Many people, when installing plastic windows, try to save money on mosquito nets, especially if the installation is carried out in the fall. Breakages of the frame of the existing product also occur. In any case, when the period of insect activity begins, the need arises to purchase a life-saving barrier.
Mosquitoes are rarely standardized in size, since the sizes of installed plastic windows are individual. For this reason it is possible the following options solutions to the problem:
- Order a mosquito net from the company where the windows were ordered.
- Call an engineer to take measurements, which will take some time and require additional costs.
- Measure the mosquito net to plastic window on one's own.
Most convenient option is an independent measurement.
Types of mosquito net fastenings
Structurally Mosquito nets have a simple structure: a fiberglass network with a 1 mm mesh, fixed on an aluminum frame. But these products differ in the installation method.
The mesh attachment may vary depending on the manufacturer and is of the following types:
- Plunger. The most popular type of fastening, which is considered the most durable and effective. The frame of the mosquito net is fixed using spring-loaded pins, which ensure reliable and tight fixation of the mosquito.
- Z-shaped. This type is considered the second most popular. In this case, the mosquito is attached to the window frame using special metal brackets that ensure a tight fit. The fastenings are quite secure, but over time they can become loose, which will lead to the appearance of cracks.
- "Pockets" Such fasteners are used quite rarely, since they do not ensure a tight fit of the mesh to the window frame. In this case, measurements are performed with a reserve.
Measurements for grids with plunger fastening
Installation of such a mesh is possible if the outer bevel of the window frame is not rounded or has too large an angle of inclination, otherwise the groove for the pin will not provide reliable fixation of the product. 
To measure the window you will need a tape measure. Need to open window sash and measure the light opening. The measurement is taken along the edge of the seal, which is installed on all plastic windows. Results must be recorded to the nearest millimeter. It is necessary to subtract 6 mm from the resulting width and height to provide enough space for installing the mosquito frame.
Measurements for z-mount meshes
Calculation of dimensions for this type of mesh is carried out similarly to the previous one, but 20 millimeters must be added to the obtained measurement results.
When using such nets, you need to take into account that it is mounted outside the window, therefore, there must be enough space for installation. Difficulties during installation can be caused by nearby slopes or window grilles mounted near the window. In such cases, it is recommended to use a mesh with a plunger attachment.
Measurements for nets with fastening in “pockets”
Earlier this type fastenings were the most common, however, they were replaced by more effective methods fasteners Plastic “pockets” are mounted on the outside of the window at the corners of the light opening. Such fasteners are not capable of ensuring a tight fit of the mesh to the window frame, and therefore are not recommended for use.
If there is still a need to use this particular fastener, then the opening is measured in the same way as in the case of a z-fastener.
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There are common situations when it is not installed simultaneously with a plastic window, but after a certain period of time. The difficulty is that a standard mosquito net may not fit the dimensions of the window; in this case, you need to know how to measure a custom-made mosquito net in accordance with the dimensions of the customer’s plastic window.
Why is it important to correctly measure a plastic window for a mosquito net?
Incorrect measurement may result in negative consequences, for example, if the mesh is too large for the window, it will be problematic to install, and if it is too small, gaps will appear through which insects and foreign objects from the street will enter the house.
How to correctly take measurements for mosquito nets?
To take measurements, you will need a regular tape measure and a notepad with a pen to write down the results (accurate to the millimeter).
Main stages of measurements:
- Measurements are taken at open window, therefore it is necessary to open the sash on which the mesh will be attached;
- Then the width and height of the light opening are measured (along the edge where the sealing rubber is located);
- At the end measurements are taken external size frames to ensure that the selected window specific type mesh is suitable for installation.
Types of fastening mosquito nets: features of their measurements
The design of mosquito nets is usually the same and consists of an aluminum frame and a fiberglass sheet. In order for the mesh to fit tightly to the window, due attention should be paid to the quality of the fastening. Mosquito nets have different types fastenings, so first you need to decide what type you decided to install:
Types of fastenings:
- Z-shaped fastenings. They are especially popular because they provide high reliability of fastening. Fastening occurs using nickel-plated brackets that fit tightly to the frame;
- Plunger (rod) fastenings. This is a universal mount, suitable for all types of windows. The plunger is a metal pin with a spring (adjustable in length) onto which the mesh frame is attached;
- Pocket fastenings. A less common mount because it does not provide adequate protection.
