh. The inner part of the corner should correspond to the width of the frame with a mesh with a small gap - 2-3 mm for freedom of fixation.

Mesh corners

That is, in the presence of this type of mounts, they fix the corners and should stand in width exactly at the corners. In height, during installation, we leave the same gap of 1.5-1.8 cm. It provides the ability to install the frame in the mountings, and is held due to the fact that the upper shelves are larger.

DIY mosquito net: we assemble it ourselves

As you can imagine, you can assemble the frame and stretch the mesh yourself. All components can be bought in firms that sell spare parts for plastic windows. The following components will be needed:

This is what the frame for a mosquito net looks like in a semi-assembled state

profile for mesh frame MFP2;
impost profile (transverse partition with a mesh height of more than 1 m) MFPI and two fasteners for it;
mesh fabric;
corners for assembly;
sealing cord (rubber or even woven);
handles - 2 pcs;
countersunk head screws with a drill, dimensions 3.9 * 16 mm;

Assembling the frame

The frame consists of two long profile sections and two short ones. They are connected to each other using corners. They can be plastic (cheap, but short-lived material) and metal, painted with white or brown paint (to match the profile).

They also often put an impost - a jumper, which is installed approximately in the middle of the long side. It increases the rigidity of the structure and does not allow long profiles to "play".

The lengths of the profiles must be cut taking into account that they are going to the corners. Therefore, 20 mm is subtracted from the width and length of the light opening (how to measure it is described above) - it is this length that is replaced by the corners.

Saw off from the profiles in two pieces of the required length. It is better to cut with a hand saw for metal - it turns out a smoother cut with almost no burrs. It is brought to smoothness with a file or sandpaper. Then on a flat surface - it is more convenient on the table, laying the profile with the grooves up, fold the rectangle, insert the corner holders - the grooves are also up. In the photo, the grooves are directed downward, but this is inconvenient - then the frame has to be turned over.

We collect the frame from the sections of the profile and corners

With the normal coincidence of the corners and profiles, they should be inserted tightly. Very tight. Put your hands in place, it will not work. You will have to knock, and in order not to damage the plastic, use a lining - a wooden block or a piece of chipboard, as in the photo.

How to assemble a frame for a mosquito net on windows

When assembling, check the corners as well. They must be strictly 90 °, or the frame will be oblique, and there will be cracks in which mosquito flies will crawl through. After the rectangle is assembled, we install the impost. We saw it off 2-3 mm shorter than the resulting frame width, insert holders on both sides, fix it on the frame in the groove.

Impost and holder

Stretching the mesh

Spread the mesh onto the assembled frame. It should be 3-5 cm larger than the frame on each side: it will be more convenient to pull it this way. We take the cord, press it through the mesh into the groove. You can start from one of the corners, or you can start from the middle of the short side, alternately moving to the right and then to the left.

The cord comes in quite hard, in workshops it is rolled up with a roller; in its absence, you can use any object with a rounded surface. A knife handle is suitable - office or kitchen knife, screwdriver holder, scissors handle, etc. Straightening the mesh, insert the cord.

Kinds of handles: plastic and with a metal base

Installing handles

Having reached the place of installation of the impost, we put the handles. Usually they are thin, plastic, inserted into a groove under the mesh, then pressed with a cord. There is a second type of handles - they are denser, sometimes with a metal base, screwed onto the self-tapping screws to the profile, but after the mesh has been stretched. If you have a choice - take metal or at least plastic, but thick ones. Plastic ones are very flimsy, often tear.

If in the process the mesh is crooked, the cord can be pulled out by prying it with a screwdriver or something similar, straightened, and rolled up again. Having finished stretching, check the width and height of the frame at several points. If there are deviations somewhere, then in this place the net is stretched too much It is loosened by pressing a little with the palm of the hand near the frame. If this does not work to equalize the width, the cord is pryed off and pulled out at some interval. Having aligned the width, holding the mesh, refill again.

