Window trim: 90 ideas for a wooden house with photos

A wooden house is one of the best options for comfortable living outside the city.
When installing window openings in such structures, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of the natural material of walls, ceilings and other load-bearing or enclosing structures.

Window trims in wooden houses must meet the conditions of safety and comfortable operation. When manufacturing and installing these structural elements on the facade of a house, it is necessary to take into account many individual features.

Purpose and classification

Platbands are long narrow strips that frame windows or doors.
Based on this principle, a distinction is made between windows and doors. They usually differ in width, but in order to maintain a unified style, they must be made of the same material. In addition, they are made in a similar manner, using repeating elements and painting in the same color. Door and window frames serve not only to give the building/room a finished look, although this is also important. They also close the technological gap that forms between the door or window frame and the wall. After installing windows and doors, this gap is filled with insulation, but this does not improve the view, and water, dust and sound continue to penetrate into the room, albeit in smaller quantities. So they once came up with the idea of ​​closing that gap with slats, and even decorating them.

Depending on the installation site, the platbands can be external or internal. The protective role is played mainly by platbands for external installation. Therefore, they are made from materials resistant to climatic factors (or coated with protective compounds) and the thickness of this material is usually greater. Internal platbands mainly perform a decorative function. They are operated under gentle conditions, therefore the requirements for the properties of the material are different - decorativeness is important, not resistance to climatic influences.

Preparing for installation

So, a window is installed in the wall of a house made of timber, our task is to make a window around its perimeter.

During installation of the window, the gaps between it and the frame were filled with polyurethane foam. We need to make a groove in the dried foam about 1 cm wide so that the plastic trim panel can be inserted into it. The foam is cut with an ordinary stationery knife; the groove must be made on the left, right and top of the window frame.

At the bottom of the window there is a recess for the window sill. It also needs to be freed from dried foam.

A little history

Translated from the ancient Russian language, “platband” is translated “on the face,” which is where it comes from: if the facade is considered to be a face, then the casings are the eyes.

People decorated them with various drawings and hieroglyphs so that the dark sides could not pass through them.

Time passed, and the inscriptions and hieroglyphs changed to something unusual, to complex patterns that protected the house from the elements, troubles, and evil spirits. Previously, they thought that evil spirits could only pass through windows, but then they began to decorate the railings, cornices, and corners of the log house.

Installation of slopes

Then you can begin to design the window slopes. For this, PVC panels are used. First you need to measure the height of the window and cut the panel to this size. We insert the panel into the gap next to the frame, which we cleared of foam earlier, and measure the distance with a pencil so that the panel is flush with the wall.

We cut it to size and insert it again next to the window. If the panel does not press tightly against the window frame, you need to insert a small cardboard or block between it and the wall, which will press the panel to the frame. Having aligned the panel, fix it with paper tape. Then we move to the opposite slope.

In exactly the same way we create a slope on top of the window. We will only insert the top panel between the side panels.

We fill the gaps between the panels and the wall with foam. When the foam dries, remove the tape and cut off its remnants.

Functions of platbands, their pros and cons

There is an opinion that the platband is an exclusively decorative element. Indeed, skillfully made, it decorates the house, but its role is not limited to this.

The casing protects the building. There is always a gap between the window frame and the wall. This is especially true in the case of a wooden structure, wood breathes. The gap can become a channel through which moisture and dust enter the wall.

In modern construction, the problem is solved with the help of mounting mass. Foam is an excellent insulator, but it breaks down when exposed to sunlight and must also be protected. Even when using foam, installing platbands on windows in a wooden house is mandatory.

Window trims are:

• original appearance of the building;
• noise protection;
• additional thermal insulation;
• an excellent opportunity to visually adjust the shape of the building;
• ease of updating the exterior (it is enough to change a few finishing details).

Platbands have very few disadvantages. These are high demands on the quality of work and the need to provide protection from atmospheric influences, which is especially important in the case of using boards and wood-based materials.

Fitting and installation of window frame

When trying on the frame, it is necessary to install it on bars measuring 1 cm. The correct installation of the frame will help determine the building level. It is necessary to leave a 1 cm gap on each side and secure the frame with bars (1 cm).

If after fitting it becomes clear that the frame is installed correctly, we proceed to its installation. The window frame is fastened using long self-tapping screws. When the frame is installed, it is necessary to hang the sashes and install double-glazed windows.

