New in the design of window frames. Platbands on windows: beautiful options for decorating your home

Making your home memorable and beautiful is the dream of any owner. If the house is no longer new, it is not so easy. One of the possibilities is carved platbands. They even turn an ordinary “box” into a masterpiece.

Trim material

Carved platbands are made mainly from coniferous wood. The best option is pine, it is normally cut, inexpensive, and durable due to the high resin content. In principle, you can use any other coniferous board, but it is better not to try with a spruce board: it is too fibrous, it cannot be cut even with the sharpest tool.

You can also make carved architraves from hardwoods - linden (the softest), poplar, maple, oak, cherry, etc. But with each breed you need to be able to work, fill your hand and there is no guarantee that something digestible will turn out, and hardwood is expensive. Therefore, platbands are made on windows more often all the same from pine. You just need to pay attention to the quality characteristics.

Carved platbands on the windows - a way to make your home unique

If there is wood or a board that has lain for 3 years or more, you can use it: it is already dry for sure, only processing and calibration will be required. If there is no woodworking equipment at home (thickness gauge and circular saw), a cutting board will be needed. Under carved platbands, wood of the first or highest grade is suitable. This means that there should be no knots, chips, resin pockets on the board. Take wood chamber drying, with a moisture content of not more than 8-12%. This is not for sale in the markets; you need to look for it at sawmills and hardware stores.

Why chamber drying? Because it is dried in a special chamber, quickly removing moisture. At the same time, part of the boards cracks, bends - these go to rejection, the rest are sold. If you make carved architraves from chamber-dried wood, they will definitely not be warped and they will not crack.

Instruments

To make carved platbands with your own hands, you will need the following minimum set:

• drill with a set of drills;
• electric jigsaw with a soft start and a bunch of different saws for wood;
• chisels;
• sandpaper with grains of different sizes;
• petal disk from sandpaper for wood on a drill.

To reduce the time it takes to create carved patterns and polishing, it is better to have a router and grinder.

One by one or in bulk?

Carved platbands usually consist of repeating elements. At least two vertical slats on each window are made the same. And since several windows are usually designed, a lot of identical elements are required. If you are going to make platbands slotted, naturally there is a desire to cut several pieces at the same time, folding the boards in a pile and somehow fixing them.

The desire is understandable, but difficult to implement, and the benefits over time are not as great as it seems. The first difficulty is that home craftsmen usually have jigsaws of not too much power. To cut through several boards, you have to move the file more slowly along the intended pattern. On straight lines, the speed is still tolerable, on curves - low. And, the smaller the bending radius, the slower you have to move the file. If you work with one board, there are no such problems. So in terms of time, the gain, if any, is quite small.

One more moment. Even thick, good, expensive files are rejected with a large thickness of the workpiece. So, when cutting several boards at the same time, the quality of the cut on the bottom (or two) remains a big question.

The procedure for manufacturing a platband with a slotted thread

We transfer the desired drawing using a template to the board (where to get it, how to enlarge it, how to make a template, read below). If necessary, we correct, draw the details well. Next, we describe the procedure step by step.

We remove wood in the slots of the pattern

Since the carving will be looked at from afar, some inaccuracies are not fatal, but it is still worth striving for the ideal.

Making a curved edge

Some platbands have a smooth edge. Then we skip this step. If the edge is curly, you will still have to work with a jigsaw.

If the cut is difficult, not very attractive places may remain. It's not scary, then we will process them where necessary - with chisels, the same jigsaw, emery. When you are satisfied with the result, you can move on.

Finalization

Owners of wooden houses probably know everything about how to process wood. But, just in case, we repeat once again the general rules.

The choice of paints and varnishes is very wide. Suitable for any outdoor use. But keep in mind that opaque paints will have to be updated periodically - once a year for sure. And that means - to remove the old paint, primer, paint again. The situation is simpler with oils for wood - they do not leave a film on the surface of the wood, but are absorbed into the fibers. It is also necessary to update the coating, but just clean it of dust and cover with a new layer. And the processing frequency is less. Cons of oil for wood - higher price, fewer colors.

How to enlarge a template

Simple carved platbands can be made without templates. A few examples will be in the video - it shows how to draw, how to cut. But not everyone can draw more or less complex patterns on their own. It takes skill and talent. The easiest way is to find a diagram, print it in the right size, transfer it to cardboard and cut it out. You will get a template that you can circle.

The second way: draw from a photograph. Not all schemes can be found. Some, especially antique window frames, you will not find anywhere else. If there is at least some drawing ability, they can be copied.

Even such an ornament can be copied ... if you have the skill

You may have questions about how to increase the size of the found scheme or template. There are three options:

• With the help of any graphic editor. The simplest - Paint - is available on any computer running Windows (the "Image" tab, the "Resize image" line, select "centimeters" and put the desired length (height) in the box. The resulting file can be printed. If the printer is small, it may be necessary to split into several pages.They should then be glued together and, according to the resulting drawing, make a template.
• With a photocopy. Copiers have a zoom function.
• Taking graph paper, transfer the drawing to the desired scale. To do this, we divide the original image into squares with a side of 0.5 or 1 cm (you can print it on a sheet in a cage). Then we transfer the lines to graph paper, increasing them in the desired proportion.

The first two methods are faster. But when scaling, the picture may turn out to be fuzzy and blurry. It can be corrected by hand, it can be drawn in some editor, for example, CorelDRAW. See the video for how to do this. Just an example of drawing a diagram for a thread.

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Schemes, patterns, patterns

The style is completely different...

When installing plastic windows, many do not even suspect that there are special, simple and concise in appearance, platbands for them. And it’s completely in vain - when placing an order for the installation of such window systems, it is quite possible to immediately coordinate the installation of these elements.

However, this is by no means the only possible solution to the problem. Platbands for plastic windows can also be made of wood and decorated with artistic carvings. If this option is used to decorate the facade of the house, then the window openings will be framed in the same way as Russian masters of wooden architecture have done for centuries.

No need to think that the platbands perform an exclusively decorative role. In fact, they are very functional, and are designed to close the gaps between the window frame and the wall, which in our time are most often sealed with mounting foam. The platbands protect this filling from negative external influences, such as ultraviolet rays that destroy the polyurethane foam, direct moisture, etc.

Platbands and their functions

Briefly, the process of installing a plastic window is as follows:

• If old windows are installed in the openings, they are dismantled, and the vacant opening is cleaned of insulating materials and dirt.
• Then, a plastic frame is inserted into the opening, which is aligned with the building level and fixed on the walls in several places with special metal elements - anchors or plates (underframes). Double-glazed windows are installed and fixed with special glazing beads.
• Further, all the gaps left between the frame and the wall are sealed - filled with mounting foam, closed with special sealing and hydrophobic tapes, etc.
• After the foam hardens, its excess is cut off. Then puttying and installation of slopes is carried out from above.
• And, finally, platbands are installed, which close the gaps filled with foam from the outside or from the inside.

