What are the advantages of soft windows for gazebos?

Soft windows for gazebos and open terraces are deservedly popular with the owners of country houses and villas. Products are soft transparent PVC, polyester or polyurethane curtains that reliably protect open spaces during bad weather.

Flexible windows are made of dense polyethylene film with high quality, which is an excellent alternative to glass. The material has good frost-resistant properties, which allows the use of windows in the cold season. Occasionally, opaque, pre-impregnated with an acrylic composition, fabrics are used for soft glazing.

Soft windows are installed on openings of all shapes and sizes. Products are used to protect the verandas, open terraces and gazebos from wind and precipitation, and also as a material for the preservation of premises for the winter period.

PVC film, from which transparent curtains are made, is highly resistant to direct exposure to ultraviolet rays and conditions of extreme temperatures. It does not lose its elasticity throughout the entire period of operation, defined by 7-10 years. This distinguishes the PVC film from other materials used to protect open spaces from atmospheric agents and insects. Transparent windows are worth about a thousand rubles for 1 square. m of material. The amount may vary depending on the manufacturer, the quality of fasteners, as well as the presence of edging or photo printing.

The thickness of the material is 500 and 700 microns, the width of the roll is 140 cm, the border is 5 cm. Windows that are more than 140 cm wide are produced by the method of thermal soldering of standard canvases, with a width of 3 cm being formed. The piping is made from Oxford fabric 600 ”, which is presented in a wide range of colors, perfectly cleaned and aesthetically pleasing.The soft glazing of doorways is equipped with a zipper, the thickness of which does not exceed 1 cm.

The opaque cloths having the lavsan fibers in the structure, possess the bigger durability and durability in comparison with transparent models. Very popular are the combined options with a transparent top and an opaque bottom, most often used for door glazing.

High consumer demand for soft windows is due to the many undeniable advantages of the material:

• Quick and easy installation. It is not difficult to install the structure with your own hands, even for people who do not have installation experience. Dismantling canvases also will not cause difficulties. This is convenient with a seasonal installation and in the case when the dacha is left unattended for the winter period and there is a risk of committing thefts from the plots.
• Comfortable cost. Soft windows are much cheaper than plastic constructions, which is very beneficial when glazing summer houses and porches. This allows closing large numerous openings with minimal financial losses.
• Good light transmittance. The excellent transparency of the material, combined with the lack of window frames, provides an excellent overview of the yard, the site and the garden.

• Environmental Safety. The material has all the necessary certificates of conformity, guaranteeing the complete harmlessness of the film to human health. Some models are highly resistant to fire, which significantly increases the safe use of the room.
• Hygienic and easy care. The protective film is easy to clean and is not prone to the appearance of fungus and mold. If the operating conditions are observed and the windows are kept clean, the products can last up to 10-15 years.
• Resistant to aggressive environmental conditions. Soft windows are not afraid of sunlight and precipitation, and polyurethane and polyvinyl chloride models can be used in a temperature range from -40 to +80 degrees. This provides ample opportunities for their use in different climatic zones.

• Good heat saving properties materials allow heating of rooms with electrofireplaces and heaters without the risk of heat loss. This makes it possible to use the premises up to 8 months a year.
• Safe operation. Such windows can not be broken, which eliminates the risk of injury in case of accidental damage to the glazing. This allows the use of film windows for glazing open-air verandahs and garden arbors, intended for children's playrooms. A wide range of colors and a large range of models with a print will decorate the room and arrange the window for any color of the facade and interior.
• Materials are not prone to the accumulation of static electricity, which is why not electrified and does not attract hairs, hairs and dust.

You can purchase and install soft windows using the services of companies, or independently. To do this, you need to buy special mounts and rolled material. It is possible to strengthen windows in openings in three ways:

• Pivot brackets. This method is very simple and common. Often used when installing window designs in summer houses.

• Thongs. The method consists in putting eyelets on the brackets and fixing the web with straps that are inserted into the brace.

• Sliding design. This system does not provide good tightness, but it is attractive in appearance. The absence of straps and metal turning mechanisms allow the window to look stylish and aesthetic. This method is often used for glazing open areas of cafes, restaurants and pavilions. The canvas is fixed in metal guides and slides in the right direction with the help of rollers.

Installation should begin with fastening the upper part of the canvas to the carrier span. It is necessary to do this with the help of a construction stapler. The distance between fasteners should be 30 cm.

Then mounting brackets for hinges or swivel locks on the wall surface is carried out. A belt is fastened through each running meter, which will hold the web in a twisted state. Side fasteners must be 40 cm apart.

When self-installation of soft windows, you need to consider that with a sharp cooling, the size of the canvas changes,therefore, when carrying out summer installation, it is not necessary to strongly strain the film, and vice versa, if the installation is carried out in the winter period, then the tension should be maximal.

To keep soft windows clean it is necessary to regularly wash the film with synthetic detergents and a sponge. For large areas of film glazing, it is recommended to use a hose with a diffusing watering can. The edging tape should be washed using a soap solution and a brush of medium hardness. It is necessary to wash the windows as far as the pollution and dusting and, after all, the rain. It is not recommended to use a brush when washing the film - it is better to use a soft cloth, sponge or microfiber.

Soft windows do not need to be dismantled for winter, but if for any reason a film is removed, the cloth should be thoroughly washed with warm soapy water, then rinsed thoroughly with clean water and wiped dry. Store products should be in a collapsed state, without bending and crushing the canvas.

PVC soft windows are in high demand among cottage owners, cottages, country houses and restaurants. They perfectly protect the premises from precipitation, cold and wind.

Consumers note that the installation of such windows does not require large expenditures and eliminates the need for complex installation with the involvement of specialists. Attention is drawn to the good transparency and resistance to fading in products with a print. The advantages include the wide color range of products that allows you to choose a model for the facade or landscape design. Owners of open-air cafes note the convenience of using roller windows, which can be lowered in a few minutes when the rain starts or the wind strengthens and also quickly removed when good weather is established.

The disadvantages of products include low tightness of sliding structures and the risk of damage to the canvas with sharp objects. This applies to a greater extent to their PVC and polyester products, since polyurethane sheets are not easy to damage due to their high elasticity.The presence of the windage of products during gusts of wind is also noted, but this is most likely the result of improper installation of windows and low tension on the canvas.

To learn how to install soft windows with your own hands, see the next video.