The profile and the glass unit should be located at a distance of 5-7 mm from each other, in order to avoid further distortion and deformation of the frame. Adjustment plates align the frame vertically.

Kinds

You can make window trims yourself or buy ready-made ones, choosing them according to the size of the window. It is easier to work with purchased products; most of them are sold with a mounting kit. This is really convenient, but the property owner is faced with a difficult choice.

Overhead and telescopic

Another important characteristic is the type of fastening. Overlays are attached to the frame using glue, nails or tenon joints. Such models are easy to install, and in most cases they are the best choice for a wooden house.

The telescopic frame is mounted in the space between the window and the wall, for which a special protrusion is provided in its design. This solution ensures maximum tightness of the joint, but can only be used in buildings in which the frame is not tightly inserted into the window opening.

For plastic windows

Typically, these are plain products of white or dark brown color, made of sheet plastic. The main requirement for such cashing is compliance with the appearance of the building and covering the installation joints.

For wooden windows

For window blocks, special frames are produced from wood that fully imitate the most common types of wood. In addition to the external similarity, such products have the appropriate texture, which makes the platband material visually practically indistinguishable from the imitated original.

Peculiarities

The first thing you should pay attention to when purchasing ready-made window frames is the material. In the old days, the range was limited only to wood; today you can buy several varieties with different consumer characteristics.

Most often used to make platbands:

• plastic;
• metal;
• MDF boards;
• natural wood.

Of course, wood was and remains the best material. It will fit perfectly into the exterior of a classic house or into any modern project. With proper care, wood will last for decades, pleasing the eye, decorating and protecting the facade of the building.

The basis of modern budget repairs is plastic. The advantages are obvious - low price and practicality. Plastic is durable, but susceptible to physical stress. Metal does not have the disadvantages of plastic, but there is no aesthetic component in the metal casing; it is an exclusively functional element of the exterior.

Another popular material for framing windows in wooden houses is MDF. The characteristics of the parts directly follow from the characteristics of the material. MDF is distinguished by its relatively low price, environmental friendliness, and attractive appearance. At the same time, the platband is not durable and is susceptible to high humidity.

Each of the listed varieties will find its application in a modern home. Metal and plastic linings will advantageously complement metal-plastic windows, especially in the case of walls covered with siding. It is rational to install MDF indoors; wood is universal, it can be used both inside and outside the building.

Window foaming

At the final stage of installing a double-glazed window, voids inside and outside the window are eliminated using mounting foam, and its excess, after drying, is removed with a knife. While the foam is drying, you should not open the window or allow a draft inside the room, since the expansion of the foam will cause deformation of the window frame.

Now you can safely announce the completion of the double-glazed window installation and begin finishing the window with fittings and trim.

Platbands in a wooden house

What function do platbands on windows in a wooden house perform? The main task is protection. They close cracks and gaps between the window unit and the wall. Thereby preventing the appearance of drafts, accumulation of dust and moisture. As insulation, the gaps are filled with polyurethane foam. It fills the space by one third. The foam increases in volume. If it is not covered, the material is destroyed by exposure to direct sunlight.

The second function is decoration. Carved decorations will complement the exterior design of the house. Conveniently mounted on plastic and wooden windows. Extend the life of the window unit. They protect plastic from the harmful effects of direct sunlight and temperature changes. In a wooden house, they can be made of plastic, wood or metal on the street side.

Simple in shape from moldings

Industry and private traders sell planks of various sections:

• smooth (with and without chamfers),
• with rounded edges,
• with a rounded surface (radius),
• curly.

  
  Moldings can be used to make simple-looking platbands

From this molding you can make simple platbands with your own hands. To do this, you need to calculate the amount of material needed (based on window measurements). It should be taken into account that the length of one plank is 220 cm. You are unlikely to make composite elements, so it is worth considering that there will be a lot of scraps. The most successful case is when you can “cut out” two elements from one plank - usually a side panel and an upper/lower part.

Two options for window frames

The planks are joined in two ways - at 90° and at the floor 45°. The appearance of the platbands is different. When joined at 45°, a neat frame is obtained; when joined at 90°, a more expressive design is obtained. The protruding edges can be left straight, they can be cut at any angle, rounded, cut into shapes... It’s whatever you like best or whatever you have the skill, desire, or imagination to do.