Self-installation of a plastic window is not an easy task.

When installing such a system, it is necessary to provide for many nuances. The process is described in detail in a special publication of our portal.

The standard equipment of a metal-plastic window with double-glazed windows, as a rule, does not include platbands, especially since these finishing elements are not suitable in all cases. For example, if the windows are very recessed into the wall, then you need to choose very narrow platbands, or install them around the window opening. Moreover, in the second version, they will serve exclusively as a decorative element, therefore, they are installed only at will.

However, it should be noted that platbands have their own advantages, which attract many owners of private houses:

• Accuracy and aesthetic appearance of windows.
• In its own way - a certain exclusivity of the design of plastic standard windows, since, nevertheless, most owners do not use these elements of facade decoration.
• And the functionality already mentioned is the protection of the sealed gap from the influence of the external environment.

It should be noted that there are platbands designed for finishing windows and from the inside. Such products are usually intended only for decorative design, therefore, they are purchased mainly in cases where the interior of the room needs to be kept in a certain style. For example, such a design is suitable for a "rustic Russian" style or "country" - both of these trends have been actively coming into fashion lately.

Varieties of platbands in shape and material of manufacture

Platbands for plastic windows can be of various types and profiles, made using a variety of materials:

• Flat slats made of plastic, aluminium, polyurethane and wood.

The simplest - platbands in the form of flat plastic strips

Most often, platbands that are flat in shape are used to frame plastic windows, since they are simply mounted, create a neat look, are easy to maintain and have the most affordable price of all existing configurations.

• Carved platbands, which are made of plastic or natural wood.

This version of the parts are made, mainly, by individual order from wood, and therefore are very expensive. Plastic options for carved window frames are not easy to find in hardware stores, since their mass production is far from being organized everywhere and not on a large enough scale.

• Shaped platbands can have a smooth semicircular shape or almost flat, but with a relief pattern in the form of stripes of different depths. This type is produced from almost all of the listed materials.

• Profile architraves are made of plastic, wood, polyurethane or aluminium. They have a certain shape in cross section, sometimes made in a rather intricate configuration.

The peculiarity of profile architraves is a complex shape in cross section

The choice of platband according to the material of manufacture

It is important to choose the right platband, which would fit in its appearance not only to the window frame, but also to the material of the walls of the facade or its external decoration.

• Plastic options have the most affordable price and a very aesthetic appearance, however, they do not differ in too long service life.

Usually, all manufacturers have in their product range and platbands of the same color as the profile for the frames. Therefore, when placing an order, you can immediately ask what types of decorative platbands can be offered.

As a rule, plastic platbands are made in different colors, but the most popular option is white. After it, “on the ladder of popularity” is brown-chocolate, and other colors follow, which are used much less frequently. Therefore, not all window manufacturers can find a profile of the desired rare shade.

The color of the frames is usually matched to the shades of the walls or the roof of the house, and sometimes the design of the facade is carried out on contrasting principles.

Plastic framing options are produced in sets that are assembled into a single casing on site, or in a finished, solid form, in the likeness of a frame, which remains only to be fixed around the perimeter of the window opening.

There are special plastic profiles for platbands, which are mounted on the wall and snap into place with a special locking joint on the slopes installed around the window. This option allows not only to create a neat frame, but also to securely connect the slopes with the decorative frame of the opening, without any gaps.

• Platbands made of polyurethane also deserve attention, as they are often used to decorate windows.

Profiles made of this material can have a different relief shape, they are light in weight and quite simply adjusted in size and mounted on a window opening or even directly on a window.

Polyurethane framing options are resistant to moisture and sunlight, so they will last a very long time.

This material can be coated with paint, so if you decide to change the facade design, there will be no problems with changing the color of these elements. When painted, polyurethane becomes even more resistant to external influences, acquires an aesthetic appearance and is very easy to clean from dust deposits.

Platbands are also made from expanded polystyrene, which usually have additional internal reinforcement. They are somewhat inferior in quality to polyurethane foam, but they can also be used for both external and internal decoration of window openings with plastic windows.

• Platbands made of natural wood are very durable and beautiful, provided they are well treated with protective compounds. Such parts, with high-quality performance, have a fairly high cost.

Wooden platbands are, of course, a "classic" facade decoration.

Wooden frames for plastic windows are perfect for a house that has wooden walls or is finished with a material that authentically imitates wood. As mentioned above, wooden architraves with figured carvings are most often made by hand and ordered individually for each style of the chosen facade design.

Wooden options can be painted in various colors, which are selected depending on other shades present in the overall ensemble, so as to achieve harmony with the facade decoration and the color background of the roof of the house.

The disadvantage of wooden platbands is that they need to be painted much more often than polyurethane - on wood, the paint is more prone to fading.

Installing trim on windows

Platbands are installed in different ways. It depends both on the material of manufacture and on the place of installation, since the window can be recessed into the wall or be in the same external plane with it.

• If the window is deepened into the wall, then they are first mounted around it, which will close the unsightly sections of the wall around the frame that can spoil the overall aesthetic appearance.

To do this, a special plastic starting profile is fixed to the window frame, into which the slope panel will be inserted.

The figure clearly shows the principle of installing a slope in the starting profile, and then a plastic casing.

To join the platbands at the corners, their edges are cut at an angle of 45 degrees. The cuts will be neat and accurate if you follow some recommendations:

- sawing off should be carried out using a special template - a miter box;

Smooth joints of platbands in the corners are ensured by using a special device for cutting them - a miter box

- if the miter box is not used, and the casing is sawn off in a horizontal position, then washed down should be carried out from the outside;

• If the platbands have special grooves for fastening them with slopes, then they are simply installed with spikes in them and snap into place.

Video: an example of installing plastic trim - flashings on a PVC window

• In the case of fixing the platbands to the wall surface separately from the slopes, the prepared parts are tried on the window opening, and their location is marked on the wall plane. After that, “liquid nails” or “Moment” glue is applied to the back of the trim panels, and the frame is glued according to the markings. The joints at the corners are also glued together with glue.

Application of "liquid nails" on the back of the casing

Wooden platbands are fixed to the walls with dowels or self-tapping screws. To do this, through holes are first drilled in wooden parts, which then expand somewhat from the front side so that the head of the fastener is hidden in the thickness of the wood. According to the markings on the wall, a hole is made where the dowel is installed, and then a self-tapping screw is screwed into it through the casing. The remaining hole in the platband, in which the head of the self-tapping screw “hid”, is sealed with epoxy resin mixed with fine sawdust. Such a putty will make the installation sites of fasteners almost invisible.

