Platbands on the windows: carved, wooden, classic

The neatness of the design and the creation of a certain style of the facade of the house is largely dependent on the details. For example, the installation of carved wooden trim on the windows will emphasize the rustic style. But the installation of "strict" plastic or metal frames will contribute to the modern appearance of the exterior. That is why before choosing such items you should carefully read their assortment, features and characteristics of the materials from which they are made.

Additionally, you should consider the installation conditions and auxiliary protection of the window frame on different buildings (brick, stone, wood). After reviewing this information, you can easily find the right trim for cost, quality and ease of installation. In addition, with the help of our step-by-step master class, you will be able to independently make an original cashing for the windows of your house.

Function and classification of platbands

The main function of window frames is to protect the near-window space and the facade itself, the walls of the house. With their help, you can hide the mounting material used to fix the window block. Also platbands can be hidden and technological gap around the window. Closed from negative external influences (precipitation, street dust) openings will last much longer. Additionally, the freezing of the window in the opening area will be warned. The aesthetic appeal of facades and rooms in which such elements are used is also important. As for the classification of the platbands, it is carried out with respect to the placement of the elements:

  • Outdoor

Located on the facade, mainly perform a protective function, but also contribute to emphasize the styling of the exterior.


  

  • Internal.

The main purpose of the elements is to create a neat transition of the window unit to the slopes, to hide the technological gaps and to style the interior.

Manufacturing materials

Modern manufacturers make platbands from a variety of materials: wood and its derivative raw materials, metal, plastic. Naturally, the finished products are notable for their durability, appearance and practicality. The models that are inexpensive and require minimal maintenance include plastic and metal platbands. They should only occasionally be cleaned from street dust by wiping with a damp cloth. Wooden platbands need periodic coloring, impregnation with antiseptics. The frequency of impregnation depends on the stability of the selected composition and the requirements of the manufacturer (many companies recommend repeated processing in 3-5-8 years). But the frequency of change of paint layers depends on the durability of the used compositions and their service life. As for MDF cashing, it is intended solely for interior work.

To a special type of materials can be attributed to the facade stucco. True, in most cases it is used for the restoration of old buildings and is quite expensive.

Wood

The quality and durability of wooden casings directly depends on the tree used and its characteristics. Often for the manufacture of such elements are used:

  • hardwoods (oak, beech, ash): have maximum resistance to adverse effects, but are very difficult to carve;
  • soft-leaved species (alder, aspen, linden): easily processed, therefore they are mainly used for the production of carved platbands, but need high-quality protection from moisture;
  • conifers (pine, spruce): they are accessible, for quite a long time with proper protection they retain their original state;
  • fruit (cherry, apple): they are distinguished by excellent softness and simplicity of cutting, the elements of them are used as decoration of the platbands.


 

According to the types of wooden frames are divided into standard (with or without chamfer, with rounding) and carved. The first ones are of insignificant thickness and are most often made straight (or with minimal bending). On carved models, curly grooves in the form of patterns are cut out.

Plastic

Plastic frames - the perfect frame for plastic windows. They can also be installed for framing wooden, painted in white or light gray color, window designs. The advantage of this type of product is low cost and ease of care. Unlike analogs made of wood, they do not require permanent protection from negative external influences. In addition, they are much cheaper than metal counterparts. The disadvantages of such frames is a small selection with respect to shapes and shades. But with the right selection of color scheme, the acquired frame will be appropriate to look at against the background of stone or white brick, and against the background of siding. Installation of plastic platbands can be carried out both inside and outside. Such products are minimally subject to temperature fluctuations, and thanks to the high-quality colors used in their manufacture, they will not fade or turn yellow in the sun.


MDF

Modern MDF platbands attract the lowest price. At the same time, their range is quite wide: both straight and rounded elements can be used as the basis. The upper part is covered with a special film, which allows you to stylize unusual frames. In addition to the monochrome design, you can easily find MDF trim with imitation of wood, stone and metal surfaces. The only drawback of such products is the inability to use outside. Even with a brief ingress of moisture, the base (MDF) will quickly become unusable and will require replacement. Such frames can be used only for indoor framing windows or doors. However, it is recommended to install them with special care in bathrooms with insufficient quality (or low-power) ventilation. They do not require special care: simply removing the dust or wiping it with a slightly damp sponge will be enough.