The simplest homemade platbands

To save the family budget, the design can be made at home. Let's consider the simplest version of a homemade design. For this we need a board. On the one hand, the unedged board is cleared of bark. Polished. The outer side can be made wavy. This is the first option.

Second option. Much simpler than the first one. We take a board from each edge and cut it at an angle. Thus, we get an unusual frame for the window. For the effect of old age, we process the finished structure with sandpaper. Or burn it in several places with a torch.

Using a stencil we transfer the design to a wooden surface. We cut out the pattern with a jigsaw. We polish it. We coat it with wood varnish or enamel.

Carved platbands

Openwork wooden frames for windows are a beautiful, but expensive option. Expensive - if you order their execution, and labor-intensive if you do it yourself. There are, however, simple but effective patterns that, if you have a jigsaw and the desire, you can make yourself.

The fundamental difference between slotted and applied platbands

There are two types of openwork platbands - with slotted and applied elements. Slotted - this is when the holes in the platbands are made through and the wall is visible through them. Overlays are when the window is decorated with ordinary slats, and on top of them are elements of slotted carvings or decorative protruding elements (overlays in the form of rhombuses, rectangles, etc.).

These are the options for invoices with more complex carved elements

In the case of overlays, contrasting colors are often used. For example, the planks are painted dark, and the openwork is painted light. But this trick is easy only at the installation stage - you can paint both parts separately. Subsequently, you have to carefully apply different paints with a thin brush.

Finnish platbands

A distinctive feature of the Finnish product is sawn corners and the presence of a visor. The visor (protrusion) is attached at the top on both sides of the vertical part.

The sawn corner served as a drainage system. In this way, the Finns prevented moisture and water from entering the house. In 21st century designs, the visor serves a decorative function. White color is considered traditional.

It is advisable to use coniferous wood (pine) or larch. Birch, linden, oak or beech are used.

The canopy is installed only on the street side. The interior of the room consists of four main parts.

How to prepare for installation work

It is impossible to finish the window structure immediately after installation. It is necessary to give time to the foam used for installation to completely polymerize. This takes about two weeks. This is the maximum period, the minimum is a day. You shouldn’t delay finishing too much, as the foam will collapse without protection. To work, you will need the simplest tools: a screwdriver, a drill with drills for the diameter of the mounting holes, a hammer drill, measuring devices and any suitable sawing tool.

To fix the parts, prepare polyurethane foam or liquid nails, a galvanized profile or wooden slats and self-tapping screws. If the base is solid, you will also need dowels. Before finishing, it is necessary to check the accuracy of installation of the window unit. If there are inconsistencies with building regulations, it will not be possible to install the slopes correctly. It is recommended to check several important points.

Checking the correct installation of the window

• Check the horizontal and vertical of the window block. This is done using a level or plumb line. The latter will “show” only the vertical. It is advisable to choose a high-quality measuring instrument. Cheap models may be defective, causing their accuracy to suffer.
• Measure the distance from the frame to the wall surface. Take several measurements around the perimeter of the structure. It’s good if the differences in values ​​do not exceed 5 mm. Such differences are visually invisible. If they are larger, the curvature will be clearly visible. Moreover, the narrower the part, the more noticeable the distortion.
• Measure the diagonals and all sides of the frame. The sides lying opposite each other must be strictly identical, the diagonals must also be equal to each other.

It is advisable to carefully inspect the frame, especially if it has recently been installed. A profile made of wood or PVC must be of high quality. This is indicated by a flat surface with uniform coloring. Erosion, uneven color, swelling are indicators of defects or non-compliance with production technology. Chips, dents, scratched or cracked areas of the profile are undesirable. Their appearance is the result of careless installation or transportation. In some cases, if there are a large number of defects, it is easier to replace or reinstall the system.

The newly installed unit must be prepared for finishing. Begin by removing protruding fragments of polyurethane foam. They are carefully cut flush with a sharp tool. Elastic, not yet fully polymerized material can be carefully pressed into the seam, since it will not be possible to cut it off properly. The planes of the opening are cleaned, leveled, and small defects are repaired with a repair mixture. The protective film is removed from the plastic profile, although this can be done later.