Manufacture of platbands

Some craftsmen prefer to make carved platbands on their own. They are cut according to a pre-made template, through which the pattern is transferred to a perfectly processed high-quality board.

You can also make platbands in the form of even panels, which will be very simple to make, but in this case, the board should be flat and smooth. It is treated, and then with water-repellent compounds. Sometimes the wood is darkened with a stain, and covered with yacht moisture-resistant varnish on top.

The choice of wood for platbands

Properly selected wood will greatly facilitate and speed up the work on platbands, so the choice of material must be taken seriously.

It is best to choose wood that is easy to process. So, linden, alder and aspen are well suited for cutting out complex lacy elements of the casing. Do not choose coniferous trees:

- for example, spruce has a large number of knots, which can significantly spoil the pattern;

- pine is an excessively fragile material on which chips may appear during operation;

- cedar and larch, in principle, are well suited for long-term operation of platbands in outdoor conditions, however, they have a very high structural density, so they are difficult to process.

The wood should be moderately dried so that when it dries, the finished parts, on which a lot of effort will be spent, do not deform or crack.

The thickness of the boards for platbands is selected depending on the height of the relief pattern, and can vary from 10 to 40 mm. Therefore, before buying material, you need to decide on the choice of ornament.

If there are small protruding elements in the relief, then it is recommended to make and process them separately, and then paste them in the place provided for them.

If the platbands are not supposed to be painted, then you need to choose boards with a beautiful textured pattern, without a large number of knots, having an even “healthy” structure of one shade, which will be in perfect harmony with the design of the entire facade.

Casing dimensions

Calculations are made as follows:

• The height and width of the window opening are measured - these will be the parameters of the inner perimeter of the casing.
• Then, from the line of the opening, the width of the platband is measured to determine how much it will cover the wall. This is especially important when the window frame is in the same plane as the wall.
• The height of the platband should be equal to the height of the window opening plus two widths of the platband panel. Thus, the calculation is carried out if the horizontal upper and lower bars of the created frame will have the same width as the vertical ones. If the horizontal panels are planned to be made wider, then the vertical ones should have a height equal to the height of the window opening plus the width of the upper and lower sides of the casing.
• The size of the sides of the platband will also depend on which corner joint will be chosen, so before you start cutting the board, you need to carefully consider all the nuances.

Production and processing of wooden platband

The selected pattern is applied to the prepared boards. As already mentioned, it is best to carry out this process using a pre-cut stencil.

If there is no experience in cutting out drawings, then it is better to choose not the most difficult drawing.

When the drawing is completely transferred to the board, you can start cutting it out. For work, an electric jigsaw is used. In each closed section of the drawing, a through hole is drilled with a drill, into which a vertical jigsaw file will be inserted, and from this place this fragment of the board will be carefully, slowly, cut out.

When cutting out a curly pattern, special care and discretion will be required - any awkward movement can ruin all the work.

In addition to a jigsaw, you can use a milling cutter for work. It will help smooth out sharp corners in a through drawing, and it is more convenient to cut out some relief elements with this tool.

In order for the pattern on the casing to look aesthetically pleasing and professional, it must be processed with sandpaper, first with medium grain (140 ÷ 180), and then with fine grain (220 ÷ 400). Processing is carried out manually, and to make it less laborious, you must first work well with a milling cutter.

If individual parts of the relief were made separately, then they are fixed with wood glue after all surfaces have been processed. When the glue dries, the entire casing, including all relief elements, is impregnated with antiseptic compounds and also left to dry.

The final stage of work is the coating of all surfaces with a waterproof protective composition for wood. The best option for external details would be to use yacht varnish. Naturally, if desired, or if the facade color scheme is observed, the platbands can be coated with paint of the desired color.

Figured platbands will help to "revive" the look of standard plastic windows

If there is a desire to try your hand at making this facade decorative detail, then it is best to start practicing on pieces of the board, to “fill your hand”. Then, when it starts to work, you can go directly to . Detailed instructions can be found in a dedicated portal publication.

In conclusion, we can summarize that no matter what type of platbands is chosen, they will make the appearance of the facade of the house more aesthetic and neat. In addition, these details will create additional protection for the gaps hermetically sealed with insulation between the window frame and the wall.

> Platbands for plastic windows - what is it, why do you need it and how to install it

Hello!

On the weekends, my family and I went to friends at the dacha, celebrated their country housewarming.

The house turned out great, only the design of the windows immediately caught my eye. The joints between the window structure and the wall were not very nicely made.

Upon arrival home, he sent his specialist to them to install the platbands.

Now the connecting seam is securely hidden, and the window trim looks decent.

Are your windows decorated the right way? If not, then read what's what, further.

Do-it-yourself procedure for finishing plastic windows

Finishing of plastic windows is regulated by standards. If we take preliminary work, then this is GOST 30971. You can see firsthand how the window perimeter is finished, where anchor plates should be used (Appendix B), why a vapor barrier membrane is needed.

Compliance with the norms almost guarantees that the structure will not be led by the wind, the mounting foam will not crumble, leaving the frame without support.

In fact, it is the method of fastening, and not the finishing of plastic windows, that causes the most controversy.

As for the finishing work, here you can practically observe the same thing.

Helpful advice!

Finishing plastic windows consists in installing window sills, slopes and platbands.

And so that it all looks beautiful. Actually, the topic of conversation today is about the decoration of plastic windows.

Upon completion of the installation of the frame, we usually see a bare span with sections of mounting foam. As can be seen from the standards, it is necessary to cover it from the inside with a vapor barrier membrane, which is recommended if the builders have forgotten this.

Even before finishing plastic windows. This guarantees the outflow of moisture from the thermal insulation layer, and water tends to penetrate everywhere.

Have you noticed such plastic plugs on the outside of the frame? Did you think that these are mounting elements that are not related to the decoration of plastic windows? Plugs cover the holes leading directly to the double-glazed window.

This eliminates the suction cup effect caused by the presence of multiple rubber seals. Which is exacerbated by the presence of moisture inside.

How? But like this. Moisture will still penetrate inside the plastic window through the seals. As a result, it would be difficult to open the sashes, as well as to remove the double-glazed window itself if necessary.

The successful operation of plastic windows shows that these measures are useful. This means that a vapor barrier membrane, regulated by the standard, is also needed to keep the insulation dry.

The vapor barrier membrane still costs more than a film for greenhouses, so hotheads came up with the following scenario:

• It is necessary to buy polyethylene for greenhouses instead of a vapor barrier film for finishing plastic windows.
• Then a rolling machine is taken, similar to the one used in the USSR for manual asphalt laying. This is such a shaft of a decent diameter, freely rotating on the grips of a long handle.
• The shaft in our case is made of a flat log. For example, you can try to find a suitable log in the store and saw off enough of it so that it is not difficult to roll.
• The cylinder is seated as uniformly as possible with small, sharp nails. It is done like this. It is necessary to drive in nails row by row and bite off with tongs at an acute angle. That work, also do not forget that you only need to leave a small spike on the surface.
• The resulting unit (do not forget about the handle) rolls polyethylene for finishing plastic windows.

