The improvement of the site near the house or in the country is a whole range of measures to improve the functional use of the territory, its aesthetic condition. This process is just as important as decorating your home, it requires a creative approach and financial investments. When restoring order, creating a comfortable, cozy atmosphere, every little thing is taken into account, whether it is the choice of flowers for the flowerbed, materials for covering garden paths or curtains for arbors and verandas.
Without window curtains, the garden pavilion looks uncomfortable, ascetic, rude, respectively, outdoor recreation in the summer will be less pleasant. Therefore, the choice must be approached thoroughly, in addition, there are many options for street models, from light, flowing paintings to massive, heavy curtains.
Fabric products intended for outdoor use are constantly exposed to adverse effects of precipitation, direct sunlight, and temperature changes. These factors have a detrimental effect on the appearance of the canvas, destroy its texture. Manufacturers, given this circumstance, produce products that are characterized by increased wear resistance, strength, resistance to fading, fire safety, endurance, treat fabric with special water-repellent, dirt-repellent impregnations.
When choosing curtains, it is better to give preference to models that will have the listed qualities, correspond to the style of the building, emphasize its decoration and appearance.
Owners of gazebos, terraces, installing curtains, get a number of advantages, because the products at the same time decorate the building, perform practical functions, namely:
prevent the penetration of mosquitoes, midges, other insects, especially in the evening and night, when the lights are on;
protect from natural phenomena in the form of rain, wind;
allow you to hide from the prying eyes of neighbors, strangers;
create an additional shadow;
protect from sunlight and ultraviolet radiation;
hide some structural defects;
create a confidential atmosphere;
prevent the penetration of applied dust, leaves, other contaminants;
partially retain heat;
decorate the room, cheer up, give the space coziness.
Material
Making the design of the veranda, it is necessary to select such models of street curtains that will decorate the building, protect it from the negative effects of the environment. At the same time, the products themselves should not lose their appearance and structure.The presented requirements significantly reduce the types of raw materials used in the manufacture of products, in addition, the cost of production is significantly higher than conventional curtains.
For the arrangement of arbors, the following types of materials are used:
Fabric. Curtains made of ordinary textiles can be installed both on glazed pavilions and in open-type constructions. However, these models are short-lived.
From burlap. Wearproof, differ in the low price. Natural material is durable, it is quite attractive.
Acrylic Designed for everyday use, they protect well from light, tolerate temperature changes well, but in rainy weather they will have to be removed.
Bamboo Products are compatible with all interiors, suitable for any place, obscure the space.
Blackout Lightproof fabric will completely darken the room. It has such qualities as heat resistance, thermal insulation, sound insulation.
PVC Strong, elastic, well protect the structure.
Tarpaulin. It is very dense, does not allow air to pass through, has an unattractive appearance, but it perfectly protects from moisture, sun, dust.
Mosquito net. It allows you to slightly darken the inner space, serves as a protection against insects.
The choice of this or that material depends on the personal preferences of the owner of the house area, as well as on the location of the object, its protection from sunlight, negative atmospheric phenomena.
About sizes
When choosing a canvas, it is necessary to determine not only its appearance, model, manufacturing material, inherent properties, but also the size. Curtains with correctly selected parameters will help emphasize the appearance of the room, hide minor flaws. If the height and width of the product are determined incorrectly, then even the most beautiful options will spoil the stylish structure.
The sizes for curtains made from different raw materials will vary.Also a large role is played by the method of their fastening, the type and design features of the structure. For example, for glazed verandas, fabric curtains can be hung on a cornice fixed to the ceiling or walls in three standard ways: to the floor, to the windowsill, below the windowsill. For open structures, without side walls, it is better to use options that reach the floor, or curtain shades, blinds, which can be fixed at any distance from the floor, completely or partially enclose the room.
For curtains of roll type, the parameters depend on the installation method. If they are located directly between the support posts, then their width is determined by the exact distance between the elements, taking into account the guides. When installing curtains behind the bearing supports, or in front of them, they should be 10-20 cm larger than the opening, cover it completely to protect the space as much as possible from the penetration of light and moisture. Also, the canvas should be so long that it reaches the floor surface with a small margin. When the structure is located on the window, it can go beyond its borders, covering only the transparent part.
For fabric options, the height is measured from the place of their installation to the floor covering with an indent of 1-4 cm. Some people hang longer products, partially lying on the floor. The width is determined based on the size of the opening in question, the need for folds on the curtain, usually for fabric models it is 1.5 or more times the window or the distance between the supports. It is better to install a tarpaulin stretch.