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Preparations for installing cladding during renovation work proceed somewhat differently. So, if the internal wooden slopes on the windows are being replaced, they begin by dismantling the old parts. They are completely removed and the vacated base is cleaned. Inspect the seams between the opening and the frame. Carefully seal any holes or crumbled areas found in them. If necessary, the planes of the openings are leveled and defects in them are repaired.

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Materials used for manufacturing

The most common material used to make platbands is wood. This natural material suits the design of a wooden house like nothing else. But it is worth remembering that without special treatment, wooden products quickly lose their appearance and become unusable. Also, special treatment prevents wood from rotting, because it protects the material from the destructive effects of moisture.

In order for the appearance to remain as beautiful and elegant, the platbands must be varnished. Also today, varnish can be replaced with special wax-based products. They are excellent wood protectors and do not change its appearance. Platbands for windows in a wooden house, the price of which depends on the material of their manufacture and the complexity of the design, will complement any facade.

There are also alternative products consisting of other materials:

• MDF panels with laminated coating. These products are produced in the form of planks, painted using modern technology to match natural wood. Such products are produced in different color variations. With their help you can easily give your home any design.

• Plastic panels. Such products do not interact with the environment at all and are very easy to care for. Produced in different colors. They are distinguished by high technological characteristics, durability and strength. But such options are usually installed on plastic windows. Plastic platbands for windows in a wooden house are becoming increasingly popular every day due to their high technological properties.

• Light weight polyurethane slats. It is very easy to create curved structures from them. They are easy to install and have a long service life.
• Metal with high protective functions.

But despite all the advantages of artificial materials, owners of wooden buildings give their preference to the same products. Wooden frames are made from durable wood species such as pine, linden, oak. Beautiful window trims in a house or terrace will add a special emphasis to the creation of the facade.

Framing windows on the facade of a house: types of materials and design methods

Windows can become bright accents in the exterior decor of your home. It is very important to choose the right frame for them, which would be practical and convenient, look beautiful and fit into the overall style of the entire building. If you are thinking about framing windows on the facade of a private house, this article will help you decide on the material and design, as well as take into account all sorts of nuances.

Peculiarities

Exterior window framing is a process that must be approached carefully. Framing is preceded by the installation of the windows themselves - wooden or plastic. If you have never encountered this, it is better to seek help from professionals. It is especially important that the work is carried out by specialists if you have a ventilated facade.

Once the windows are installed, you can think about the exterior decor and take into account several nuances.

• Modern finishing options are extremely varied. At the same time, when choosing synthetic options, make sure that the material does not have any foreign odor when heated and does not deform - the quality of the material is important for your health and comfort.

• Before installing frames made of stone or other heavy materials on the facade of the house, calculate whether the weight of the structure is too large. In rare cases, particularly heavy structures lead to deformation of the walls.
• Pay attention to the rules for working with different materials and think about whether you will do the finishing yourself. While siding can be easily fixed with your own hands, stone framing will require special knowledge, and the work of specialists can be expensive.
• Consider what style of framing will suit your home. The finishing should be organically combined with both the exterior of the house and the decorative elements on your site.

It’s good when all the architectural details form a single ensemble.

Material selection

First of all, you need to decide on the material that you want to use for finishing. Very often, in brick houses, windows are also framed with brick of the same or a different color. It’s not difficult to make simple brickwork, and this option will always look simple and stylish. The material is easy to use, beautiful and durable. Framing can be done both during the construction of your home and after its completion.

For a brick house, you can also use stonework around the windows. The decor of window frames with facing stones can be very diverse - sometimes the stone is laid evenly on the frame, and sometimes an interesting design or mosaic is created from several types of stones.

It is worth considering both natural material and cheaper injection-molded artificial options, which are also lighter in weight.

Metal framing looks interesting and is suitable for both modern and traditional home designs. The design of such structures can be extremely diverse. The advantage is their durability, but you need to remember that the metal quickly heats up in the sun and becomes extremely cold in the cold - in some cases this can cause discomfort.

Framing with wood is typical for both brick and wooden houses. You can make both laconic frames and carved versions in the Russian style. At the same time, it is very important to properly treat the wood from moisture and contamination so that the frame really lasts you a long time.

Concrete structures are also quite simple. Concrete can look quite interesting if the structures are covered with plaster and paint. This option looks good in a house with a painted facade, and it is most convenient to make such window framing during the construction stage.