You can pry off the sealing cord with a screwdriver

If all sizes match, you can cut the cord, tuck in the tail, then walk along the profile again, checking the uniformity of the “entry of the seal. Now you can cut off the protruding edges. This is usually done with a clerical knife. Everything, the mosquito net is assembled by hand, you can start installing it on the window.

An example of an assembly can be seen in the next video. This is a promotional video: the company sells ready-made kits for self-assembly. The process is not detailed enough, but you can consider in general terms.

Homemade mosquito nets: saving the full

If we calculate the cost of all spare parts, take into account the loss of time for their purchase and assembly, then the benefit is dubious. Components are still sold to you at a higher price than to firms. It can be useful only in the sense that after self-assembly, you can easily repair it yourself.

However, there are some very inexpensive options for homemade mosquito nets. They are made on a frameless principle and are mounted directly on the window. There are two ways to do this:

Velcro - a knitted tape, which consists of two parts - a tape with hooks and a counter with a rough surface. The mesh is cut out a little more than the light opening, the mating part is sewn to the mesh, and the part with hooks on the sticky layer is attached to the frame along the perimeter of the window.
On the sealing cord. It is inserted into the place of the standard seal. To do this, remove it (pry it off and pull it out), pull the mesh over the opening, press the cord into the groove. The principle is the same as for setting the mesh into a frame.

See the video for the second way to make a budget mosquito net yourself. The idea is great, the costs are minimal.

Types of protective products

The cost, mounting method and configuration of mosquito nets may vary. Let's consider the main types of protection:

on a solid frame, removable design;
sliding structure on the frame;
roll;
fastening on magnetic tape or tape;
a product with an applied composition that protects the home from dust;
durable mesh - protection from pet claws.

Consider the popular types of mosquito nets used for installation on windows and doors.

If you have pets at home (dog or cat), then the safety of pets must also be taken care of. You can order a protective mesh with a funny name "Anticoshka". It is made of durable material, so the mesh is able to withstand heavy loads. If the animal tries to break the net with its claws, nothing will work. The mosquito net will remain as strong. The pet will not be able to spoil the protection or break it. For safety, this mesh model has a strong fastening, so it can be left on for the winter.

Sliding mosquito net is suitable for installation on balconies and terraces. Consists of 2 sliding halves that open and close under pressure. In order for the nets to function correctly, it is necessary to install guides, they serve to adjust and move the halves. The color of the mesh is standard, gray. By the way, mosquito nets of any kind are made of gray canvas. This color does not impair visibility and does not affect vision.

A mosquito net with magnets is a convenient solution. This model is considered universal, since you can order a mesh of any size to be installed in the country, to take with you on vacation or to provide protection in a home where windows of non-standard sizes are installed. Among the advantages of this type of mesh, it is worth noting the ease of installation - it is necessary to remove the protective tape and attach the mesh to the metal-plastic window. The magnetic tape will keep it firmly on the frame. There is also a second option for protecting windows, but instead of a tape with a magnet, the mesh is equipped with adhesive tape (like double-sided tape).

Among the disadvantages of a mosquito net in rolls, it is worth noting its fragility. In addition, such a structure cannot be called durable.

The classic version is a mesh stretched over a durable plastic frame. It can be made from standard mesh fabric with fine mesh, with protection from pet claws and with a special coating - protection against dust. The mosquito net is installed on both doors and windows.

The dust-proof mesh version is made of a very fine mesh fabric that can trap large dust particles. This is the main advantage of the mosquito net, the disadvantage is difficult maintenance. Since the product retains dust, it is necessary to frequently clean the canvas. To do this, you need to remove the structure, rinse with a stream of warm water, then apply a soapy solution, wait 5-7 minutes and rinse again with warm water. After water procedures, the mesh should be thoroughly wiped with a soft cloth (not damp) to check how effectively the cells are cleared of dust. Despite the rapid contamination, the mesh transmits light well. The cost of such protection will be 2 times higher than the price of an ordinary mosquito net.

