A mosquito net is assembled from ready-made kits or scrap materials are used for production. When planning how to make a mosquito net with your own hands, it is important to take into account the features of the window design and the nuances of operation.

Before you start making your own protective addition to double-glazed windows, you should understand the types and design features mosquito nets. Models are classified according to the type of attachment to the frame, canvas material and functionality.

Frame type meshes

Frame structures, as one of the most popular types of mosquito repellent devices for plastic windows, are distinguished by high performance characteristics. Products are most often made from PVC profile or aluminum. Features of frame grids:

• the model is focused on standard double-glazed windows;
• can be installed both inside and outside the light block;
• valued for ease of installation, ease of use, durability, and resistance to climatic influences.

Frame anti-mosquitoes are used when arranging window designs both from PVC and aluminum and wood.

There are 3 types of frame structures:

• model with a soft polymer handle. Fixation is provided with rubber, service life is within 2 years;
• with a hard plastic handle. The model is equipped with special fasteners for installation, the service life varies from 5 years;
• with metal handle. Frame mosquito nets in this category are highly durable, secured with rivets, and can reliably serve for 10 years or more.

Products are made to order according to the overall parameters of the window unit being installed.

If you plan to install a frame mosquito net on a plastic window with your own hands, it is important to take accurate measurements, taking into account the nuances of installation.

Frameless grids

The popularity of flexible options for mosquito repellent additions to plastic windows is due to the ease of installation and operation. For example, a model with adhesive tape can be easily attached to the frame from the outside. The solution is attractive due to its availability, simple and quick installation, and low maintenance requirements.

Burdock versions of protective sheets are easy to dismantle, store in a compact form and, if necessary, install for reuse. Frameless nets with fixation on hooks and magnetic fastening are also relevant.

Rolled

Anti-mosquito products in this category demonstrate high functionality and aesthetic qualities. The roller design resembles roller blinds. The box with the shaft is located on the top line of the window system; the roll moves using rollers and guides. The product can be mounted on a frame or in a light opening.

The original design turns the cellular fabric into an effective complement for double-glazed windows of increased sizes. If desired, you can easily choose a model in horizontal or vertical variations. Rolled mosquitoes are presented in a relatively expensive segment. It is also worth considering that the structure is difficult to install on your own; the help of a specialist is required.

Sliding nets

The products are most often made of nylon fabric and aluminum profile. Sliding mosquito nets are relevant in the arrangement of balcony windows; they are also actively used as a protective addition to light blocks country houses. The model is equipped with a system of guides and rollers; the canvas moves laterally. The solution is not suitable for all windows; it is made to order.

Requirements for mosquito protection

Among the key requirements are the service life of the anti-mosquito, design features and the ability self-installation. When choosing mosquito protection for your home, consider the following points:

• characteristics of the canvas. In the manufacture of mosquito nets, polyester, cotton, nylon, and fiberglass are used. Synthetic solutions are highly durable, natural options are valued for their hypoallergenicity;
• cell sizes. The material with very small cells of 0.6 mm provides absolute protection against mosquitoes, midges and other biting insects. This creates an obstacle to air exchange. Since the surface becomes clogged with dust and pollen particles over time, as a result, the fine-mesh mesh practically does not allow air to pass through. Standard sizes the cells of the protective fabric vary in the range of 1-1.2 mm;
• functionality. When installing window systems in an apartment with pets, the “anti-cat” mosquito model is a priority. The solution involves a high-strength metal cellular fabric that can withstand the weight of a mustachioed pet if it decides to jump out into the street through a window.

If there is a need for protection from seasonal allergens in the form of pollen, poplar fluff, or street dust, choose the “anti-dust” mosquito model with a fabric made of twisted polyester threads.

The optimal type of mosquito net attachment

Mosquito protection is attached to the frame of the window system in various ways:

• on plunger pins. If the size of the frame corresponds to the dimensions of the sash being installed, installation is carried out using a plunger fastening;
• on the ears. Z-shaped fasteners are pre-screwed onto the frame from the outside, and the mosquito net frame is fixed to them;
• on hooks. The frame is equipped with special elements that, when installing the mosquito, cling to the frame;
• on tape. Adhesive tape is used to attach the honeycomb fabric to the frame of the sliding structure;
• Velcro. Frameless mosquito protection options are secured with Velcro.

