Varieties
For the manufacture of soft windows, manufacturers use different polymer materials. All of them are distinguished by high parameters of transparency, increased resistance to adverse weather factors, as well as mechanical stress. Films are not deformed by moisture, temperature fluctuations and UV radiation.
PVC eliminates the appearance and reproduction of fungi, mold and other pathogenic microflora. PVC windows are offered in stores in the widest range, therefore you can choose the optimal model for window openings of absolutely any size. There is a wide variety of shades, that is, the user can always buy the option that is most harmonious to the exterior and interior design.
Polyvinyl chloride film can be completely or partially transparent, this allows you to shade certain areas of the terrace. Unlike classic glazed frames, the prices for which flexible PVC windows are lower, moreover, they are characterized by all the same properties as ordinary glass. PVC films offered for sale are usually produced in rolls and have a thickness of 200,500, as well as 650 and 700 microns.
This means that, if necessary, the windows can withstand even the most adverse external influences and several dismantling cycles. Curtains of 200 and 500 microns are the most budgetary option, therefore they are used to partially cover small openings. Thick canvases of 650 and 700 microns are optimal for medium and large openings, they are more popular with owners of suburban areas.
In the cold, they do not deform and do not lose their original appearance. Polyurethane has the property of reflecting ultraviolet light, so even under the scorching sun, the material does not overheat. At the same time, the structure does not prevent light from entering the enclosed space. Due to this, a cool microclimate is maintained on the loggias and verandas even on the warmest days, and on the contrary, the heat is kept in the cold months.
Soft windows made of polyurethane and PVC can be successfully combined with opaque polyester boards with an admixture of lavsan. This material is characterized by increased strength and exceptional durability. It is very common to combine materials when an opaque bottom is combined with a transparent top. Thus, you can give the barrier additional strength and add aesthetics, since the offered canvases are produced in a wide variety of shades.
Soft glass film manufacturers
The most famous manufacturer of film for the table in the world is the Japanese company Meiwa. They provide transparent, colored, matte overlays to the market. The company produces "liquid glass", both in large rolls and in standard sizes of countertops.
Do not lag behind in their positive qualities from the Japanese, and films on the glass table of domestic manufacturers. Decosave and Modern produce both transparent covers and tablecloths in various shades and patterns, which allows you to choose them for any interior.
The best company in Belarus producing thick transparent film on the table is "Ofiston". Their transparent tablecloths have gained popularity among buyers, which indicates the high quality of the goods.
Everyone has probably heard of the Swiss company Ikea. The quality of the products of this company is evidenced by many positive reviews. The fastest leaving the Ikea store shelves are such table film models as transparent "Preuss" and "Skrutt".
The following companies are also successful in the sale of silicone tablecloths:
- Durable;
- Esselte;
- Leitz.
Features and characteristics of transparent film on the table
"Liquid glass" is a durable film for table protection, made of polyvinyl chloride using modern technologies.
It gained its popularity due to its advantages:
- remains almost invisible, without obscuring the color and pattern;
- a transparent film on the table will protect it from exposure to ultraviolet rays, moisture and household chemicals;
- it is heat-resistant and does not deform from high temperatures.
- "Liquid glass" is suitable not only for the kitchen, but also for the study. It will protect the surface of the workplace from scratches.
- under the transparent thick film, you can attach photos, phone numbers, and necessary documents.
Transparent film on the table: before and after pasting
PVC material from which soft glass is made:
- hypoallergenic;
- slow-burning;
- wear-resistant;
- withstands low temperatures, up to - 15 degrees.
When rolled up and transported, no wrinkles or cracks are formed on the silicone film. The unpacked tablecloth easily takes on its original appearance.
Where is it used?
Transparent soft windows have a protective and insulating function. They are resistant to adverse weather conditions, therefore, they are widely used as awnings for gazebos, summer terraces.
They allow light to pass through, retain heat in the enclosed space and, at the same time, are much cheaper than typical window structures. The use of the film allows you to equip these rooms with storage places for seasonal items.
Film windows are ubiquitous not only in everyday life, but also at production facilities. At the enterprises of the industrial sector, PVC and polyurethane films are in demand as curtains on doors and gates. If necessary, they can divide the room into several working zones, for example, separate the work area of the welder from the place where painters work, equipment or finished products are stored. In recent years, films for covering greenhouses have become widespread. Under such a protective layer, plants develop in a comfortable temperature regime, while they consume natural light without obstacles.
How soft windows are mounted in a gazebo or on a veranda, see the video.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the main advantages of film shelters for windows are:
- the material does not allow cold air to pass through, therefore, it allows you to maintain a comfortable temperature regime in the room;
- high parameters of sound insulation;
- effective protection from rain and snow, gusty wind and dust, as well as harmful insects;
- wind and moisture resistance;
- 100% transparency;
- undemanding care;
- ease of installation;
- long operational period.
It is no coincidence that manufacturers do not recommend removing plastic glasses, since during long-term storage they begin to bend and dry. This leads to cracking and loss of performance.
Unfortunately, at the dachas there are always those who want to touch, try film glasses for strength or remove them. This is typical of any site owners, their guests and neighbors, especially younger ones. That is why, as practice shows, windows last much less than 10 years.
Peculiarities
Soft transparent windows for verandas and balconies have come into use relatively recently, but have already proven their ease of use. They are called differently - silicone windows, PVC curtains, as well as transparent canvases. The relevance of the material is explained very simply - when going on a vacation in nature, the owners of country houses are forced to remember that at any moment the weather can deteriorate.
Rain, hot rays of the sun, dust, gusty winds and, of course, the ubiquitous insects can interfere with a comfortable pastime.With the onset of autumn, the gazebos are filled with fallen leaves, storm streams with mud penetrate there. In winter, such premises are often covered with snow. All of this has an adverse effect on the materials from which seasonal structures are built.
If you carry out standard hard glazing, then the cost of the enclosing structures will be quite high, especially if you use classic windows with plastic double-glazed windows.
It should be noted that ordinary durable polyethylene in this case cannot be used, since it turns into little aesthetic rags - the material can tear from a harsh wind, and becomes cloudy under the influence of UV rays.
For arranging soft windows, denser and more durable canvases with high technical and operational characteristics are usually used:
- service period - 5-10 years;
- strength - withstands a throw of a small stone or brick;
- light transmission - up to 85%;
- working temperature range - from -30 to +60 degrees.
The material during use at elevated temperatures does not emit toxic substances. The combination of these characteristics, combined with a democratic price, leads to the fact that the demand for plastic windows is growing steadily these days.