How to choose the best mosquito nets for doors and windows? With the arrival of summer, unfortunately, mosquitoes also arrive. They are not only annoying, but also dangerous. So it is preferable to leave them out of our homes. There are many on the market types of mosquito nets that allow us a wide choice of purchases, to be made according to our needs, to better enjoy the outdoor spaces, to sleep peacefully and to enjoy the cool summer evenings.
What are the mosquito nets most suitable to choose? Before buying a mosquito net, read our guide and you will have all the information you need to make the right choice. In fact, each model has advantages and disadvantages, or is ideal for doors or balconies, but not for the window. In short, if we see every detail about the various types of mosquito nets on the market, with many tips for choosing the most suitable models for your home, remembering that it is also possible to make do-it-yourself mosquito nets at a low cost.
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How to choose the best mosquito nets for the doors or the window of the house? Let’s start by saying that if you have doors and windows of different sizes from the standard you can choose customized mosquito nets. Generally for windows they are used vertical mosquito nets while the doors are more popular side mosquito nets, more convenient to use. In turn, the mosquito nets for doors and windows differ in types, which we see below.
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The hinged mosquito nets they are the classic mosquito nets placed on frames that open and close like doors and windows. They are ideal for passageways, so for example for rooms overlooking balconies and terraces Equipped with French doors. The models offered on the market are available with one or two doors depending on the size of the French door you have in the house. They also have different closing systems: with magnet, with return spring or with mechanical coupling. The frame can be in plastic or aluminum, in neutral or colored colors. The disadvantage is that they need space, therefore not suitable for small places.
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Among the most effective and widespread mosquito nets we find the roller ones, used above all for windows. The roll-up roller insect screens they are equipped with structures with a box in which the net is rolled up, and with two lateral guide lines that allow the mosquito net to be opened and closed using a chain.
The advantage of roller insect screens is that they are the easiest to assemble, in addition to the fact that they are on the market everywhere. In addition, the roller system is available in different sizes, therefore adaptable to doors and different doors of different sizes, without particular problems. However, if you have very small windows or doors with particular dimensions in your home, then roller insect screens are not suitable for your home.
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The pleated mosquito nets they can be mounted both on windows and on passage doors in the house of any size. They are beautiful to look at, a simple but refined interior design element suitable for a modern style of furniture. They are characterized by a pleated cloth, that is pleated, and a spring structure that allows you to adjust the opening of the panel according to your needs.
The mosquito net cloth is taut but retires accordion when it opens, it is therefore less bulky because there is no spring or roller system box. It is very practical and functional and adapts to any type of installation. The downside is that it is a fairly expensive solution.
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The built-in mosquito nets hide the aluminum profile from view. This typology is perfect for apartments or houses where it is not possible to change the facade, such as historic buildings. The aesthetic advantage is undeniable, but the built-in insect screen has the disadvantage of being more expensive than other models, and in fact it is the most chosen solution for luxury homes.
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In case of windows that do not open and close frequently (skylights, dormers, portholes) then a fixed insect screen will also be fine. The fixed frame mosquito nets they are also the ideal solution for irregularly shaped windows or dormers. They are easy to assemble and install, as well as cheap, but have the disadvantage of not being mobile.
The sliding panel mosquito nets they are characterized by several overlapping doors. Mosquito nets can be opened and closed easily because they slide in a track mounted around the door or window frame. This type is mostly used for large balconies or verandas with very large French doors.
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There magnetic mosquito net it represents the most practical and economical solution, but above all mobile, since there is no need to drill or do installation work of any kind. In fact, the net is attached to the frame of the door or window thanks to a tear-off tape. To keep the magnetic mosquito net closed there are magnets, in fact, which facilitate its use because they are self-locking. This type of mosquito net is an excellent solution especially for French windows, but it has the disadvantage of not being adaptable to any type of measure, in addition to the standards.
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We end with a solution for those who do not want to work on doors and windows, the bed nets, furniture they are very economical and effective for sleeping peacefully while keeping mosquitoes away. They are used not only to protect against insects at night, but also to decorate the romantic bedroom. They are also convenient to remove and assemble if necessary.