The protective system with the “anti-cat” function provides several additional fastenings to ensure safety pet. Optimal view Mosquito fixation is selected individually depending on the characteristics of use.

Options and making a mosquito net yourself

If you plan to make a mosquito net with your own hands, you often use ready-made solutions For self-assembly. The kit for the frame structure includes a set of fasteners, a honeycomb fabric, a seal, a profile, and handles. It is also important to make a structure with your own hands based on a cable channel. For economical arrangement It is easy to make a frameless version of a mosquito net for a window system in a private house.

Tools and materials

To assemble a mosquito net from a purchased kit, you will need the following tools:

• electric drill;
• screwdriver;
• hacksaw for metal;
• tape measure, mounting knife.

A screwdriver is a tool for making a mosquito net with your own hands

The finished set includes:

• frame profiles – 3 pcs. 1.5 m long;
• impost – transverse profile – 75 cm;
• bracket for impost – 2 pcs.;
• corners – 4 pcs.;
• mesh – 1.6x0.8 m;
• rubber cord – 4.6 m;
• handles – 2 pcs.;
• self-tapping screws

The kit is completed with brackets of different lengths for mounting the product on window frame.

Preparatory work

At the beginning, measurements are taken, taking into account that the quality of a homemade anti-mosquito depends on the accuracy of the parameters of the window opening. If the skylight width is 445 mm at a height of 1250 mm, correct sizes the frame is calculated in the following way:

• 445-40=405 mm;
• 1250-20=1230 mm;
• the length of the impost corresponds to the width of the opening - 445-30 = 415 mm.

The measurement formula is universal; you can insert the current parameters of the light block and calculate the dimensions of the planned frame for the grid.

Stages of manufacturing and installation of frame sashes

The measurement results are transferred to the profile and blanks are cut in the form of long and short profiles plus an intermediate element - an impost. Next comes the stage of assembling the frame and fixing the cellular fabric using a sealant:

• assemble a rectangular frame using connecting corners;
• fix the brackets and install the impost, aligning it in the center;
• the mesh is applied to the frame from the side where the groove is, and starting from the corner, it is pressed in together with the sealing cord;
• in the process of fixing the mesh into the frame, insert the handle into the groove and press it with a cord;
• Then the fabric is tensioned, pressing the seal along the perimeter of the structure. At the end, cut off the excess sealant and honeycomb fabric.

• points for self-tapping screws are marked in the lower and upper parts of the profile;
• drill holes to a depth of 3 mm;
• carefully fix the brackets with self-tapping screws so as not to pinch the profile.

The homemade structure is pushed into the frame opening, first hooked to the profile with the upper brackets, then the lower elements are fixed.

Manufacturing and installation of frameless protection

When deciding how to make an inexpensive mosquito net for a window with your own hands, you often use improvised materials. Based on cellular fabric and clothesline, it is not difficult to build protective device from mosquitoes, midges and flies.

Tools and materials:

• nylon mesh;
• synthetic rope d4 mm;
• segment knife;
• roulette.

Sequence of work:

1. The canvas is cut to the size of the sash with a margin of 1 cm around the perimeter.
2. Open the sash and carefully remove the standard seal. Next, it should be washed and stored until the onset of the cold season.
3. The groove is cleaned of dirt.
4. Fix the perimeter of the mesh into the groove along with the rope, starting from top corner profile.

Stretch the fabric evenly to avoid wrinkles. This type of barrier against mosquitoes and flies is easy to dismantle and put away for seasonal storage, and the window seal can be inserted back into the groove.

The easiest way is to make your own mosquito net using appropriate material with small cells and adhesive tape for fastening. This product will provide protection for the premises for several seasons.

You will definitely need the following components, which can be purchased at retail:

• mosquito net with 1.2 mm mesh;
• adhesive tape - one side of it should contain lint, and on the other there should be many small hooks;
• glue for gluing cork or mosaic.

Surface preparation

mosquito net for plastic windows must be installed on a clean, prepared surface. The space is prepared by clearing open windows from dirt and degreasing them inner surface. To do this, you can use a soapy sponge, wiping it with clean gauze.

