Choosing curtains for gazebos and verandas

Improvement of the site near the house or in the country represents a whole range of measures to improve the functional use of the territory, its aesthetic state. This process is as important as the design of the interior of housing, requires creativity and financial investments. When restoring order, creating a comfortable, cozy atmosphere, every little thing is taken into account, be it the choice of colors for the flower bed, materials for covering the garden paths or curtains for gazebos and verandas.

Without window curtains, the garden pavilion looks uncomfortable, austerely, roughly, and accordingly, outdoor recreation in the summer will be less pleasant. Therefore, the choice must be approached thoroughly, besides, there are many variants of street models, from light, flowing canvases to massive, heavy curtains.

Features and Purpose

Fabric products intended for outdoor placement are constantly exposed to the adverse effects of precipitation, direct sunlight, temperature changes. These factors have a detrimental effect on the appearance of the canvas, destroy its texture. Taking into account this circumstance, manufacturers produce such products that are characterized by increased wear resistance, durability, resistance to fading, fire safety, endurance, and they treat the 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, match the style of construction, emphasize its decoration and appearance.

The 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 at night, when the lights are turned on;
  • protect from natural phenomena in the form of rain, wind;
  • allow you to hide from the curious glances of neighbors, unauthorized persons;
  • create additional shadow;
  • protect from sunlight and ultraviolet radiation;
  • hide some defects in the structure;
  • create a confidential atmosphere;
  • interferes with penetration of the applied dust, leaves, other pollution;
  • partially retain heat;
  • decorate the room, lift the mood, give space to comfort.

Material

Making the design of the veranda, it is necessary to select such models of street curtains that will decorate the structure and protect it from the negative effects of the environment. At the same time, the products themselves should not lose their appearance and structure. These requirements significantly reduce the types of raw materials used in the manufacture of products, and the cost of production is significantly higher than regular curtains.

For arrangement of arbors the following types of materials are used:

  • Fabric Curtains of conventional textiles can be installed on glazed pavilions, as well as in open-type structures. However, these models are short-lived.
  • Of burlap. Wearproof, differ in the low price. Natural material is durable, it is quite attractive.


  • Acrylic. Designed for everyday use, perfectly protect from light, tolerate temperature changes, but in rainy weather they will have to be removed.
  • Bamboo. Products are compatible with all interiors, come to any place, shade the space.
  • Blackout Light-proof fabric will completely darken the room. Possesses such qualities as heat resistance, heat insulation, sound insulation.
  • PVC Strong, elastic, well protect a structure.
  • Tarpaulin. It is very dense, does not let the air through, has an unattractive appearance, but perfectly protects it from moisture, sun, dust.
  • Mosquito net. Allows you to slightly obscure the internal space, serves as protection from insects.

The choice of this or that material depends on the personal preferences of the owner of the house adjoining site, as well as on the location of the object, its protection from the sun's rays, and negative atmospheric phenomena.

About sizes

When choosing a canvas, it is necessary to determine not only its appearance, model, production material, inherent properties, but also dimensions. Curtains with properly selected parameters will help to emphasize the appearance of the room, hide minor flaws. If the height and width of the product will be determined incorrectly, then even the most beautiful options will spoil the stylish construction.

Sizes for curtains made from different raw materials will vary. Also of great importance is the method of their attachment, the type and design features of the structure. For example, for glazed porches, fabric curtains can be hung on a curtain rod fixed to the ceiling or walls in three standard ways: to the floor, to the window sill, below the window sill. For open constructions, without side partitions, it is better to use options reaching the floor covering, or roller shutters, blinds, which can be fixed at any distance from the floor, fully or partially protect the room.


For roll-up curtains, 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 supporting pillars, or in front of them, they should be 10-20 cm longer than the opening, completely cover it to maximally protect the space from the penetration of light and moisture. Also, the canvas should be of such length that it reaches the floor surface with a small margin. When the structure is located on a window, it can go beyond its limits, closing only the transparent part.

For fabric options, height is measured from the place of their installation to the floor with an indent of 1-4 cm. Some people hang longer products partially lying on the floor. The width is determined based on the dimensions of the opening considered, the need for folds on the curtain, usually for fabric models it is 1.5 or more times larger than the window or inter-support distance. Tarpaulin is better to install tightly.

