The most common and effective means of protecting the house from insects is an anti-mosquito net. Most often it is installed on the windows and the loggia. But what if the balcony is not glazed? In this case, the protective grid on the door will help. So that she fully meet their operational qualities, it is important to familiarize yourself with the information about the features of this type of protection.
Functions
The main purpose of the presented subject is to protect against insects. Mosquitoes and midges cannot penetrate a fine grid, and the apartment remains without buzzing winged guests. However, different types of grids can perform additional functions. For example, the anti-flask grid will protect the room not only from insects, but also from dust, especially this type is relevant for apartments located on the first floor.
For installation, PVC products are used to the balcony, they are slightly smaller in size than the grids intended for the entrance doors and performed from aluminum. The anti-mosquito door is equipped with handles, loops and frames, inside of which and there is a mesh fabric. Usually, the frame is tightly adjacent to the imaging and does not require additional locks, but in order to better fix the structure, it is possible to install spring-loaded loops or closers.
Additional product function can also be called ventilation of the premises. Without installation of the grid in the summer, it would be impossible to open the door to the balcony for ventilation, and with the equipment of the door opening, fresh air will appear in the room. The advantages of the subject should include increased strength, easy installation, resistance to precipitation.
Views
For installation on a balcony or loggia, the following variants of anti-moskite grids are used.Swing
According to the design, it looks like a classic sash of a balcony door, that is, opens from or on itself on the one hand. It is a light frame with a cloth inside. The frame can be made of wood or plastic, and its size is determined by the parameters of the doorway. For fixing, the product is equipped with loops or a canopy with a motor-brever. The design is quite simple, so it is quite possible to independently install, which will save money for installation services.
This product has and cons. So, the open door-grid will occupy some area of the balcony room, and it can be already small. But the canvas and frame, if necessary, are easily cleaned. For the winter, the product is removed, wash and remove for storage until summer. Swing grids are well poured into the interior of the room, as they are almost imperceptible, like the frame. As an option, there are grids for various colors - you can choose the most suitable instance for design, for example, a sample with cells under the shadow pattern.
Magnetic
This type got its popularity not so long ago. It is very different easy installation and ease of operation . This view is easily dismantled and erased. The design assumes the presence of two identical stripes, on the edges of which are magnets. Going to the balcony, a person does not have to perform any action with his hands - The mesh canvas itself will reveal under the pressure of the outgoing and will independently be closed in the center into a single design under the influence of magnets.
To the doorway, such a grid can be attached to the velcro, buttons, tape or by screw fasteners. The most fiscal option is bilateral scotch, although this is not the most aesthetic solution. Remove the magnetic mesh to the balcony opening will not only be a woman in the hostess, but even a child is so easy to install this species.
Corrugated
To understand the mechanism of operation of the presented type, you can submit a sliding door, which moves parallel to the wall. The basis of the product is dense, it consists of two vertical mesh plates. In the upper and lower part are rollers. With the form of the design looks like a monolithic cloth. When the door closes, it is assembled on the principle of harmonic and conveniently formed on the one hand of the opening.
This is one of the most compact varieties. The minuses should include the massiveness of the mesh, for example, when the season is completed, it will be difficult to hide until next spring. In addition, the installation of such an option is not easy, and it is rather problematic - it is impossible to wash it in the car, it remains only to vacuum or wipe the napkin. But such an instance can often be found in an unusual design.
Interesting illustrations will only decorate the room, but also become a kind of sun protection.
Rollet
This species is a design that is closed on the principle of the blind. From the outside, the drum is installed on the outside, where the mesh cloth is wound when opening. The edges of the mesh attach to the door frame by means of plastic or metal plates - Such a mechanism eliminates the gaps and fastens the door well. This option attracts the attention of buyers with its compactness, however, it also has some drawbacks. So, It is impossible to remove the grid for washing, so cleaning is quite difficult. Another minus is the need to lean each time you go to the loggia.
Overhead
This is the most fiscal option. It looks like a frame with a mesh blade inside, fully bonded to all four faces. This product is inconvenient for daily use. The fact is that the edges of the grid are not discharged from the frame, and therefore, when entering the balcony, it will have to move the entire design. But it can be used, for example, when carrying out the room during a long lack of hosts or put to the cottage where people constantly live.
Sliding
The mechanism looks like a wardrobe sash. The mesh door is mounted from the outside of the balcony opening. This is a pretty convenient option, but it is not suitable for each balcony. In a small apartment, it is impossible to establish due to the design features. In some private houses, balconies may have quite wide doorways, where the sliding anti-mosquito nets will fit completely. In stores you can find options that differ in the type of graininess. In addition to the standard mosquito net, the canvas can be presented in the following views.
- Antiplets. This is a nylon small grid with rectangular cells. Most often attached to the balcony of the first floor. The most suitable option for allergies.
- Antipul . Also a small copy, which does not allow to penetrate the dust and other garbage in the apartment.
- Antikushka. More often from more dense materials - steel or polyester. A pet is unable to break such a canvas and get into an open balcony, that is, the cat is protected from shoots and random drops from a high floor.
Tips for choosing
Before buying a mosquito net, use the instructions for selecting this product.
- Pay attention to the material. The modern range is represented by copies of cotton, polyester, nylon, fiberglass. Each of the options is selected with the conditions of operation. For example, choosing between nylon and polyester, keep in mind that nylon has a property to quickly burn out in the sun, which means that it is better not to buy it for installation on a balcony located on the sunny side. Also consider allergic to someone from households on the presented materials.
- Carefully examine the fastener type. If the buyer does not want to spend money on the payment of services for installing the grid, it is recommended to give preference to the options on magnets - they are mounted easily and quickly.
- The graininess is selected taking into account personal preferences. Of course, the smaller the cell, the more effective there is a grid, because even the smallest insects will not be able to penetrate it, besides, such a type will be able to protect the house and dust. However, a completely small grid will become an obstacle to the full air circulation.
Before you go to the store behind a mosquito door, inspect the balcony opening and determine in advance, where it is better to place the product - the location largely determines the choice of a variety of mosquito doors. Measure all door opening parameters.
Subtleties of care
As a rule, the product presented due to the characteristics of exploitation and constant finding in street conditions is dirty enough, so there is often in cleaning. Cleaning is possible in several methods.
- You can periodically wipe the grid with a sponge dipped in a soap solution. This cleaning option is the only for overhead and corrugated types. It is also more convenient for cleaning the rover rolls.
- A more efficient washing method is soaking the grid. You can remove the web from the frame, put it for a while in warm water with a diluted cleaning agent, slip and place back.
- Some types of materials provide the possibility of washing in a washing machine. But in any case, it is not necessary to abuse this way in order not to damage the mesh cloth.
In addition to cleaning the grid itself, Do not forget to remove from dust and frame design. Some types of mechanisms require periodic lubrication loops and latches - this procedure will improve their operation and will additionally extend the service life.
For the winter, the mosquito net is better to remove from the doorway, to wash well and remove temporary storage.
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