DIY shutters

To protect the home from heat loss in the winter season, as well as to improve the exterior of the house or cottage use shutters. How to make shutters with your own hands will be considered further.

Table of contents:

1. History of the emergence and design of the shutters
2. Varieties of shutters
3. DIY wooden shutters
4. Making wooden shutters with your own hands is the second method
5. DIY metal shutters
6. The design of the shutters

History of the emergence and design of the shutters

The initial function of the shutters was the protection of the house in the summer from the heat and sun, and in the winter from the wind and snow. A little later, the shutters began to perform a decorative function, they were decorated with patterns, carving, painted in different colors. The appearance of the shutter denoted the social status of his master in society.

The main functions and advantages of the shutters:

• decorating the room or exterior, since the shutters are installed both inside and outside the room, this element is an excellent decor element;
• Most of the shutters suggest the presence of patterns, combinations and ornaments, which distinguishes the home in which they are installed from other houses;
• The shutters protect the house from direct sunlight, rain, snow, and winds;
• The shutters are used as an alternative to curtains or blinds to protect the room from annoying eyes of neighbors or past passing people;
• In most cases, shutters are made of natural materials such as metal or wood, so shutters are environmentally friendly to human health.

With the development of technologies and the appearance of blinds, curtains, gratings, which perform the same functions as the shutters, they forgot about this element and practically did not use it. Just a few years ago, the fashion on the shutters returned, now they have a little modified and carry a decorative function, decorating country houses, cottages or cottages.

Varieties of shutters

Depending on the material from which the shutters are produced:

• Metal shutters,
• Wooden shutters
• Plastic shutters,
• Paper shutters.

The second option is more common, which decorates wooden houses. Metal shutters are more severe and carry mainly a protective function. The shutters are made of paper are located indoors and protect the dwelling from light hit. Plastic shutters are less reliable, but have an attractive cost and are able to imitate various textures.

In the ratio with the location, shutters are distinguished:

• internal,
• External.

Internal shutters are lighter and are wooden or paper. Their main function is to create a barrier to get direct sunlight, but at the same time they should not prevent fresh air.

External shutters carry a large functional load, therefore they are stronger.

Depending on the form, the rate is highlighted:

• monolithic,
• shield,
• framework,
• blind,
• rectangular,
• arched,
• sliding,
• hinged, etc.

DIY wooden shutters

For the manufacture of shutters, the presence is required:

• electroderly,
• ax,
• saws,
• screwdrivers,
• roulette,
• level,
• electric shirt.

The process of building wooden shutters should begin with the manufacture of a frame, which has the form of two cross -type crossbars. The excellent material that will help to do this will be wooden bars, with a section of 4x6 cm. The frame for shutters includes two transverse crossbars and two ugsins. Before making the frame, measure the window using a tape measure. The frame is mounted using casein, epoxy or PVA glue.

Instructions for the manufacture of shutters on the windows with your own hands:

1. Material for shutters should be well prepared before starting work. To do this, the tree is dried and impregnated with antiseptic and water -repellent solutions. Use Olifa as a water -repellent. Lubricate the boards with olifa several times so that the wooden surface absorbs the entire solution.

2. After drying the boards, a shield should be cut out of them, the edges of which are also impregnated with these solutions.

3. Drill holes for fasteners in the shields and combine them using metal or wooden tires. The distance between the boards that are fastened to be minimal.

4. The surface of the shutters should be treated with sandpaper. If desired, the product is painted or covered with varnish.

5. Metal tires are covered with a special anti -corrosion solution.

6. Put the shields on the flat surface and install the device for locking. For example, a hook or lock.

7. Set the canopies on the shields and on the pre -installed frame. What loops to choose internal or external ones depends on the preferences and functional features of the shutters. If you attach the awnings in the side, you will get swinging shutters, and if in the upper one, then the shutters will be lifting.

8. Fasten the wings and check their evenness using the level.

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9. The type of design and appearance is selected according to the general design of the exterior and windows.