The essence of this invention is as follows. Everyone knows that the vapor barrier membrane still passes water. Yes, yes, just the speed of penetration is very limited. This is what it's for.

As we said, moisture will still penetrate everywhere. As a result, thermal insulation loses partially or completely its abilities. There are also a number of other negative factors.

If we tightly seal a layer of mineral wool, then condensate will surely fall inside when the temperature drops. All this will rot (bacteria are everywhere too). Nothing good will come of it.

The bottom line is that the excess moisture will gradually evaporate through the vapor barrier membrane. And the new water will no longer penetrate in such a volume as to cause any negative consequences.

Ordinary leaky polyethylene will let water in in large portions. Outside, it will be atmospheric precipitation, and people live in the room, breathing, throwing out steam.

Why does Malysheva say that in winter we have low levels of relative humidity in our apartment?

Steam leaves concrete buildings under the action of heating systems.

Have you ever wondered how he does it? Correctly! Through concrete walls and other paths.

As a result, polyethylene passes water well in places - namely water, not steam - but otherwise creates a sealed storage. The liquid will be stored inside, looking for a way out and not finding it.

On the inner surface of the polymer, condensate will also accumulate in drops. In general, this is not the best solution to save on such trifles as a vapor barrier membrane. But for the most stubborn, let's give an example.

So imagine:

1. Rain is coming. The drops fell behind the trims of the plastic windows and got to our leaky polyethylene.
2. It's like trying to hold water in a sieve. Through small holes in the film, moisture will rush inward.
3. Mineral wool (polyurethane foam to a much lesser extent) is perfectly saturated with liquid. Then the rain will pass. But moisture will remain inside. We believe that there is no need to explain how difficult it is to dry cotton wool. Who does not believe, let him try to wash the mattress in his bathroom. And then in the comments he will share his impressions about how - willingly or not - cotton wool was dried in it.

The difference between a vapor barrier membrane is that it does not let water through. Quite quite. Steam - yes, but not a drop of water.

So, any finishing work begins with the fact that the presence of a vapor barrier membrane is checked.

If this step is missed, then you need to fill in the gaps in the knowledge of construction with your own actions.

We also mention that the use of polyurethane foam also does not relieve the need to install a vapor barrier membrane, but we will save a joke on this for another time, because the review is too long.

Installation of slopes and platbands of a plastic window

We would also like to add that in order to install a vapor barrier film, sometimes you need to slightly cut off the excess mounting foam. So! The starting profile is placed first. Most of all, it looks like the old Russian letter G.

That is, unlike the modern one, another stick hangs down from its end, about a third of the distance to the base. So.

With semi-cylindrical screws, this profile should be screwed with the long side outward along the perimeter of the window. The upper face of the letter G lies on the border of the window, forming a beautiful joint.

Under the other edge of the slopes you need to put a crate. Along the perimeter of the inner part of the window opening, a small thickness of the rail is nailed. What is the value in centimeters?

Choose from two considerations:

1. When mounting on dowel-nails, the tree should not crack.
2. The hold-down screws used for mounting will enter here at an angle of approximately 45 degrees. The thickness and width of the rail should be just enough for this. Again, no cracks.

The next step is to install the slopes in place. Their inner end, adjacent to the room, is usually bifurcated under the F-profile.

It is customary to fill the gap with a glazing bead or a piece of plastic for greater strength and more rigid fastening.

The slope is inserted into the starting profile, then the opposite end is screwed onto the crate. The places of the corner joint will be closed by platbands. In fact, this is an F-profile, which must be slipped down the slope with the middle border.

For this place, where there are self-tapping screws, it should be cut off by 20 - 30 mm. Carefully insert the platbands.

It remains to seal the corners with sealant. Silicone glue is placed in a thin stream in all corners, the excess is removed with a plank or directly by hand. Finishing of plastic windows is not finished yet.

The window sill remained, and many rightly consider it the main part of the whole work.

A self-respecting building materials company always creates training videos on the use of products. So the buyer immediately sees what is being charged for, and is more willing to spend money.

As for window sills, the Werzalit company tried here. They offer as many as three options for interior decoration.

We do not exclude, however, that there are others:

1. The first method is based on the use of ordinary cement. While the solution is being prepared, you need to level the window sill. One end of the profile sits under the window, the other hangs over the wall.

This is a separate conversation, because many do not like this position of the window sill. An adult man may well break the profile if he sits down. That is why Werzalit limits the maximum overhang of the window sill to ten centimeters.

Note!

Werzalit limits the maximum overhang of the window sill to ten centimeters.

In each place you need to put just enough so that the window sill stands horizontally. It is recommended to use only hardwood impregnated with antiseptics for this.

Cement is applied not entirely, but in large cakes. And opposite each, on the inside of the window sill, fastening plates of an intricate configuration are attached.

For a day (minimum), the window sill is pressed against the upper part of the window opening with special spacers. In everyday life, this is replaced with good, weighty bricks.

2. In the second case, the installation is carried out completely with glue. Moreover, the bases of the planks should stick to the window opening, and between the planks you need to anoint.

It turns out a fairly solid construction, and after drying, the gaps can be filled with mounting foam or heat-insulating material. In the training video, it is generally recommended to lay mineral wool.

3. Installation on steel consoles is also carried out with glue.

This was an overview of how plastic windows are finished.

source: remvizor.ru

Carved plastic platbands on the windows with a photo

Plastic platbands on windows have a number of advantages over wooden ones: they do not rot, do not dry out from time to time, and are not affected by fungus.

The functions are the same as those of wooden ones: to close the joints of the window frame with the wall, to prevent the penetration of moisture into the mounting gaps, to increase the heat-insulating and sound-proofing characteristics of windows.

Carved plastic window trims (see photo) are most often used for PVC windows, but can also be used for wooden structures: their color, design and texture are very diverse, from ordinary white to dark, colored, various wood imitations: oak, walnut, ash, wenge, etc.

You can choose the material to match the facade (for example, if the facade is lined with siding), or make the windows contrast.

The main thing is that the new elements do not violate the stylistic unity of the facade.

Helpful advice!

For example, on the windows of a log house, a white PVC trim will be out of place.

But the product with the texture of wood and made as a carved wooden casing will perfectly fit into the design of a log building. See photos of the best solutions below.

PVC trim for windows is not the only solution - there are also polyurethane trim. This material is light, resistant to temperature extremes, moisture and other vagaries of the weather, aesthetic and plastic.