How to calculate the size of a mosquito net based on measurement results
In order to calculate the dimensions of the future mosquito net with a z-shaped fastening for plastic windows (see), it is necessary to add 20-25 mm to the resulting height and width of the opening. In addition, it is important to understand whether it is possible to install a mesh with such fastening. To do this, take into account the depth of the window frame structure; it can be pushed too far under the quarter, so difficulties will arise during installation. In this case, it would be more advisable to install a mesh with plunger fastenings, but it is unsuitable in several cases: if the frame bevel has round shape and a large angle of inclination.
This is due to the fact that during installation the pins are attached to the frame profile, and given the large bevel, it will not be possible to achieve the proper strength and reliability. To calculate the dimensions of the mesh, subtract 5-6 mm from the results obtained for the height and width of the opening (for space for the sealing brush, which is mounted around the perimeter of the frame during installation). In order to calculate the size of mesh with “pocket” fastening, it is recommended to contact an experienced specialist.
HideA mosquito net is an item that is not always installed on the windows right away. Sometimes you have to purchase it separately or you need to replace a damaged one. That is why it is important to know how to measure a mosquito net for a window and choose the product that suits your parameters. Different meshes have different designs and need to be measured differently.
Defining the Grid Size
If not yet, measuring what it should be is the hardest thing. To do this, you need to know how to take measurements for a mosquito net, depending on what type of mosquito net you will have. There is no need to hire a specialist: you only need to stock up on a tape measure and devote a few minutes to the process.
The dimensions may depend on what type of mounts are installed on them. The product is usually placed on the street side and attached to the frame using special metal hooks. Please note that the mesh should completely cover the window opening, extending slightly beyond the frame.
Mesh size measurement
In order to understand what size should be , You will need to measure the height and width of the window opening. In this case, you need to add the following numbers to each parameter:
How to measure a rod-type mosquito net?
This product model is available only for those windows that are equipped. The mesh is inserted into the recesses that are in the opening when the sash is open. The sizes of mosquito nets must clearly correspond to the window.
Types of fastenings and sizes for them
The frame should not have a strong or rounded bevel, otherwise it will not be possible to install such a mesh.
Before taking the size for the window , Make sure it is suitable for this type of mosquito net. The measurements are simple: you will need to measure the width of the window opening, starting from the outer projections of the frame. After this, 1 cm is subtracted from each parameter.
When installed, the mesh should leave a technical gap: it is approximately 5 mm. A sealing brush is inserted into the gap, which prevents debris and insects from entering the gap.
Cases that do not allow the installation of a mesh
There are options when the mesh cannot be fixed to the window:
- This problem can be caused by a metal grill located close to the frame. The only way out of the situation is with the help of a rod mesh. The roll model is not suitable due to large thickness boxes If the grille is close, there is not always room to place the Z-shaped mounts.
- Closing the frame with a concrete quarter causes the same problem: only a rod mesh will be applicable.
- An almost hopeless situation if one of the listed factors is present, and the frame has a large bevel. In this case, using a mosquito net will not work at all.
Knowing how to properly measure a window for , you can choose a convenient option for yourself and get rid of insects in the house. You do not need to invite a specialist to take measurements.
Most best option install a mosquito net on a plastic window - order and install it in one set with plastic windows. If this was not done on time, and you have to order the mosquito net separately, carefully study the design of the window and the swing sash. When the time comes to order, you will be able to give a comprehensive answer to the technician’s questions about the design and size of the mesh for plastic windows and the design of fastenings, saving time and money.
How to install a mosquito net
Before wondering how to measure a mosquito net for a plastic window, you need to find out which mosquito net design you prefer:
- Rolling mesh in the form of a sheet rolled into a roll on a stationary mount in the upper part window frame;
- Door type mosquito net. The anti-mosquito cloth is stretched over a thin aluminum frame fixed in window opening using awnings;
- Frame or frame type of mosquito net, the cheapest and most popular among owners of plastic windows.
Roller shutter systems are just coming into fashion today; most companies are reluctant to install mosquito nets of such a system. Unlike frame or door diagram, in The roller mechanism for feeding and folding the mesh uses a fabric with a special finish along the edges, which ensures the durability of the plastic mosquito net.
If you decide to use a roller shutter design, when ordering, tell the technician the dimensions of the window and exactly how the measurements were taken. Most often, contractors require measurements of the width and height of the window opening, as well as the width of the horizontal top and bottom crossbars of the window frame.
The door type mosquito net is used for plastic windows that open outward; this is a rather rare design, and if there is a need to install this type of mosquito net, it is better to use the services of a specialist. In this case, it is important not only to correctly measure the dimensions of the window opening, but also to correctly determine where and which awnings can be attached to the frame.