Mosquito net mount

Depending on the type of mesh chosen, the fastening can be different:

fastening "ears";
loops;
plunger pins;
fasteners "z-shaped".

A popular and commonly used fastener for installing mosquito nets is the “z” mount. It will be easier and more reliable to carry out installation using such fasteners. It is important that you do not need to make holes in the reinforced-plastic frame. In addition, the mesh can be installed not only on plastic windows, but also on wooden frames. Of the shortcomings, only one should be noted, such a mosquito net holder does not provide a snug fit to the frame, so small insects can still squeeze through a small hole.

A reliable mounting option is the use of pins. They are screwed into the window frame, so the mesh fits tightly and insects cannot penetrate into the home. Ease of installation and reliability of fastening are worth paying attention to. It is also important that the mesh can be easily dismantled for the winter or in order to clean it from dirt.

Hinge mounting is best chosen when you need to install a mesh on the door. Then it is advisable to order a strong profile with an additional jumper so that the structure does not sag under its own weight over the years.

How to install a mosquito net

When ordering mosquito nets for windows, you receive your order with the necessary set of fasteners. When taking measurements, it is necessary to discuss the issue of fastening, so that the manufacturer makes mosquito nets and provides a complete set of fasteners. If you deal with these issues yourself, then you need to familiarize yourself with some of the nuances in order to correctly take measurements.

What you need to know:

Open the window. Take a construction tape and measure the free opening first horizontally (a), then vertically (b). Write down your measurements on a piece of paper.
Further, depending on the selected type of attachment, you will need to add a few millimeters to the resulting figure.

If you want to work with a zigzag mount ("z"), you need to add 5 cm to the resulting number of measurements in width and height (a and b). So we get a net size of height and width. Fasteners are needed in 2 each: lower and upper, plus 8 more screws (size 3.2 x 16).

If you want to install mosquito nets on the windows on the brackets, then you need to add 5 cm to the resulting figure "a" (width), and +18 mm to the height measurements.

When installing the meshes on the pins, add 2 mm to the measurements on each side.

Attention, if there are protrusions in the window opening that can impede the installation of the mesh, you must notify the manager about this when ordering. It is also advisable to take a picture of the window and tell the specialists exactly how you made the measurements in order to avoid annoying misunderstandings when receiving an order and installing it yourself.

After you have chosen the method of attaching the mesh, you need to prepare the tools. An electric drill can come in handy when you need to drill holes for the hinges.

Features of installation of mosquito nets:

We make markings for fasteners. For a standard size window, 4 elements can be selected, for large windows - 8.
After the intended marking, using a drill, we drill holes in the frame of the mosquito net.
We attach the fasteners to the frame, screw in the screws, check our work.
Now you need to make 2 more markings for attaching the holders. We take measurements vertically, divide the resulting figure in half - this will be the attachment point.
We screw the holders into the plastic frame of the mesh with screws, check the strength. The material can be different: plastic or metal. If you chose the first option, then it is advisable to handle the holders very carefully, as they quickly break.

How to insert a mosquito net

Many people who decide to independently install the nets ask themselves the question: "How to put a mosquito net" on the window. This work is simple, the main thing is to be careful not to accidentally drop the mesh on the ground.

It is necessary to turn the fastening element (“ears” or holders) to the “away” position in order to put the net. Now take the net by the holders and carefully pull the net out of the window, now turn it back, insert it into the lower part and fix it from above. With one hand, hold the net by the holder, with the other hand, try to twist the mounts to secure the frame. That's all, you have successfully completed the work, now you can enjoy the fresh air without fear of insects bothering you.

We examined the external method of attaching mosquito nets to windows. There is another method that can be used for the installation of protective structures - this is internal fastening.

The installation of the mesh is done in a slightly different way:

holes must be drilled along the perimeter of the window opening;
then we fix the fasteners;
install the handles in the middle of the mosquito net;
we take the net by the holders, we first start the net from the top by the window to install the lower part of the net into the grooves;
then we lower the canvas and align it in the opening.

