How Mosquito Nets Are Repaired

2023 Author: Philip Bishop | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-08-25 07:54

• Types of mesh fastening
• Breakdown reasons
• Replacing the canvas of mosquito nets
• How to reduce the size of a mosquito cloth
• How to fix broken pens
• Is it possible to replace a broken corner yourself

The mosquito net is a good helper and "protector" from small insects and mosquitoes trying to fly into the living space. It happens that the mosquito nets fail, and then the need for repair comes. Safety nets can be repaired by hand without calling a specialist.

To know how to repair the mosquito net itself, you need to understand how it works. The base of the mesh consists of four aluminum profiles, which are connected by plastic corners. The mesh is attached inside the profiles thanks to the cord located in the recess of the frame.

Types of mesh fastening

You can find three types of fastening mosquito nets:

• Roll. Such nets work on the roller blind principle, that is, a box with a mosquito cloth is fixed at the top of the window, which can be easily pulled down and fixed on the bottom of the frame. Yes, the device is very good, but the price, however, for such a grid is also not small.
• Frame mesh. These nets are considered to be the most common ones due to their optimal price-performance ratio: the degree of insect protection is high and inexpensive. The frame mesh is an aluminum profile with a mosquito cloth stretched inside it.
• Hinged mesh. In this case, there is a reinforced frame, and often swinging nets are installed on the entrance, balcony frames. Such a mesh is held on hinges, which are mounted to the door block. On the free side of the frame, there are magnets that prevent the swing mesh from opening from gusts of wind. Some users do not exclude the installation of such grids on windows.

In addition to these methods, there are also homemade, homemade, cheap ways to secure the mesh. Details about the options for attaching mosquito nets.

Breakdown reasons

There are several reasons why mosquito nets break, deteriorate, and become unusable. First, over time, all mesh elements lose their original properties, especially since the profile itself is constantly under the influence of natural conditions: wind, rain, snow, temperature drops. Secondly, the canvas is "clogged" by insects, because of which, in fact, the mosquito net is placed. The integrity of the net is affected by aggressors such as pets and birds.

If the components of the mesh were made improperly, then the mosquito cloth will not last long. Therefore, it is better not to skimp on the quality of the profile and components from the very beginning of the purchase, then the service life of the mesh will increase significantly.

Replacing the canvas of mosquito nets

If you need to change the mesh on a plastic window, you need to remove the cord from the frame. It is easily removed with a thin, sharp object such as a screwdriver. Together with the cord, the net is released and easily removed.

Next, we lay a new sheet on the aluminum profile. It is necessary to carefully lay the mesh, starting from the top and fix the canvas in the profile grooves with a cord. You can help fix the mesh in the gutters either with the same screwdriver, or with a ballpoint pen, or with another suitable object.

As carefully as possible, you need to pull the third and fourth sides of the mesh - make sure that the canvas does not wrinkle, it is perfectly evenly stretched. After completing the installation, cut off the remaining mesh with a margin, hiding under the profile. As you can see, repairing a mosquito net is easy and short-lived.

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How to reduce the size of a mosquito cloth

Sometimes it is necessary not only to replace the mesh on the mosquito net, but also to reduce the dimensions of the profile itself. This can also be done by hand. First, you also need to pull out the cord and pull out the mosquito netting. After that, the profile is sawn off with a file and you can proceed to the reverse installation.

If you are worried about the safety of the profile, you can walk with glue and, using the algorithm described above, assemble a mosquito net.

How to fix broken pens

Many people are faced with the issue of broken handles on mosquito nets. Handles are used for installation in a window opening, and, as luck would have it, very often break at the most inopportune moment. Most likely, these pens are not made of the highest quality materials, therefore, under the influence of natural conditions, they become fragile.

The absence of handles in the mesh brings some inconvenience when replacing the canvas itself, so we suggest a way out of this situation. You can make a hook from a wire with a diameter of about 3 mm. This hook will be an assistant and a solution in the situation of a broken handle on a mosquito cloth.

The bottom line is that you just need to hook the canvas with a hook, then, if necessary, press it back down. When repairing or replacing a mosquito net on a plastic window with a broken handle, hook one side and press down on the piece of the handle at the same time. This will allow you to reach the mosquito net profile from the window.

Is it possible to replace a broken corner yourself

If desired, repairing mosquito nets with your own hands is quite real, you just need to familiarize yourself with the object being repaired and a little perseverance. If a corner is broken in the profile, you need to purchase a new one and remove, clean out the fragments of the previous one. It happens that the piece gets stuck in the profile, then it will be extremely difficult to get it. It is recommended to push the rest of the corner into the profile, you need to be very careful not to make it worse. The replaced corner cannot be hammered with an ordinary hammer, it is better to use a rubber hammer or a block.

Like the canvas itself, the corners of the mosquito net profile become unusable over time, so it is recommended not to wait for the moment when they break. A sign that the corners have worked out their time is their yellowing. It's time to replace parts of the mosquito net.

In no case should you completely disassemble the frame to replace the corners. During the manufacture and installation of the mesh, all the excess canvas was cut off, so now we have no stock. For this reason, we will start shooting only the top of the mesh.

In the area of the profile corner, you need to pry the gum with a sharp object and get it only from the top of the frame. The mesh itself must also be removed from the groove. After that, carefully disassemble the upper profile bar, carefully help with a hammer if the frame parts are firmly connected. We take out the corners and replace them, and then re-install the profile frame and mesh. If a plastic window sticks, learn how to adjust the sash.