Metal

Metal counters are a universal and inexpensive solution for any buildings. They are in most cases used for styling administrative buildings and additional protection of window openings. But it is also well complemented by windows in a private house made of brick or stone. Such products are recommended to be installed in addition to metal-plastic windows: wooden frames will look inappropriate. Metal cashing is a galvanized strips, coated with wear-resistant paint. That is why the frame of the metal will last for many years without the need for periodic processing. Look great against the background of non-standard facade decoration: siding, metal and PVC panels, wall paneling. Emphasize the severity and modernity of exterior design.


Device platbands

There are two options for cash withdrawal devices, depending on the features and design of the framed window:

  • From 4 sides.

In this embodiment, the frames are located at the bottom, top and sides of the frame. For some buildings, the lower and upper trim of the adjacent windows (located on the same wall at a short distance from each other) may be common. In this case, these elements are mounted in the first place, and the side cashing-in fixers are installed after an exact fit.

  • From 3 sides.


  

This method of framing is used in the case of installation of an external sill (low tide). Preliminary need for accurate calculations on the size and shape of the established sill. Then fit the side parts and their installation. Top trim is installed last.

Methods of fastening platbands

The fastening options for the platbands on the windows depend on the material of the frames themselves, the type of frame, and even the type of the building's facade. When installing it is mandatory to take into account the following requirements:

  1. Minimal damage to the fastener of the platband: the installation points of the fasteners are marked in advance.
  2. Preservation of the aesthetic appeal of the cashing after installation: it is recommended to select an installation method in which the appearance of the platbands is minimally changed.
  3. Additional protection (closure) of fasteners after installation of the cashing in: more concerned with self-tapping screws, the caps of which, depending on the material of the casing, can be rubbed with a special wax pencil or closed with plastic plugs (this option is also applicable to door caster).


Installation of plastic and metal platbands

The easiest installation is for metal platbands, since it does not require a long fitting of parts. The frame is cut according to the size of the window opening and is set using screws. Dowels under the fasteners are pre-installed in a brick or stone wall. On the upper and lower trim for reliable fixation of a small window there will be enough 3 self-tapping screws, for the side ones - 3-4. Plastic cashing is also quite simple, but it requires the most accurate mark of the areas where the fasteners will be located. Installation of screws, which will be located under the casing, is carried out in the frame itself or in the dobor (casing in a solid wood house), if any. Previously on the screws are put on the nipple. After the platbands (hollow strips having special grooves under the nipples inside) are applied to the fasteners and knocked. Thus, the nipple fits snugly and snaps into place. According to this scheme, the mounting of the platbands is carried out both outside and inside the building - to create a neat transition to the slopes.


Features mounting wooden platbands

Installation of any type of wood trim should be carried out with the maximum possible concealment fasteners. That is why before installing such elements it is recommended to carefully consider the method of installation and prepare for its implementation. Additionally, you must consider the following installation rules:

  1. Pre-check the accuracy of the junction elements and the installation itself to produce a level.
  2. After direct installation of the elements, it is necessary to treat the wood with impregnation, antiseptic lacquer or paint. This will prevent the destruction of the tree structure due to the negative effects of moisture, temperature. If such processing is carried out before fastening the platbands, then it will be simply impossible to guarantee the safety of the wood in the locations of the fasteners.
  3. Take into account when selecting mounts the softness of the wood from which they are made. If the soft rock is minimally affected by the nails, the hard rock may in the future be cracked at the location of the fasteners.