The frame version of the mosquito net is the simplest; a frame with a mesh cloth can be installed on almost any window, if the external slopes have left a reserve free space along the perimeter of the frame at least 30 mm.
How to take measurements for installing a mosquito net
For a frame type mosquito net, all measurements and calculations of the canvas can be done with your own hands, and if you have carpentry skills and an understanding of installation technology, you can even make the frame for the mosquito net yourself. But first you need to accurately determine the basic parameters for installation:
- What type of mosquito net can be installed on plastic frame window;
- Find out what type of mount is suitable for installing a mosquito;
- Measure the parameters and dimensions of the window frame according to the diagram below.
Important! It is necessary to measure the window, or more precisely, the size from elastic to elastic of the frame, and not the hinged sash of the plastic window.
Selecting the mosquito net size and fastening
To better understand the technology of marking and installing mosquito nets, it is worth understanding the main thing - inner size frame with a stretched mosquito net must exactly match the light opening of the window. That is, aluminum frame The mesh should not block the window light opening.
Therefore, when calculating dimensions, it is necessary to measure exactly the dimensions of the window opening. Next, to the resulting height and width, add the width of the profile on which the frame will be stretched. Thus, the dimensions of the frame for the future mosquito net will be height +22 mm, width +15 mm. The width of the transverse profile of the frame is 22 mm, the width of the vertical profile is 10 mm.
To make it easier to understand exactly what a frame with a mosquito net looks like on a plastic window, you can look at the window frames of the first floor of a building with a basement. The first floor especially suffers from insect infestations, so if you wish you can see the most various designs mosquito.
After you have managed to measure and calculate the dimensions of the future mosquito frame, you need to find out whether the aluminum frame with the mosquito will fit outside window frame. To do this, you simply need to measure the width of the vertical and horizontal slats on the outside of the window block.
If the slopes are made according to a “liberal”, gentle scheme, then all plastic external cladding remained open, but if window unit turned out to be slightly recessed into the plaster of the walls, the uncovered width of the planks could decrease by 10-15 mm. This means that the space for installing fasteners is outside the frame may simply not be enough.
Attaching the mesh and frame
You can install the frame on the frame using two fastening options - Z-shaped and pocket-type. The installation diagram and dimensions of the clamping fasteners are shown in the photo. All that remains is to measure the width of the crossbars and compare them with the data on the diagram. To secure the mosquito net using a Z-clamp to the outer part of the frame, the width of the cross profile must be at least 26-30 mm. For a pocket-type mount, the requirements are approximately the same.
Most craftsmen solve the issue of checking the possibility of installing fasteners even more simply; instead of measuring the width, they immediately check the distance by applying one Z-shaped or pocket clamp to the frame.
Most installers are confident that the Z-mount holds the mesh better, but in practice the strength of the fixation also depends on the quality of the profile from which the frame is made. Most often, after 3-5 installations, the central ones come off plastic handles, by which the frame is held at the moment of fixation on the window. Along with the handles, the mosquito net also breaks.
The mesh itself is attached to the frame using a rubber cord, which allows you to easily replace a damaged mesh if necessary.
When you order two or more mosquito nets from our company, we will come out and take measurements completely free of charge (when ordering nets with installation).
If you need to order meshes without installation or place an order for only one mesh, then we will help you take measurements yourself using this material.
To remove correct sizes mesh, it is necessary to open the window sash and measure the light opening in the frame in width and height (opening from seal to seal).
In this case, it is better to stick to the lower or upper part of the light opening, since the middle can have a “run-up” of up to 10mm if the frame is not installed correctly, which can significantly affect the result and the grids may not be suitable.
To the light opening, 40 mm are added to the width and height of the light opening, since the aluminum frame from which the mesh frame is made has a width of 20 mm and it covers all possible bends of the profile.
In addition, it is worth paying attention to how deep the frame is into the wall of the house from the street, and whether there is the necessary 20mm on each side. If the frame is strongly recessed into the wall and protrudes less than 20mm, then you can add not 40mm to the light opening, but 30-35mm.
When measuring mosquito doors or measuring mosquitoes for single-leaf windows, it is also necessary to measure the width from wall to wall along the street side, and make sure that the size of the mesh after adding to the light opening is no larger than the opening between the walls. Otherwise, the mesh may not fit into the opening.
These rules for measuring mosquito nets are already installed windows valid for both plastic and aluminum frames. Following the measurements above, you can remove correct measurements and your mosquito nets will fit perfectly to the windows.
In order not to worry about the dimensions of your screens, you can call our measurer and installer, who will accurately take the dimensions and yours will perfectly fit the windows.
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