Modern carved platbands on the windows. Window trims - stylish ideas for a modern wooden house (105 photos). Types of decorative flashings

The decorative framing of windows and roof ends has always been considered the element of decoration that gives the entire structure individuality and recognition. But due to the fact that the laboriousness and cost of such a decoration is simply enormous, many owners prefer to install trim on windows in a wooden house with their own hands.

When planning to save on this operation, it is necessary to soberly assess your capabilities, since the method of manufacturing and installing platbands has a large number of technological nuances, ignoring which can nullify all costs and time.

This review discusses several ways to manufacture and install decorative trim and focuses on non-standard technical issues.

Depending on the design of the cashier, different types of equipment may be needed for its independent production. In some cases, a standard set of “home carpenter” is sufficient, but if woodcarving is present in the decor elements, you will have to purchase special tools and fixtures.

Consider the relationship between the cashing design and the complexity of the technical equipment used in its manufacture.

From industrial blanks

If window trims are supposed to be made from purchased blanks with an already formed pattern or profile, then most likely there will be no need to purchase additional equipment.

When writing a review, we proceed from the fact that the workshop of the owner, who decided to equip a wooden house, already contains the following minimum of tools:

universal screwdrivers;
pliers and pincers;
rasps and files;
hand saw;
plane;
a hammer;
clamp;
axe;
measuring devices (tape measure, square, building level).

It will not be a mistake to assume that an electric drill and an electromechanical jigsaw are also included in the mandatory tool kit of any self-respecting home craftsman.

The only thing worth purchasing before self-assembly of platbands from industrial blanks is a device for cutting boards at a given angle (“miter box”) and an end mill for punching blind holes for dowels.

We emphasize that the tools listed in this subsection are a basic set, supplemented by more specialized models as the design of the casing becomes more complex.

With elements of wood carving

In those cases when it is planned to make platbands with elements of wood carving with their own hands, the stage of preliminary preparation of the workshop will be more difficult.

Note that it is not at all necessary to buy all the tools listed in this review, since there is a narrow specialization in this area of construction work.

So, to create slotted decorations, it is enough to supplement the basic equipment with the following tools:

Sander;
an electrified jigsaw in which a round saw can be used.

The use of a machine for cutting patterns is not necessary, but highly desirable in cases where the patterns are large in area and contain small elements.

Another situation where a stationary jigsaw is indispensable is the manufacture of plywood trim, since it is extremely difficult to accurately follow the lines of the template with a manual model of such a saw.

Please note that when creating slotted patterns, it is highly recommended to use not a flat, but a round version of jigsaws. This will avoid accidental deviations from the lines of the pattern, the occurrence of which is especially unpleasant in the last stages of processing the product.

To make voluminous carved jewelry yourself, you will need to purchase a set of special chisels.

To cash out the whole house with patterned decor, it is necessary to perform a very large amount of work, so it is necessary to provide for the possibility of quick sharpening of chisels. For these purposes, you can purchase an inexpensive sharpening machine, which, moreover, is useful for straightening drills, knives, planer blades and some types of milling cutters.

Using machine profiling

A review of the tool base used in the course of exterior finishing of wooden houses will be incomplete if we do not mention manual and stationary milling cutters.

A relatively inexpensive manual model of such a device will solve the following tasks:

creation of profiled frames for external and internal architraves from ordinary edged boards;
quickly cut grooves for tongue-and-groove joints or chamfer when assembling frames "with overlay";
to make patterned figures on blanks, both in the slotted technique and in the form of volumetric carving (moreover, to do this as soon as possible).
perform inlay of wooden panels in the original technique of internal carving.

Note that when buying a milling cutter, you need to decide in advance what types of them will be needed in the future, and add the appropriate items to the purchase estimate. The figure below shows the most commonly used designs of edge and internal milling cutters.

We select the material

We talked in detail about what platbands are made of in our article.

Here we recall that in the manufacture of cashing it is necessary to be able to find a balance between the technological qualities of wood and its climatic resistance.