Varieties
Outdoor protective blinds made of various materials are in great demand. The demand for a particular model depends on many parameters, ranging from its cost to the maximum life. Having decided to purchase a finished product, to sew a curtain with your own hands, you first need to deal with existing species, their main characteristics.
Fabric curtains
Street curtains made from the usual textiles are a good option for decorating garden pavilions and porches of closed and open type. There are light, airy models, in the production of which silk, chiffon is used, denser options made of linen or canvas. The positive aspects of these products include:
decorate the room;
allow you to emphasize a certain style;
have a wide selection of colors and shades;
do not interfere with air exchange, as a result, odors in the room do not stagnate;
able to partially or completely darken the space;
protect against insects.
Among the shortcomings of tissue structures can be identified:
in non-glazed rooms they can be used only in the warm season;
have a short service life;
burn out under the influence of sunlight;
require periodic care;
do not protect from rain, with the exception of some dense paintings.
Particularly noteworthy are curtains sewn from a special blackout fabric, a feature of which is the ability not to transmit light. For street curtains, a special kind of blackout street is used. In addition, the material perfectly absorbs noise, retains heat.
Rolshtora
The roller blinds intended for installation on the street are very popular. This is an excellent alternative to bulky, heavy curtains, standard blinds, in the design of which all the positive qualities of the listed products are combined. Sun blinds are a tubular shaft on which the web is wound. Management can be carried out manually and electronically.
The canvas for street models is made of high-strength extruded aluminum, polyester. Products have the following advantages:
resistant to precipitation;
protect from wind, sunshine;
have a long service life;
frost-resistant, not afraid of temperature changes;
due to the presence of cargo, a magnet located at the bottom of the canvas, as well as platbands, no folds form on the surface, they do not deform;
characterized by increased strength, durability, fire safety;
impregnated with dirt-repellent agents, it is easy to look after them;
Conventional fabric options are characterized by the same disadvantages as the above textile curtains. Reflexols have practically no negative characteristics, with the exception of the high cost, which will pay off due to the long service life.
Jalousie
There are many models of blinds that can be installed both in the open gazebo and in the glazed veranda. The table below describes the main types of products that differ in different characteristics:
Specifications
For indoor installation
For outdoor use
Shutters
Rafshtora
Control
Manual
+
+
+
Electronic
+
+
+
View
Vertical
+
—
—
Horizontal
+
+
+
Pleated
+
—
—
Material
Steel
+
+
+
Aluminum
+
+
+
Plastic
+
+
+
Tree
+
—
—
the cloth
+
—
—
Combined
+
—
—
Installation method
In the window opening
+
+
—
On the wall
+
—
+
On the sash window
+
—
—
Fabric, wooden, combined models of bamboo have an attractive appearance, fit well into any interior. However, they do not tolerate moisture, temperature changes. The advantages of metal models include:
moisture resistance, frost resistance;
high strength;
wind protection;
good sound insulation;
ease of maintenance and care;
stylish appearance;
the ability to control the penetration of sunlight;
protection from prying eyes.
Disadvantages - lamellas are quickly contaminated, require periodic care. Have a wide variation in cost. The price depends on the material from which the product is made, the availability of electronic or manual control.
Rafshtora
Rafshtora along with roller shutters are a type of blinds that are designed specifically for outdoor installation.The main difference between them is that the former are located outside the window opening, and the latter do not protrude beyond it. Made of steel profile, aluminum, plastic. According to the design of the lamellas, C - shaped, flat, Z - shaped models are distinguished. The main positive qualities of these products are expressed in the following:
immune to temperature changes, withstand its fluctuations from - 40 ° C to + 50 ° C;
have a long service life;
protect from natural disasters, even from hurricane and hail;
vandal resistant;
protect the room from strong heat and heat loss;
provide good sound insulation;
perfectly combined with the exterior of the structure;
have a large selection of colors.
The disadvantages include the fact that these external blinds can not be lifted from the street. At the same time, this is a positive quality. The price of the finished product is quite high. It is very problematic to independently perform the installation; special skills will be required.
Protective
Curtains made of tent material are quite popular products. A great option for protection from rain or hail. Due to the fact that the fabric does not allow air to pass through, on a cool day you can cover the gazebo and turn on the heater, thereby heating the space. For their production, tarpaulin, polyester-based dacron fabric is used. Of the useful properties of these curtains, we can distinguish that they:
durable;
do not crumple;
keep warm;
elastic;
do not fade under the sun, are resistant to ultraviolet;
resistant to mold, all kinds of microbes;
waterproof;
wearproof, durable;
differ in a rather low price.