Polyurethane platbands do not have to be straight, they can be made on a round porthole window.

Polyurethane platbands are often used not by themselves, but as part of the overall design of the facade: polyurethane can be used to make "stucco" bas-reliefs and other decorations.

There are platbands made of dense foam. But due to their fragility, they are practically not used.

Window platbands can be overhead and telescopic: the latter are a kind of constructor (often complete with extensions), where all the elements are joined together by ready-made locks.

They often use a plastic trim for slopes.

Plastic platbands for plastic windows are fastened with self-tapping screws, nails, synthetic adhesives. In the absence of locks for fastening the elements to each other, their ends are cut off at 45 degrees.

There are removable products: in this case, metal fasteners are installed on the windows and trims are snapped onto them. It is very convenient if you want to change them from time to time.

Or there was a need to replace the damaged one.

On outbuildings, platbands can be fixed with double-sided tape. But this method of fastening is not very reliable and will not withstand strong winds.

The shape of the platbands for plastic windows are flat (the most common option - see photo) or profiled, for example, convex.

The profile can be symmetrical and asymmetric, curvilinear and combined, it can contain various combinations of corners and bulges.

Note!

Shaped platbands can be used both indoors and on the facade.

Plastic platbands on windows usually do not have a very high coefficient of thermal expansion. Plastic does not get wet and does not swell from water. Installation is quite simple and does not require the creation of large technological gaps.

source: enoza.ru

Plastic windows - products are very functional and reliable. But in some cases, when the window is installed flush with the wall, the question arises of how to ennoble the joint between the window frame and the wall itself.

Even with a very high-quality installation, the joint always remains. And this problem can be solved by platbands for plastic windows.

The functions of the platband on plastic windows

The main function is to connect two mating surfaces in such a way that the appearance of the wall, along with the windows, looks complete.

In addition, the platband closes the connecting seam from the effects of external negative factors: moisture, direct sunlight.

To a certain extent, the platband also protects against temperature changes. But it depends on the material from which it is made.

Well, the last function is decorative. Although many put this feature in the first place. But it all depends on the material and shape of the platband.

What are the platbands for plastic windows

The simplest options for platbands are flat. This is the most common and budget option. The advantage of such platbands is the simplicity of their installation, ease of production.

If no frills are required in decorating plastic windows, then flat platbands are installed.

Profiled platbands differ from flat platbands by the presence of a certain bulge on the outer surface. Moreover, this surface can have a different profile, both symmetrical and asymmetrical.

The profile can be made not only in the form of a curved surface, but also have different angles. It can have a complex, combined profile, where rounded surfaces and corners are combined.

Architraves of shaped type having a relief surface from outside.

Helpful advice!

The relief on the surface of the architraves can be quite complex. And these architraves can be made of wood or imitate wood.

Carved platbands are real works of art made from various types of wood. Although, by and large, carved wooden architraves do not always look beautiful with plastic windows and do not always fit into the style of the house.

Materials for the manufacture of platbands for plastic windows

One of the most common materials is sheet-type plastic. Basically, plastic is used for the manufacture of flat platbands. Plastic can be monolithic or have a structured interior.

Plastic perfectly tolerates temperature changes, humidity, direct sunlight. It can be produced with different colors, which makes it possible to choose platbands for plastic windows to match the color of the walls.

What is very important, the plastic has a low elongation coefficient. Due to this, with a temperature difference, plastic platbands do not begin to deform.

And it is not required to leave large thermal gaps during installation. Due to the fact that plastic does not absorb water, its deformation from swelling and other similar processes is excluded.

The second option for platbands made of artificial materials is platbands made of PVC or polyurethane. Compared to conventional plastic, the use of PVC or polyurethane makes it possible to make architraves not with a flat surface, but with a profiled one.

Or to receive platbands having a complex external configuration by casting or pressing.

The platbands for plastic windows are made of polyurethane, imitating carved platbands made of wood. In this case, the drawing can be quite complex.

PVC and polyurethane perfectly tolerate changes in humidity, react little to heating in direct sunlight, and are resistant to low temperatures.

Platbands of this type can be used for installation both indoors and outdoors.

The next material used for the production of platbands is MDF. Usually these are flat platbands or profile-type platbands. Basically, such platbands are used for indoor installation.

The fact is that with all due respect to MDF, this material does not tolerate the serious changes in humidity that can be observed during outdoor installation. If you install a platband made of MDF on the street, its service life is drastically reduced.

Another option for the material of the platbands is dense foam. The advantages of such a casing are lightness, high thermal insulation, resistance to moisture and frost. However, foam platbands have very low mechanical strength.

The most expensive are platbands made of natural wood. They can be flat, profiled, shaped. In addition, they can have carvings on their surface, obtained both by machine and by hand.

It is the hand-carved platbands that have the highest cost.

Profiled platbands for plastic windows are somewhat cheaper. This is due to the fact that the main operations for creating a profile are performed on machines.

In the same way, shaped surfaces on wooden platbands are made on the machines.

Wood has some disadvantages. If the finish is not correct, moisture can penetrate into the wood structure.

Over time, this moisture can cause warping or cracking when it dries.

Moreover, wooden architraves do not always match the style of plastic windows. It is rational to use them only if the house is made of wood, and not of other materials.

Methods for attaching platbands to plastic windows

Platbands on plastic windows can be mounted in various ways. The most common fastening with mounting elements to the wall or to the frame of a plastic window.

In some cases, fastening with adhesives is used.

There are removable platbands for plastic windows, which are fastened with special latches. According to the principle of operation, such latches resemble buttons on clothes. Metal elements are attached to the window frame, onto which the trim is latched.

Another way to attach the platband is with double-sided construction tape. But such fastening is possible if there are no serious wind loads.

source: gennadiy.info

Do I need platbands for plastic windows

The first and, perhaps, the main purpose of overhead strips, which are better known as flashings or platbands on plastic windows, is to decorate mounting gaps.

Far from always (and, to be honest, almost never), it is impossible to install a window in such a way that there are no bumps, cracks, gaps and other “production costs” that are obtained between the frame and the wall.

Moreover, some of these gaps do not appear immediately, but over time, due to the natural shrinkage of the building.

Accordingly, in order for the installation to look completely finished, and the window to look beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, it is easier and cheaper than other types of finishing work (plaster or drywall), just install a ready-made frame (slope system) and, as my grandmother says, “cover the shame” .

But, this is not their only, so to speak, duty.

In addition to a purely decorative function, platbands serve as an additional barrier to drafts, moisture and dust that try to penetrate from the street into the room, using the most microscopic cracks and holes.

And with this, by the way, flashings prolong the life of windows.

Note!

So do not hesitate - platbands for plastic windows are needed.