In general, the following rules should be followed:

for volumetric carving, take soft woods (linden, cherry, alder);
for the manufacture of frames, use durable and stable types of wood (larch, oak, ash, pine).

If the decoration is carried out according to the slotted technology, then all the elements of the casing can be made from hard rocks, since manual sawing of patterns is practically not used today.

Separately, we emphasize another advantage of slotted technology - you can use ordinary plywood to make such a decor. Surprisingly, this material, after impregnation with water-polymer compounds, becomes strong as oak, while remaining the most convenient for cutting patterns.

Moreover, volumetric compositions can be made from plywood by gluing several layers into one patch block.

The only disadvantage of such glued compositions is that in order to cut large patterns, a stationary machine is needed that allows the installation of a rounded jigsaw saw. It is almost impossible to go through all the bends of the pattern without errors and serifs, using only classic flat files, on such a thin material.

When making platbands with your own hands, it must be taken into account that any decoration, although it is an original element of decoration, at the same time remains part of the design of the window opening.

First of all, cashing should not interfere with the opening of windows and the closing of shutters. This requirement, simple at first glance, is not so easy to implement in practice, and it is precisely when determining the dimensions of the frame that errors are most often made.

The internal dimensions of the frame must be such that the trim completely covers the end of the pigtail, but at the same time does not interfere with the full opening of the windows. That is, when drawing up a drawing, it is necessary to first determine the working area of the windows in the open position and only then develop the wiring diagram of the casing.

In cases where the platband is joined to external slopes (and this often happens when PVC double-glazed windows are installed in casing from a embedded beam), its internal contour must correspond to the outer perimeter of the slopes.

The next general requirement for the design of the casing is that the upper block (bar) must be thicker than the lower one. This is necessary to reduce the amount of water entering the bottom of the cashing.

In the classical designs of architraves for wooden and timber houses, this requirement was implemented in the form of a massive cornice, which creates a kind of cover for the entire lower part of the window.

More stringent options for exterior window trim do not imply a difference in the thickness of the planks, but the installation of ebbs, both under the window and above the frame.

Separately, we emphasize that the casing is exposed to direct exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation for a long time, as well as to strong temperature and moisture changes. No matter how high-quality the wood processing is, it will in any case change its original dimensions and begin to let moisture through to the fasteners.

In view of this, the classical method of its assembly does not involve the use of metal nails and screws (they rust and fall out). The best option for manufacturing a wide frame and shields for platbands is to use glued compositions from boards and wooden dowels.

Below is an example of the manufacture of a prefabricated shield for a decorative cornice without the use of metal parts.

The illustration shows that the shield is assembled from boards glued end-to-end. Laying of boards is carried out with the coordination of the internal pattern of wood. Adhesive composition - PVA or waterproof wood glue (holding time - 2-3 glue polymerization periods).

Pulling is done with the help of ropes and pegs that increase compression.

Production of slotted platbands

As a detailed answer to the question of how to make platbands for a window opening in a wooden house yourself, we will consider the technology for manufacturing and assembling a slotted platband.

Despite the fact that there are more complex options for framing frames (for example, with three-dimensional wood carvings), this description adequately conveys all the subtleties of this stage of facade decoration.

First, we give a complete list of operations that must be performed to make a platband:

Drawing up a technical sketch and calculation of the main dimensions.
The choice of the artistic scheme of the product (drawing patterns, preparing templates).
Preparation (or purchase) of the necessary lumber and fasteners.
Marking parts and connections.
Cutting blanks and adjusting dimensions.
Production of the supporting frame of the platband (for those cases when the slotted pattern is invoiced).
Transferring pattern patterns to blanks.
Development of a scheme of cuts and determination of points for drilling initial and closing holes.
Cutting out a drawing.
Chamfering and grinding.
Antiseptic treatment and priming of all parts.
Painting each part individually (especially if multiple color schemes are used).
Installation of overhead parts on the frame.
Installation of supporting rails on the wall of the house (if the house is made of timber or frame, this operation is not needed).
Installation of the frame on the window opening.

Now consider the most difficult stages in more detail.

