Choosing PVC curtains instead of traditional fabric curtains is a smart move, especially when you consider that the variety of models allows you to find an option no worse.
Protective film curtains are divided into the following types:
Tape. This type is similar to vertical blinds, which are installed in two rows in a checkerboard pattern. Frost-proof curtains cannot be made from such curtains, but they are widely used indoors, for example, in factories, in car washes, and so on. Typically, such structures are hung in the doorway, equipped with a rotary mechanism, but stationary models are also used everywhere.
When choosing in favor of one or another option, it is necessary to take into account the ability to provide thermal insulation. Actual soft transparent curtains-films save about 70% of heat, roll-up - about 60%, while tape models-blinds - only up to 50%.
Regardless of the design, with proper use, PVC curtains can last up to 15 years without losing their initial appearance. Not every material can boast of such values, so durability is another reason why you should stop your choice on PVC curtains.
Advantages and disadvantages of such a glazing of the veranda
To draw conclusions about the advisability of installing flexible windows, you need to know thoroughly about all their advantages and disadvantages.
- Among the first it should be said about such qualities:
- universality. This technology allows you to work with openings of various shapes and sizes, to make panoramic windows to the entire wall, or small windows under the ceiling,
- the opportunity to choose. Dealers offer a wide range of finished products from the manufacturer, but can offer models assembled to order,
- good insulating qualities. Properly manufactured and installed curtains made of high-quality raw materials will protect from almost any climatic effects. If there is heating in the tent or gazebo, you can spend time in it all year round, whether it is a warm or cold season,
- wide temperature range. PVC film is intended for use at temperatures of -40 ... + 80 ° C, while the properties of the material are not lost,
- long service life. A product made of quality material by a qualified manufacturer can be used for up to 10 years. This is incomparable with traditional glazing, but allows you to not change the material every 3-4 years,
- practicality. The inside curtains can be wiped with a damp cloth and a mild detergent. The outside is cleaned with a Karcher high pressure hose. There is no stain on the PVC film after rain, so it does not require regular care.
- It should be said about the typical disadvantages of this technology:
- creases and deformations. They are formed on a poor quality film or in cases of non-compliance with the installation technology. In addition to spoiling the appearance, insulation qualities are lost,
- quite noticeable thermal expansion. Under the action of heat, the film expands and folds form, and in the cold - it stretches very much. If there is an error in the measurements, the curtains will sag in the summer, and in the winter they may crack from strong tension,
- tightness. Curtains in closed mode do not let in not only snow and rain, but also air. They do not have a ventilation mode, like traditional windows, but you can combine them with a mosquito net, and close them with oilcloth for the cold season,
- the film is easy to cut. It is not difficult to cut such a window with a sharp object. Moreover, sticking it, while maintaining a normal appearance, fails, you have to change it completely.
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Advantages and disadvantages
The positive qualities of soft windows can be determined by comparing them, for example, with plastic ones. The main advantage in this situation is the price, which is almost 2-3 times lower. PVC glazing stands out for its high strength, lack of fragility, and the inability to break flexible windows, like ordinary glass.
Frost and heat resistant, like plastic windows, such structures can remain functional in the winter at temperatures up to -40 degrees and subject to the availability of additional means of heating indoors. And in summer, the products can withstand up to +70 in the presence of climate technology that will cool the gazebo or terrace from the inside. Otherwise, the room will be too stuffy.
These unique stretch curtains allow daylight to fill the room as much as possible. It creates a feeling of airiness and spaciousness, despite some limitation by these conventional transparent walls.
Soft windows are so durable and resistant to sunlight and fading that any other materials for street curtains and curtains can not be compared with them. Fungus and mold do not form on them, and fire safety is at the highest level.
In addition to many advantages, products have certain disadvantages. For example, it is very easy to cut such a curtain, hitting it with something sharp, while it is impossible to patch the cut in most cases. The only solution is to replace the PVC window completely.
A large coefficient of thermal expansion is another minus of such window structures. The fact is that as the temperature decreases, the material contracts. There is a risk of ruptures in places of tension. And with an increase in the thermometer, the film stretches a little, and in the summer you can drag it, making the surface smoother.
Office rooms and halls
Curtains will help to stylishly allocate a zone for a meeting or a coffee break, or to delimit a large hall for classes of several groups. Their indisputable advantage over plasterboard partitions in mobility is that PVC curtains are very easy to remove and install in a new place.
What PVC curtains are better to buy
To buy PVC curtains that meet your requirements, without overpaying, it is useful to know more about them:
Curtains are made of transparent and colored PVC with a thickness of 500 and 700 microns, as well as of transparent polyurethane. Polyurethane is the most expensive material, but its price is justified: it withstands temperatures up to -84 degrees, has excellent mechanical strength, and is resistant to accidental punctures. A 500 micron thick PVC film is quite thin and lightweight, great for summer buildings and indoor use, but does not tolerate frost and requires careful handling. 700 microns thick film is much more durable and can already withstand frost up to -33 degrees.