For houses in a classic style, moldings with a wide variety of designs are often used. They are usually made from polyurethane. The molding is usually a white structure that imitates columns or stucco: this option can look very elegant, but it will only be appropriate if the design of the entire house is appropriate.

If you want to save money, you can use siding, plastic structures and even foam. If you choose an artificial material, you need to carefully consider its quality. The advantage is that from artificial materials you can create quite a few options for unusual design framing - this solution is suitable for modern cottages and country-style houses.

Style and design

It is very important that the design of the entire house looks like a single whole. For a harmonious style, not only the material is important - the color design is also of great importance, as is the design itself. Depending on your preferred materials, consider tips for stylish exterior window treatments.

Very often, for the facades of houses in the Russian style, windows are framed from wood with traditional floral patterns. At the same time, more modern options can also look great: you can create a wooden frame with an asymmetrical streamlined shape, or make a strict geometric pattern on it. It will look very good to add a second wooden element of a different color - for example, light wood can be combined with wenge or red wood decor.

Stonework can be very diverse. Sometimes neat identical stones are used to lay out an even frame around the window in the same way as with bricks. Nevertheless, the material allows you to try more interesting designs. For example, you can make masonry that smoothly transitions into the masonry of a facade of a different color if your house is entirely trimmed with stone. You can use two or three stones to frame one window. Contrasting colors such as black and white can look good, or, on the contrary, options that are similar in tone: for example, shades of beige, brown and terracotta.

Often frames made of artificial materials also highlight windows in an interesting way. You can choose an unusual siding color or make a plastic structure of an interesting shape.

This way you will get a facade with a modern design.

Manufacturing procedure with slotted thread

We will divide the production into 2 stages: roughing and finishing.

Rough work

First you need to find and download the template. You will find sketches of drawings and stencils for wood carving below. It can also be drawn by hand and then perfected on the computer.

We apply the stencil of the ornament and pattern to the board and transfer the drawing with a pencil.

Now the main work begins. First of all, we take away the parts of the tree in the drawn slots. We do this with a drill and jigsaw according to the instructions.

In order for the jigsaw to cut inside the board, you need to drill a hole. The average width of the file is 10 millimeters, so the hole should be at least 11-12.

Insert a jigsaw file into the hole and cut along the contour.

Since we have a handicraft production, we do not set high requirements for evenness. Small mistakes are quite appropriate, especially since we will also remove them later.

So we cut out the entire platband.

By the way, instead of a jigsaw, you can use a hand router. In many cases it is much more convenient, for example, when drawing out roundness. And if you cut with a jigsaw, but you have a router, you can use it to bring the roundness to perfection. Even subsequent processing with sandpaper and a drill is not required.

When working, the nail file will always go to the side - this is normal. Just try not to go beyond the drawing lines.

We are talking about through holes, but what about slotted threads? For this case, we bought a set of cutters. There is nothing complicated here: we go along the contour with a hatchet or a blunt knife and then take away the material with semicircular chisels. To cut out egg-shaped recesses you need a cranberry - a spoon cutter.

Final finishing

Everything is cut out, all that remains is to bring our carved frames for the windows in a wooden house to marketable condition.

Grinding

It is best to buy planed boards. There are no scratches on it anymore, and the surface is even and smooth. If not, you will have to do it yourself. Let's start by grinding the plane. If you have an eccentric sander or grinder, just buy sanding wheels for it. No? You'll have to do it manually.

In this case, it is recommended to buy a sanding block. It costs only 2 dollars, but it’s twice as easy to work with. It doesn’t overwhelm the plane, picks up more wood at a time, and your hand doesn’t get too tired.

We start with P100 grit. She cleans up the biggest bullies. When they have already been removed, we move on to the P320. We derive a flat, almost smooth surface. Then we take the P600 and it may already be the last. After it, the wood will be slightly rough, almost mirror-like. We can continue, but there is no point in going higher than P1200.

We grind the slots with a flap wheel for a drill. Just insert it into the hole and press the button. Carefully walk along the bends.

Primer

Decorating windows with platbands will not last long if the wood is not primed. Moreover, we need soil with an antiseptic. Fungus, bark beetles, furniture grinder, blue stain - this is what we will have to protect ourselves from.