Also have negative characteristics:
hard;
heavy;
do not let air in;
have an unattractive appearance;
subject to static electricity.
Benefits of PVC Curtains
Curtains made of PVC deserve special attention.Polyvinyl chloride products differ in appearance, manufacturers produce rolled, tape models, as well as soft windows. By the method of color design we can distinguish: transparent, translucent, color, combined. These designs have a number of positive characteristics:
light weight;
frost resistance, withstand temperature fluctuations in the range from - 40 ° C to + 70 ° C;
high strength;
durability, with proper care, will last more than a decade;
protect from insects;
easy to maintain;
moisture resistant.
The disadvantages include the fact that:
they are easy to wrinkle, so fold the products very carefully;
they are airtight, do not allow air masses to circulate.
Transparent models transmit light well, do not refract and do not scatter it, have a low cost, are resistant to ultraviolet, and fungus or mold does not start on their surface.
Methods and types of mounts
The option of fixing the curtains depends on the material from which they are made, the design of the structure where they will be installed. Some curtains can be hung independently, but there are also those that cannot be fixed without the help of professionals. Consider the most common ways of fixing different products:
Standard lightweight fabric models can be mounted on a cornice.
Roll options are fixed with screws or dowels (there are varieties without drilling) on the window sash, in its opening, on the wall. In the same way, products hidden in a box are installed.
PVC window-type constructions are fastened using special parts (brackets, eyelets with a strap).
Cloth, tarpaulin, PVC curtains can be fixed on rails with a roller or use a cable with a carabiner. Also around the perimeter of the structure can be placed swing brackets.
Style and color directions
When choosing one or another type of curtains, it is necessary to pay attention to the design of the structure, to select the colors and materials corresponding to it. Consider several popular styles:
Classical. It is necessary to use a fabric made from natural raw materials. Curtains should be gray, beige, white.
Italian. Curtains should be opened in different directions. White and beige shades prevail. The fabric should be dense, the edges lying on the floor.
Gothic. The material should have black, emerald, brown, blue-black, raspberry shade. Perfect protective curtains made of lavsan, fabric from canvas.
Scandinavian. Light colors prevail - white, beige, gray. Light fabrics made from natural materials and vertical fabric blinds will look great.
Minimalism. Light shades, lack of patterns are characteristic. You can use standard metal blinds, transparent PVC windows.
Examples and design options
It is possible to equip verandas and arbors in different ways, both open, and glazed. Use beautiful fabric, polyvinyl chloride, roller, and other curtains. Products give the building a magnificent look, emphasize its design, compatibility with the landscape.
When choosing curtains, it is necessary to pay attention to the compatibility of their colors with other objects located inside the room in question, so that they do not contradict the general design. For example, if a sofa and chairs with blue upholstery are located on the veranda, then in combination with these objects a fabric curtain with a shade that is in this range will look great.
In the gazebo, built of wood, or lined with this material, wooden vertical blinds will look great. Such a curtain will emphasize the general view of the structure, together they will make up a single composition, and it will be comfortable and cozy to be inside.
To make the building unique, several different curtains can be combined. White fabric curtains with light items made of fishing line, plastic, wire will look great.
Designs decorated with expensive bright, colorful fabrics that can be hung out only on holidays during the reception, look good, thereby preserving them from fading, sunlight, and other negative factors.
DIY PVC curtains
The construction market offers a wide variety of designs and types of curtains. However, many want to save money, especially lovers of various kinds of crafts, and make curtains with their own hands. At the same time, the process does not take much time, and a hand-made product is much more appreciated. Consider a master class on the example of creating combined PVC curtains. For work, we need:
transparent or any other color polyvinyl chloride film;
fasteners (staples, eyelets with a strap);
soldering iron;
scissors, tape measure, meter, hammer.
Sequential Instruction:
Depending on the installation method, we perform measurements of window openings or the distance between the supporting posts, as well as from the place of attachment to the floor.
According to the available sizes, we cut out blanks from a transparent film, exactly under the window opening, or with a margin of 20 cm wide, for mounting on supports. If the size of the film is less than the width of the opening in question, then from the solder side of the two canvases we add 20 cm for each element. From colored PVC we cut strips 20 cm wide.
We prepare a soldering iron. To do this, it is necessary to bend its tip by 90 ° using two washers, fix the wheel from a mechanical watch on a bent at right angles element.
