Instructions for installing a mosquito net on plastic windows with your own hands

Sometimes, changing windows in the house, people are trying to save on trifles. The installation of mosquito nets on plastic windows, in general, is considered excess. But, with the onset of roast and wet summer, attacks of mosquitoes, flies and other insects are convincing the inhabitants of the dwelling in the opposite - protection is needed. To restore comfort in the house, in this case, you will need to install the grid on plastic windows with your own hands.

Before you do an independent installation of anti-mosquito nets on plastic windows, you must order the grid itself at the manufacturer, which today is a great set. Various and models of grids, the price of which is also varied. Choose at your discretion, the main thing is to make measurements correctly. The size of the grid should be equal to the internal size of the window plus a 2 cm stock on each side for fastening.

Required tools

1. Level (up to 50 cm)
2. Pencil for applying level markings
3. Screwdriver or screwdriver to fix the grid on the window, brackets, etc.
4. Small screws (2 cm)

Mosquito nets are different purpose, design, appearance. To start, you need to understand what are mosquito nets and how they differ.

The functions of mosquito nets for plastic windows

1. Protection against flying insects.
2. Protection against street garbage, leaves, dust, etc.
3. Protection against accidental loss of pets from the open window.

Kinds of grids for plastic windows and how to install them

Framework removable grid

This model consists of an aluminum frame, the frame, connected with plastic corners and, in fact, most of the fiberglass mesh, sandwiched in the frame by means of a sealing cord. These removable mosquito nets are placed in plastic boxes from the outside, do not interfere with opening and closing valves. The grid is bisected by a horizontal bar to impart greater rigidity. By sealing cord fixed plastic handles simplify the installation and removal of structures.

Installing removable mesh framework for plastic windows

1. Make marking with pencil, postponing moskitki section width (1.6 cm) from the outer edges of the outer window frame. Spend a continuous line connecting these marks. On the lower level mark will be attached two smaller arm that must be packaged with the grid.
   
2. From the top line marking 1,2sm put up on both sides. This will be a place for the fixing of two large arms. Such indentation provide comfortable mesh setting thereafter.
3. Screw by means of screws and screwdriver lower and upper brackets (or corners).
4. Insert the mesh in the upper mounting, carefully pull it out the handles on the sides, and lift. Next, please create a grid in the lower corners and the lower down the structure.

Grid for plastic windows "antikoshka"

Mesh designed specifically to protect pets from accidentally falling out, mounted on plastic or metal brackets. Frame "antikoshki" made of the same aluminum. Cloth black may be of steel, aluminum and polyester with PVC sheath (most popular). Mullion grid equipped with multiple (reinforcing bars). The process of mounting such special protective cloths identical installation frame grids. Only need to choose mounting steel, as plastic can break if the animal will jump out the window.

Rotary mosquito nets

Such meshs usually put on small windows. When they are installed, the main thing to attach the magnet and canopies. The process is sometimes complicated by the imperfect setting of the plastic windows themselves (non-compliance with the window when the mosquito mesh is installed).

Installation of rotary mosquito nets

1. Measure themselves with the help of roulette on the frame in the place of the alleged mounts of the canopies of their width (2 cm) + the width of the aluminum grid profile (1.6 cm) \u003d 3.6 cm, thoroughly checking these dimensions to avoid breaks. Put the appropriate pencil marks.
2. Krepim magnet in the center of the window, gluing it or screwing it with self-draws.
3. Install the appropriate magnets on mosquito nets.
4. Check the design to open-closing.

Rolled mosquito net.

The most popular, but the most expensive model. Such meshs are created on the principle of the blinds, twist and hold in this position using a cord or handle of the ware and roller. The mesh canvas firmly adjacent to the frame, which effectively protects against the penetration of small insects. These grids will be appropriate if you do not have a place to store such things. After all, they can be hidden into an aluminum box installed in the upper part of the window opening. Roller mosquito nets have a framework on latches and retaining strips.

Installation of rolled mosquito nets

1. Remove the frame from the grid, exposing the fasteners.
2. Attach the mosquito net to the window, mark the installation locations, screw.
3. Remove the cover with the retaining plank, closing it up and down, finding inside the mount.
4. Install the bar exactly around the perimeter of the window.
5. Get the grid with twisting lever.
6. Close the plank with a lid.

Now you know everything you need to know to install mosquito nets on plastic windows. Dare! And a comfortable summer!