Correctly attach the insect screen to the window

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As soon as the last snow has thawed, the first insects begin to fly around with it. In a short time mosquitoes, biting flies and all kinds of small animals join the hatching insects. So that you don't have to endure the summer with the windows closed, there are Insect screens for almost any window size, easily and inconspicuously in every window can be mounted.

Fly screens in front of windows protect the residents.
Fly screens in front of windows protect the residents.

What you need:

  • Fly screen incl. Velcro tape for your window size
  • scissors

Install insect screens in the window

Insect screen or Insect protection nets are now available in almost every imaginable size at very low prices. They are robust and reliably protect against all types of stinging intruders. This way you can do that in the evening and at night too window Leave it open with peace of mind.

  1. When buying, make sure that the size of the insect screen exceeds the size of your window by at least about 10 cm on each side. In this way, the grid can be attached more flexibly. Insect screens are mainly available in black and white, with black having less influence on the view outside. White grilles "obscure" the view from the window, while black grilles only darken it a little.
  2. To attach, you have to open your window completely. Your insect screen comes with a roll of self-adhesive Velcro tape. This tape is now glued from the inside to the inside of the window frame between the rubber seals and the frame. Make sure that the Velcro tape also closes neatly in the corners so that there is no gap anywhere.
  3. Then start attaching the insect screen. Start in the upper left corner by attaching a corner of the insect screen with about 2 to 3 cm overhang there. Now work your way down the left side of the window and along the top edge until you reach the next two corners.
  4. Now cut the grille along the right edge of the window and the lower edge again with 2 to 3 cm overhang and attach the rest.
    5. Fasten the fly screen with tape - this is how it works

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Make sure that the grille or Do not attach the net too tight, this can lead to problems when closing the windows and loosen the Velcro strips from the window frame. Let the grille "sag" a little.

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