I would like to post information about what windows with bars inside a double-glazed window are, since not everyone and does not always understand this correctly, and the very word “grid” in our country is sometimes associated with unpleasant memories. Let's start with the fact that there are two main types of such grilles - steel, which serve as real protection against penetration into a house or apartment, and decorative, which are also called gratings. But first things first.
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Types of decorative layouts for windows:
There are several types of decorative layouts for windows that can satisfy any customer’s imagination.
External layouts in windows - false binding
False bindings are decorative external linings that visually subdivide a double-glazed window into a number of sections. Their shape is rectangular, and their function is purely decorative. They are made from various materials - wood, plastic, metal and are located at a short distance from the glass unit itself. However, the window layout, made of wood in the form of a solid frame, is used exclusively for wooden window structures.
This type of decoration can be installed at any stage of manufacture or operation of the window, even after its installation. The false binding is attached with sealant or double-sided tape, which greatly simplifies this process.
Internal layouts in windows - sprats
Internal layouts located in a double-glazed window are called frames. They are placed between the glasses. The material for the production of sprockets is metal, plastic or wood. The width of the slats varies from 5 cm to 1 cm, they can have a variety of shapes - be straight and curved, crossed or visually break the window into sectors. Shpros come in different colors - both in harmony with the color of the window frame and different from it. The advantage of the internal arrangement of the shrouds is the ease of maintenance of the double-glazed window and the long service life of this decorative element.
Shpros: structural and inter-glass
Shpros are elements of a frame structure that divide the window area into separate segments. In old wooden windows, such a solution was necessary to give rigidity to the frame and install the glass in the frame in separate pieces.
In modern products, real structural interlocks, which are an integral part of the binding, are rare. They are mainly used for wooden window-door units or panoramic structures to enhance a large glazing area. The greater the number of crossbars (shpros) provided in the frame, the more durable the structure will be.
Windows with frames
Disadvantages of this type of design:
- increasing the cost of the finished product due to the use of more consumables and more complex technology;
- making the window block heavier, which is often undesirable or unacceptable when glazing a balcony;
- deterioration of the thermal insulation qualities of the window; The main heat leakage from the room occurs through the junction of the glass and the profile; a large number of layouts in the design of a double-glazed window leads to increased heat loss and heating costs;
- increased likelihood of depressurization of the glass unit at the joints of parts;
- Manufacturing windows with crossbars with proper quality requires a high level of qualification from the craftsman.
For plastic products, imitation is more often used - decorative strips are installed between the glasses and secured at the production stage.
Shpros inside the double glazed window
Decorative strips do not interfere with window cleaning
In addition to their elegant appearance, such products acquire additional resistance to vibrations and deformations during operation. Installations inside a sealed structure are reliably protected from the effects of adverse environmental factors, mechanical damage and retain their original appearance for a long time.
For internal installation, plastic or aluminum elements are used. The latter reduce the thermal insulation properties of the glass unit. It is advisable to use products with structural and interglazed metal grommets in regions with mild climates, for interior glazing or in non-residential premises where increased heat loss is not critical.
About the advantages of decorating windows with sprats - watch our video:
In which windows is the layout installed?
The layout is used to decorate windows made of plastic or wooden profiles. Thanks to the wide variety of shapes and colors, these decorative elements will help make even white plastic windows stylish and unique.
| 1. Plastic windows | 2. Wooden windows | ||
| Plastic windows are the most popular type of window structures. They are distinguished by excellent heat and sound insulation, tightness, ease of operation and reasonable price. | Wooden windows are made from natural material. They combine living beauty, comfort, the warmth of wood and excellent performance. | ||
How to make plastic windows with decorative layout even more attractive?
Other elements can be used in conjunction with the decorative layout to make the windows more attractive and distinctive. Through lamination, you can change the color of the profile from white to any other or give it the appearance of valuable wood, both in color and texture. The use of tinting will give the glass unit a different color and dim the brightness of sunlight. Tinting can be mirror-like or using a special shockproof film. The window will become beautiful and original thanks to the use of stained glass - classic, Tiffany stained glass or film glued to the double-glazed window.
| Profile lamination | Double-glazed window tinting | Stained glass |
How to install the layout yourself
To decorate windows yourself, it is better to use plastic elements. Beginner decorators are better off starting with a simple layout in the form of a classic binding. Creating a complex ornament will require special care and precision in execution.
