Well relax summer afternoon or evening in summerhouse or veranda in the country. The capital structures generally set window frames with glazingThat protect against wind and rain in the rainy day. But what if arbor temporary or veranda used for recreation only 3-5 months a year and do not want to spend much on the installation plastic windows. Excellent solution - a flexible, or soft box.
What is a flexible window and what is their feature
The first who tried out flexible, or soft, windows, were the owners of cafes and restaurants with outdoor summer playgrounds. Later, they were used, and the owners private houses and dachas. Flexible window easy to install and can be installed or removed a housewife.
Soft windows called transparent veil of film PVC thickness 500-700 microns. This is an excellent alternative to conventional plastic windows in terms of cost and installation. Despite the fact that the curtains made of PVC do not provide a complete seal, they are able to protect the room from the rain, dust, bright sun and wind.
Soft light transmission window is about 90%.
Curtain of PVC films have many advantages:
- long life - more than 10 years;
- low cost;
- good light transmission;
- reliability;
- the use of safety;
- a large assortment of colors;
- withstands a wide temperature range (-40 ° - + 80 ° C);
- non-toxic;
- appearance.
The disadvantages include the fact that it is not restored in case of accidental break of the film.
Methods for attaching windows PVC film
For the installation of soft boxes, depending on the width of the opening is used several types of attachments:
- swivel bracket. Such a mounting method is used for the opening width of more than 5 m;
- nickel-plated clamps and silicone straps. This embodiment is suitable for openings with a width of about 2 m;
- a sliding mechanism to move the curtain as the curtain.
Fasteners can be installed around the perimeter of the flexible screen. In this case, the PVC film can be removed completely. Setting to the top of the curtain eyelets, it can be rolled up and fix the straps. If the bottom is not attached anything the film, it is possible to make a special pocket for the sinkers. Flexible window wiper You can use a simple soap and water, and in any case it is impossible to use the funds from the abrasive particles.