When it comes to home improvement, each owner takes into account many factors that ensure the security of the building, long life, aesthetic appearance and reliability. One of the important elements of any construction are windows. Despite the fact that now there are many types of protection and decoration for windows, more and more consumers prefer shutters. Previously, wooden window shutters were only protection from wind and snow, saved from the scorching sun. Now the shutters also have a decorative function, thanks to a variety of shapes, patterns, carvings and colors, this design is able to ennoble any home, and besides, they can be made with your own hands.
Types and advantages of designs
If you choose a design such as shutters, then protection is provided from:
- the sun;
- wind;
- cold
- heat.
In addition, window shutters, such as wooden ones, can become an alternative to gratings and blinds, in addition, there is no need to use curtains. Constructions are made of natural materials, which makes them absolutely safe. They are reliable and have a long service life..
Distinguish designs in shape:
- For small windows, single-door structures are used, the opening and closing mechanism is the same as for doors. It can be installed from the outside or directly in the room.
- The classic version includes double-leaf shutters, which are most often used in wooden houses.
- There are folding structures that can consist of one or two wings, they allow you to close the window by the required size.
- You can control the entry of a sufficient amount of light into the room using the shutters of the blinds, they are often used for windows in the attic.
- If you need to protect the room from unauthorized entry, indoor shutters are best. In addition to protection, they are convenient in that there is no need to open the window to open and close the structure.
Types of materials used for structures:
- wood;
- metal;
- plastic;
- paper.
In the case of using material such as paper, the shutters are installed only in the room and have a sun protection function. The most common and sought-after option are wooden structures that can be made independently with your own hands. Metal structures are more designed to protect the home. Speaking of plastic, a low price can be noted, often shutters for skylights are made of this material.
Stages of self-construction
To make the shutters with your own hands, the first thing you need is to decide on the look, since there is the opportunity to make paneled or simple on screeds and stilettos. Both options do not require experience and skill.
Paneled
For the manufacture of the paneled construction, thin boards are used that are installed in the frame frame, it can be made with your own hands or purchased in a finished form.
- To tighten the panels (boards), strapping bars are used. It should be noted that their thickness should be 5 mm greater than the thickness of the boards;
- Before installing the boards in the frame, they must be treated with glue. After which they are laid out on a flat surface, fixed and remain in this position until they are completely dry;
- It is necessary to make landing nests for loops on the ends of shutters and platbands, for this you need to use a chisel,
- Further, locking elements and shutters are attached to the slopes, while it is necessary to use a level, if the structure is docked, you can fix it with screws;
- All wooden elements should be treated with drying oil, and after complete drying can be covered with paint or varnish.
Simple
- Material preparation. Before work, the tree must be well dried. In the process you will need tools for working with wood, hinges and screws.
- Measurements. In order to cut the shields, you need to measure window openings along the slats and slopes, for convenience and maximum accuracy, you need to draw a sketch. When choosing a joint for high technical characteristics of the blade, it is better to use a tongue and groove joint. You can use factory boards that already have tongues and grooves. To strengthen the canvas from the boards, it is necessary to apply jaws across the surface, which will significantly increase the protective functions.
- After the tree is treated with an antiseptic and water-repellent solution, (for this you can use drying oil) and dried, you can cut the boards, the end sides are also treated with the solution.
- To connect the shields, wooden or steel tires are used. It is necessary to pre-drill holes for their installation. So that the fasteners were not noticeable, you can use wooden caps or cover with paint.
- It is necessary to process all wooden components with sandpaper, and then cover with paint or varnish. Metal elements are also being processed. When all the components are processed, you can begin to assemble the blanks in the shutters.
- First you need to lay out all the components on a flat surface, make sure that everything is evenly located to each other. Secure the hinges with hooks with screws, also install canopies on the wings, but be sure to observe symmetry.
- When closed, attach the sash to the window and fix the structure in level.
Conclusion
When choosing a material, you always need to consider what functions the structure is able to perform. If the shutters are intended only for decoration, the material of the product does not play a role, but it is one of the most important in the matter of operating life. If it is necessary to install reliable and beautiful shutters, there is no better option than a tree not to find, especially since it is not difficult to make them yourself. With the help of paint it is easy to change the design of the window, and with minimal carving skills, you can try and experiment, introducing a variety of artistic elements.