Pattern selection

We note right away that, without having practical experience in wood carving, the pattern for the casing should be chosen as simple as possible, without small details.

The easiest way is to take a ready-made template and print it in full size. It is best to do this on a large plotter, but you can use the partial printing feature found in many graphic editors.

Frame manufacturing

There are two different approaches to making a frame for a platband:

Cutting a solid frame from a glued shield.
Assembly from boards of each element of the base (frame, shield for decorative cornice).

The first option was discussed above, but for its application it is desirable to have the appropriate experience and skills.

The second scheme is classic and consists in assembling a square frame of four planks.

Corner joints are performed in two ways:

by the "thorn-groove" method;
overlap.

A tongue-and-groove connection is considered more reliable, but special equipment (milling cutter) is required for its manufacture. The overlap joint is made using a simple hacksaw and a drill.

Please note that the base of the platband may include not only a frame, but also a triangular shield for placing decorative elements of the cornice. When assembling it, there is a problem of connecting several boards into a single whole. If end gluing is excluded, this problem can be solved with the help of anodized brackets and self-tapping screws.

Making carved elements

The slotted platband can be both overhead and solid. In the first case, the frame and patterns are made as separate structural elements. In the second, each framing plank simultaneously performs a functional and decorative role.

The most popular is the first option (consignment note), due to its manufacturability and versatility.

Pattern cutting is performed after the pattern is transferred from the template to the workpiece. Through holes are drilled at the start points of the cut and in the area of bends.

The working tool in this case is a manual or stationary jigsaw.

If, nevertheless, a manual saw model is used, then in order to avoid distortions, the workpiece must be fixed with a clamp on a horizontal plane.

In most cases, the cut plane is strictly perpendicular to the outer surface of the board, but to give a three-dimensional effect, chamfers can be removed from the outer side of the pattern.

After the drawing is completed, the workpiece is cleaned of large burrs and chips (inside and out), after which grinding is performed. Cleaning the surfaces inside the decor is performed using a drill and a schreiber. It is most convenient to finish the outer planes with a grinder.

Protective treatment and painting

All efforts to make a wooden casing will be in vain if measures are not taken to protect it from decay and moisture deformation. This is especially true for carved elements, as they are made from unstable wood species, as well as internal trim installed in baths and saunas.

In order to properly process the carved and power elements of the frame, we recommend that you follow the following sequence of actions:

Painting.
Protective lacquer.

The antiseptic composition can be used the same that is used to stabilize logs during the construction of log cabins.

Painting should be started only after the antiseptic has completely dried. Please note that most modern protective compounds have priming properties, so a separate primer coating can be omitted.

Narrow brushes are used to cover the inner surfaces of the pattern, wide brushes are used for the outer ones.

Lacquering is carried out before the assembly of the product: when the painting of all products is completed and after the paint has completely dried.

To protect the platbands on wooden windows, acrylic wood varnish is suitable.

In those cases where plastic decorative overlays are used, all the operations listed in this subsection apply only to the frame elements.

Casing assembly

After all the necessary components are made and painted, they must be assembled into a single structure.

This is best done on a flat surface, prior to installation on a window opening.

The fastening of decorative elements to the supporting frame can be done in the following ways:

self-tapping screws;
finishing nails;
deaf wooden dowels with landing on glue.

In those cases when it is necessary to sheathe the upper edges of the casing with carved patterns, the decorative element and the frame are joined perpendicularly. Reliable fixation in this type of joints is provided by mounting corners.

Separately, we note that the most durable platband will be obtained when the decor is planted on wooden dowels. At the same time, not only the contact zone, but also the entire inner surface of the carved element is covered with glue (to prevent moisture from leaking).

If, nevertheless, metal fasteners are used, then it is necessary to select the most protected samples of screws and nails.

Tip: a good "camouflage" for the heads of the screws is obtained from a mixture of fine sawdust and waterproof wood glue.

window installation

In order to correctly install the assembled casing, it is highly desirable that at least two workers perform this operation. This is necessary in order to accurately align its position before final fixation.

Despite the fact that the installation of the assembled frame is carried out at pre-marked points on the casing, a visual correction of its position will still be required.

