Add-on
Insect nets
Corrugated or sliding — ventilation without rain or mosquitoes.
When you need them
Batumi summer — 24°C average, 89% humidity in August, peak insect season June-September. A glazed balcony without ventilation is hot; insect nets are non-negotiable.
Best for
Best for
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Any Batumi apartment
Effectively essential. Living on a glazed balcony in August without nets — impractical.
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Pet owners
Pets escape through open balconies. Nets keep them in, owner stays calm.
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Lower floors (1-3)
More insects at low floors (mosquitoes, flies). Top floors get less, but August evenings still need them.
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STR / Booking units
Guests open windows in summer. Nets are a fixed standard you list in your amenities.
Specs
Technical specs
- Mesh
- Fiberglass — UV-resistant
- Mesh size
- 1.4mm × 1.4mm (mosquito-proof)
- Frame
- Aluminum, color-matched to glazing
- Type
- Corrugated (folding) or sliding
- Install
- Standalone or integrated with glazing
Tradeoffs
Strengths & honest limits
+ Pros
- ✓ Affordable (~$15-30/m²)
- ✓ 8-12 year service life
- ✓ Color-matched to glazing
- ✓ Removable variants available (winter storage)
- ✓ Effective against mosquitoes, flies, and pet escapes
— Cons
- ⚠ Slight view obstruction (~5%)
- ⚠ Reduced airflow (~5-10%)
- ⚠ Mesh damage if pets scratch
- ⚠ Replacement every 8-12 years
Scope
Included in price
- · Fiberglass mesh (UV-resistant)
- · Aluminum frame, color-matched
- · Catches and locks
- · Removable variant available
- · On-site measurement
- · Same-day installation
Care
Maintenance
Soft brush cleaning — once a month. Mesh tightening only if it sags (with pets). Lifespan 8-12 years in Batumi UV. Replacement is economical (~$15-30/m²).
FAQ
Frequently asked
- Does it block the view?
- The mesh is fine — there's a faint vertical 'haze' from inside, but ~95% of view from outside is preserved. Comparison: corrugated nets dim the view slightly more than sliding nets.
- Lifespan?
- Fiberglass is UV-resistant — 8-12 years in Batumi. Replacement is economical ($15-30/m²).
- Can I add to existing glazing?
- Yes — we add nets to your existing frame if the profile accommodates. On-site measurement + install in one day.
- Folding or sliding?
- Folding — cheaper, deploys for season. Sliding — pricier, always available, glides smoothly. Use case: occasional ventilation = folding. Daily summer use = sliding.
- Pet-resistant version?
- Yes — heavier mesh + reinforced frame for cats/dogs. Adds ~$10/m². Recommended if your pet is curious about the balcony.
- Single-window only?
- Yes — we install nets on individual windows, not whole-balcony. Single-window install: $40-80.