For summer arbors and verandas, you can install a mosquito net, which will let in fresh air without insects. When using curtains as partitions, it is convenient to make a doorway with two lightnings in it. At industrial facilities, an electric drive can be useful, which will unfold and roll the curtain into a roll.
Curtains can be either completely transparent or colored. You can order a combined version - a colored opaque curtain with a “window”, it is popular in workshops where the ability to visually control the process is important.
PVC curtains do not require special care and are easy to wash with plain water, but do not use hard sponges and abrasives - a scratched film loses transparency and can crack. PVC curtains can be washed only at positive air temperatures, as well as cleaned for storage - in frost the film loses a little elasticity. For storage, the curtains must be wound on a dense shaft or reel with zippers fastened, and then put into the room without temperature changes and with moderate humidity.
Purpose of transparent PVC curtains
Transparent PVC curtains are an affordable replacement for double-glazed windows, which is rapidly gaining popularity.
Maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature at any time of the year
Protecting the room from dust, dirt and small debris from the street
Protection from wind, rain and hail, in winter - from snow and freezing rain
In the summer - insect protection
Functional and practical interior decoration
Making transparent curtains
The curtain fabric is characterized by high wear resistance and moisture resistance, because it is made from thermoplastic lavsan and is impregnated with polyvinyl chloride.
We guarantee that the seams are durable because parts of the film are soldered with hot air.
The product does not sag or wrinkle, withstands prolonged exposure to low (up to -30 ° C) and high (up to + 70 ° C) temperatures and is easily washed with soap and water.
Our company does not use polyurethane film. In the summer, a polyurethane film becomes cloudy from exposure to sunlight, which reduces visibility.
Varieties of protective curtains
500 micron Unisol film - suitable for terrain with a warm and mild climate, as in the south of Russia.
Unisol film density of 700 microns - ideal for our sharply continental climate with a large difference in seasonal temperatures.
Polyurethane film is the thickest and densest film from our range, not as flexible as Unisol.
Small mesh mosquito net to protect against insects. Used only in the summer.
PVC edging
Durable, moisture-proof PVC edging does not fade in the sun. Soldered with window film. We offer a palette of 10 colors.
Awning fringing from Oxrord cloth
The Oxford edging is made of thick waterproof fabric and sewn with window film. We offer 10 fabric options in different colors and densities.
A process engineer comes to measure with all the samples. You select the color and texture of the edging on the spot, which is suitable specifically for your gazebo, porch or terrace.
Installation of transparent curtains
First, a base is attached to the opening. The design is fixed on the base using spring swivel brackets and straps.
Our craftsmen install using straps using a special, exclusive technology that ensures perfect fabric tension without bubbles, creases or sagging.
Mount Options
Nickel (silver) bracket
Nickel (silver) lock
Brass (Golden) Lock
If the width of your openings exceeds five meters, we recommend that you install the design on nickel swing spring brackets.
If the width of the opening does not exceed two meters, then we recommend using nickel or brass locks as fasteners.
Transparent PVC curtains for verandas and terraces
The veranda is protected not only from street dust and dirt, but also from flies, wasps, mosquitoes and moths.
Moisture-resistant, they keep the veranda dry in any weather, do not rot and do not mold.
Keep warm inside. If you have a fireplace or heater, the room will be suitable for use in winter.
Thanks to the transparent curtains on the closed veranda, there is a feeling of spaciousness.
Easy to clean, easy to dismantle and last for a long time - a great option for decorating a summer house or terrace.
Street curtains for the veranda of a cafe or restaurant
Compared to textile curtains and glass windows, polyvinyl chloride is less prone to contamination, dust settles poorly on it. This is especially convenient for establishments in a big city or near the roadway.
The veranda will be protected from the weather - guests will not be bothered by rain or strong winds. Insects flying to the smell of food, and noise from the street will not interfere.
It’s easy to take care of the purity of the film - just wipe it with water and soap, and then rinse it.
To beautifully arrange and protect the veranda of a cafe or restaurant with transparent curtains profitably: soft glazing budgetthan any other, and the thermal insulation properties of polyvinyl chloride extend the use of the summer terrace in cold weather.
PVC transparent curtains for arbors
With street curtains, rain, hail and snow are not terrible, as well as their consequences: the gazebo will not be flooded with rain and will not be covered with snow. They will protect the gazebo from insects, fine dirt and dust from the street, winds and drafts. They are unpretentious in leaving, it is enough to wash it with soapy water and rinse!
The durable film provides a comfortable temperature in the gazebo - it keeps heat inside and does not let in cold from the street. Install a heater in the gazebo and it will be warm in late autumn and winter.