In the store we buy any antiseptic primer for wood, even an inexpensive one. It will prepare the material for painting and protect it from insects with mold.

Painting, varnishing

Well, it's time to give our platbands a new look. There are 3 options to choose from:

1. Dye. The cheapest and simplest. You can take any moisture-resistant enamel or acrylic. But there are pitfalls here. Even exterior paint will crack and wash off over time. Once a year it will definitely have to be changed, and this is: sanding, priming, painting, and so on every year. And it hides the beauty of the wooden texture.
2. Varnish. In fact, its only advantage over paint is that it does not hide the wood. Otherwise, the same disadvantages. Only the varnish is also more expensive.
3. Oil. Perhaps oil impregnation is the best solution. Firstly, the platbands look like decoration. The oil impregnates the wood fibers, making the pattern and shape more expressive. You won't have to change it for years. But there are also disadvantages: it will show all the errors, it takes a long time to harden, it’s expensive.

So we have finished making carved platbands with our own hands. All that remains is to install them.

Arrangement of platbands

Products of a classical form consist of four parts: two strips located on the sides and trims of the upper and lower levels. They are joined with a single tenon. Another method is also allowed, when they are connected end-to-end. In this embodiment, the planks are adjusted to each other and fixed separately with fastening material.

The bottom trim is not required if there is a window sill. First of all, the window sill itself is fastened, then the side strips, and lastly, the upper level trim.

The width of the platbands is generally 100-250 mm and depends on two technical requirements:

• the overlap of the platband on the window frame should be 1 cm;
• For smooth opening of windows, the platbands should be located at a distance of 10-20mm from the hinges.

To avoid errors in work, you need to attach the strips to two nails and look at them from a distance and choose the option you like better.

The optimal thickness of planks for creating platbands is 20 - 30 cm. Mostly planks of 20 - 25 mm are used, because this width is the most optimal for self-assembly of products.

Facade windows - 6 options for facing slopes

If the location and shape of the windows depends on the design of the cottage, then the finishing frame can be chosen at your discretion. It seems like such a small thing - stylish slopes and trim on window frames, but they can completely change the appearance of the facade.

Extraordinary solutions will decorate any, even the simplest cladding, for example, plaster with foam insulation.

Materials for external slopes

It is quite possible to insulate and decorate the facade with your own hands, since the choice of building materials is now huge.

You cannot put off the finishing cladding for a long time after installing the windows. The polyurethane foam used to fix the frames over time, especially under the influence of moisture, breaks down and after two months cracks already appear. Then it will be more difficult to complete the external cladding.

Sometimes installing slopes on the facade may not be practical

Experts do not recommend installing window openings with slopes on the north side of the house; it is better to limit yourself to a beautiful decorative frame.

The choice of material for protective finishing of slopes depends on the method of insulation and finishing of the walls of the cottage. How can you beautifully decorate and protect installation seams and slopes of window openings? For example:

• Framing windows on the facade of a house with foam plastic is the most inexpensive method of insulation, but requires additional finishing (plaster, plastic).

Inexpensive insulation option

• Metal slats are a durable and beautiful finishing option, especially on the first floor of a country house, but they require an additional layer of insulation.

A reliable way to protect yourself from the sun and prying eyes

• Plastic lining or siding is a good option if the walls in the cottage are insulated using the same material. It also looks good in combination with decorative plaster. But plastic is short-lived, service life up to 15 years, no more.

A common and fairly neat method of transforming the facade and windows

• Sandwich panels are the optimal solution for finishing the cladding of a house. The “three in one” principle guarantees high-quality insulation and reliable finishing protective decor.
• Simple finishing plaster - must be done professionally, since it is the slopes that take on the wind load and quickly get wet in rain and snow. Additional additives and strengthening primers are required.

Polyurethane molding on windows will be an excellent complement to plaster

• Tile or decorative stone is a beautiful and reliable solution for decorating the facade and reliably protecting windows from rain, wind and snow. The price is from 500 rubles per square, but for one window you need about one and a half to two squares, depending on the chosen framing option.

Beautiful window decoration and slope protection: two in one

From the inside, the slopes can be leveled and protected with drywall. In this case, there is no need for finishing leveling, and you can choose any decorative finish (painting, plaster, tile) over the plasterboard.