At first glance, installation may seem like a difficult task to you, but if you delve into the intricacies of installing a mosquito net, then you will enjoy the work done with your own hands. Just remember that regardless of the chosen method of fastening, the mesh is not designed for strong mechanical pressure, so you do not need to let your pets and children close to the wide open windows.

How to remove the mesh

In winter, it is best to remove mosquitoes from windows to protect them from harsh weather conditions. If it is not possible to remove the nets so that they are not damaged in the room, then they can be left on the windows. Nothing bad will happen with the nets, only the service life of the products will be reduced.

To remove the nets, you must do the opposite: first turn the ears or brackets to the sides (do not forget to hold the product with one hand on the holder). Then take out the mesh, unfold and bring it into the room. Do this work with extreme caution so as not to let the net fall to the ground.

You can and should take care of the nets. At the end of the summer season, when it has already become cool outside, the protection can be removed and washed. You can simply wipe the product with a damp sponge to remove dust, lint and dry insects, but best of all, take the nets to the bathroom and rinse thoroughly with warm water and detergent. It is not necessary to rub the canvas strongly, it is enough to walk with a damp sponge on the surface to remove dirt, then apply a soapy solution, wait a few minutes and rinse with water. This manipulation must be done at least 2 times a year.

Installation of a mosquito net. Video:

As soon as summer comes, the owners of all apartments open their windows for fresh air. However, the pleasant coolness is darkened by various insects that do not allow you to sleep peacefully and bite throughout the night. To protect yourself from such a nuisance, it is worth figuring out how to install a mosquito net.

The standard mosquito net is made in the form of an aluminum profile with a fine-mesh material stretched over it. The canvas is gray, which is not striking, while the color of the profile is the same as the color of the window.

The mosquito cloth has several functions:

Protection of housing from penetration of insects.
Prevents the penetration of fine plant particles that can lead to allergies, as well as particles of howling and dirt.
With the help of a net, you can not worry about the safety of your pets when you have an open window.

Characteristic

Mosquito nets have one significant plus - an easy maintenance process. It is enough to wash the canvas a couple of times a year with a mild detergent. It is also easy to remove, so it won't take much time to leave.

The very process of making and installing the mesh also does not require excessive investment, or the possession of special skills and tools. Self-installation and production of a mosquito net will require much less financial costs than an order from a company that installs PVC windows.

Installation of the mesh can be performed on a door or window opening of any size. This work does not take much time and depends on the complexity of the installation. It will take no more than 2 hours to install a standard frame mesh.

In the event of a malfunction of the old mesh, it is enough to order the same one, having removed its exact dimensions. Moreover, the fastening system on the windows themselves is already available. In this case, great attention must be paid to the choice of the company to which you will give the order. You can contact the company that installed the windows, but it will be much cheaper to buy in bulk from the fold, which specializes in the sale of components for manufacturing companies.

If the installation of your window fell on the winter time, there is a possibility that the mosquito net will simply not be included in the order when you place it. In this case, measurements must be performed differently:

Open the frame for which the future mosquito canvas is intended.
Measure the width and height of the open opening.
Next, add 3 cm in height and 2 in width to the results obtained.

When the order is ready, you should be given both the mesh itself and the fasteners for it. Fasteners include two pairs (top and bottom).

When installing, do not mix up the fasteners: the upper bar is much wider than the lower one.

Installation

Install the fasteners from below so that the mesh installed later in it is located 1.5 cm lower than the window opening;
Next, fix the upper fasteners to the frame. To determine their height, measure the distance from the bottom fastener, including the height of the mesh itself, and add 10 mm;
Install the frame as follows: pull it out through the window, then insert it into the groove of the upper fastener, pull the frame towards you and lower it into the lower groove.

There are two mounting methods for installing mosquito nets. Let's consider them below.