Transparent curtains in small rooms look neater than glass windows - ideal for decorating a gazebo, especially since installing them in a gazebo will be cheaper than installing double-glazed windows.
They do not need to be dismantled during freezing; they withstand temperatures up to -30 ° C.
Characteristics and production of PVC windows
The list of characteristics of flexible window constructions can easily be turned into a list of advantages, since such an alternative to glazing has a lot of them:
- reliable protection,
- security,
- aesthetics
- durability,
- profitability
- light transmission
- extension of operation
- ease of installation.
Key Features
Many owners prefer to decorate the gazebo or veranda with curtains. There are a lot of manufacturing materials, for example, fabric, tarpaulin, plastic. Special attention should be paid to their canvases of polyvinyl chloride or simply PVC. These curtains have a lot of advantages. First you need to note their low weight in comparison with other options. In addition, such curtains are able to protect vacationers from adverse weather conditions not only in the summer, but also in the winter, and are frost-resistant. Also, the canvases become an excellent helper, allowing to prevent insects from getting inside.
Installation of paintings can be done independently, while you can create your own unique design model. For example, transparent inserts in the form of window openings on a colored background will organically look. If you need to combine different pieces of canvas, it is recommended to use a special hairdryer.
Such curtains are fixed with grommets, and the film on the surface is fixed with the help of bundles. Also, one cannot fail to note the affordable price of such materials.
In terms of maintenance, PVC curtains are very convenient and do not cause any particular problems. They are frost-resistant, so they can be in place and used in the winter. But this point has a limitation - if you try to roll up frozen paintings, cracks will appear on them, accordingly, further functionality will be impaired.
Among the advantages can also be noted moisture resistance, which allows the use of the material in any weather. Today, PVC curtains are the most environmentally friendly option. Unlike ordinary glasses used to decorate terraces and verandas, PVC curtains cannot be broken. With proper care, they will last more than 10 years.
However, with a huge number of advantages, the canvases also have disadvantages. First of all, the curtains are easy to mash, which can ruin their appearance. Therefore, when folding them, strong creases should be avoided, since it will not be possible to get rid of them. The next significant drawback is air tightness. Since there will be no ventilation in the room, a “greenhouse effect” and stuffiness may appear.
However, manufacturers are trying to correct this defect, so the new models have special mechanisms, due to which it is possible to easily raise the canvas for ventilation.
Velcro windows, which can also be opened if necessary, are an excellent option.
PVC curtains can be divided into 3 types: tape, roll and soft. Let's consider each of them in more detail.
Ribbon Options
Visually, they resemble vertical blinds. Tape curtains consist of separate strips, which are mounted in 2 rows on the cornice and at the same time overlap each other. They can be located stationary, but can be shifted to the sides. Such canvases are most often used in industrial and warehouse premises, can be used in order to separate different temperature zones in one room.
The peculiarity is that the width of the strip should directly depend on the width of the opening where the curtain is installed. Such curtains help to maintain the necessary humidity and light level in the room, eliminate drafts and dust, and also prevent the appearance of rodents and insects. Installed at the entrances to the gazebo or porch.
Roll options
The name speaks for itself, the main feature of curtains of this kind is their ability to curl into a roll. This can happen automatically as well as mechanically. Such canvases are recommended for small openings.
In the case of street home structures, some aspects need to be considered when choosing roller blinds.
The weighting compound should be made of stainless steel. The upper holding belts must be at least 2 per 1 sheet.
Soft windows
Such windows can replace the glazing of a gazebo or veranda. The material is stretched in the openings and has a multi-colored edging. Curtains can be fixed permanently, as well as removable. Any of the options involves a mounting mechanism. Among its types, it is possible to distinguish rings fixed by rotary locks, a zipper, an adhesive tape. You can also fix the awning with straps, grommets and a cable.
Choosing a certain type of curtains for yourself, you can not ignore such a condition as the insulation of the room. Soft canvases retain heat best, this figure reaches 70 percent. Rolled ones provide up to 60 percent of heat, while tape ones save about 50 percent.
Color schemes
Regarding the color options, several types of PVC curtains can be distinguished. They can be colored, combined, translucent or transparent with a contour of a certain shade, have a photo print or a transparent built-in window.
Although this type of decoration is used relatively recently, there are trends that determine which paintings and in which cases are used.
Options for terraces and verandas are generally combined or transparent, can have a window and entrance from the same film, most often with a zipper or Velcro.
When decorating a cafe, color models with a photo print are most often selected. It can be either a company logo, or, for example, various elements of nature, it all depends on the wishes of the customer. Sometimes PVC curtains are used only to decorate the entrance to the room.