Considering that the installation is carried out on plastic windows, be sure to use only soapy water for cleaning, and in no case resort to solvents or alcohols.

Laying the tape

After cleaning the surface, separate the adhesive tape. Select the part with the hooks and glue it to the window opening around the perimeter using glue applied to reverse side. Make sure that the tape does not interfere with closing the window. It is very important that it does not create difficulties in the joint area between the base of the window and the side where it closes.

It is easier to glue the tape if you do the opposite, apply glue along the entire perimeter of the desired area, and then, without making unnecessary measurements, cut the tape to the required length and width.

Marking and installation

Leave the tape for a while to dry and begin marking the mosquito net. Measure the perimeter of the opening and draw its outline on the canvas. When cutting, leave a margin that will be equal to the width. You need to fold the overlap around the perimeter, and then sew on the second part of the tape, with the pile facing out. Make a seam from the edge; if necessary, you can make additional stitches in the middle. After the hook tape is applied to the frame, wait about three hours. Then attach a net with fleecy tape to it. Now you know that making this design with your own hands is not so difficult.

Installation of mosquito net on frame

Certainly, next option is not the cheapest. However, costs can be minimized if installation on plastic windows is carried out independently.

Materials. You need to purchase: metal corners, the width of which is about 1 cm, a plastic cable duct measuring 15x10 mm, glue, about sixteen rivets, the canvas itself of the required size.

Frame making

Since this kind of product is installed on the outside of the window, when taking your measurements, focus on this side of the window. Once the necessary data has been obtained, you can begin making the future frame: mark your received data on the cable and cut the required length at forty-five degrees of cut using a file or knife.

Sand the areas where the cut was made with a special sharpening stone. Compare the finished polished components of the future frame, connect metal corners. Holding them, make holes for the rivet in the finished cable channel, taking into account the holes in the metal corners.

Insert rivets into the resulting holes. It is important that the rivet device is located on the outside of your cable and not on the inside. If you don't have a riveter, you can use screws and nuts.

After tightening the screws, be sure to cover the nut oil paint to avoid screwing the nut during vibration.

Fastening the canvas to the frame

Having completed the frame, proceed to attaching your anti-mosquito cloth to it. It is better to use a thin mesh to avoid difficulties when clamping it in the cable. Place it on top of the frame so that the edges protrude 2-3 cm beyond the perimeter of the frame, and snap the mesh with the cable channel cover, alternating between snapping the short and long sides. Be careful before securing the long side.

Don't forget to pull it a little towards the corner to remove any slack - but don't pull it too tight or you might tear it protective sheet. Once you've finished installing it on the frame, you can trim off any unnecessary excess sticking out. In some locations, apply glue between the cable and the cover to prevent the cover from opening spontaneously.

How to install a finished one in a window opening

From a sheet of metal, cut two strips of 20x30 and 20x40 mm, bending them in a Z shape. Try to make the bend fit around the channel. Select the shorter side on which to drill a hole for the screw. The finished fastenings are installed on the street side of the window, retreating about a centimeter from the window opening.

The fasteners are installed using a self-tapping screw, with long fastenings placed at the top and short fasteners at the bottom. The distance between the lower and upper fasteners should exceed the length of the frame by 1 cm. Start installation with the upper fasteners and finish with the lower ones.

With the arrival of warmer weather, hordes of insects come back to life and you can’t 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 only takes a couple of tens of minutes. That’s why they try to make/repair/install a mosquito net with their own hands.

Types of mosquito nets

• Frame. This is a frame made of metal-plastic profile, on which a mesh is stretched. The mesh is attached to the frame using special fasteners: Z-shaped brackets or plungers. This design is the most common, since at a low price it protects well from insects. The cost of producing a mesh is from 500 rubles per square meter.
• Rolled. They are designed like roller blinds or blinds. A roll of mesh is attached to the top of the window. By pulling the edge, the net is lowered and fixed. When released from the latch, it rises up. An excellent device, but the price is from 5.5 thousand rubles per square.

  

  Rolled mesh - good, but expensive

• Swing nets. The mesh is stretched on the frame, but the frame is reinforced, with a larger cross-section than a frame mosquito net. It is most often installed on doors - balcony or entrance, but can also be installed on windows. It is attached to a door or window block using regular hinges. To prevent it from opening due to gusts of wind, magnets are built into it. Estimated cost this type of mesh costs about 2 thousand rubles. per square.