Internal fixings

Installation is carried out as follows: take the product by the side handles, hook the hooks from above for the window sill and lift the mesh up to the end. After that, hook the hooks from the bottom over the overflow of the frame and lower the product onto the lower fasteners. Next, align the mosquito cloth in the window opening.

External mounts

This method is more reliable and practical, but more dangerous, because to fix the corners on the screws, you need to stick out the window. If you did not have experience with installation in this way and you live on a high floor, entrust this work to specialists.

Installation is carried out in the following order:

The upper mounts are fixed with screws at a distance of 5 cm from each edge. The screws used must be no more than 2 cm, otherwise they will rest against the window frame.
Having installed the upper mounts, proceed to the lower ones, for fixing which there are also two ways:

Suitable when there is external access to the window profile: you need to take the product, install it in the upper fastener, pull the mesh towards you and press the lower edge against the profile. At this time, the other person should make a mark on the outside along the bottom edge. At the mark made, fix the lower fasteners with screws.
In this case, after installing the upper fasteners, measure the length of the product, add 2.7 cm. Measure the total length from the top of the fastener. Make a mark and screw the bottom piece according to it.

This completes the installation process, and you can enjoy the fresh air without fear of various insects.

Video

This video shows the process of installing a mosquito net.

Kirill Sysoev

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Content

I really want to open the balcony and windows with the onset of warm days, so that fresh air can enter the house. A problem arises: numerous insects - wasps, flies, mosquitoes - are activated at the same time. If you put mosquito protection, you can easily fix the situation.

What are the mounts for mosquito nets on plastic windows

Mosquito frames are popular because they protect the room from external influences. You can order them immediately when installing the windows, or install them later. Over time, old structures deteriorate and require renewal and replacement. Due to the low price, installation of the product is unprofitable for specialists from firms. You can understand how to install a mosquito net on a plastic window, change it yourself. With the help of such protection, you can protect yourself from the effects:

rain, snow;
dust, dirt;
mosquitoes, midges.

Before you learn how to install a mosquito net on a plastic window, understand the design features and fastening methods. An affordable option with a frame is also often used. To make the assembly of such an anti-mosquito structure on your own, you will need special tools, skill, dexterity in work. It is more profitable to order it for specialists - you first need to measure the internal opening of the installation site, and then install it yourself. The necessary holders can be purchased inexpensively from the online store or purchased from the same company.

The type that is attached to the opening with Velcro is distinguished by a low price. When replacing old structures, you can use modern protection methods. How to attach a mosquito net to a plastic window? There are fastening methods:

plunger - fixed with pins;
sliding - moves back along the runners;
door - the structure is equipped with hinged hinges;
roll - unwound from a special drum;
installation of hooks;
fixing the mounting angles;
fixation with magnets;
rotary structures;
spring loaded pins into the inner opening.

How to securely install a mosquito net on a plastic window when animals live in the apartment? Special reinforced fasteners will protect the cat even if it jumps onto the structure after a flying bird. A more durable model of the "anti-cat" system will protect your pet from injury. If you do not tolerate dust well, you can, when replacing, install a structure with the smallest cells that do not pass it through. For the sunny side, it is good to hang the device with a reflective cover. This will keep your home cool.

How to put a mosquito net on a plastic window

Cope with installation work on the strength of any person holding a screwdriver. Figure out how to install the mesh on a plastic window using the mounting angles. You will need fasteners - two upper and two lower. For clarity, see the photo:

Parts are attached to the window with self-tapping screws from the outside. To get the job done, you need:

measure the inner opening;
order a ready-made frame with dimensions 20 mm larger than the received dimensions;
purchase components.

How to attach a mosquito net to a plastic window? We comply with the technology:

set aside from the outside downward from the opening 30 mm;
at the top we mark the size of 40 mm;
we make risks from below from the side of the opening inward with a distance of 20 mm;
apply a smaller bracket, aligning the inner shelf with the lower marks on the window;
fix with masking tape;
fasten with self-tapping screws;
we repeat the operation from above with large brackets, setting the inner shelf according to the markings - it should look down.