Here, preference is given to transparent canvases having a zipper. This is justified by the fact that such elements account for the maximum mechanical load, therefore, for such cases it is advisable to use better materials.
How to choose?
Before choosing PVC curtains, there are many things to consider. For example, whether they will be necessary in the winter, what color scheme should be chosen so that it does not come into dissonance with the situation, whether soft windows are required in the room. The answers to these questions should be decided in advance, then the purchase will be more informed and competent. Some nuances can be gleaned from the reviews of experts and users.
Flexible outdoor curtains can be used both in summer and in winter. If we are talking about summer, the run for imagination is wider, in this case all kinds of models can be used.
As for the cold season, it must be taken into account that the material is frost-resistant.
Transparent models that cover the entire perimeter become a good choice for a terrace and a veranda. Inside, you can hang ordinary curtains, which will help give home comfort. This applies exclusively to the summer period.
As for styling, transparent models are universal for all cases. However, some consider these options too routine and boring. For such people, brighter models with prints are suitable, the main thing is that they fit into the surroundings.
How to care?
With regard to care, polyvinyl chloride is a material that does not cause problems in this matter. This is because the film has moisture resistance, which means that in the presence of contamination, it is enough to simply wash it with plain water. If the porch or pergola is opaque, synthetic detergents can be used. They treat particularly contaminated and inaccessible areas after the dust has been erased.
These substances are incompatible with transparent canvases, as they can cause minor scratches, which will be very noticeable on such a material. Therefore, in such cases, the contaminated areas are soaked, after which they are again wiped with a soft cloth. If the surface is voluminous, and the terrace film runs along the entire perimeter of the room, you can remove dirt using a conventional diffusing watering can. This is quite convenient, as it allows you to save time and not spend extra effort. In certain cases, it will be useful to use washing gels.
Features
Making a gazebo with curtains is a win-win solution for giving it a cozy look. Curtains are made of different materials: fabric, plastic, tarpaulin and polyvinyl chloride, or PVC.
Polyvinyl chloride curtains from all others are distinguished by a number of features. First of all, they are much lighter than traditional designs. Secondly, PVC curtains perfectly protect the gazebo area from weather influences, such as rain or wind, as well as from attacks of annoying insects.
With these curtains you can independently fit the gazebo around the entire perimeter, while it is possible to combine different types of film in one model, for example, complement the color design with transparent window inserts. To each other, various pieces of film are mounted using a special hair dryer that can heat the surface to a temperature of 200 degrees. Fasten PVC curtains with eyelets, pulling the film to the surface with bundles.
PVC curtains are easy to clean. They are frost-resistant, so you do not need to hide them in the room for the winter. However, there is one “but”: frozen curtains can not be folded, they can crack, from which the coating will become completely unusable. These designs are not subject to burning out, damage from moisture and other. In addition, they are recognized as the most environmentally friendly option to date.
A number of disadvantages inherent in polyvinyl chloride constructions are also noted. Firstly, they crumple easily. If you fold the film tight and leave it for a while, it forms a hall that cannot be straightened out.
Secondly, for many people the big problem is the almost complete lack of ventilation and the "greenhouse effect" in the room. Especially to prevent this, modern models are equipped with special lifting mechanisms, which make it easy to lift the curtains and ventilate the room. It is also possible to install Velcro windows in the curtains, such that it is possible to open them.
Choosing PVC curtains instead of traditional fabric curtains is a smart move, especially when you consider that the variety of models allows you to find an option no worse.
Protective film curtains are divided into the following types:
- Tape. This type is similar to vertical blinds, which are installed in two rows in a checkerboard pattern. Frost-proof curtains cannot be made from such curtains, but they are widely used indoors, for example, in factories, in car washes, and so on. Typically, such structures are hung in the doorway, equipped with a rotary mechanism, but stationary models are also used everywhere.
- Roll. The whole film web is fastened with special straps, and plumb bob weights are installed at the bottom. Models can be equipped with an electric drive or can be controlled manually. Cloths for rolled curtains are made both from continuous pieces of film, and from perforated to eliminate the "greenhouse effect" and improve ventilation.
- Soft. Installation of such structures is the most popular option to date. Such curtains can be used as an alternative to traditional windows, while many advantages are guaranteed: good thermal insulation, unbreakable material, installation or removal speed, durability, significant cost savings. On the market, they offer both stationary models and removable ones, depending on the needs and wishes of the consumer.
When choosing in favor of one or another option, it is necessary to take into account the ability to provide thermal insulation. Actual soft transparent curtains-films save about 70% of heat, roll-up - about 60%, while tape models-blinds - only up to 50%.
Regardless of the design, with proper use, PVC curtains can last up to 15 years without losing their initial appearance. Not every material can boast of such values, so durability is another reason why you should stop your choice on PVC curtains.