  

• Sliding. These are meshes specifically for sliding window systems. They also have a frame on which the mesh is stretched. BUT this frame moves along special guides that are screwed on from the outside. This way it is possible to move the mesh to the place where the sash is open.

  

  Sliding - aluminum windows based on the same system

• Pleated. The method of action is similar to the roll one, but it is collected not upward, but to the side. There are two guides - top and bottom, along which the mesh that folds into an accordion moves on wheels.

  

  Pleated mosquito net - original and not cheap

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

Types of fastening frame mesh

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

When mounted on brackets, they are mounted on the street side. In most cases, this is convenient and, if circumstances permit, this installation method is chosen. The dimensions of the mesh must 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 clamps themselves (rods) are located on the side of the room. This device is convenient on the first floors: it is impossible to remove the mesh from the outside. When installing a mosquito net on rods, its frame must be equal to the size of the light opening. You can’t do it with millimeter precision, but to ensure there is no gap, a brush is attached around the perimeter. It prevents insects from getting in.

How to measure a window for an order

Quite often, a frame with a mesh is ordered from a company, and it is installed on the windows yourself. When ordering, you will be asked to indicate the dimensions of the light opening. The required measurements are taken with the sash open. You measure the distance from one sealing gum to the other: width and height. Measure in several places, write down with millimeter accuracy. The accuracy determines how well the grids will fit your window.

Watch how to measure windows to order mosquito stacks in the video.

What you need to know

When ordering or purchasing a mesh for a window, you need to pay attention to its characteristics. Firstly, it is available with different cell sizes: from 0.6 mm to 1.2 mm. The smaller the gap, the less likely it is that an insect will “leak through” and the less fluff there will be. But with high density, air also passes poorly, which can be critical in the southern regions. Therefore, the optimal option is somewhere in the middle 0.8-1.mm.

The mesh is also available from different materials:

• Cotton. Cotton thread has high UV resistance. Its fleecy structure increases the “retention” ability: insects do not crawl through such a mesh. But since the fiber is natural, it reacts poorly to moisture, is often affected by mold and rot, and therefore is rarely used.
• Polyester. The most common material. It is quite strong and durable, although it has a low price, but does not have any special properties.
• Nylon. A special anti-allergenic mesh is made from nylon. It is produced using a special technology with complex weaving. Due to this, it even traps dust and pollen. Such nets are often called “anti-dust” or “anti-allergy”.
• Fiberglass. It is considered optimal because it has high transparency: when using such grids, the degree of illumination almost does not change. At the same time, its strength is very high - even comparable to the strength of metal. An anti-cat mosquito net is made from fiberglass, which can withstand the weight of the animal and does not tear under the claws.

If no special properties no need, choose a regular one - made of polyester. Sometimes they may ask what color mesh is needed. The most invisible to the eye is gray, so that’s what you can order.

How to install a frame mesh on a plastic window

You have received a ready-made mesh. With her in included 4 small Z-brackets (brackets). Please note that they have shelves different sizes: two 4 cm each and two 2.5 cm each. 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

To attach to the frame, each support bracket will need 2 self-tapping screws with a screw, which are also called “seeds”. You will need a marker with a thin lead or a soft pencil. You will need a drill with a 2 mm drill bit and a screwdriver or screwdriver.

On the outside of the window frame we draw a strip 3 cm below the edge. We stand on a small stepladder or on a chair, take the frame with the mesh outside the window, and also lean out halfway. Applying 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 this value aside from the line drawn below. From the resulting point we put another 1.8 cm up and here we draw a second line. We will use it to align the fastener shelves.

We take brackets with long walls. We apply it so that the protrusion is on the line. You need to retreat about 10 cm from the edges relative to the light clearance. Mark the points where you will need to make holes. We carry out a similar operation with “short” brackets from below. To control, measure the distance between the marks at the top and bottom. It should be 1.8 cm longer than the length of your frame.If everything is correct, drill holes in the profile (2 mm drill) and install brackets on the “seeds”. Actually, that’s all, we can assume that the mosquito net was installed with your own hands.

