In summer, when the windows are open day and night to let in fresh air, even mosquitoes and moths take the opportunity to visit. If you do not like it, you can find a solution – with insect protection in front of the door and window. We show you the different variants of the fly screens to protect your home from insects.
Protect your home from insects: many types of insect repellent
As wonderful as the lukewarm summer nights are, they can only be enjoyed by those who are not driven to sleep by the buzzing sound of piercing tormentors. You can use chemicals with dispensers such as spray or evaporator but you should do without if possible to protect your home from insects, as they often pollute the air. Reliable protection against insects exists instead for patio doors and windows of various types and price ranges.
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With fly screens you simply block insects
The simplest defense system against insects are fly screens, which are attached to the window frame by means of Velcro. Complete closures also offer slat curtains. Further solutions are aluminum plug-in frames, which are available as a kit for all common window sizes.
You cut the profiles yourself, which is what every artisan gifted layman creates. The installation becomes more complicated with sliding elements, roller doors and integrated grid elements in shutter boxes. Here you can not get around to the expert.
Insect protection thanks to Velcro
Windows screens are still considered the most classic and cheapest way to protect the living space from insects. Installation is easy: Glue the Velcro around the window fold and fasten the fabric to it. The polyester material can be cut in height and width with a cutter or a pair of scissors to window size.
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The grids are usually offered in two colors. If you want the perfect privacy in addition to insects, white is right. The color anthracite ensures a better view. After the end of the season, the screens are easy to peel off and can be washed at 30 degrees. Conclusion: reasonably priced and quickly and easily exchangeable.
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Grid to open
A practical variant: fly screen to open as needed. Thanks to a special Velcro system – in addition to the assembly line in the fold a Velcro strip is attached to the net – it can be whipped up for flower growing at any time. If you are an allergic person and already had a fine-meshed pollen screen in front of the window in the spring, you can replace it with this screen since it is equipped with the same velcro system. It lets in more light and air. But beware: Velcro is wearing. Therefore, the window must be easily readjusted.
Tenter frame for a good insect protection
Insect protection tenter systems made of aluminum profiles are offered by many companies as kits and are quick and easy to assemble. For home improvement definitely an easy game. The size should be right, so accuracy is required when measuring. If the dimensions are fixed, the profiles are cut to size. With the corner connectors belonging to the set, the profiles are put together and the fiberglass fabric braced.
With this system, you have the option to permanently install the frame or to install it as a swing or folding wing. Depending on the installation, the suspension springs are fastened either to the window frame or the hinges for the wing to the house wall.
Skylight system
Those who live under the pitch of the roof, in the summer not only with insects, but also with strong sunlight to fight. This is remedied by combination sets that cover both areas. The aluminum frame, which is mounted directly on the wall, is equipped with two cassettes as well as guide rails and brush seals.
In the upper part of the blackout blind is hidden and in the lower part of the insect screen fabric has its place. So you can individually decide if and when you need the insect repellent or the sunscreen.
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Two swing-wings for balcony or terrace
For a double door to the balcony or terrace offers perfect insect protection with two swing wings. These double-leaf doors are made of aluminum profiles. To protect the fabric, they are equipped with a continuous grip edge and with tread plates.
The fiberglass fabric has a permanently stable tension due to the profile properties. The frame is mounted with spring pins in the niche and is easily removable. However, if you are not talented in craftsmanship, you should call on a specialist for this installation, so as not to destroy the door and protection.
Insect protection as a sliding element
Insect protection does not have to be bought off the shelf. Just as well, you can make it to measure. This variant is ideal for door openings with an extraordinary size, especially in combination with a roller door. So the protection is not opened with swing wings, but can be easily pushed aside.
Single and double-leaf sliding doors require space and are primarily used for large door openings. There are usually sliding elements with a solid aluminum frame in the colors silver gray, white or brown offered. These are usually flexible to install. So that nothing goes wrong with this system, installation is the job of a specialist.