It should also be borne in mind that when assembled, the entire structure can be very heavy, and if you follow all the points of the safety rules, then the installation of such products should only be carried out from scaffolding.

Conclusion

At the end of the review, let's dwell on one more feature of the platbands: non-standard docking with the wall of the house.

Since it is impossible to make fixed connections between the elements of the framing frame and the wall of the house, the problem arises of closing the gap between the inner surface of the casing and the uneven contour of the logs. From a technological point of view, its presence is insignificant, but from an aesthetic point of view it is very noticeable.

Therefore, in cases where the platband too clearly emphasizes the uneven contour of the wall, wooden slats are installed between the wall and the platband, providing sliding contact and giving the entire window block a more complete look.

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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 won’t find better helpers than oak and ash (it’s worth noting that sufficient hardness of the material requires 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

The originality of carved platbands for windows and doors is striking in its spirituality. If carpentry does not scare you and there is a desire to make wooden trim with your own hands, then it remains to come up with a composition for framing.

Below are sketches of carved architraves in a small size and mediocre quality. However, these templates can be downloaded for free. The main idea, and the template can be made the right size.

How to make templates for carved platbands (stencil)

Optimal and simple ways to make templates for cutting.

Using a graphic editor

There are many programs for image processing (Photoshop, etc.).

Photocopying

If there is no desire to deal with programs, you can make a photocopy of the picture and immediately set the desired copy size (enlarge, reduce, compress, expand). Or scan and print a sketch on a printer in the desired format.

Manually - scaling by cells

In the end, you can make a template manually, using the technology of scaling (copying) by cells (linear scaling).

By scaling by cells, you can change the proportions of the drawings. For example, you don't like the original form and want to change it. To do this, when transferring the picture, keep one of the sides in the original size, and increase the second in the new square.

Cell scaling

Change the proportions of the picture when scaling by cells

From drawing to template

Template for platbandsThe template for platbands is made of cardboard, life size. A separate template is made for each element, pattern and ornament.

The resulting template is laid on the board and outlined with a pencil.

Convergence of holes You can immediately mark the places for the holes. Holes are drilled inside the pattern, in places where there will be a turn during carving. First, the internal patterns are cut out, and then the external ornament.

Architraves carving

Another way to apply a pattern to the workpiece is copying.

The method involves the use of carbon paper. A sheet of carbon paper is placed on the board, and a drawing is placed on top. The drawing is fixed with pushpins. The outline is outlined in pencil, which is copied onto the wood.

Stencil template for carved architraves

Now you know how to make a stencil template for carved architraves.

Patterns of carved platbands for windows - photo gallery

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Sketch of platbands on the windows - rooster

Sketch of architraves for windows in the form of a cockerel on a spire

Sketch of architraves on windows - horse

Sketch of platbands on the windows - boat

Sketch of platbands for windows - butterfly

Sketch of platbands for windows - leaflet

Sketch of platbands for windows - maple leaf

Sketch of platbands on the windows - a pattern with a fish (right)

Sketch of architraves on windows - pattern with fish (left)

Sketch of platbands for windows - pattern with a bird (left)

Sketch of architraves on windows - a pattern with a bird (right)

Sketch of platbands on the windows - an ornament with a goldfish

Sketch of platbands for windows - acorns

Sketch of platbands for windows - flowers

Sketch of platbands for windows - roses

Sketch of platbands on the windows - an ornament of weaving leaves (right)

Sketch of platbands on the windows - an ornament of weaving leaves (left)

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Sketch of platbands on the windows - an ornament of weaving leaves-3

Sketch of platbands on the windows - an ornament with grapes

Sketch of platbands on the windows - an ornament with flowers

Old Russian architecture is invariably associated with carved platbands on the windows. This form of design of houses is distinguished by species diversity. A few decades ago, craftsmen with their own style of creating decorative elements lived in each region. Today's return to the roots is accompanied by a revival of interest in window decoration using carved platbands.