Platbands are used for both interior and exterior decoration, they can be in the form:

• flat;
• rounded;
• curly;

and according to the method of fastening there are:

• waybills;
• telescopic;

Recently, platbands with a cable channel have also been produced, in which you can hide the wire from the air conditioner or Internet wiring.

Installation of platbands

Before installing the platbands, the window opening must be carefully leveled (cleaned and sanded the remains of the mounting foam) and checked with a level so that the corners are straight and the joints are perfectly even.

Fastening of overhead platbands on plastic windows is carried out using special glue, "liquid nails" or screws (self-tapping screws). The joints of the panels with the window frame are treated with silicone sealant so that they are completely sealed.

This work is delicate, requires special skills, therefore, in order not to damage the thin bar, it is better to entrust the installation to specialists.

Telescopic ones have an additional protrusion (builders call it a “wing”), which is located at a right angle to the plank plane.

This protrusion is inserted into the groove of the box and, as a result, a complete closure of the joint is obtained.

Such a mounting system is called hidden, since there are no fastener caps or decorative plugs left on the front side.

Trim care

Platbands do not require any special care. The conditions are the same as for the PVC profile: use a soft cloth or a regular sponge and liquid detergents (pasty ones may contain abrasive substances).

When washing glasses, do not use any harsh chemical solutions (these are those that contain acids or solvents), as they can also damage the plastic.

Where can I buy

As a rule, PVC architraves can be bought in the same company where you place an order for the manufacture and / or installation of plastic windows.

They are classified as accessories, but platbands are not a prerequisite for installing a window, they can be included in the order, or they can be bought and delivered separately.

You can order platbands of individual sizes from manufacturers or purchase from their official representatives.

The standard sizes are:

• Length: 2200 mm
• Width: 40, 50, 60, 70mm

Just like the PVC profile, the platbands for plastic windows can be white, colored or laminated.

source: vibiraem-okna.ru

Plastic platbands and methods of their fastening

Platbands are intended for decorative registration of a window or doorway.

Platbands are not at all obsolete, as many people think, an element of decor. These overlay strips allow you to hide the various gaps that form between the wall and the frame.

Even significant defects that have become noticeable, for example, after shrinkage of the building, can be hidden with their help.

Frames installed on the windows give them a finished look.

The shape of the platband can be any: flat, rounded, figured (carved).

Currently, the building materials market boasts a wide variety of overlay strips made of different materials:

• veneer;
• steel and aluminum;

If the house is wooden, then the architraves should be made of wood (exclusive carved). If the house is stone or brick, then frames made of natural or artificial stone will perfectly decorate it.

Such windows will acquire a well-groomed, elegant look and become a bright element of the facade of the house. Decorative window slats made of artificial sandstone look great. They will retain their beauty for decades.

However, PVC platbands (made of plastic) are the most popular and inexpensive today. They are fastened with nails, self-tapping screws, screws, special glue.

To avoid damage, installation work must be done carefully. If you do not have the skills of such work, then it is better to contact experienced professionals.

PVC slats are available in various colors, so it is easy to match them to any interior of the room.

According to the method of fastening, platbands are:

• telescopic;
• overhead.

Telescopic slats have a protrusion (wing) located at right angles to its plane. This protrusion enters the groove of the box, due to which a complete closure of the junction is achieved.

After installing a plastic window, installation of slopes is always required. Having installed the top panel in the mounting profile, we bend the casing onto the wall and fasten it to the wall with screws. We also install side panels.

And finally, apply silicone sealant to the corner joint.

Frames for windows and doors with a cable channel are also currently being produced. They have a channel inside in which you can hide telephone, computer, television wires, which usually hang in garlands.

In addition, nails are not needed for their fastening, so there are no decorative caps, nail heads or screws on the front side. Platbands have a hidden mounting system.

For a long time, wooden frames on the windows served as decoration for houses. Modern technologies make it possible to create a unique home design, combining beauty, convenience and the best traditions of Russian architecture.

The choice of wood for platbands

Getting started on the creation of platbands, you need to decide on the choice of raw materials. The type of wood will depend on the method of carving the casing (laid on or slotted), the desired effect, the texture of the house and the material of the windows:

It is enough just to make platbands from deciduous trees: aspen, alder and linden (wood of medium softness, easy to machine and manual processing, needs careful impregnation).

Trees such as pine and birch will delight with their properties (resistant to external influences, have high strength and do not need much care).

If your main requirement is durability, then you will not find better helpers than oak and ash (it is worth noting that sufficient hardness of the material requires the presence of professional equipment).

The apple tree is well suited for complex decorative details (it has high softness and plasticity).

Tool for making wooden architraves

When making wooden platbands on your own, you will need tools such as:

• electric jigsaw;
• a set of chisels;
• a set of knives;
• sandpaper;
• hacksaw;
• drill;
• sanding paper;
• miter box;
• milling machine.

Manufacture of platbands

Many people ask the question "How to make wooden platbands?". To perform high-quality work on the manufacture of carved platbands, you must follow the following sequence:

• Taking measurements, you need to find out the exact width and height of the window opening.
• Choice of material, preparation of lumber. Wood must be dried (in order to prevent further deformation) and have a suitable thickness for carving (consignment note suggests 10 mm, and slotted 30 mm or more).
• From the side, which will be the “wrong side” of the work, wood is selected for a few mm. This will ensure a good fit.
• The sketch or template is transferred to the surface of the board.
• After drawing the pattern, the pattern is cut with a jigsaw and various drills.
• The resulting holes are carefully processed along the edges with sandpaper or sanding paper.
• Small parts are attached to the base. This can be done in two ways: construction glue and nails.

Of course, admiring wooden lace, many people want to recreate such beauty on the facade of their houses. In order to determine the desired format, we have selected the most interesting photos of wooden architraves. The presented pictures convey the possible options for decorating your window openings, various types of carving and fastening.

It is important! The elements of the pattern must be laid out along the fibers of the wood, otherwise, when drying out, the finished part may lose its appearance.

Installation of wooden platbands

Quality installation is half the job. You can fix carved wooden architraves in three ways:

Install on the spike with special glue. A blind spike is attached from the wrong side of the part; holes are drilled specially for it in the window frame. This method ensures a neat appearance of the finished product and saves the junction of the frame and casing from unnecessary moisture.

Diverse in ornament and style, architraves on a wooden house will fill it with a special atmosphere. Carved platbands on the windows define the whole appearance of the house, give individuality. You can make them yourself or order them to your taste, color and suitable budget.

Photo of wooden architraves

If inside the house you can allow a variety of interior design options, then outside the possibilities are significantly limited. In addition to the original color of the wall painting or the material with which it can be finished, it is difficult to come up with something else. In the old days, this issue was solved with the help of platbands on the windows, which served as a real decoration of any house, showed the mastery of the owner or master creator. This tradition has survived to this day, although it has partially changed.