Making wooden shutters with your own hands is the second method

In order to save money, as well as a lightweight option for making shutters, there will be a construction of this wood structure. Since plastic and metal shutters with your own hands are much more difficult to make.

Using the roulette, take the windows at the location of the slopes. Draw a shuttle location scheme.

Attach two crossbars to the location of the frame for the shutters.

Cut the boards of the required size and combine them by rallying.

Pares the slats that will ensure additional structure strengthening across the shuttle surface. This method is used if the shutters are performed only by the protective function.

In order for the shutters to be neat and decorated by the exterior of the house, you should apply the second method of rally - hidden. It implies the use of hidden studs with the presence of thread. In the end of the boards, drill a hole with a drill and install the studs, pull the boards using the bolts. To avoid the appearance of cracks, smear all the layers between the boards with glue.

DIY metal shutters

The main function of metal shutters is the protection of a residential or household premises from hacking or attackers. Such shutters are installed in the winter season in the country.

The main rule for the installation of metal shutters is the lack of moisture penetration into a window frame or to the walls. Otherwise, the fungus and mold will gradually destroy the integrity and appearance of the walls.

Therefore, in the process of installing metal shutters, special drainage are mounted and ensure the tightness of the joints.

If the shutters are installed only in the winter season, then the best option is the installation of a removable metal shield.

The disadvantage of such shutters is the large weight of the structure, but some shutters are made of aluminum, so in this case this deficiency is eliminated.

There are two types of metal shutters:

• deaf,
• blind -shaped.

The first option is used to protect the premises from hacking, and the second allows you to let sunlight and air into the room.

The locking device is located in the inside of the room, so such shutters are very difficult to hack.

For the manufacture of metal shutters at home, you will need:

• fiftieth corner,
• galvanized sheet, 2 mm thick;
• Corner of the channel.

Before starting work on the manufacture of shutters, you should measure the windows and make a design drawing.

For the accuracy of manufacture, you should measure the vertical and horizontal slope length, all sides of the window sill, the diagonal surface of the window and angles.

A corner will be needed for the manufacture of a frame under the shutters. To do this, use the above measurements and a welding machine.

Using the metal screws on the metal, attach a pre -cut sheet of galvanized steel to the frame. The steps of installing self -tapping screws are not more than 5 cm. The seams between the sheet and the frame should be treated with silicone sealant. Use material that has moisture -constructive and heat -resistant qualities.

In a cross -shaped form, build stiffeners. Attach them to each sash.

In the vertical part of the frame, drill holes for installing loops. With the help of screws, fix the loops.

The installation of such shutters can be both internal and external, only in case of installation of the shutters indoors, it is recommended to use the aluminum sheet of metal to reduce the total mass of the structure.

The design of the shutters

The simplest option for decorating the shutters is their coloring. The choice of the right color will place accents in places. If the window is tenderly blue, then the shutters are painted in saturated blue, they noticeably stand out against the background of the house. It is possible to use a white edging that will attract attention and give the shutters an elegant appearance.

Another option for decorating a shutter is the installation of fresh flowers. In this case, it is recommended to paint shutters in pale pastel colors, against which flowers will sparkle with bright colors. If the climate in the region is dry and hot, then instead of flowers, install cacti.

Metal shutters are decorated with inserts made of multi -colored glass, forged grilles.

The shutters that are installed indoors should harmoniously fit into both the interior and the exterior of the room.

For lovers of natural materials, the processing of wooden shutters is possible only varnish so that the texture of the tree is clearly visible.

When decorating the shutters, it is possible to stain them in a ratio with the color of the roof, windows and doors.

Masters who are engaged in wood carving are able to make wooden shutters unique, using various drawings.

Purchase plastic shutters are able to imitate various textures, ranging from any tree and ending with stone and metal.

It is possible to install double shutters, the first lighter - protect the room from light hit, and the latter are used as protection from snow and wind.