We lay a transparent canvas on a surface that can withstand high temperatures. We bend the colored stripes in half and wind them along the edges of the main film.
Having heated the soldering iron, having tested it on an unnecessary piece of film, we proceed to the soldering.First they solder on one side, it is desirable to put a ruler, which will allow you to get an even seam. Gently along its edge we conduct an electric soldering iron. Next, we turn the workpiece to the other side and perform the same actions.
Install the grommets on the canvas. To do this, mark the perimeter of the curtain with a pitch of 20 cm, thereby indicating the places where fasteners will be fixed. Using a punch and a hammer, make a hole at the first target point. Set the ring. In the same way, install the following fasteners.
In the window or around the perimeter of the opening, we install brackets or straps on the screws, we fix the canvas.
Conclusion
It is easy to transform your favorite vacation spot, for this it is enough to choose the right curtains for the gazebo. Manufacturers produce a wide range of products that differ in manufacturing material, installation method, and appearance. It is not difficult to choose the necessary design. At the same time, curtains can not only decorate the building, make it more comfortable and cozy, but also protect the interior from negative atmospheric phenomena.
The improvement of the site near the house or in the country is a whole range of measures to improve the functional use of the territory, its aesthetic condition. This process is just as important as decorating your home, it requires a creative approach and financial investments. When restoring order, creating a comfortable, cozy atmosphere, every little thing is taken into account, whether it is the choice of flowers for the flowerbed, materials for covering garden paths or curtains for arbors and verandas.
Without window curtains, the garden pavilion looks uncomfortable, ascetic, rude, respectively, outdoor recreation in the summer will be less pleasant. Therefore, the choice must be approached thoroughly, in addition, there are many options for street models, from light, flowing paintings to massive, heavy curtains.
Content
Features and purpose
Fabric products intended for outdoor use are constantly exposed to adverse effects of precipitation, direct sunlight, and temperature changes. These factors have a detrimental effect on the appearance of the canvas, destroy its texture. Manufacturers, given this circumstance, produce products that are characterized by increased wear resistance, strength, resistance to fading, fire safety, endurance, treat fabric with special water-repellent, dirt-repellent impregnations.
Owners of gazebos, terraces, installing curtains, get a number of advantages, because the products at the same time decorate the building, perform practical functions, namely:
Material
Making the design of the veranda, it is necessary to select such models of street curtains that will decorate the building, protect it from the negative effects of the environment. At the same time, the products themselves should not lose their appearance and structure.The presented requirements significantly reduce the types of raw materials used in the manufacture of products, in addition, the cost of production is significantly higher than conventional curtains.
For the arrangement of arbors, the following types of materials are used:
About sizes
When choosing a canvas, it is necessary to determine not only its appearance, model, manufacturing material, inherent properties, but also the size. Curtains with correctly selected parameters will help emphasize the appearance of the room, hide minor flaws. If the height and width of the product are determined incorrectly, then even the most beautiful options will spoil the stylish structure.
The sizes for curtains made from different raw materials will vary.Also a large role is played by the method of their fastening, the type and design features of the structure. For example, for glazed verandas, fabric curtains can be hung on a cornice fixed to the ceiling or walls in three standard ways: to the floor, to the windowsill, below the windowsill. For open structures, without side walls, it is better to use options that reach the floor, or curtain shades, blinds, which can be fixed at any distance from the floor, completely or partially enclose the room.
For curtains of roll type, the parameters depend on the installation method. If they are located directly between the support posts, then their width is determined by the exact distance between the elements, taking into account the guides. When installing curtains behind the bearing supports, or in front of them, they should be 10-20 cm larger than the opening, cover it completely to protect the space as much as possible from the penetration of light and moisture. Also, the canvas should be so long that it reaches the floor surface with a small margin. When the structure is located on the window, it can go beyond its borders, covering only the transparent part.
For fabric options, the height is measured from the place of their installation to the floor covering with an indent of 1-4 cm. Some people hang longer products, partially lying on the floor. The width is determined based on the size of the opening in question, the need for folds on the curtain, usually for fabric models it is 1.5 or more times the window or the distance between the supports. It is better to install a tarpaulin stretch.
Varieties
Outdoor protective blinds made of various materials are in great demand. The demand for a particular model depends on many parameters, ranging from its cost to the maximum life. Having decided to purchase a finished product, to sew a curtain with your own hands, you first need to deal with existing species, their main characteristics.