Varieties

Outdoor security 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 service 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.

Cloth Curtains

Street curtains made from the usual textiles - a good option for decorating garden pavilions and verandas of closed and open type. There are light, airy models, in the production of which silk, chiffon are used, more dense versions made of flax 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, there are no foreign smells in the room;
  • able to partially or completely darken the space;
  • protect against insects.


Among the disadvantages of tissue structures can be identified:

  • in unglazed rooms they can be used only in the warm season;
  • have a short life;
  • burn out under the influence of sunlight;
  • require periodic maintenance;
  • do not protect from rain, except for some dense cloths.

The special attention is deserved by the curtains sewed from special fabric blackout which feature is ability not to pass light. For street curtains, a special kind of "blackout street" is used. In addition, the material perfectly absorbs noise, retains heat.

Rolshtora

Roller blinds for outdoor use are very popular. This is a great 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 tubular shaft, which is wound on the canvas. Control 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 a load, a magnet located at the bottom of the canvas, as well as platbands, no folds form on the surface, they are not deformed;
  • characterized by increased strength, wear resistance, fire safety;
  • impregnated with dirt-repellent agents, they are easy to care for;


Conventional fabric options are characterized by the same drawbacks as the above textile curtains. Reflexes have virtually no negative characteristics, except for the high cost, which will pay off due to the long service life.

Jalousie

There are many models of blinds, which can be installed both in the open gazebo and glassed-in porch. The table below describes the main types of products, differing in different characteristics:

SpecificationsFor indoor installationFor outdoor use
ShuttersRashtory
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 casement window+--

Fabric, wooden, combined models of bamboo have an attractive appearance, fit well into any interior. However, they do not tolerate moisture, temperature drops. 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 - the lamellae quickly become dirty, require periodic maintenance. Have a large variation in cost. The price depends on the material from which the product is made, the availability of electronic or manual control.

Rashtory

Rafshtora along with rolling shutters are a kind of blinds, which are designed specifically for outdoor installation. The main difference between them is that the first ones are located outside the window opening, and the second ones do not stand out for it. Made of steel profile, aluminum, plastic. According to the design of lamellae, C - shaped, flat, Z - shaped models are distinguished. The main positive qualities of these products are as follows:

  • Immune to temperature changes, withstand fluctuations from - 40 ° С to + 50 ° С;
  • have a long service life;
  • protect from natural disasters, even from hurricane and hail;
  • vandal resistant;
  • protect the room from strong heating and heat loss;
  • provide good noise insulation;
  • perfectly combined with the exterior of the building;
  • have a large selection of colors.


 

The disadvantages include the fact that these outdoor blinds can not be raised from the street side. At the same time, this is also a positive quality. The price of the finished product is quite high. Independently perform the installation is very problematic, will require special skills.

Protective

Curtains made of awning material, 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, on a cool day, it can cover the arbor and turn on the heater, thereby warming the space. For their production used tarpaulin, polyester-based polyester fabric. From the useful properties of these curtains can be distinguished by the fact that they:

  • strong;
  • do not crumple;
  • keep warm;
  • elastic;
  • do not burn out under the sun, are steady against an ultraviolet;
  • impervious to mold, various microbes;
  • rainproof;
  • wear resistant, durable;
  • differ in quite low price.


Also have negative characteristics:

  • hard;
  • heavy;
  • do not pass air;
  • have an unattractive appearance;
  • subject to the formation of static electricity.

The advantages of PVC curtains

Curtains made of PVC, deserve special attention. Polyvinyl chloride products differ in appearance, manufacturers produce rolled, ribbon models, as well as soft windows. By the method of color design can be distinguished: transparent, translucent, color, combined. These designs have a number of positive characteristics:

  • small weight;
  • frost resistance, withstand temperature fluctuations ranging from - 40 ° C to + 70 ° C;
  • high strength;
  • durability, with proper care will last more than a decade;
  • protect against 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 pass light well, do not refract and do not scatter it, are distinguished by low cost, are resistant to UV light, and no fungus or mold starts on their surface.