Colors
In addition to structural variations, there are curtains in all kinds of colors. This or that type depends on the type of coating:
- Colored
- Transparent with a colored seam along the contour,
- Colored with integrated transparent window,
- Color with photo print,
- Translucent
- Combined.
Despite the relatively young age of PVC curtains, peculiar traditions of using this or that type of coloring have already developed.
Terrace models or for the veranda are usually made transparent or combined (colored with a detachable window). Most often, such options are complemented by a “door” made of PVC film with the ability to open and close it, for example, with a zipper.
For cafes, preference is given to color models with photo print. Often, small stalls or coffee houses receive a tent made of PVC material for free, but with the company logo of the sponsoring company. Thus, the company provides advertising for itself, and the cafe saves on the construction of a tent.
More mature establishments choose print options in the form of natural elements, for example, tree leaves, beach, forest. This is especially true when the cafe is in the middle of the city.
The vision of such drawings is relaxing, and cafe visitors feel peaceful. In such institutions I want to return again and again.
In some cases, the installation of PVC curtains is not done on the windows, but only on the door spaces. Then transparent models equipped with a clasp are selected, and the films are selected with the highest quality that can be found. Frequent operation leads to rapid wear, so saving in this case is not worth it.
If you plan to choose a translucent option, you should be careful. For many, this color is strongly associated with hospital rooms. However, if you choose the right shade of the film, it will look quite harmonious, while allowing you to protect yourself from prying eyes.
How to wash?
Maintenance of PVC curtains is extremely easy compared to other types. Due to the fact that the PVC curtains are moisture resistant, it is allowed to wash them with plain water.
For home use, purchase a synthetic detergent. Dust is removed from the curtains by pouring water on them, and especially contaminated places are rubbed with a rag or sponge. However, this method is not applicable for transparent panels, each scratch on them will be visible. It is best to soak the dirt on them for several minutes, then rinse the curtains again.
Large surfaces of PVC curtains are treated with water using a scattering watering can. This approach is more suitable for washing curtains in cafes or stalls, since in such places the structures are more susceptible to pollution and made quite impressive, so it is not possible to handle them manually. For washing, gel soap preparations are also used.
Washing curtains should be carried out regularly. Despite the fact that they do not eat dirt, it is better not to bring to the formation of a hard crust, especially transparent soft windows. With a simple dusting of the curtains, it is enough to rinse them a couple of times with water to return them to their original appearance.
Options in the interior
The veranda is equipped with transparent combination curtains. It uses both a static version and a roll-in option. A large selection of different colors in which adhesive seams can be made allowed the owners to choose the best option for decorating their terrace. In addition, PVC curtains are varied in shape and can be matched to any window shape.
The owners of this house also decided to opt for a two-story PVC construction. As the color of the skin sheathing, classic white is used. Despite the fact that he does not particularly harmonize with the environment, he does not look disgusting.
In this case, the structure can be removed at will, for its installation, wing nuts for manual unwinding were used.
PVC curtains can be used not only for framing verandas and terraces. Due to its heat-shielding properties in regions with average temperatures, it is possible to mount them on the windows of a residential building for year-round use. You can insulate them with a balcony.
Summer cafes, protected from the weather by PVC curtains look interesting and stand out against the general background. The most important thing is to choose the right color, and the owners of this design did it. The white border merges with the walls and classic curtains and does not catch the eye, which creates the illusion of open space.
PVC structures can even be installed on arbors that are equipped with barbecue facilities. In this case, you will have to provide an improved ventilation system, since the heat from the grill will have nowhere to go and in the gazebo can become unusually stuffy. The solution is to use roller blinds, which, if desired, can be lowered and raised by regularly ventilating the room.
Folded curtains are as follows. It is equipped with straps for hanging (at least two, but there may be more straps depending on the width of the curtain) and a weight, so that in the untwisted state the curtain hangs as needed. Zippers or Velcro are often made on the sides so that it is possible to make the room completely closed when necessary.
Terraces are often protected from the weather with PVC panels. In this case, this design is year-round: mounting on the grommets provides for operation without removal. It was possible to additionally hang classic fabric curtains to make the room cozier and warmer.
Panoramic soft windows for a cafe - a spectacular solution, but not particularly practical. Films quickly deform and scratch, which is why the guest room immediately takes on a cheap, untidy appearance.To avoid this, you need to replace the curtains on time.
About. how to choose PVC curtains for a summer gazebo, see the next video.
Description of roll film for glazing
High-quality film for soft windows, as a replacement for glass, protects the interior of the gazebo from rain, wind, dust, street dirt. Also, midges and annoying mosquitoes will no longer prevent a pleasant pastime.
For optimal insect protection, you can use a mosquito roll net. It performs the same functions as the mesh in traditional plastic windows, it is also easy to clean and does not interfere with the passage of fresh air.