It will not be difficult to install the structure in place. Instructions to insert it correctly:

it is necessary to take the frame out of the window, holding it by the handles;
with a slight inclination, bring it up to the stop in the bracket shelf;
align vertically;
lower, put on the shelf of the lower bracket;
to remove, you need to do the operation in reverse order.

Prices for the installation of a mosquito net on a plastic window

Figuring out how to install an anti-mosquito frame on your own is not easy, and sometimes not at all possible. Get acquainted with the prices for work, which are offered by firms in Moscow. One installation is estimated at 350 to 800 rubles. The total cost does not include delivery and calling a specialist to measure the dimensions. The breakdown of prices per square meter to manufacture and install the structure is:

for frame - 1200-1500 rubles;
sliding - 2500-2800 rubles;
roll - 3500-3800 rubles;
type "anti-cat" - 1700-2000 rubles;
"Anti-dust" - 2400-2700 rubles.

Video: installing a mosquito net on a plastic window yourself

If you are going to protect your apartment from mosquitoes and other insects, see how to install a mosquito net on a plastic window yourself. They will help you understand the features of measurements, the necessary tools and video instructions for mounting. You will learn how to insert a mosquito net into a plastic window, you will see little installation tricks. Everyone will understand why it is more profitable to repair and install an anti-mosquito protection on their own than to order installation by specialists.

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As soon as hot days come on the street, one wants to open wide all the windows in the house so that fresh air displaces the stagnant stuffiness. But here's the trouble: along with the fresh air, annoying insects happily fly into the house to spoil our mood with their bites and buzzing.

The best way to keep them out of your territory is with a mosquito net. We will talk about the rules for installing it on a plastic window in this article.

Mosquito net: how it works, types

This simple device will not only act as a protection against annoying insects, so that you do not have to spend money on fumigators and other not very useful chemicals. The mosquito net will keep street dust, poplar fluff and pollen out of the house, which is very important for allergy sufferers. Plus, you don't have to worry about the safety of your pets - cats, dogs and birds - when the window is open.

Note! There are many known cases when cats and dogs, trying to jump out of an open plastic window, got stuck between the frames and died from asphyxiation. By installing a mosquito net, you can save your pet not only health, but also life.

Structurally, such a mesh consists of the following parts:

profiles: frame, impost and corner;
connecting corners;
fixing cord;
4 holders (z-mounts) made of metal or plastic.

Using a mosquito net, you will see a lot of its advantages. The first is convenience. At the right time, you can easily remove this structure, and if necessary, put it back in without much hassle. The mosquito net does not require careful maintenance, as it is wiped off with a sponge and washed with soap and water.

The second is the discreet appearance of the mesh, its aesthetics. Small holes in the material make it translucent, so the view from the window is not obstructed, enough sunlight and fresh air enters the room. Rainwater from the street will not seep through such holes.

And third, the design of the mosquito net consists of aluminum and fiberglass. This means that it is highly durable, resistant to mechanical stress (tearing, stretching, bending stress) and does not fade in the sun. But nevertheless, the mesh is flexible and compact enough that you can roll it up and put it in the closet for a while.

The most common types of fastening mosquito nets

Taking into account the peculiarities of installation and use, mosquito nets are divided into several types. Let's consider them in more detail.