Now take the net by the handles, turn it slightly sideways, and take it outside. Insert the upper edge into the upper brackets, align it vertically, lift it all the way, place the edge behind the lower brackets and lower it. The mesh stands supported by brackets.

It is removed in reverse order. Take hold of the handles, lift up until it stops, remove the lower edge from the brackets, moving the mesh a little away from you (a couple of centimeters, no more). Then, moving it down a little, you pull it out of the upper brackets.

Installation on corners

There is another type of fastener, similar in principle to “work” with brackets - corners. When installing this type of clamp for a mosquito net, you also need to accurately measure the width. To do this, you will have to find the center of the light opening, from which to set aside half the width of the grid. The inner part of the corner should correspond to the width of the frame with the mesh with a small gap of 2-3 mm for freedom of fixation.

That is, if there is this type of fastening, they fix the corners and the width should be exactly at the corners. When installing, we leave the same gap of 1.5-1.8 cm in height. It makes it possible to install the frame in the mounts, and is held in place due to the fact that the upper shelves are larger.

Do-it-yourself mosquito net: we assemble it ourselves

As you understand, you can assemble the frame and stretch the mesh yourself. All components can be purchased from companies that sell spare parts for plastic windows. The following components will be needed:

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

Frame assembly

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 install an impost - a jumper, which is installed approximately in the middle of the long side. It increases the rigidity of the structure and prevents long profiles from “playing”.

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

Saw off two sections of the required length from the profiles. It's better to cut hand saw for metal - you get a more even cut with almost no burrs. It is brought to smoothness with a file or sandpaper. Then on flat surface- it’s 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 downwards, but this is inconvenient - you then have to turn the frame over.

If the corners and profiles match normally, they should be inserted tightly. Very tight. It won't work to put it in place with your hands. You will have to tamp it down, and in order not to damage the plastic, use a lining - wooden block or a piece of chipboard, as in the photo.

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

Stretch the mesh

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

The cord goes in quite rigidly; in workshops it is rolled up with a roller; if it is missing, you can use any object with a rounded surface. The handle of a stationery or kitchen knife, the holder of a screwdriver, the handle of scissors, etc. will do. While straightening the mesh, insert the cord.

Installation of handles

Having reached the installation site of the impost, we install 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 profile with self-tapping screws, but after the mesh has been tensioned. If you have a choice, take metal ones or at least plastic ones, but thick ones. The plastic ones are very flimsy and often break.

If during the process the mesh lies 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, it means that the mesh is stretched too tightly in this place. It is loosened by pressing a little with the palm of your hand near the frame. If it is not possible to equalize the width, the cord is hooked and pulled out at some interval. Having equalized the width, holding the mesh, tuck it in again.

If all the dimensions match, you can cut the cord, tuck in the tail, then walk along the profile again, checking that the seal fits evenly. Now the protruding edges can be trimmed. This is usually done using a stationery knife. That's it, the mosquito net has been assembled with your own hands, you can start installing it on the window.

An example of assembly can be seen in the following video. This is an advertising video: the company sells ready-made kits for self-assembly. The process is not detailed enough, but general outline can be considered.

Homemade mosquito nets: saving to the fullest

If you calculate the cost of all spare parts and take into account the time lost on purchasing and assembling them, the benefit is dubious. They still sell components to you at a higher price than to companies. It can only be useful in the sense that after self-assembly you can easily repair it yourself.

However, there are quite a few inexpensive options homemade mosquito nets. They are made using a frameless principle and are mounted directly on the window. There are two ways to install this:

• Velcro is a knitted tape that consists of two parts - a tape with hooks and a counter with a rough surface. The mesh is cut out a little larger than the light opening, the counter part is sewn to the mesh, and the part with hooks is attached to the frame around the perimeter of the window with an adhesive layer.
• On the sealing cord. It is inserted in place of the standard seal. To do this, remove it (pry it up and pull it out), stretch the mesh over the opening, and press the cord into the groove. The principle is the same as when installing a mesh in a frame.

Second way self-made see the video for a budget mosquito net. The idea is great, the costs are minimal.