Framing purpose

The very word "platband" speaks of its location - "on the face", that is, one of its functions is to decorate the facade of the building. Therefore, people tried to express their individuality through it and decorate the windows with carved frames. In addition to the decorative role, window trims primarily perform a constructive function, closing the gap between the frame and the opening. This prevents dust from entering the house, protects against precipitation, drafts and extraneous sounds.

In the old days, carved platbands were also attributed magical properties. It was believed that framing a window with a certain shape of a bar protects from the evil eye and serves as a kind of amulet. Therefore, various figures and plants bearing a specific semantic load were seen in bizarre patterns.

In modern architecture, the functional purpose of platbands for windows is as follows:

A well-chosen carved design allows you to visually stretch a low building or expand a narrow wall.
The opportunity to show individuality and decorate the building in accordance with the trend of a particular era.
Allows you to achieve a single architectural ensemble between all the buildings on the site.
Protection of cracks from the penetration of external negative factors (precipitation, noise, dust).
It is one of the elements of thermal protection of the house.

Remark ! Sometimes platbands are the only option for framing a window. This mainly concerns wooden log cabins, when the use of other materials is unacceptable due to the loss of a harmonious appearance.

Carved finishes, especially those made of wood, have a number of features that should be taken into account during the period of operation:

Dependence on the influence of atmospheric factors. Moisture and temperature changes invariably damage the decorative design.
When choosing a frame, you should take into account the properties of the rock from which the platbands are made, and take care of high-quality processing. Timely preventive measures extend the life of the product for the window.
Difficulties often arise when combining wooden carved elements with modern plastic frames. With this combination, it is preferable to install windows that imitate a wooden texture.

The value of carved elements

The desire to comply with ancient traditions requires knowledge of the meaning of various elements of carved architraves:

The sun, as a rule, is placed on the kokoshnik. It symbolizes life and energy.
The personification of wisdom and fertility lies in the image of a snake.
The symbol of harmony between spiritual and material aspirations is a cross in a carved platband.
The feeling of unity with nature is emphasized through vegetation.
Earrings testify to the hospitality of the owners of the house.
The connecting element of all times is the silhouette of a bird on the window.

Characteristics of materials and forms

For the production of platbands on the windows, natural and artificial materials are used. Traditionally carved elements were made of weather-resistant wood. Characteristics of the properties of individual breeds will help determine the most suitable type:

Larch is minimally susceptible to decay processes, but is not suitable for the production of carved frames due to its fragility.
Aspen, alder and linden are the most convenient species for creating openwork decor on windows. However, the malleable and soft wood of carved architraves needs special treatment due to its ability to absorb moisture well.
Oak, ash or beech window trims are resistant to negative weather conditions, but the processing of carved elements is burdened with difficulties, overcoming which you will get a durable decor.
A good choice would be birch or pine wood, which allows you to perform a neat carved decor. At the same time, the platbands have sufficient strength for external use.
Small carved window decorations, which are fixed on the main elements, can be made from cherry or apple.

Advice ! Regular updating of the coating of wooden architraves with waterproof paint or varnish will ensure their long service life.

What other materials are used in the production of linings for windows and what are their features, we will consider below:

Laminated MDF allows you to accurately simulate the color of any type of wood, but is intended exclusively for indoor use.
Plastic windows are harmoniously combined with platbands made of similar material (PVC), which is not subject to decay, has a wide color palette, resistant to solar radiation. The color of the platbands is selected taking into account the finishing of the house to match or contrast with the facade.
For round windows, polyurethane products are ideal, characterized by lightness and unpretentious care.
Metal strips are fixed in order to protect the mounting seam, connecting them into a single whole with a profile box.

There are two main ways to install platbands:

Invoice - the most common method in the design of windows. For fixing, special glue or nails are used.
The telescopic method involves the L-shaped form of manufacturing the casing, which allows you to fix the product by entering the grooves of the box. It is most often used for finishing doorways. Its characteristic difference is the absence of traces of fasteners.