A frame mesh is the simplest design available at a price, and therefore the most common. It is presented in two versions: removable and sliding. This is your option if you are not going to open the grid often. Mesh for oversized windows is often reinforced in the center with a plank. There is another type of frame mesh - plunger mesh. It is mounted in the window opening, and not attached to the corners.
Framed mosquito net - the easiest and most affordable option
The Velcro construction (sometimes scotch tape) is very easy to use. It is mounted on the inside of the window sash and can be easily removed when needed.
In order for such a mesh to adhere well to the window, you must first clean the surface of dust and loads
Rolled mosquito nets are a relatively new invention. It consists of the net itself, rolled up and attached to a guide profile with a cross bar equipped with handles. The principle of operation of the device is the same as that of roller shutters: when you open the mesh, it goes inside the box located above the door. This type of mesh is very suitable for large windows.
Rolled mosquito net, or roller shutter
The pleated net resembles a roll net in principle of action, only it gathers in an accordion, moving in a horizontal direction. These nets are so good in appearance that modern designers often offer them to their customers not only as protection, but also as an element of the interior. This design can be made in any color and decorated with drawings or other decorative elements.
The pleated mosquito net can be a decoration for your window
"Anticoshka" - this design will come in handy if there are pets in the house. The net is made of very strong threads, resistant to any damage, and equipped with an additional fastener for increased safety. Not a single cat can harm her. And it is not necessary to remove this mesh for the winter - it will perfectly withstand snow and frost.
Mosquito net "Anticoshka" will withstand the pressure of your pet

Types of fastening to plastic windows

This design is usually attached to PVC windows with one of four typical types of fasteners.

Plunger mount - experts position it as the most reliable, but at the same time it is more expensive than other options. Plungers can be installed in any type of window, they are maximally resistant to wind. The plunger is a metal pin with a spring-closer, adjustable in length. A mosquito net with this attachment is easy to install and remove.
Plastic corners are a popular type of attachment. They are installed from the outside so imperceptibly that they do not catch the eye, which means they do not spoil the design of the windows. The mesh can be easily removed and will not interfere with closing the window.
Metal corners, z-fasteners are not as secure as plungers. They should be tightly fitted to the frame and additionally secured to it from the inside.
The "Flag" mount, unfortunately, does not differ in reliability compared to the previous versions, but it is cheaper. The fasteners are small plastic hooks that secure the mesh. The disadvantage of such an attachment is its low resistance to external influences: a strong gust of wind can easily break it.

Mosquito net mounts: plungers, flags, corners and z-mounts

Installation instructions

To independently install the mosquito net, prepare the tools:

screwdriver or drill;
thin drills;
riveting tool;
screwdrivers;
ruler, tape measure.

Fasteners are supplied with the construction. But you need to be sure to stipulate this when ordering and check before purchasing products.

Installation on metal brackets from the inside

This method of attaching the mesh to a PVC glass unit is considered the simplest and safest. With the help of aluminum rivets, the hooks are attached to long strips.

Hold the product by the side handle and wind the top bracket behind the window bead.
Lift the net all the way up, hook the lower hooks on the frame lip.
Shrink the mosquito cloth down to the very end and align with the window opening.

Install the mesh and secure it to the staples

Securing the canvas outside

This method is reliable, besides, with such a fastening you will not damage the rubber seals. But do not forget to follow the safety rules, because you will have to lean out of the window to the outside to fasten the corners.

Video: how to install a mosquito net on the corners

Installation on plunger mounts

If fastening to conventional brackets is not possible, this method is used. As a rule, the protective grill can interfere. Or there is not enough space on the frame to accommodate the staples. Since the plunger mesh should be placed inside your window opening, and not overlapping, measurements are taken in strict accordance with the frame perimeter.

Rolled mesh (roller shutter)

The most effective way to keep out insects and dust from outside. The system is mounted above the window.

Free up the attachment point: remove the plastic or aluminum frame from the mesh.
Having attached the net to the window, outline the place where you will screw it, and secure it.
Open the covers on the planks to access the mountings.
Along the entire length of the perimeter of the window frame, mark the installation locations and mount the strips as evenly as possible. Tuck the mesh under them, and then fasten the slat covers back.

The installation of the rolled mesh begins with the installation of the box on the upper window frame

Video: how rolled mosquito nets are attached

But what about the windows with wooden frames?

Not all apartments and houses are equipped with PVC double-glazed windows yet. How do you protect yourself from insect infestation if you have wooden-framed windows? We offer you several options.