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Replacing handles on a mosquito net

Active use metal-plastic windows and doors is caused by high consumer characteristics of data construction products. However, during the operation of the presented modules, it is necessary to carry out all routine operations in a timely manner in order to maintain the structures in working order. Adjusting plastic windows and doors, lubricating fittings, cleaning products from dust - this is, perhaps, the whole range of work that requires the user’s attention.

The mosquito net for windows is considered a weak link and also needs periodic revision or replacement. And given the desire of many users to save money, let's look at how to make a mosquito net with your own hands on a plastic window.

Types of safety nets

Currently, several types of structures are actively used to protect homes from mosquitoes:

• Frame-type meshes are characterized by the presence of a rigid frame (made of a metal-plastic profile) to which the mesh fabric is attached. Moreover, due to the presence of their own frame in such products, they can easily be used as swing systems (for example, for balconies or entrance doors) or be fixed to outer surface window frame using special corners or Z-shaped brackets (brackets).
• Frameless nets are fixed to the window frame using a special tape or cord. And due to the lack of complex structural elements characterized by affordable prices.
• Rolled mosquito nets have a design identical to roller blinds and can be used for frequent closing/opening of a window opening. In terms of price characteristics, these types of protection are the most expensive, which is why they are not widely used among users.
• Sliding mosquito nets are specifically designed for use in sliding window systems. They are also equipped with a frame frame and move in a horizontal axis using special guide profiles.

Considering the high labor intensity of manufacturing the last two options, it would be justified to consider the method of manufacturing mosquito nets of frame and frameless types.

DIY frame mosquito net

Preparatory work

The first step at the preparation stage is to measure the width and height of the existing window opening. For these purposes, using a tape measure, measure the distance between the seals of opposite profiles, both in height and width. The data obtained must correspond to the dimensions of the light opening.

• Frame profile (MFP2);
• Mesh fabric;
• Corner profile connectors (4 pcs.);
• Fixing cord (usually rubber);
• Accessories (handles, fasteners, latches, etc.).

In addition, if one of the sides of the mosquito net exceeds 100 cm, then to strengthen the structure it is advisable to purchase a profile for an impost (MFPI) with fasteners. Due to this element, a cross member is formed, which provides increased rigidity of the product.

Making a frame for the mesh

This process should begin with cutting profiles, from which the required frame will subsequently be assembled. Here it should be taken into account that in addition to profiles, the frame design uses connecting corners (plastic or metal), which, by their presence, somewhat increase the dimensions of the entire structure.

Thus, if you want to make a mosquito net equal in size to the dimensions of the light opening, then you should subtract the dimensions of the corner connectors from the previously obtained measurements (usually 10 mm on each side). Or cut MFP2 profiles according to existing dimensions (without subtractions). In this case, the mosquito net will overlap the window frame due to the increased size of the frame.

As for the sawing technology itself, this operation is best performed using a hacksaw for metal. After which it is recommended to treat the cut areas with a file or fine sandpaper.

Subsequent assembly of the frame is best done on a flat surface (table or floor). For this purpose, the required rectangle is formed from the prepared sections of the profile, and the junctions of adjacent profiles are fixed using corner connectors (truncated guides of the corners are inserted inside the profiles).

It should be noted that the insertion of the connecting angles into the profile cavities is carried out with an interference fit, which may require working with a hammer (tapping should be done using spacers made of wood or similar materials).

As a result (after installing all the connectors) you should get a rectangular frame with right angles (90 degrees) and relative rigidity.

Next, you may need to install a cross member. For these purposes, an MFPI profile is suitable, which should be sawed off according to the resulting frame width minus 3mm. The impost is attached to the frame using special holders, which are fixed into the groove of the frame profile.

Fixing the mesh to the frame

After completing the assembly, a mosquito net should be laid on the existing frame, ensuring that it is 3-4 cm larger than the dimensions of the base on each side. And then you need to fix the mesh to the frame by inserting a rubber cord into the groove. This can be done with any rounded object, alternately straightening the mesh and recessing the cord along the entire perimeter of the frame.

When performing this operation, you should ensure that the mesh is evenly distributed over the entire plane. Ignoring this condition may cause distortion of the entire structure and, as a result, require repeated work.

When the mesh is properly secured to the frame profile using self-tapping screws, the handles should be screwed in, with the help of which the entire structure will be mounted/dismantled into the window opening.

