Install roller shutters on the windows

Since ancient times, man has tried to protect his housing as much as possible, installing strong doors and equipping them with reliable locks. And if the case was somewhat simpler with the doors, then the protection of windows always caused some difficulties. After all, it was necessary that they miss the light, fresh air, while becoming an insurmountable obstacle on the path of uninvited guests, and also be beautiful and fit into the general appearance of the building.

Once upon a time, the windows were closed with heavy wooden shutters, but almost no one remembers this. Then, the shutters were replaced by powerful metal lattices, frankly, terribly looking. Each owner tried to somehow soften the impression of this attribute of imprisonment, ordering expensive twisted, decorated with flowers and fabulous birds, constructions at professional blacksmiths. But still, the grille on the windows remained only with a bars, depressing and evasioning longing.

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Now, more and more often you can find roller shutters on the windows - light designs that, if necessary, allow you to close the window outside, reliably protecting it from illegal penetration, random (or non -accident) stone hit, from rain drops and dusty wind. In this article, we will try to consider all the pros and against the installation of Rolstavan, as well as talk about how to mount them on our own.

Rogstevens and blinds the same thing?

If you look at the structural features, then the roller shutters are very similar to the blinds. They are also twisted into a roll and consist of lamp fastened with each other. Their main difference is the high reliability of the defense of Rolstavan (rollers, as they are also called in Europe) from unauthorized penetration into the dwelling. As well as the fact that the blinds are installed indoors and serve to protect only from sunlight, while rollers are usually located outside.

What is roller shutters and are they so necessary

The roller shutters is a fairly simple design, the main elements of which are the drive and the canvas. On the modern market, models equipped with manual and electromechanical drives are represented. Some rollers can be controlled remotely and are very popular with customers due to the presence of this function.

Rogstavan canvas is most often made of steel or aluminum profile of roller or extrusion rolling. If the purpose of the installation is to protect against hacking, then it is better to purchase rollers from an extruded profile, however, the price is also corresponded for such roller shutters on the windows.

In addition to the already mentioned function of protection and the attractive appearance of the roller shutters on the windows, the metallic windows also play a heat -protective role, especially if they are insulated with a polyurethane filler. The installation of such sabers allows you to reduce energy costs by heating the room by about 20-25%.

The main species of roller stories, or how to choose rollers

Before buying roller shutters on the windows, you need to at least approximately decide what you want to get from them. They differ among themselves as a type of material from which they are made, by the methods of installation and control.

To begin with, let's look at what materials are made by rollings:

Steel from a metal profile is highly reliable and perfectly cope with protection from rain and wind.
Aluminum light, cheap, otherwise they have the same properties as steel.
Roller shutters on plastic windows are used exclusively for decorative purposes. They are easily hacked, the poet OU can become a serious obstacle only for sunlight and noise from the street.
Wooden roller shutters are most often acquired for a certain style of structure or premises. They successfully protect the house from dust, wind and sun, but are not an obstacle to the penetration of unauthorized persons.

According to the installation method, rollers are made in two versions: for embedded in the window opening and for overhead location. The highest degree of protection against natural phenomena and from ill -wishers are built by built -in structures.

Now let's talk about the methods of managing rollers. At the moment, there are two types of designs: manual and automatic roller shutters on the windows. Manual, in turn, differ in the types of drive:

the belt inertial drive is the cheapest and is designed for lifting weight not exceeding 15 kg;
the cord reducer is designed for weight up to 20 kg. Such a drive can be placed on any side of the window;
cord and gate drives are capable of lifting to 80 kg;
spring -indifference drives - overlooking up to 100 kg of cargo.

Most often, protective roller shutters for windows with automatic control are purchased. Considering that rollels are installed for more than one year, people prefer to overpay for this convenience. In addition, automatic structures have a large carrying capacity (up to 200 kg) and can be given in motion using plastic cards, special switches or after the introduction of code on an electronic lock.

Preparation for the installation of Rolstavan

Before starting work, be sure to prepare all the necessary installation tools. We will need:

drill;
the set was ruined;
boer;
fasteners;
punch;
screwdriver;
marker;
knife.

Now you can start preparing Rolstavan. After they have been delivered to your home, be sure to unpack them and check the completeness. When installing, every small screw is important. Having made sure that everything is in order, we begin the marking of the guide. It should be noted on it all the fasteners provided for by the instructions. After that, drill holes, and their diameter should correspond to the diameter of the plugs intended for them.

Next, you need to prepare a box of rollers. In its lid, as well as in its front sides on the side, you need to drill holes with a drill of 4.2 mm, and in the posterior surface of the box and the remaining sides of the cover of 8 mm. On the rear wall of the box, we cut a hole with a diameter of 18-20 mm, while it is necessary to ensure that its center coincides with the center of the hole of the gearbox.

All guides are installed in their places in the side covers. After that, we proceed to the preparation of the window opening. The edges must be smooth and even, without cracks and other damage. The permissible deviation of both horizontally and vertically should not exceed 2-5 millimeters per meter of length. If required, align the window opening.

Preparatory work has been completed, you can proceed directly to the installation of roller stories.

Rollet installation technology

We begin the installation of inner roller shutters on the windows from the protective box. Its tires are placed strictly horizontally or vertically, and so that they are located symmetrically relative to any side of the window. To remove control elements, you need to drill the corresponding holes.

For the cardan, a hole of a slightly larger diameter is made in the wall, but not exceeding 12 mm. We fix the gearbox in place, and insert the entire structure into the opening, while the gearbox should enter the cardan already installed in the wall. After everything is installed and reliably fixed, we hang Rolstavan's frame in terms of level.

We insert the rollellets into the grooves of the guides. To make it easier to do, you need to start it above the shaft of the drive from the side of the rear surface of the box. The protective box is installed only after checking the canvas for performance. At the end of the work, all technological holes are masked by decorative plugs.

That's all. Despite such a complex description, the installation of roller stories on the windows is not difficult. You will understand this already at the first stage of work. But still, if complex expensive rollers are purchased, it is better to contact special firms offering their installation services, because the slightest mistake can lead to the release of their construction of the entire structure.

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