Since the soft windows for the veranda are made exclusively of flexible and durable material, it is impossible to break and hurt them.
This item is especially important for families with children. Now the gazebo or terrace can be used as a comfortable nursery or game room in the fresh air.
Modern production of soft windows allows you to produce original and beautiful options for film curtains with a wide range of colors.
The frame mount looks neat and stylish.
Film polyethylene on arbors and terraces
The manufacturer’s website usually publishes many photos of arbors with soft windows with the presented design options. It can be transparent or colored canvases, a film with a picture in the form of a binding, with a logo or image on it.
With proper installation and proper care, the service life of soft roll-up windows for the veranda is 10 years or more. Durability contributes to the resistance of the material to atmospheric, climatic and physical influences.
Compared with classic stationary glazing with a rigid frame made of wood or metal, the price of soft windows for arbors and verandas is on average twice lower.
It is this criterion that is often decisive in favor of choosing this design option.
Another huge plus for those who want to pay less is the ability to make soft windows in the gazebo with their own hands without much effort and cost.
Canvases allow up to 90% of the sun's rays, which makes it possible not to feel like in a cocoon in a gazebo covered with film. The maximum proximity to nature is provided by high-quality transparent pvc for soft windows - it does not cloud with time and does not spoil the picture.
Owners of private cottages and country houses have long appreciated the benefits of special places for outdoor recreation.
Flexible roll structures allow you to comfortably stay on the street for up to 8 months a year - from mid-spring to late autumn until the first frost and snow.
In arbors with flexible windows you can use heating with electric fireplaces or heat lamps. Polyethylene is an excellent option for maintaining heat, so this glazing is sometimes more effective than traditional.
The lightness of the design itself and the fastening scheme allows even beginners to make windows for the gazebo with their own hands. They can be removed for the winter - dismantling also does not cause difficulties and does not require much time.
For independent work, special kits are sold from which the canvas can be made to the desired size. To better understand the technology and find out the nuances of the process, we recommend watching the installation of soft windows for watching videos.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages of flexible films:
- The protective function is the same as that of glass, but the advantage is the lightness of the material used.
- A simple installation allows you to cope with the installation of such windows yourself.
- Installation does not take much time, does not require special preparation.
- The most economical way to glaze small summer cottages or verandas.
- Transparent film transmits daylight by 90%.
- Artificial PVC film environmentally friendly material, has no specific odor.
- It does not break upon accidental impact and does not leave fragments in comparison with glass windows. Consequently, film windows are a safe and reliable material, especially in families with small children.
- Durable - service life from 7 to 10 years.
- It can serve as a “preservation" of summer summer cottages for the winter period, as it is frost-resistant and can withstand negative temperatures up to 40 ° C.
- During the winter operation of the premises, a polyethylene coating allows the use of electric heating devices. It does not crack and does not deform due to temperature differences, in addition, it contributes to the conservation of heat.
- It is easily transported, stored, does not present difficulties in delivery.
- We save the room from drafts, dust, insects, precipitation, excessive noise.
- Modern, aesthetic material has gained popularity among many summer residents and owners of country houses.
The disadvantages are as follows:
- the film can easily be cut with any sharp object, while it cannot be restored, only its replacement is required,
- the use of PVC protective coating in the cold period does not provide complete sealing.
Glazing of arbors with an aluminum profile
This method of glazing involves the installation of one double-glazed window in an aluminum profile, so that it is possible to achieve panoramic windows. Pavilions with similar glazing look very beautiful, and the frames are painted in the color you want if desired.
There is an option with sliding windows - it is very practical and aesthetically pleasing, although the installation process is more expensive and complicated. If the gazebo will not be used in the winter, but you need reliable glazing - aluminum will do just fine. It is not as expensive as the euro window.
It is important to understand that aluminum is cold glazing, therefore it will not become much warmer into the room from such shelter. If you want to create a comfortable temperature inside the arbor, you can put a stove in a potbelly stove, and you will need to additionally make a chimney - if the arbor is high, then the chimney will cost more than the stove itself
If you want to create a comfortable temperature inside the arbor, you can put a stove in a potbelly stove, and you will need to additionally make a chimney - if the arbor is high, then the chimney will cost more than the stove itself.
Fabric curtains
Sliding fabric curtains are the easiest design option. They can be purchased ready-made or sewn at home. You can choose the method of attachment that is convenient for you. For example, the curtains in the photo are attached due to the crossbar threaded into the grommets installed on the panel. Such a mechanism looks rather modest, however, it is easiest to open and close curtains with it.
A loop fastener is also used for ties - wide hinges of the same material, or ribbons for tying, are sewn onto the curtains. Both options are quite spectacular, however, the fabric moves with difficulty on the crossbar; curtains cannot be pulled in one motion.