At the end of the work, you should once again check the quality of assembly of the mosquito net and cut off the excess cord and mesh that protrudes beyond the edges of the profile. This is best done using sharp scissors or assembly knife. After which the mosquito net can easily be installed on a plastic window.

How to install a mosquito net without a frame

Sometimes, it is quite justified to use frameless structures to protect your home from flies and mosquitoes. Moreover, the cost of such “equipment” is very reasonable, and all work can be completed within half an hour.

Option for fastening the mesh with Velcro

To fix the painting mesh to the area of ​​the opening in this case, you may need the mesh itself, Velcro tape (often used for clothes and shoes) up to 10 mm wide, and an adhesive composition.

The work algorithm itself is carried out in the following order:

1. The window frame is cleaned of dust and construction waste(if possible window unit It is recommended to wash with soapy water);
2. The opening is measured and the Velcro tape is cut according to the existing values.
3. Velcro tapes are divided into two parts and those that have hooks are glued to the inner area of ​​the window opening around the entire perimeter (for these purposes, the adhesive is spread on the back side of the tape). At this stage, you should ensure that the glued tape does not interfere with the closing of the window module. The gluing period is at least 3 hours.
4. Using the available measurements, the mosquito net is cut (you must remember to add 10 mm to the hem on each side).
5. Having made the hem, using a needle and thread, the corresponding parts of the Velcro tape are sewn to the mesh along the entire perimeter, with the fleecy part facing out.

By matching the fleecy sections of the Velcro tape with the mating parts (with hooks) glued to the frame, the mesh will be securely fixed in the required position.

The undeniable advantage of this method of fixing the painting mesh to the window opening area is not only the low cost, but also the possibility of dismantling and subsequent installation of the structure at any time.

Option for attaching the mesh to an existing groove

Sometimes, if you do not need to frequently remove and install the mosquito net, you can fix it in the existing groove window profile. To do this, it is enough to do the following work.

First, prepare a mosquito net (according to the dimensions of the existing opening + 50 mm on each side), and also purchase a rubber cord (4 mm in diameter).

Next, the seal located around the perimeter of the opening should be removed from the window frame. And the free groove formed as a result of this is used for attaching the canvas. That is, having distributed the mesh in the required place, starting from the upper corner directly through the mesh, the cord is recessed into the groove, which ensures high-quality fixation of all the material to the frame area.

After laying the cord in the upper horizontal cavity, they move to the vertical section and thus move around the entire perimeter.

Considering the density of the material, it is recommended to recess the rubber cord into the groove using a rounded object (the handle of a screwdriver, knife, etc.).

You can control the quality of work done by looking at the grid cells (they must be of the correct shape). In addition, for aesthetics, sufficient tension in the material should be ensured.

At the end of the work, the excess mesh can be cut off, or carefully trimmed and used for subsequent dismantling (it will be enough to pull the edge).

To ensure that the process of self-manufacturing a protective mesh does not cause difficulties, it is advisable to follow the following recommendations during the work process:

• The grid cell size (usually varies from 0.6 to 1.2 mm) should be selected based on the climatic characteristics of the region. After all, small cells together with insects and fluff will not be able to pass a sufficient volume of air and will thereby interfere with high-quality air exchange in the room. Optimal cell size (about 1mm).
• When choosing a mosquito net material, it is more justified to use polyester (lowest cost) gray(least visible visually).
• When performing work at height, you must strictly follow all safety regulations and use the appropriate equipment and devices.

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An effective means of protection against mosquitoes and other small insects is a mosquito net. Can be purchased finished design, or you can make it yourself. Application modern materials allows you to make mosquito protection for a window from a mesh material that will fit tightly to the window frame and have a neat appearance.

Types of protective mesh

Before starting production, you need to decide what type of mesh is needed. They differ in different parameters:

• by type of fastening - on hooks, Velcro, pins, Z-shaped brackets;
• by type of opening: stationary, removable, sliding, roller;
• by the presence of a frame: on a frame (frame), frameless;
• according to the mounting location: internal or external.

Below we will describe how to make frameless ones - stationary and removable, as well as a mosquito protection option - a mesh on a frame made of a cable channel.

How to make a budget version of frameless mesh?