Peculiarities

Platbands were traditionally used in wooden houses. They helped decorate the windows and effectively complement the composition of the facade. With the help of such elements, you can visually enlarge the window opening or reduce it. Initially, great importance was attached to the design of the house, each owner sought to show the individuality of his building.

With the help of platbands, you can achieve a different effect.

• Visual decoration of the house, giving it a special flavor and charm, the ability to distinguish it from a number of standard ones.
• Giving the window a different shape with the help of platbands of different configurations, sizes and patterns. A small window can be made large using openwork designs.
• Creation of a holistic composition of all elements of the facade. Using the same platbands on windows and doors allows you to complete the design of the house.

With the help of platbands, you can protect window openings from the negative influence of environmental factors. The seam between the frame and the house may have small gaps in which moisture enters during rain, and dirt clogs with strong winds. All this contributes to the development of harmful microorganisms that destroy wood. Therefore, the frame begins to let air through, which significantly reduces its thermal insulation qualities.

The platbands cover the very gap and do not allow moisture or dirt to get to it. In addition to the obvious advantages of platbands, there are also negative factors. It is also worth knowing about them when planning the installation of such details on the windows of a wooden house. These include several factors.

• Active reaction of decorative elements to weather conditions, which contributes to the deterioration of the material. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to treat the products with a special substance, which significantly increases the service life of the casing.
• The need for constant care. Platbands need to be painted or varnished annually. If this is not done, then the product begins to crack. As a result, instead of decoration, it will only spoil the appearance of the house.
• When planning the manufacture of platbands, you need to choose the right material for them. If this is not done, then it is unlikely that the desired effect will be achieved. If it is difficult to cope with such a task alone, it is better to enlist the support of a professional.

Now there are products made from modern materials that can have the most diverse appearance. At the same time, caring for them is much easier. They are not affected by the environment, they are not afraid of moisture and even cold. They do not crack over time and reliably serve for many years. For connoisseurs of aesthetics, this is not the best option. But for those who want to decorate their home, diversify the appearance of the facade, this is what you need. It is such a product that will create the necessary appearance, while not requiring increased attention.

Kinds

The species diversity of platbands is enormous. It also lies in the drawings that are applied to the tree, the shape of the product itself. In addition, modern technologies make it possible to create window decorative elements from a wide variety of materials.

If we talk about the appearance and patterns, then there are several types.

• slotted through which you can create elegant and beautiful images.
• openwork, which are distinguished by bizarre shapes that can distinguish the hand of the master from other options. They look like a continuous canvas on which they create a pattern.
• carved, able to create a unique appearance and protect the window opening.
• Overhead, which have a complex shape design, since the carved element is superimposed on the plate. Such products can be created separately or as a decoration for existing platbands. In this way, it is convenient to update existing decorative elements.
• Simple, which have a smooth surface. They don't have any patterns. The shape of such elements can be different (with rounded edges, even, narrow and wide).

When choosing a material for a platband, it is important to understand that it should serve as protection for the window, and therefore you should not rush to buy material without knowing its features.

The most popular decorative platbands are made of wood. They fit beautifully into the design of the facade of a wooden house, so they still do not lose their relevance. In order for such parts to serve as long as possible and correctly perform the tasks assigned to it, they must be properly processed.

If such processing is done, the tree will not rot, moisture will not damage it. In order for wooden architraves to remain beautiful for a long time and decorate the house, it is best to open them with varnish. To date, there is an alternative option that can replace varnish. This is a wax based product. Both options preserve the appearance of the tree, give it a more elegant look, significantly extending the service life of the architraves.

In addition to wood, there are also decorative products for windows made of other materials.

MDF

The MDF panel has a laminated finish. Usually such platbands have the form of a plank with a pattern for natural wood. There can be quite a lot of colors and textures, you can easily choose a frame for the window opening of any wooden house.

Plastic panels

Products made of plastic panels are considered the most modern, because they are easy and convenient to care for. This option can be chosen by those people who do not have time to take care of their own home, but they want to see a beautiful building that they can admire. Most often, plastic platbands are used for metal-plastic windows. However, recent trends have shown that they are well combined with wooden structures, fully fulfilling their task.

Polyurethane

Polyurethane platbands can also be used on windows in wooden homesteads. They are light weight and deformable, which makes it possible to bend them in the right direction. Installing such elements is quite simple, and the terms of their operation will please anyone.

PVC

PVC products are considered the most common today. You can find varieties of such platbands in white and a wide variety of color variations. Install the product from the side of the street, it can easily cope with any weather conditions. The advantages are the abundance of colors and shapes that can be given to such a material.

Styrofoam

Styrofoam can also be used as a material for the manufacture of platbands. For this purpose, a dense variation is suitable, which will not differ in the same strength as a metal casing. This is the reason why such products are not used in countries with high seismic activity, where even the slightest vibrations of the earth's crust would crack the windows. The color of such decorative elements is white, but with the help of paint you can change it by choosing the right one for the estate.

Metal

There are also metal platbands, which of all are considered the highest quality in terms of protecting the window from environmental influences. For their production, metal sheets with a small thickness are required, which makes it possible to manufacture structures of various shapes. The advantage of this option over the same plastic is the resistance of the material to mechanical damage. This makes the service life longer.

To give a fresh and interesting look, iron products can be painted, and the appearance of the house will immediately change. The popularity of this type of product is also created with the help of a price that is quite low, taking into account all the positive qualities of the material.

To install metal products, it is extremely important to measure the window correctly in order to install them without much difficulty. If there is a desire to install unusual metal trim, you can order carved items that will look interesting on the facade of the house.

Inside, you can also provide something similar to create a holistic image of the building on each side. Usually the outer and inner casings are quite different from each other. It has to do with their functions. Facade decorative elements should combine aesthetics and quality. Otherwise, they would hardly have been used to decorate the premises.

Sketches

The use of platbands on the windows of a wooden house should give the building a complete look, make it more beautiful. Therefore, simple glossy panels are unlikely to be able to fully cope with such a task. It is best to pick up carved elements or make them yourself.

With a complete lack of skills in working with wood, it is better to choose the first option. But for lovers of manual labor and original products, the ideal solution would be to work according to a sketch.

The first step is to decide on the choice of the pattern that will be on the casing. To do this, you can use books, the Internet. You can come up with a sketch yourself. As soon as the ideal option is found, you need to enlarge it to natural scale and print it. All patterns must be cut out and accurately transferred to cardboard, with which the main work will already be. A piece of cardboard should correspond to one part of the casing.