Simple form of pogonazh

Installation of simple wooden platbands begins with the fitting of parts (if necessary, the individual elements are fitted, the edges are cut at a 45 degree angle). Further installation can be carried out as follows:

  1. Hidden or through spikes (shkantami). In the first variant, non-through holes are prepared for the dowel from the back side of the platbands. In the places of their attachment (often in the casing), similar openings are harvested and prepared shkanty are installed in them. Then the frames just "stuffed" around the window. In the second embodiment, these spikes will be visible, and the hole on the casing will be through.
  2. Small nails or screws on the tree. The platbands are nailed around the perimeter of the frame (on the casing), so that the mounts used are practically invisible. It is necessary to have fixtures in one row (to preserve the attractiveness of the cashing)

Mounting carved platbands

Installation of carved platbands is not difficult, if initially they were made by accurate measurements of the window opening, which will be framed. It should be borne in mind that the patterns cut on the frame must match exactly. After the final "fitting" of the casing, they are installed. Finishing nails (with small heads) are often used for fastening. They are invisible on the assembled frame, therefore ideal for decorative elements. Additionally, you can connect separate parts of the cash out with the help of spikes (shkantov). They require the installation of heavy and even bulky wooden frames. With a small weight platbands the need to use shkantov simply disappears.

It is better to finish finishing nails on low-visible framing plots in order to preserve an attractive exterior trim.

How to fix the trim to the log wall

If it is possible to attach any types of platbands to the logs from the timber without problems, then for the log buildings the installation of the window frame requires special training. For undulating walls of the facade, the installation can be done in one of the following ways:

  • wall leveling;

Initially, the cutting of logs is carried out to obtain a relatively flat site with minor recesses. You can level them with a putty. The size of the sections taken along the perimeter of the window should be equal to the size of the chosen platbands or be literally 1-2 cm larger (for volumetric and figured frames).

  • the use of an auxiliary beam.

In this embodiment, pieces of timber are nailed to the casing, which will serve as the basis for mounting the platbands. Formed slots can be caulked or blown out with mounting foam and puttyed.


 

Tips to prevent moisture from flowing under the trim

Additionally, using the following elements will help protect not only windows, but also the trim panels from ingress of moisture and precipitation (and their flowing under the framing):

  • wooden and metal canopies;

They act as a supplement to the upper trim, they are arranged at an angle and ensure that the water does not run down the window, but directly in front of it. The angle of inclination may be equal to the angle of inclination of the roof. Mounted visors directly above the top strapping close to the wall. Additionally, the joint between the wall and the upper part of the visor can be sealed with a sealant (for exterior work). Wooden visors are based on the top trim consoles. Metal just "hang" over it.

  • the location of the bottom trim at an angle.

The bottom piping on the supports, located at an angle, will provide quick drainage of water from the bottom of the frame. This solution is often used for wooden windows.


Making platbands with your own hands

To make simple and carved platbands with your own hands is possible even for an ordinary owner: it is not necessary to be a master of carpentry to make such products. But in order for ready-made cashiers to be really high-quality and neat, you should select soft-leaved wood (linden or aspen) for work. Simple platbands are made easily. To do this, you need to purchase a thick board with a width of 10-15 cm. Next, you need to cut it to the size of the window, taking into account the need to cut the edges of the side elements, upper and lower trim at an angle of 45 degrees. You can round off the side parts with the help of a cranberry (rounded chisel). Making carved platbands is carried out in the following step-by-step master class:

  1. A suitable design is selected and printed on cardboard.
  2. A stencil is cut out of cardboard, the drawing is transferred (in full size!) To natural wood.
  3. Jigsaw cut extra parts of the pattern. Chisel (or cranberry) are made shaped recesses, if such are necessary.
  4. Wood is treated by impregnation, covered with paint and varnish.


 

To make platbands in the Russian style will help the production of not only patterned, but also painted decor. The paint should be applied to the wood treated with antiseptic. Additionally, you can varnish the finished product.

Conclusion

Neat and beautiful trim are not only the best way to protect window frames from moisture and rain, but also allow you to complete the styling of the facades. Enclosures made of different materials can be complemented with visors to prevent water from entering the windows and water running down the walls under the window openings. But they can also be supplemented with more practical stylish decor. For example, wooden shutters installed together with wooden platbands will ensure complete closure of the room from the sun's rays. But forged grilles will further increase the safety of residents and protect the house from the penetration of thieves. When choosing suitable trim panels, it is necessary to take into account the materials from which the installed windows and facade are made. You should also consider the overall style of the building. Thus, to choose the appropriate option cashing out for any building is not difficult.

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