Arbor with curtains. Photo of the model on the grommets
Fabric sliding curtains are good as protection from the sun, and you can always choose the material of the density that you need. Fabrics can be either very thin, such as organza or tulle, or dense, from waterproof fabrics close to canvas. There are even curtains made of tarpaulin for the gazebo. However, they will not only not protect you from a strong wind, but will also interfere - fly into the building. In this regard, roller blinds are much better than outdoor roller blinds.
Please note: shutters are heavier on the lower edge, and in open form they tightly cover the openings. Rollet mechanisms may have differences, but there is one principle, by pulling the cord we can roll or roll the curtain
Some of the models may have brackets for fixing in the open form at the bottom. You will be well protected from the sun, wind, and even from rain.
Curtains in the gazebo. Photo of woven rollt
For the manufacture of roller blinds, dense, durable fabrics are used, with the addition of acrylic or teflon. Minus these curtains for arbors have one - the high price, concerning the same sliding. Well, it’s also impossible to make them at home. An alternative to roller shutters can be Roman curtains, which are folded according to the same principle and weighted along the lower edge. Roman curtains are sold ready-made, or sewn independently from any fabric, for example, according to a pattern similar to the one below.
Soft curtains for the gazebo can be made by yourself
PVC curtains
PVC curtains are available transparent, opaque, combined and with a print that can even be printed from the customer's source. Polyvinyl chloride is durable, biostable and not afraid of prolonged exposure to moisture. The only thing that can spoil the appearance of such curtains is to expose them to multiple deformations in severe frosts or to bring a source of fire to the surface. Otherwise, they are "not killed."
PVC curtains are sliding and roll. The former are more convenient to use, while the latter will cost you less. Both types are used as protection of the gazebo from wind and rain, as well as for preserving garden houses for the winter. Minus PVC curtains have one: if they are tightly closed, then in the gazebo it quickly becomes stuffy.
Curtains for arbors outdoor, waterproof
Metal blinds for arbors and verandas
This type of curtain is used, of course, not for protection from the sun. However, it is necessary to mention them. Installation of metal shutters is a good way to preserve the gazebo for the winter or during the absence of hosts in the summer cottage. From the gazebo closed in this way, you do not need to remove furniture and other filling, which is located there in the summer.
Such blinds are used mainly in stone and brick arbors, on which they do not look bad. You can also install metal shutters on garden houses made of logs. The only thing is that you have to think about how appropriate the box from roller shutters will look and, perhaps, take care of its disguise.
Blinds on the arbor, street, for verandas and arbors
DIY installation process
This operation is best entrusted to specialists, but with some knowledge and following certain rules, you can cope on your own. It is advisable to work with an assistant - so it will be easier for you.
Important! If for the region where you live and are going to install PVC curtains, strong winds are a frequent occurrence, fastenings should be installed with a greater frequency. Thus, the structure will become more resistant to strong gusts of wind .. Installation of PVC curtains is performed as follows:
Installation of PVC curtains is as follows:
- The window must be taken at the upper corners, tried on the opening and pulled. If everything is fine and the curtain lies down as it should, the corners should be fixed with a stapler. Then you need to straighten the film and fix it already around the perimeter.
- In the upper corners to fix on a bracket. On them fix the flexible window with straps, putting on his canvas through the grommet. Thanks to this procedure, the film will recover.
- When the curtain becomes flat, you need to mark the places for fasteners. Marker or pen should make marks through the eyelets, and then remove the canvas.
- Screw the brackets in the marked places using self-tapping screws.
- Install and fix the liquid window. Then you need to equip the structure with straps that fix the twisted curtains in the upper position. The distance between them should be 1 m.
- In order to create additional weight, or in the absence of a lower attachment point, a 20 × 40 mm pipe should be inserted into the pockets.
Varieties of materials
For the manufacture of flexible glazing, PVC film is used. It can be transparent, tinted, combined. Polyvinyl chloride is most often used for the production of soft curtains.
Important! Polyvinyl chloride material does not respond well to bending when the temperature drops below 0 ° C. Creases can form .. Some summer cottage owners prefer to install polyurethane windows, since the material, like PVC, has good properties: reflects sunlight, has a high level of elasticity with a smaller thickness
Polyurethane film is often used to make doors.
Some owners of summer cottages prefer to install windows made of polyurethane, since the material, like PVC, has good properties: it reflects sunlight, has a high level of elasticity with a smaller thickness. Polyurethane film is often used to make doors.
Curtains made of polyester are preferred by those who care about the fire resistance of a window product. And creative lovers will like the possibility of applying various patterns on the curtain. The opening height of the windows made of polyester can be adjusted independently, since the material is wound on a special shaft, and the curtain is fixed using a special strap. 