Do-it-yourself installation of false bindings is carried out in the following sequence:
- Measure the window opening. Make a sketch of the layout of the future decor. Calculate the footage of the decorative profile.
- Mark the location of the layout on the glass.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the workpieces to the required length without burrs or roughness. Sloppy cuts will ruin the look of even the most beautiful design.
- Place it on the glass and check the accuracy of the dimensions.
- Degrease glass with acetone.
- Remove the protective film from the underside of the plank. Gently glue the decor with light pressure.
- Treat the joints with silicone sealant to give the cuts an aesthetic appearance.
Shprosy: species differences
The interlacing of the frames emphasizes the style of the interior of the room and the façade of the building.
This fun and affordable decor will enhance the look of even a standard run-of-the-mill home that the owner will be proud of. Therefore, manufacturers of metal-plastic windows create unique series with spacers. These inserts are integrated onto the glass unit or inside it, forming a classic or modern ornament.
Minuses
The material has disadvantages that manufacturers, sellers and specialized sites are silent about:
- When caring for the grille, you should avoid products containing ammonia and ethyl alcohol - the material quickly deteriorates;
- when applying paint, it is mandatory to check for compatibility with the solvent;
- silicone sealant melts polycarbonate;
- upon contact with gasoline, kerosene, aniline, varnishes, many types of solvents, as well as some types of glue, it is destroyed.
Dividers for plastic windows
So, grating bars perform decorative and sometimes constructive functions.
Scheme of a structural separator.
Functional crossbars are installed at the window manufacturing stage. They are usually used in large or arched devices to give the window opening strength and reliability.
False binding is a decoration of a plastic structure.
Decorative weave will not strengthen the window device. That is why it is called false, false. But this decor can be bought and glued, and then removed and created a new pattern with your own hands.
Options for window decoration with sprats
Specifications
Most often, structures are made from metal rods or squares, the thickness of which determines their strength and anti-vandal properties. The minimum diameter of the workpieces is 10 - 15 mm.
External coating is necessary both for decorative purposes and to increase the service life of models. Products without primer or enamel treatment soon become covered with rust and become brittle.
Optimal cell size
When choosing a product, more attention is paid to appearance than to the size of the cells. However, the cell parameters affect the degree of safety of the structure.
Small holes do not transmit sunlight well. It's better to choose a medium size.
Wooden window with brackets
This interlacing of frames makes the room cozy and the windows more durable.
For large window openings in country cottages, manufacturers have offered special sprouts. These are false slabs for wooden windows. They will retain the brightness of natural light.
Structural dividers
The photo shows a functional wooden binding with slabs.
Constructive frames combine functionality and beauty. These bars are integral to the frame and delimit the window into separate fields. And glass is inserted into each field, increasing the strength of the structure.
By varying the parameters of the slabs, you can create different shapes and styles.
Slabs are structural frame bars that hold several panes of glass in a window frame. The width of the planks to order: 56-160 mm, but 80 mm has become popular.
The configuration is different, the color matches the frames, and the style is to suit the customer: rustic, classic, English or modern. Samples can be combined: for example, a rectangular lattice with upper semicircular slats.
Overhead sprats
The wooden window structure can be decorated with overhead strips.
Overhead types are also made for wooden window openings. We glue false slabs onto wooden windows using the method described above.
a – elements of false humps, b – already assembled parts.
But there is a second way to install the bars yourself. We construct a wooden frame from them, which we attach to the window frame with hinges or simply nail it. Such overhead grommets do not touch the glass itself, so rain quickly flows down it and dirt does not accumulate.
Overhead bars are not suitable for sliding and turning windows - they interfere with the movement of the sash.
Nuances of using sprockets
The interglazed sample does not interfere with window cleaning and is not contaminated by street dust.
Of course, you want to choose beautiful, reliable, heat-insulating and hygienic sprats. So:
- Even a window with structural, reinforcing bars loses 10-20% more heat, as does the case with interglazed aluminum windows. And Venetian and overhead elements do not affect thermal conductivity.
- The durability of the interglazed sashes is the same as that of the entire window, and the external shrouds do not last long, but they are easier to change.
- When decorating yourself with sprats, you should avoid darkening the window and deforming it.
External Venetian and some functional bindings get very dirty. But the inter-glass spacers remain clean, while the overhead bars must be removed for washing.
