Which fly screen to choose and where to place them? Advantages and disadvantages

If you have finally decided to install a fly screen (mosquito nets) in order to sleep peacefully and enjoy your time at home after a hard day at work, read our guidelines on which type of fly screen would be best to choose, why, and where it is best to place them.

Which mosquito net should I choose and why this one?

Temporary / disposable fly screen

Where to get? These mosquito nets can be bought in paint shops or shops with home equipment.

External access. If necessary, you can remove the net from the tape and access the outside if necessary, for example, to water the flowers, and after finishing just return the net to its original place. A great option for windows.

Installation. The principle of installation is very simple. Velcro tape is sticky on one side and can be attached to the window frame on all four sides.

o If the base material on which you will place the Velcro tape is not good, then the Velcro tape will detach, so you will get the pins in the package that will secure the position of the tape, or you can stick the tape with super glue.

o When setting the tape, make sure that the base material is clean and well wiped of accumulated dust and grease.

o It is best to cut the net after gluing it on Velcro tape, because due to the stretch-ability of the net material, it can happen that if you cut the net according to the correct dimensions, it will still be short.

Cleaning. The net can be easily removed and washed in the washing machine or replaced with another, new one.

Disadvantage. Over time, the glue from the tape begins to lose its sticky characteristic, so the net will peel off after a certain time.

Repair. Easy replacement of tape/mesh and given that you repair it yourself, you will only need to buy new material.

Conclusion: Minimal investment, total efficiency, inaccessibility of the exterior, relatively short-term solution, slightly obstructs the view through the window. Great for windows.

Retractable fly screen

Where to get? Call a fly screen manufacturers or visit shops with “do it yourself” equipment.

External access. Excellent solution for balcony / terrace doors and windows, ie. where you want to have occasional protection. Total accessibility of the exterior.

Installation. It is a type of retractable door that slides on a frame and is fixed on one side of the door/window. They do not take up much space in the starting position.

Cleaning. Maintenance is a little more difficult since the fly screen cannot be easily removed. Cleaning can be done manually with a sponge or by regular vacuuming.

Disadvantage. With frequent use of mosquito nets and due to improper handling, the net can come out of the guides and tear. It is not suitable if you have small children because frequent contact with the net disturbs the shape and on that way gets out of the guides.

Repair. Partial repair of the net is possible and it is not necessary to remove the entire frame in order to perform the repair.

Conclusion: Higher financial investment at the beginning, complete efficiency, more difficult cleaning, long-term solution, it is retractable, storage place is not required. Great for balcony doors and windows.

Roller fly screen

Where to get? Call a fly screen manufacturer or visit shops with “do it yourself” equipment. If you want the net to be integrated into the box with the roller shutter, then you need to call a shutter supplier.

External access. They can be installed at both doors and windows. The use of roller mosquito nets on the door should be avoided because pulling the fly screen down needs some effort, and due to frequent use, the edges of the net will be pulled out of the frame so periodic repairs are necessary.

Installation. They can have their own mechanism or be inserted into a box with a roller shutter. So there is no need to have the storage place, because it is integrated into the box.

Cleaning.These nets are difficult to maintain because they are integrated into the box. To keep them clean use a sponge or do regular vacuuming.

Disadvantage. The problem arises when dirt and dust accumulate in the box with the roller shutter and because the net cannot be easily removed, it becomes distorted and starts to crack.

Repair. Repair is difficult and sometimes impossible, so ask the supplier before buying.

Conclusion: Higher price investment, complete efficiency, difficult cleaning, long-term solution, periodic repair, can be pulled up if not in use, storage place is not required. Great for balcony doors and windows.

Fixed mosquito nets

Where to get? Call a fly screen manufacturer or visit shops with “do it yourself” equipment.

External access. They can be used for windows and all openings except doors. It is not suitable for frequent passages because the net has a frame at the edges and is attached to the window like a screen. Sometimes you can unhook the screen and, for example, water the flowers or clean the net, but then you need to return to the original place.

Installation. Easy and simple removal and installation.

Cleaning. It can be washed in the bathroom or garden with a simple shower and, for dirt that is still on the net, use a dish-washing liquid.

Disadvantage. If you wash mosquito nets in the bathtub, place a cloth or towel under them beforehand so that sharp edges do not damage the bathtub. Storage space is needed if mosquito nets are not used in winter.

Repair. The entire net needs to be replaced, but the existing frame can be used.

Conclusion: Medium price investment, complete efficiency, easy cleaning, long-term solution, slightly obstructs the view through the window, storage place required. Great for windows.

Mosquito nets in the form of strip curtains

Where to get? Visit the shops with “do it yourself” equipment.

External access. Ideal for balcony doors, partial efficiency. It is a type of curtains so you can easily pass through the door. After you pass, the straps return to their original position.

Installation. Easy and simple installation and removal. Strip nets of required dimensions have weight on the lower edge while the carrying mechanism is on top.

Cleaning. The fabric is easy to remove and wash in the washing machine.

Disadvantage. Strip nets overlap, so the possibility of mosquitoes entering the room is reduced, but there is still the possibility.

Repair. Easy to replace, and since you will probably repair it yourself, you only need to buy new material.

Conclusion: Minimal investment, partial efficiency, easy cleaning, relatively short-term solution, slightly obstructs the view through the window. Great for balcony doors.

Where should I put a mosquito net and why there?

It is important to have mosquito nets in „key“ places.

By careful analysis of the „key places “ the number of mosquito nets can be reduced to a minimum. They should be placed on those windows and doors that you plan to open most often and every day. Due to the air circulation, our proposal is to install at least two nets in opposite places, and it is desirable to have them on the window of the bathroom, kitchen, at least one in the bedrooms and on the balcony door. Also, do not leave open windows or doors without a mosquito nets, as in that case the installation of nets would be under question.

Do not place mosquito nets in visible places for aesthetic reasons.

It would be desirable to avoid placing mosquito nets in visible places for aesthetic reasons, given that these nets slightly obstruct the view through the window. As much as the net is light, it still gives a bit darker color to that window. If you want to place a mosquito net, for example, in the living room, do it in the least visible places.

Places that requires a fresh air

If you have a separate space with a shoe shelves or some storage room with foodstuffs and a window there, then it would be convenient to put a mosquito net on that window as well, due to the constant circulation of fresh air. The same goes for pantries, bathrooms, loggias, kitchens, basements and any other space that requires a fresh air.