What are the manufacturers of soft windows silent about? Reviews
Now we see a lot of advertisements about soft windows. I myself want to install them on the veranda. Are these windows so good? Read many reviews on the internet and I want to share with you.
Who already uses soft windows, please share your opinion below in the comments. Thank you!
Pros of soft windows
Such a solution will save the veranda, gazebo, terraces, balconies from precipitation and winds. Without fear of the weather, you can have tea in the gazebo or veranda. Soft windows are made of polyurethane or PVC. Well-made windows can withstand temperatures from +50 to - 40 degrees. Manufacturers claim that such windows can be left on for the winter. The thicker the canvas, the longer it will last. The shelf life is up to 10 years.
Cost - from 500 rubles per sq.m. (depends on the thickness). Without frame and fasteners. Silicone straps (the cheapest) are sometimes made as a fastener. More expensive mount: French or swivel bracket. The edging at the windows is different. For example, made of durable and waterproof PVC fabric.
Such windows are easy to wrinkle, mold and mildew will not appear on it. The advantage over glass is safety (it cannot be broken). The film does not sag, it keeps its original shape well. It is not necessary to often clean the gazebo or veranda from foliage, dust and snow. Flies and mosquitoes do not interfere with rest. Ventilation is carried out by means of a mosquito net in the doorway.
Another feature of the material is that it transmits more than 90% of daylight. Manufacturers say that polyvinyl chloride is not afraid of ultraviolet radiation and does not turn yellow. It remains transparent for the entire duration. But practice and reviews tell a different story. Windows gradually darken over time. Ultraviolet affects.
Soft windows are usually ordered to fit. Usually they call a specialist, he measures everything, you choose the thickness of the film. Manufacturing takes about 10 days. For services (measurer, installer) you will have to pay another 50% of the cost of the windows.
To save money, you can take the dimensions yourself and install ready-made windows. It is not difficult to stretch the film. I think there is no need to pay the installer 400 rubles per square meter.
Reviews
1. Insects inevitably fly through the door and then "sit up" the windows, leaving unattractive spots. In this case, you have to wash with detergent and warm water.
2. After washing, scratches remain and this is very noticeable if you stand close. This comes from washing with a sponge. Therefore, wash with a soft microfiber cloth.
3. In addition, any careless blow can damage the material. You can, of course, make a patch, but it will no longer be aesthetically pleasing.
4. In severe frost, the material shrinks and this can lead to stretching and tearing. If you decide to take it off for the winter, then it is better not to fold it in an envelope, but to roll it up.
After studying the topic, I decided to make soft windows for the gazebo (by removing the slats). Nothing is eternal. If everything is relatively normal, then I will do it for the veranda.