Features and types of false bindings
Decorative false binding is an overlay element that is attached to the glass from the outside or inside using glue or double-sided tape. Decorations do not affect the thermal conductivity and other operational characteristics of the window; they perform only decorative functions.
False linings on PVC windows
Window accessories are presented in a wide range and are classified according to several criteria:
- Type of material. Plastic panels are most often used, less often aluminum and wood.
- Dimensions. The general principle of choice: the larger the glazing area, the more massive the decor you can choose. Narrower strips are suitable for creating ornate patterns and monograms.
- Color. Available in plain white or color, with imitation wood texture. Typically, layouts are chosen to match the frame; it is possible to use contrasting decor and various combinations depending on the design idea.
- Form. There are straight, bent, and milled edges.
Venetian layout
This is the easiest and most inexpensive way to give your window a fresh new look. A lightweight decorative profile is attached to the external surface on the street side. The parallel layout both outside and inside more reliably imitates a structural frame binding. To implement window design using the Venetian layout technology, individual strips and ready-made structures of various shapes and designs are sold. You should not overload small window openings with decorative elements, as this reduces the flow of natural light into the room.
The main advantages of decorating double-glazed windows using false bindings:
- ease of installation, which allows you to carry out the work yourself;
- low cost of consumables;
- suitable for windows of any size;
- installation can be performed at any stage of window manufacturing, even after installation;
- original sophisticated design without complex and expensive solutions.
The decor on the glass surface is subject to mechanical and weather influences. The main disadvantage of Venetian false bindings is their short service life compared to internal frame slats, which is compensated by the low cost of accessories and the ability to quickly redo the design.
An additional disadvantage is the complication of window care. Dirt and water accumulate around decorative layouts, making it difficult to keep the glass clean. The decor, which is small in area and simple in shape, can be removed for general cleaning, but this should not be abused, since the adhesive layer is destroyed.
Viennese layout
This is a hybrid of the Venetian layout and structural sprocket bars. With this design method, decorative parts made of plastic, metal or wood with sealing gaskets are mounted on the outside of the glass. Inside the double-glazed window, a spacer frame is installed parallel to them, simulating the division of glass into several segments. Thanks to this technique, it is possible to achieve maximum similarity with real sprats.
The disadvantage of this solution is an increase in heat loss, since the spacer will act as a cold bridge. Accordingly, the more sections the layout forms, the higher the thermal conductivity of the glass unit.
Conclusion
Plastic windows with frames are in tune with the overall architecture.
You already understand that frames are a constructive, and more often decorative, sheathing of metal-plastic or wooden windows, which serves for decoration and strengthening. I think the examples described in the article will help you choose the best option in terms of color, configuration and reliability.
After watching the video in this article, it will be easier for you to make your choice. And if you have any questions, write in the comments.
Advantages of windows with bars inside
Double-glazed windows with built-in grilles have a high class of burglary resistance, as well as additional protection against scrap. The main advantage of such double-glazed windows is that they have an excellent appearance, are easy to clean and do not need to be coated with paint. There are also a number of additional benefits, including:
- The fittings have anti-burglary protection;
- Shockproof glass;
- Heat saving glass unit;
- Steel grate;
- The grille outline is located in a steel frame;
- Locks on handles;
- Glass intermediate barrier;
- Cutting glass inside.
The first level of the glass unit provides protection against the destruction of the outer glass.
The built-in grille prevents the outer glass from being pressed inward when broken. After damage to the first level of a double-glazed window, the inner glass stands in the way of the obstacle, which, when destroyed, has sharp fragments. At the third stage, the barrier is built-in internal bars on the windows, which have a durable design, which prevents them from being broken when struck by heavy objects. The rigid steel frame provides protection against the use of a crowbar or a nail puller. It is still possible to destroy a double-glazed window, but this requires a lot of effort, time and the use of special tools. That is why this kind of double-glazed windows can be called the most reliable protection of a room from burglary. Such structures can be installed not only in residential buildings, they are also installed in banking institutions, where maximum protection against thieves is needed, in administrative buildings, schools and kindergartens. In addition to all the above advantages, it can be noted that such structures will ensure fire safety. If external or internal bars on windows need to be removed in any way, using force and perseverance, then these bars can be easily opened, thereby providing a quick exit from the room.