Patterns and types of thread

The carved forms of the architraves give the window individuality, but in order to make them, you will definitely need templates. The presence of woodcarving skills allows you to choose a complex ornament. If the ability to work with wood is not enough, it is better to find a light pattern for window trim. We suggest exploring:

variants of templates of single elements and their general appearance;
top, bottom and side decoration details.

You can copy them completely or add your own details to the pattern. The picture of the carved platband you like or its fragment must be scaled up taking into account the size of your window. For the manufacture of carved templates, fiberboard, thick cardboard or paper is used. It is desirable to decorate windows with platbands with the same thread. Please note that it is much more difficult to make small carved elements, and they become unusable faster than others. In this case, a partial replacement of the frame will be required.

Warning ! Be sure to take into account the slope at the top of the carved casing. This will prevent the accumulation of snow and ensure timely drainage of water.

The upper part of the window casing is called a kokoshnik, the lower part is called a towel. The contours of plants, images of animals and geometric figures were most widely used in the ornamentation of carved architraves.

The key details of the drawing for any window trim are:

lower bar or window sill;
vertical rail;
top bar.

The scheme can also contain all kinds of hangers, flowerpots or a diadem. A detailed description of the names of carved decor elements is presented in the diagram below:

If your windows are of different sizes, experts advise making a drawing with an intermediate repeat repeating the required number of times. For rapport, you can choose one or two elements that repeat alternately. An example of such a scheme is shown in the photo below:

There are several ways to make a wooden carved frame on the windows:

Slotted platbands are characterized by the greatest decorativeness and delicacy. The product is made of light-colored wood or is subsequently coated with white paint. This window design on a darker wall looks sophisticated and elegant, vaguely reminiscent of Vologda lace.
With overhead threading, separately cut parts are fixed to a solid board by gluing or nailing. This technique allows you to arrange a window with a simple casing. Protruding elements are often covered with contrasting paint.

Sometimes both types of thread are combined.

Manufacturing process

Having decided on the pattern, material, type of thread and method of fastening the platbands, you can directly proceed to the manufacture of carved framing for windows.

Important ! The drawing on the workpiece needs proper placement. To prevent cracking of the thread will allow the location of the elements along the fibers of wooden blanks.

Places of the pattern where it is necessary to make cuts, it is better to mark with color. The work on the manufacture of platbands consists of the following stages:

Taking measurements from the window.
For slotted carving, boards with a minimum thickness of 30 mm are selected, the overhead method allows the use of wood with a thickness of 10 mm. All work is done with dry lumber.
Blanks are cut out.
For a snug fit of the carved casing from the inside, the wood is selected to an insignificant depth (1-2 mm).
The pattern applied using the template is cut out. To form holes, drills of various diameters are used, a jigsaw is needed to make cuts. To make a beautiful cut, the entry point of the jigsaw is marked with a drilled hole.
All carved elements of the platband for the window are cleaned with sanding paper. Wood dust is removed from blind holes with a vacuum cleaner.

Laid on thread provides for fastening finished elements to a wide casing on nails with removed caps. Strengthen the strength of the connection will allow glue applied from the wrong side of the casing. The use of self-tapping screws is not recommended due to the risk of damage to the carved section of the connection.

Carved platbands are installed on wooden windows using deaf or through spikes. The first option is distinguished by a reliable connection and a complex installation process. The second method is simpler, but less reliable. The installation of carved elements on a plastic window is carried out using liquid nails.

Preliminary protective treatment of carved architraves and regular preventive care will ensure long-term preservation of the attractive appearance of the window.

Carved platbands framing window openings organically fit into the architectural styles of wooden cottages. They emphasize the originality of log cabins, frame buildings, log houses. Light patterns, ornate ornaments, interesting drawings give originality to the elements of facade decor. They are applied to the surface of the wood using convenient stencils.

Functions of window frames

Maintaining the traditions of wooden architecture, carved details enrich the noble appearance of the estate, add expressiveness to simple buildings. They keep home warmth and comfort, delight when viewed from the outside. Stencils for window trims, selected in accordance with the preferences of the inhabitants of the dwelling, help to create a harmonious look of the new house, to revive the facade of the old building.

