Everything You Need to Know About Wind-Resistant Mosquito Screens

Mosquito screensandstrong windsdon’t mix well and can cause various problems for users.

Fortunately, technology and innovation have come a long way over the years, leading to the developmentof mosquito screen modelsthat offer exceptionalresistance even to particularly strong gusts of wind.

So-called wind-resistant mosquito screens are constructed usingframesthat, if properly designed, do not open accidentally,preventing the mesh from coming off the trackseven in the face of strong gusts of wind.

These are essential features for anyone planning toinstall mosquito screensin areas with high wind exposure. In such cases, it is advisable to purchase a mosquito screen that has passed specific tests andis certifiedin accordance with the European standard UNI EN 13561:2009.

Of course, there arevarious modelsavailable on the market. For clarity, we will examine zip-up mosquito screens, windproof button-fastening screens, windproof brush-edge screens, and brush-edge screens, highlighting their respective advantages and disadvantages. 

Wind-resistant button-fastened mosquito screens

Wind-resistant button-fastened mosquito screens have become awell-established classicon the market. This model features a strip of fabric welded to the mesh along the edges, into whichsmall plastic buttonsare inserted approximately 30 cm apart.

The purpose of these components is toprevent the net from slipping out of the aluminum guides. The guides have a hook-shaped design specifically engineered to keep the net securely in place.

The unique shape of the guide, with its two hooks, prevents the button from coming loose, ensuring that the net stays securely in place within the guides even in windy conditions.

The PVC tape used on the wind-resistant mosquito screensoffered by OR Tende provides effective reinforcement for securing the buttons.

Other models feature only two layers of mesh, but in those cases, the seal is significantly weaker.

When considering the purchase of wind-resistant mosquito screens, it is important to pay attention to this feature, even though it is hidden by the side guides (when the screen is lowered) and by the housing (when the screen is rolled up), making it difficult to see.

Advantages and disadvantages of wind-resistant snap-on mosquito screens

Benefits

– The main feature of this model is that the net stays in the guides even in windy conditions;

– The net is durable and sturdy because it features welded PVC webbing along the sides that

prevents small tears or breaks that can occur over time;

– The aluminum profiles are larger, making the screen more sturdy and durable.

Disadvantages

– If the net is accidentally damaged, it will tear and must be replaced.

– The dimensions of the aluminum profiles are significant, which is why they sometimes do not fit within the dimensions of all compartments;

The new mosquito screens with wind-resistant brushes

OR Tende has developed a special type of brushdesigned specifically to block wind, while also solving the problem of accidental impacts and broken screens.

Thanks to this innovation, it is now possible to attach an angled brush with longer, stiffer bristles to one side of the guide, which are designed to fit into

within the mesh of the net itself, whereas in traditional systems the pair of brushes serves only as a support.

When the wind presses against the screen, theangled wind-resistant brush resists the forceand prevents the screen from coming out of the guides, keeping it taut and combining the advantages of various mosquito screen models. 

Mosquito screens with a brush 

Insect screens with brushes are equipped with a special brush inside the sliding tracks that acts as a barrier against insects and dust. 

The net can slide out of the guides and back into them without any obstruction.

Themodels offered by OR Tendefeature adouble brushinside the guides to keep the mesh taut, thereby enhancing their effectiveness in preventing unwanted intrusions.

Advantages and disadvantages of mosquito screens with a brush 

Benefits

– In the event of an accidental impact, the net can pop out and slide back into the guides without any problems and without breaking;

– The aluminum profiles are slimmer because the absence of buttons allows the screen to roll up more compactly. They can therefore be installed in almost any space.

Disadvantages

– There is no reinforcing tape along the sides, so the net is more prone to minor

tears. However, OR Tende offers OR Tende customers the option of requesting PVC webbing as an additional option.