Fabric curtains
Street curtains made from the usual textiles are a good option for decorating garden pavilions and porches of closed and open type. There are light, airy models, in the production of which silk, chiffon is used, denser options made of linen or canvas. The positive aspects of these products include:
Among the shortcomings of tissue structures can be identified:
Particularly noteworthy are curtains sewn from a special blackout fabric, a feature of which is the ability not to transmit light. For street curtains, a special kind of blackout street is used. In addition, the material perfectly absorbs noise, retains heat.
Rolshtora
The roller blinds intended for installation on the street are very popular. This is an excellent alternative to bulky, heavy curtains, standard blinds, in the design of which all the positive qualities of the listed products are combined. Sun blinds are a tubular shaft on which the web is wound. Management can be carried out manually and electronically.
The canvas for street models is made of high-strength extruded aluminum, polyester. Products have the following advantages:
Conventional fabric options are characterized by the same disadvantages as the above textile curtains. Reflexols have practically no negative characteristics, with the exception of the high cost, which will pay off due to the long service life.
Jalousie
There are many models of blinds that can be installed both in the open gazebo and in the glazed veranda. The table below describes the main types of products that differ in different characteristics:
Fabric, wooden, combined models of bamboo have an attractive appearance, fit well into any interior. However, they do not tolerate moisture, temperature changes. The advantages of metal models include:
Disadvantages - lamellas are quickly contaminated, require periodic care. Have a wide variation in cost. The price depends on the material from which the product is made, the availability of electronic or manual control.
Rafshtora
Rafshtora along with roller shutters are a type of blinds that are designed specifically for outdoor installation.The main difference between them is that the former are located outside the window opening, and the latter do not protrude beyond it. Made of steel profile, aluminum, plastic. According to the design of the lamellas, C - shaped, flat, Z - shaped models are distinguished. The main positive qualities of these products are expressed in the following:
The disadvantages include the fact that these external blinds can not be lifted from the street. At the same time, this is a positive quality. The price of the finished product is quite high. It is very problematic to independently perform the installation; special skills will be required.
Protective
Curtains made of tent material are quite popular products. A great option for protection from rain or hail. Due to the fact that the fabric does not allow air to pass through, on a cool day you can cover the gazebo and turn on the heater, thereby heating the space. For their production, tarpaulin, polyester-based dacron fabric is used. Of the useful properties of these curtains, we can distinguish that they:
Also have negative characteristics:
Benefits of PVC Curtains
Curtains made of PVC deserve special attention.Polyvinyl chloride products differ in appearance, manufacturers produce rolled, tape models, as well as soft windows. By the method of color design we can distinguish: transparent, translucent, color, combined. These designs have a number of positive characteristics:
The disadvantages include the fact that:
Methods and types of mounts
The option of fixing the curtains depends on the material from which they are made, the design of the structure where they will be installed. Some curtains can be hung independently, but there are also those that cannot be fixed without the help of professionals. Consider the most common ways of fixing different products:
Style and color directions
When choosing one or another type of curtains, it is necessary to pay attention to the design of the structure, to select the colors and materials corresponding to it. Consider several popular styles:
Examples and design options
It is possible to equip verandas and arbors in different ways, both open, and glazed. Use beautiful fabric, polyvinyl chloride, roller, and other curtains. Products give the building a magnificent look, emphasize its design, compatibility with the landscape.
When choosing curtains, it is necessary to pay attention to the compatibility of their colors with other objects located inside the room in question, so that they do not contradict the general design. For example, if a sofa and chairs with blue upholstery are located on the veranda, then in combination with these objects a fabric curtain with a shade that is in this range will look great.
In the gazebo, built of wood, or lined with this material, wooden vertical blinds will look great. Such a curtain will emphasize the general view of the structure, together they will make up a single composition, and it will be comfortable and cozy to be inside.
Designs decorated with expensive bright, colorful fabrics that can be hung out only on holidays during the reception, look good, thereby preserving them from fading, sunlight, and other negative factors.
DIY PVC curtains
The construction market offers a wide variety of designs and types of curtains. However, many want to save money, especially lovers of various kinds of crafts, and make curtains with their own hands. At the same time, the process does not take much time, and a hand-made product is much more appreciated. Consider a master class on the example of creating combined PVC curtains. For work, we need:
Sequential Instruction:
Conclusion
It is easy to transform your favorite vacation spot, for this it is enough to choose the right curtains for the gazebo. Manufacturers produce a wide range of products that differ in manufacturing material, installation method, and appearance. It is not difficult to choose the necessary design. At the same time, curtains can not only decorate the building, make it more comfortable and cozy, but also protect the interior from negative atmospheric phenomena.