When used on window shutters, decorative platbands can serve as a frame. Playing a decisive role in the design of window openings, they solve a number of important tasks:

reduction of heat losses due to the elimination of "cold bridges" along the perimeter of the window frame;
reduction of noise level in the premises;
reducing the amount of moisture and dust particles penetrating from the street;
giving facades a unique, stylistic orientation;
creation of a single architectural ensemble of residential and commercial facilities on the building site.

Regardless of the shape, size, appearance, wooden platbands must be strong enough to meet operational requirements. Stenciling with calculated geometric parameters allows them to be securely attached to the walls. It provides resistance to wind loads, temperature fluctuations. To increase the service life, effective protective coatings are applied.

Traditional and original ornaments

The choice of design elements for window openings should be approached with an understanding of styles and design techniques. With their help, you can give the window an elegant or strict shape, make its outline more expressive, and achieve a delightful visual effect. Choosing life-size stencils as templates for window trims, the buyer receives the most advantageous decor option. Convenient dimensions allow you to proceed directly to the manufacture of products.

The attitude to wood as a material of art is traditional for the culture of Russian architecture. With the repetition of individual structural and decorative details, it provides for the creation of a unique architectural image. Carved platbands have long been considered not only as a means of decoration, but also as a kind of amulets for the home. Based on the study of the surviving ancient buildings, unique images of symbols, animals, birds, and plants have been recreated.

Samples of stencils for architraves are designed in different styles and for every taste. They help to express certain traditions, personal preferences. The use of ready-made ornaments makes it possible to design buildings in accordance with ethnic and classical trends in art. Clear geometric patterns are more in line with modern trends in architecture.

Ornaments for slotted and overlaid platbands may contain a solid pattern or repeating elements of a common motif. To create a complete outline, when marking out parts, you need to take into account the size of the window opening, the scheme and sequence of patterns. High-quality stencils make it possible to accurately apply cut lines to the workpiece, to determine the boundaries of further processing of the material.

Marblewood (Diospyros marmorata) Family: Ebony Other names: zebrawood (Great Britain) Distribution: Andaman Islands and Guyana Marblewood - wood description The color of the heartwood is gray-brown with dark brown or black stripes. The wood is smooth, has an even texture and a straight grain. Weighs 1030 kg/m3. Marble wood requires care when drying. With slow drying, the material is not deformed. Mechanical properties Although wood…

Maracaibo boxwood (Gossypiospermum praecox) Family: Flacurtiaceae Other names: Venezuelan boxwood, Colombian boxwood, West Indian boxwood, zapatero (United Kingdom); Palo Blanco (Dominican Republic); Pau Branco, Castelo, Zapateiro (Brazil) Distribution: Venezuela, Colombia and the West Indies Wood Description Maracaibo Boxwood There is little difference between the sapwood and heartwood, which ranges from almost white to lemon yellow. The grain is straight. The texture is smooth and shiny....

Soft maple (Acer rubrum) Family: Sapindaceae Commercial names: maple tree (Canada and USA); silver maple (Canada and USA); Manitoba maple (Canada); Pacific maple (UK); Oregon maple (USA) Distribution: Canada and Eastern USA Maple Soft - wood description The color of the wood is creamy white. The grain is straight. Soft Maple is less shiny than Hard Maple and the growth rings are comparatively indistinct. The weight…

Rock Maple (Acer saccharum) Family: Sapindaceae Commercial Names: maple (UK, Canada and US); white maple (USA); sugar maple (A. saccharum) or black maple (A. nigrum) (USA) Distribution: Canada and Eastern USA Stone maple - wood description The color of the wood is creamy white with a reddish tinge. Older trees may have a dark brown heartwood. The grain is straight. The texture is even. Average weight...

Japanese Maple (Acer mono) Family: Sapindaceae Distribution: Japan Japanese Maple - Wood Description Creamy brown to pinkish brown wood. Growth rings in the form of thin brown lines. The grain is straight. The texture is even. Weight depends on growth conditions. 610-710 kg/m3. Mechanical Properties Japanese Maple has a good bend classification and average performance across all strength categories. The wood dries slowly....