It must be placed on a piece of wood and circled with a pencil drawing, which will continue to cut. In order to choose the right pattern on the casing, it is worth making a drawing of the whole house using all the decorative elements. If the finished version turned out beautiful, and all parts are in harmony with each other, then the idea was chosen correctly, you can proceed to its implementation.

For some houses, simple architraves are suitable (for example, if the estate was envisaged in the minimalist style during construction).

If you want to create something grandiose and beautiful, you need to choose wide planks and start creating. For the manufacture of good architraves, it is best to choose pine (especially those planks where there are practically no knots). As tools that are useful in the process, you need to have a soft-start jigsaw to manually cut out all the necessary details. In addition, it will be useful:

• feather drill with a diameter of 12 mm;
• screwdriver;
• Sander.

The active process of working on window trims begins immediately after the entire drawing has been transferred to the future product. First, they take on the inside of the pattern, making openwork details. To make the process more convenient, using a drill, you need to make several holes in the board, which will be located on the outline of the picture. Sawing the pattern itself is done using an electric jigsaw, which is inserted into the finished hole. Then they simply lead along the contour, cutting out the necessary part.

Once the inside of the drawing is ready, you can proceed to the outside. It is necessary to make two files (at the beginning and at the end of the product) to make it easier to navigate the work.

It is important to make sawing in one motion, without stopping, so that the finished casing turns out to be as curly as possible. Such a sequence of actions is inherent in each detail in the overall design of the platband on the window leaf.

The resulting product is far from what it should be. Therefore, you need to use a grinder, clean up all the bumps and roughness. Only after this stage, part of the structure is treated with special solutions. After that, it can be ready to be used or painted for a more original look.

How to do it yourself?

Making architraves for a wooden house with your own hands is much more interesting than the banal purchase of such elements in a store, because you can choose the pattern that will meet the spirit of the owners themselves and emphasize the design of the facade desired by the residents of the house.

You can choose from a variety of options.

• flat cornice. In this case, the architraves symbolize the wealth and style of the house. They are used for beautiful and elegant buildings, made in a simple style.
• Arched finish. The platbands, which are complemented by an arch on top, will be an ideal addition to window openings that do not have a standard rectangular shape, but a rounded upper part.
• With patterns and carvings. Platbands of such a plan will be able to give the house elegance, make it unusual and beautiful.
• With the use of hanging elements. These are the details that complement the product after it is completed. In this way, you can add what could not be done initially. The use of hinged parts makes the design voluminous and more interesting.

If you are going to make platbands yourself, you need to choose the right material for the future product. It is important to choose a color based on the color of each component of the house, to find the perfect option for decorating this product. You can take advantage of the offers that are in hardware stores and buy a ready-made version, which is much easier and faster. Installation of such a platband will be easier, since it already provides all the necessary fasteners, as well as ease of installation.

If there is a firm intention to do everything yourself, there are several options for making beautiful platbands.

• slotted option- a product in which there is an internal pattern and a beautiful border. Traditionally, such a casing has a white or light color, it is attached to buildings with a contrasting shade of walls.
• Laid on thread type created by cutting out individual elements and gluing them or nailing them onto a solid wooden canvas, which will serve as a casing. This design option makes the pattern voluminous and at the same time airy. With the help of such overlays, you can decorate any platband.

If the house already has carved platbands, but they require repair, you can remove all or part of the structure and restore it. If there is no way to repair some part, you can remove it completely, replace it with a new one. If there is a need to make completely new designs on the windows, you need to prepare all the necessary equipment, which includes:

• jigsaw;
• plane;
• grinder;
• cutter;
• sandpaper;
• strips with a section of 30x100 mm.

This is what will be needed to create simple platbands. To start work, it is necessary to process all future details with a planer, and then use a cutter to give them a finished look. In order for the product to have a presentable appearance, it is sanded with sandpaper. This is the simplest option for making platbands, which does not require great skills and abilities. If you want to make something original and beautiful, you should choose a carved type of product. For such work, you need to add curly chisels to the main inventory.

For the manufacture of the platband, you can use two technologies (normal and overhead). In the first variant, the drawing is cut out on the plank of the casing itself. In the second, it is made on an additional bar, which is then attached over the main element.

For the first attempts at woodcarving, it is better to choose the simplest options for the pattern so that you can easily deal with them.

If the platband is made by an overhead option, then the work process will go in the following sequence:

• processing planks with a planer;
• preparation of overhead strips with a thickness of at least 10 cm;
• the formation of the future drawing on cardboard and its cutting;
• transferring the pattern from the stencil to the overhead bar;
• a drill needs to make holes throughout the pattern;
• with the help of a chisel, you need to finish all the carved elements;
• polishing the finished lining;
• fixing the lining on the platband with glue or self-tapping screws;
• collection of each detail of the platband;
• installation of the finished structure on the window opening.

Installation of finished structures on the window can be carried out using nails, screws or glue. Most often, platbands are placed on the sides and top of the window, sometimes there are lower parts of the structure. In order to properly and aesthetically join the edges of each part, they need to be cut at an angle of 45 degrees with a hacksaw or miter box. If the wall is concrete, dowels and screws are needed for reliable fastening.

To beautifully decorate the window of a country house, you need to know not only basic information, but also some nuances, without which it may not be possible to create a truly wonderful piece of handicraft. These moments include several factors.

• When choosing boards for the manufacture of platbands, it is better to give preference to those options whose thickness will be 3-4 cm. It is much more difficult to work with thicker materials, especially to perform curly cutting.
• Starting the work on the carving of architraves for the first time, it is worth taking a simple pattern and polishing it, after which you can try something more complex and interesting.
• In addition to the thickness of the wood for the platbands, it is worth taking care of the correct selection of its width, because the main purpose of these elements is not so much to decorate, but to protect the window.

The platband should cover the opening between the wall and the window frame.

• When planning to cut any patterns, it is worth positioning them correctly on the board so that they go along the grain of the tree, and not across.
• When choosing a pattern for the first attempts at carving architraves, it is worth looking at something large with convex shapes, which will not be difficult to do, and the result will please with its beauty. If you choose a small ornament, in case of an unsuccessful outcome, the casing will look sloppy. This will spoil the impression of the external facade of the house.

Making platbands on the facade of the house is a long process and requires perseverance. Therefore, it is worthwhile to clearly assess your strengths before taking on work. Choosing the right material, the right pattern, its successful implementation in life is only half the battle. This is followed by a no less time-consuming process of processing platbands so that they serve for a long time, while performing their functions with high quality.

The final stage of work with these decorative elements is their installation. At each stage there is a specific choice, the result of all work depends on the correctness of its adoption.

Beautiful examples

When planning the manufacture or purchase of platbands for a wooden house, you should choose the option that is best suited for a particular building.

With the help of the Internet and other sources of information, you can see sketches of drawings, ready-made works, which will give food for thought.