The simplest version of a frameless mesh made by yourself is stationary. The canvas is simply glued to the window frame. But since the canvas itself does not hold well, you must first sew a strip of material with good adhesion around its perimeter. It can be any fabric tape. If installing on wooden window, the canvas can be additionally secured with buttons. The advantage of this method is maximum simplicity, the disadvantage is that the mesh cannot be opened or removed to clean it from dirt. That is, after some time it will have to be dismantled and the entire procedure performed again.

The second option is a mesh with Velcro. In order to make it yourself, you will need the following materials:

• anti-mosquito fabric;
• Velcro tape (Velcro, “burdock”);
• construction adhesive.

Part of the tape is attached with construction adhesive to the inner quarter. That is, to the part of the frame to which the window sash is adjacent when closing. The second part is sewn along the perimeter of the mosquito net. Before applying the glue, the area of ​​the frame on which the glue will be applied must be degreased and cleaned of dust. The advantages of this type of frameless mesh are that it is “reusable”; if necessary, it can be opened slightly or completely removed. In terms of cost, it also belongs to the budget option.

To attach Velcro to the frame, it is better to choose a transparent rubber adhesive, such as Tytan, which can then be easily removed without leaving any residue. This is especially important if the window is plastic - rubbing and repainting it like a wooden one will not work here.

DIY frame type design

To make a frame with your own hands you will need the following elements.

• Cable channel rectangular section(15x10 mm). The length is determined based on the outer perimeter of the frame, where the frame will be attached.
• Metal corners (10 mm) – 4 pcs.
• Blind rivets – 16 pcs.

The tools you will need are a metal file and a drill. First of all, the dimensions are taken - height and width. We cut 4 pieces from the cable channel at an angle of 45 degrees and fold them into a rectangle. Having placed the corners on top, you need to drill holes in the profile so that they exactly coincide with the holes in the corners. Then the structure is connected using rivets - and the frame is ready. Please note that when riveting, the riveter must be located outside the cable channel.

After the frame is ready, you need to secure the canvas in it. It is placed over the frame and snapped into place with the cable channel cover. To fasten it evenly, without sagging, you need to start fastening along one of long sides. In this case, you need to make sure that there is no distortion. Then the canvas is secured to one of the following sides of the frame.

It is better to fasten the opposite sides with an assistant, since here you will need to ensure light tension. At the same time, stretching the canvas, making sure that there is no distortion and snapping the bar in place is inconvenient, so an extra pair of hands will come in handy here. Frame-type mosquito net can be attached to a window different ways. The most common is the plunger type, using Z-shaped brackets.

To avoid the strip snapping off, it is better to additionally secure it with glue. To do this, when the structure is completely ready, you need to apply a small amount of glue into the gap between the cable channel and its cover (bar).

How to choose a canvas?

The main element in any such design is the canvas. It is sold in rolls and by the meter. There are about 30 linear meters per roll. If you need to make 1-2 designs with your own hands, then it is better to buy by the meter. When comparing prices, please note: they can be indicated both per square and per linear meter. In terms of quality, the canvas differs in the following parameters:

• cell size;
• thickness of the canvas;
• material;
• strength.

The last indicator is important for the anti-cat grid. She can withstand the “attack” of a pet; she is not afraid of cat claws and teeth. The most successful material for making anti-cat mosquito nets is polyester with special impregnation.

If there is a cat in the house, then you can only install a frame mosquito net. When installing, you need to take care of additional fasteners - the canvas to the frame and the frame to the window frame. This is necessary so that the animal does not fly out with the net.

The cell size is selected depending on the size of the insects in a particular area and what protection is needed from. The smallest cells have a cross-section of 0.25x1 mm. They protect not only from mosquitoes, but also from small particles of sand and dust. A canvas with cells of this size will also become an obstacle for poplar fluff. To protect from raindrops, the cross-section should be no larger than 1x1 mm.

The material from which the canvas is made has great importance. It is he who is responsible for color fastness and service life. Most reliable option– fiberglass sheet with polymer coating.

By choosing a high-quality fabric, you can make a good framed or frameless mosquito net with your own hands. She will have aesthetic appearance, and also meet all functional tasks. With it you can ventilate rooms without fear of uninvited visitors flying in: it will protect the house from mosquitoes, midges, and annoying flies.