We master PVC protective curtains for arbors
Today, many companies offer the manufacture of PVC curtains for gazebos to order. No one argues, this is the easiest way. I called - ordered - brought - hung. However, the price for such curtains for the gazebo will be completely undemocratic. Therefore, you will probably be interested to know how to make transparent curtains for the gazebo.
How to sew DIY curtains for gazebos
Of course, here we will not talk about sewing in the full sense of the word, but about soldering PVC sheets among themselves. We measure the sides that we plan to cover with protective curtains for the gazebo, and in the process we also capture the salaries of the openings or support pillars, depending on the type of construction. Based on these measurements, we create patterns. Since PVC curtains should not have folds, the patterns are drawn exactly according to the measurements taken.
After cutting, you can proceed to the actual soldering. We lay out the details on any heat-resistant surface. First, the colored elements of the edging are laid out, and already on them is the transparent part of the curtain. If you just need to connect together two single-color PVC segments - just connect their slices. So that the details of the curtains do not move during the soldering process, we press them with something heavy or glue them to the table with ordinary tape. The figure below shows the layout and fixing of the film before soldering.
Please note: during the preparation of patterns, it is absolutely necessary to make an addition to the doorways and seams. On the sides and bottom we put 50 mm
For seams, if they overlap, the margin should be 15 - 20 mm on each part. For ordinary two-layer soldering, 10 mm will be enough for the seams.
For an open gazebo or terrace
Usually, special machines are used to solder PVC curtains. However, they cost a lot, and if you do not plan to manufacture curtains all the time, then such an expensive purchase will not be justified. But there is still a way out.
Please note: to work, you need to slightly upgrade an ordinary soldering iron, namely, install a thermal roller on its tip. To make it, you will need two strips of metal with holes and a small coin or a watch wheel
Before you begin, you should find out the approximate temperature of the soldering iron so that it solders the layers of the film, but does not burn them.
If everything is fine, let's get started. We have already laid out the film. Now we take a steel ruler or not a thick wooden block (50 x 25 mm), we lay along the line of the future seam. With our left hand we press a ruler / bar and with our right hand we lead along it / him with a soldering iron.
Plastic panels are connected using a soldering iron with a thermal roller
How to fix the curtains for the gazebo: installation of accessories
Now that all the elements are connected, you need to equip our curtains with the necessary accessories - you can buy it in hardware stores.And eyelets, and all kinds of fasteners can be installed in specialized workshops, or do it yourself. In the second case, it is better to purchase accessories with a margin so that you can use several pieces for training on an unnecessary piece of plastic.
Eyelets require preliminary preparation of even holes. This can be done using special cutting, but there is also a way to avoid spending money on an additional tool. The size of the hole is the diameter of the inner loop of the eyelet. Here, we just circle this hardware. But so that the cuts are even, we do this:
- Cross each circle crosswise so that the intersection of the lines falls on the center of the holes.
- We cut the film from the intersection points to the outline of the circles.
- We cut the film in a circle.
The following figure clearly shows how markup is made to cut holes for the grommets. PVC curtains are ready. It remains only to hang them on fasteners, which must be installed in advance on the gazebo itself.
Please note: there is no need to try to smooth out the creases remaining from folding the film during storage. We hang everything as it is, and on the first warm summer day, the plastic warms up under the sun and straightens out by itself. . How to make shelter for a summer gazebo: preparing holes for grommets
How to make shelter for a summer gazebo: preparing holes for grommets
Care and maintenance
PVC windows do not require any special care. If necessary, it is enough to rinse with water and a mild detergent. To maintain transparency, aggressive cleaning products and hard washcloths should be avoided.
To prevent splashes and drips, it is advisable to wipe the window dry with a soft absorbent cloth after washing. It should be remembered that you should not leave the curtain rolled up for the winter, otherwise creases and cracks may appear on it.
Soft PVC-film windows are an inexpensive, convenient and modern way to improve non-capital buildings, such as arbors, verandas, summer areas. Suitable for manufacture, installation and repair do it yourself, thanks to the excellent characteristics and wide color gamut. They allow you to emphasize the beauty or give personality and refresh the appearance of almost all types of street buildings.
Operation and maintenance
The main recommendation: the less these windows touch, fold and affect the atmosphere, the longer they will last. Manufacturers are very asked not to remove the soft "glass" in the winter and summer, as during storage they begin to dry out, bend, crack and lose their properties.
It is important to consider that at the cottage someone will definitely want to touch them, take them off and try their strength. This is natural and obvious for any owners, curious guests and neighbors.
Therefore, they will last less than 10 years for sure.
Washing spray
It is very simple to look after PVC windows. It is enough to periodically pour them with soapy water and then rinse with running water. Manufacturers are very asked not to wipe them with sponges and especially rags, so as not to scratch the top layer of the film. For owners, even less worries - dust and dirt is washed off with plain water.
