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Choosing the bestmosquito screenfor your windows or French doors involves identifying the screens that best suit both the setting and your specific needs.
Let's see how we can best address these issues.
Insect netting is created through a weaving process using cross-weave yarn.
Thanks to modern technology, the wire can be made from materials that are increasingly high-performance and well-suited to the application: fiberglass, PVC, and aluminum.
A few details: Since fiber mesh is made of synthetic material, it lends itself well to further processing; for example, it can be reinforced to withstand strong gusts of wind or impacts from pets, in addition to other options such as coloring, pleating, or antibacterial treatments.
It is also worth noting that color affects the degree of shading provided by the netting and, consequently, how it is perceived and its visibility. Black netting, due to its higher contrast, is much more visible than gray netting.
Let’s start with an important point you should know if you plan to install new screens for your window screens yourself: how to take measurements correctly and avoid installation mistakes.
The basic recommendation is to take apart the existing bed frame and measure its width and height down to the millimeter: for example, 124.7 cm x 246 cm (height).
If you cannot disassemble the bed frame, then follow these instructions:
Vertical mosquito screen
Mesh width = Compartment width minus 3 cm (minus 4 cm for the version
(in series)
Screen height = Opening height + 20 cm for winding onto the tube.
Practical example: A compartment measuring 80 x 140 cm in height requires a mesh with finished dimensions of 77 x 160 cm
Side-mounted mosquito net
Net width = Compartment width + 20 cm;
Bed frame height = Bed compartment height minus 3 cm.
Practical example: A compartment measuring 80 x 240 cm in height requires a mesh with finished dimensions of 100 x 237 cm.
The options vary depending on the model:
Smooth mesh
You can attach the mesh to the pipe using plastic clips or double-sided tape.
Mesh with double-sided tape
Specialized companies, such as OR Tende, supply the mesh pre-equipped with professional double-sided tape.
T-shaped mesh
The mesh is welded to a plastic “dovetail” profile that fits into a groove in the pipe. This system ensures a strong and durable attachment to the pipe.
There are as many options for side mounting as there are available models. Let's take a look at them below:
With windproof buttons
The buttons keep the net from slipping out of the guides. The webbing protects against small tears that might occur over time.
Easy Windproof
The windproof toothbrush features a 15-mm bristle that penetrates the mesh, allowing it to come out only when forced.
Easy Standard
In the event of a collision, the net can extend and retract smoothly because the two brushes do not obstruct its movement.
Zipper closed
The net features a welded seam running the entire length inside the guides. This seal prevents insects—and especially bedbugs—from entering.
That is why it is known asthe"Anti-Bedbug Screen."
What's New:
In the more advanced models with a closed zipper, the mesh is welded to the zipper along its entire length. This prevents the mesh from coming out of the guides, providing a particularly effective seal.
Windproof model
A PVC webbing strip, welded to the edges of the net, features small plastic buttons spaced 30 cm apart.
The unique shape of the guide, with its two “little tabs,” prevents the plastic button from popping out, and the netting stays inside the guides even in windy conditions.
The OR Tende mesh OR Tende a PVC strip that provides sturdy reinforcement for the windproof buttons.
Pay close attention to these details when making your choice, as these features are essentially hidden and, in most cases, no details are provided during the pre-purchase phase. Unlike OR Tende models, the most common models feature only two layers of mesh, resulting in significantly lower overall durability.
From a network perspective,wind-resistant mosquito netmodels have both advantages and disadvantages.
Let's see what they are.
Benefits
Even in windy conditions, the net stays securely in place within the guides: it is durable and sturdy because it features welded PVC webbing along the sides, which prevents small tears or breaks
that may arise as a result of wear and tear.
Disadvantages
If the net is accidentally struck, it may tear and must be replaced.
The screen can slide in and out of the tracks smoothly thanks to a double brush that keeps the screen taut, preventing insects from entering.
Warnings
However, there are a few things to keep in mind.
Some customers intend to install screens with windproof buttons into brush-type guides. In other cases, screens with buttons are ordered without knowing what type of screen is available.
An important rule to follow is to avoid using a mesh with buttons if you have a model with a brush.
Why? The presence of the button prevents the mesh from staying inside the guide (see photo).
Since the guide does not have a hook shape, the net would still come out.
This would be a completely counterproductive solution because, as the fabric rolls up inside the box, the button causes the fabric to become thicker, and the fabric could rub against the inside walls of the box.
The lower pocket contains a 4-mm-diameter rod designed to hold the mesh in place inside the handle profile (see image)
Meshes for fixed frames do not require top attachments, side edging, or bottom pockets.
The mesh must be inserted into the grooves of the profiles and secured with rods (typically 5 or 6 mm in diameter).
For these models, you can use aluminum screens, which are strong and durable. Since the metal material cannot be rolled up and folded inside a cassette, it is used exclusively for “fixed-frame” models, where the screen remains fully extended.
Conclusions
OR Tende a company highly specialized in the manufacture and supply of the most popular models of mosquito screens. Visit our website, and if you have any further questions, feel free to consult our experts!
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