Ways and types of fasteners

The option of fixing curtains depends on the material from which they are made, the construction of the structure where they will be installed. Some curtains can be hung up independently, and there are also those which fastening cannot be carried out without the help of professionals. Consider the most common ways of fixing different products:

  1. Standard lightweight models of fabric can be mounted on the eaves.
  2. Rolled versions are fixed with screws or dowels (there are varieties without drilling) on ​​the window casement, in its opening, on the wall. In the same way are installed products hidden in the box.
  3. PVC window-type constructions are fastened with the help of special parts (brackets, eyelet with strap).
  4. Fabric, canvas, PVC curtains can be mounted on the guide with a roller or use a cable with a carabiner. Also around the perimeter of the building can be positioned swivel bracket.


Style and color directions

When choosing a particular type of curtain, it is necessary to pay attention to the design of the structure, select the corresponding colors and materials. Consider several popular style trends:

  • Classical. It is necessary to use a fabric made from natural raw materials. Curtains should have a gray, beige, white color.
  • Italian. Curtains should be moved apart in different directions. White and beige shades prevail. The fabric should be tight, the edges lie on the floor.
  • Gothic. The material should have a black, emerald, brown, blue and black, crimson hue. Perfectly suitable protective curtains of Dacron, cloth from the canvas.
  • Scandinavian. Light colors prevail - white, beige, gray. Light fabrics from natural materials, vertical fabric blinds will look great.
  • Minimalism. Characterized by light shades, lack of patterns. You can use standard metal blinds, transparent PVC windows.


Examples and design options

You can arrange the verandas and gazebos in different ways, both open and glazed. Use beautiful fabric, polyvinyl chloride, rolled, and other curtains. Products give the building a great view, 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 overall design. For example, if the sofa and chairs with blue upholstery are located on the veranda, then a fabric curtain with a shade that is in this range will look great in combination with these items.

In the arbor, built of wood, or veneered with this material, wooden vertical blinds will look great. Such a curtain will emphasize the general view of the building, together they will form a single composition, and being inside will be comfortable and cozy.


To make the construction unique, you can combine several different curtains. White fabric curtains with light products from fishing line, plastic, wire will look great.

The designs decorated with expensive bright, colorful fabrics that can be hung out only on holidays, during the reception of guests, thus keeping them from fading, sun rays and other negative factors, look good.

PVC curtains do it yourself

The construction market offers a wide variety of designs and types of curtains. However, many want to save money, especially those who like to engage in various kinds of handicrafts, and make curtains with his own hands. At the same time, the process does not take much time, and the handmade product is much more valued. Consider a master class on the example of creating a combination of PVC curtains. To work we need:

  • transparent or any other color of polyvinyl chloride film;
  • fastening elements (staples, eyelets with a strap);
  • soldering iron;
  • scissors, tape measure, meter, hammer.


 

Sequential instruction:

  1. Depending on the installation method, we perform measurements of window openings or the distance between support columns, as well as from the place of fixing to the floor.
  2. According to the available dimensions, we cut out blanks from a transparent film, exactly under the window opening, or with a margin of 20 cm in width, for fastening on supports. If the film size in width is less than the opening considered, then from the side of the two webs, we add 20 cm for each element. From color PVC we cut out strips 20 cm wide.
  3. Prepare a soldering iron. To do this, it is necessary to bend its stinger through 90 ° with the help of two washers, fix it on the element of the mechanical clock that is bent at a right angle.
  4. We lay a transparent canvas on the surface that will withstand high temperatures. Color stripes bend in half and start them along the edges of the main film.
  5. Having heated a soldering iron, having tested it on an unnecessary piece of film, we proceed to soldering. At first they solder on one side, it is advisable to put a ruler, which will allow to get an even seam. Carefully on its edge we conduct an electric soldering iron. Next, turn the workpiece on the other side and perform the same actions.
  6. We install eyelets on the canvas. To do this, we apply markings on the perimeter of the curtain with a step of 20 cm, thereby marking the places where the fasteners will be fixed. Using a piercer and a hammer, we make a hole at the first target point. Install the ring. In the same way install the following fasteners.
  7. In the window or around the perimeter of the opening, we install brackets or straps on the screws, fasten the canvas.

Conclusion

It is easy to transform a favorite vacation spot, for this it is enough to choose the right curtains for the gazebo. Manufacturers produce a large range of products that differ in material production, installation method, appearance. Find the necessary design is not difficult. At the same time, the curtains can not only decorate the building, make it more comfortable and cozy, but also protect the internal space from the negative atmospheric phenomena.

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