DIY Mosquito Net: How to Build One at Home

During the summer, with the high temperatures, it is difficult to give up keeping the windows open all day: the risk however, especially if you live in the countryside, is to find yourself with the house invaded by flies and mosquitoes. The latter, besides being annoying, can also be a danger for those who are allergic to them. bitesAn economical remedy to avoid the annoying presence of these insects could be to build a DIY mosquito netAlthough there are many models on the market, prices vary depending on the type and material used, making your own mosquito net will allow you to test your manual skills and save money. Let's see, step by step, How to build a DIY mosquito net for roller shutters, a mosquito net with Velcro, a curtain one and a wooden one.

To begin, choose the mosquito net material:

• nylon
• steel wire
• aluminum

Purchase it in rolls or in the quantity you need based on the measurements of the window frames, allowing for a few extra centimeters to be used if necessary.

DIY mosquito net for roller shutters

Necessary

• 2 wooden strips 3x3 cm long, equal to the width of the roller shutter
• A pleated mesh sheet
• Brackets and through screws to attach the mosquito net to the roller shutter
• Nails
• Wood saw
• Metro
• Scissors
• Hammer
• Drill driver

Method

• Measure the height and width of the roller shutter.
• Using the wood saw, cut the two strips to a length equal to the width of the roller shutter.
• Cut the mosquito net fabric and adjust it to the size of the room.
• Make sure that the mosquito net is approximately 10 cm longer than the height of the compartment so that you can attach the slats.
• Using the hammer, fix the sheet to the two slats.
• Fix the brackets to the upper strip of the mosquito net and anchor it to the last element of the roller shutter.

DIY mosquito net with Velcro

This is one of the most economical solutions and allows you to remove and reattach the mosquito net as needed. Using double-sided tape, place a strip of Velcro along the frame of the opening to which you can then attach the mosquito net.

DIY curtain mosquito net

To make it, simply cut the purchased fabric to create two pocket-like flaps: an upper one to hold the support and a lower one to hold a small weight in place. The final result will be a mosquito net that unrolls downwards.

DIY wooden mosquito net

Before getting started, gather a tape measure, double-sided tape, a mosquito net, a hammer, four square or rectangular wooden planks, paint, and a few headless nails. Once you've gathered all the materials, measure the height and width of the window you'll be attaching the mosquito net to and begin cutting the wooden slats. Before nailing the slats, decide whether or not to paint them. Secure the various elements with nails to create a stable structure, apply the mesh, and secure it securely with double-sided tape. Fold the excess mesh inside the edge and secure it with double-sided tape again.

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