The architectural approach can also be noted as an advantage. After all, the installation of external lattice structures made of hard and durable metal violates the entire architectural style.
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• has an impeccable appearance; • the type of grille can be designed according to individual orders; • possessing high burglary resistance, it reliably protects an apartment or country house from burglary; • will protect the house and property from outside attacks; • has a long service life.
A significant portion of thefts from country houses occur through windows unprotected by bars. A “regular” window can be broken open or the glass can simply be broken with one precise blow of a stone.
Choosing a plastic window with bars inside
Built-in grilles act as a modification to a plastic window.
Due to them, it is necessary to take into account that the thickness of the profile of a plastic window with a grille will be an order of magnitude greater than the profile of a conventional plastic product. The minimum profile size in thickness will be from 30 mm. Due to the inherent property of reducing the thermal protection of the structure, sometimes double-glazed windows are filled with inert gas. Inert gases are elements of groups that minimally enter into chemical reactions. This gas does not ignite, has no color or special odor, and is completely safe for the human body. The loss of thermal properties is compensated by using krypton and argon. Krypton has the ability to compensate for heat by 64%, and argon by 34%, which allows you to completely compensate for heat losses from the built-in lattice.
As previously mentioned, the fittings are a rather vulnerable point in the window structure. Therefore, when choosing, you should pay attention to its strength. The fittings must be made of high-strength metal with protective properties against corrosion. You can also additionally install burglary sensors. Having such protection, they will report any attempt to break plastic windows with bars inside and enter the premises.
When choosing a double-glazed window, special attention should be paid to the glass. It is desirable that they be hardened or laminated.
Glass that is tempered has a strength six times higher than regular glass.
It takes a lot of force to damage it. Laminated ones have the popular name “Triplex”. This is glass that is made from connecting several thin glasses together using a film. Such a double-glazed window cannot break and fly into small fragments; it can only crack even if hit with great force.
Types of grilles for HES double-glazed windows
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The main stages of installation of plastic windows with internal grilles
Even the best-made window will not be able to withstand the winter cold if it is not installed according to the rules.
Therefore, it is best to turn to professionals, but if you are confident in your abilities, you can install it yourself. It is worth noting that plastic windows with bars inside have much more weight than a regular plastic product. Therefore, it is simply impossible to lift the structure yourself. For this you will need two additional assistants. First, you need to make certain measurements of the window structure. Measurement of a plastic window structure with internal grilles is carried out according to the same rules as a regular plastic window. After measuring and manufacturing the window, we begin the installation process, which begins with dismantling the old one. After which the window opening is cleared of debris and dust. Next, you need to install the frame in the window opening with the help of assistants.
Because the structure is heavy, it is not secured with anchor plates like a regular plastic window, but rather with metal bolts that will firmly secure the structure and prevent it from moving to the side.
The rigidity of the fastening can be further increased by using blocks made of wood or plastic. They are placed under the profile of a large-sized structure.
As you know, built-in protective grilles tend to reduce the thermal insulation properties of a window. Therefore, to prevent heat loss in the room, it is necessary to use diffusion or vapor barrier tape to seal the seams. This tape will increase the thermal insulation of the window, and will also allow the mounting foam not to be damaged by moisture or crumble due to excessive dry air. When installing windows in the warm season, it is worth using a special “summer” mounting foam, and if it is the cold season, use “winter” foam. After which you don’t have to worry about its professional properties.
Next, a window sill is installed on the same foam. The resulting gaps between the wall and the window sill are sealed with cement mortar or silicone sealant, since cold air can pass through these gaps in winter. The edges of the window sill should extend into the main wall by 1.5–3 cm. The fittings should work smoothly, all the hooks should be the same. After the work has been done, you need to remove the remaining foam and protective film. Despite the fact that plastic window structures with built-in internal grilles do not look ideal, however, they are a wonderful alternative to boring metal lattice structures.
Features of polycarbonate gratings
In an effort to protect themselves from thieves and robbers, owners of housing, commercial premises, and household facilities cover window openings with metal bars. This, on the one hand, is reliable, on the other hand, it is cumbersome, difficult to fit into the architecture of the building (not everyone can order forged grilles with a beautiful design - the prices are prohibitive), the luminous flux decreases, and constant touch-up is required.
The polycarbonate grilles that replaced them are free of these disadvantages.