Slope protection

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What are the main advantages and disadvantages of this or that slope finishing and how to choose the best option based on the chosen cladding of the cottage.

Option 1 – foam insulation

In the photo there is a beautiful facade with foam trim

Finishing with foam plastic is considered the most inexpensive and reliable option for insulating slopes. But if you calculate the costs, I would not say that this is a budget option. What are the advantages of such thermal insulation:

1. The foam trim is lightweight and can be mounted on almost any cladding.
2. The polyurethane frame provides additional thermal and waterproofing.
3. You can create an original facade decor by painting the trim in any color.

1. Decorative elements are inexpensive, and choosing the shape of the parts allows you to be creative in design.
2. This decor is indispensable if, due to the poor architecture of the building, it is necessary to install a false window, foam plastic parts are mounted on any surface, and imitation glass can be made from moisture-resistant mirror film.

This window decoration looks good in combination with decorative plaster, but is completely incompatible with brick, stone or vinyl siding. In my opinion, this option can be chosen for a small country house. Still, foam plastic, no matter how you paint it, remains a budget option and looks the part.

Option 2 – plastic

Facing slopes with sheet plastic

Plastic panels are good for interior cladding of windows, as they are easy to clean, look beautiful and are quite durable. For the external decoration of window openings, you need to choose good quality frost-resistant vinyl siding.

It is not necessary to decorate the entire building with siding; decorative vinyl trims in combination with textured plaster and stone-like decor also look impressive.

You can't skimp on siding. Cheap types of this cladding quickly fade and crack. Slats made in China are especially prone to defects.

If you choose plastic, make sure it’s high quality!

Most often, plastic is chosen for external reinforcement of slopes in apartment buildings, since washing this cladding is not difficult.

If you do not want to make repairs every five years, then it is better to refuse any type of plastic for external window decoration. My observations lead to disappointing conclusions. Cottages with external siding already have a very unsightly appearance after five years.

The material gives unpleasant cracks precisely in the area of ​​window openings. The deformation of the material depends on three reasons:

1. natural shrinkage of the building,
2. professionalism of the craftsmen,
3. the quality of the material itself.

It is also important to note that in regions with winter temperatures below 20 degrees, the instructions do not recommend the use of plastic slats.

Option 3 - universal plaster

Facade decorative plaster

High-quality plastered slopes can be decorated with any decorative elements if desired. With the cost of one linear meter of slopes being 400 rubles, this is the most reliable and durable option:

• the only disadvantage of plastering is that it is difficult to find a professional craftsman who will perform the work efficiently;
• A great advantage is the ability to install an additional layer of foam insulation.

Plaster is a decent way to finish façade windows

Option 4 – metal

The most reliable and durable, but not the cheapest option. Nevertheless, metal-plastic windows and the same platbands look very harmonious. Brown wood-look frames with slopes two shades lighter immediately give the façade a special chic and presentability.

Spectacular design for a classic façade

The only negative is that high-quality thermal insulation and professional installation are required. Installing one window opening will cost about three thousand rubles.

This material is compatible with all decorative finishing options for a cottage, is easy to maintain and install, and does not require frequent expensive repairs.

Option 5 – sandwich panels

Sandwich panels installation diagram

A universal option for a cottage made of stone, brick or foam blocks. Provides high-quality insulation and waterproofing, looks great, is easy to install, and has a service life of more than 30 years.

Another big advantage of such panels is their resistance to temperature changes and lack of deformation. Therefore, this type of window decoration can also be recommended for buildings made of timber.

To install sandwich panels, you need to follow a certain sequence: the panels are mounted around the perimeter of the box on aluminum or PVC profiles. Installation begins from the top profile.

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Installation diagram of a window opening in a ventilated facade

Installation should be carried out with standard units in a certain sequence: the lower connection, then the upper assembly, then the side connections and only after this the connections of the internal and external corners.

To strengthen the space under the flashing, you can replace the tin flashing with a ceramic tile coating or install it on a sheet of moisture-resistant plywood, at least 10 millimeters thick.

Option 6 – tile or stone finish

An effective combination of clinker tiles and decorative plaster

A reliable and durable option for designing slopes. Combines with any type of façade cladding. This finishing allows you to create a spectacular facade at low financial costs.

You should choose only frost-resistant tiles for finishing. Before laying, the slopes must be leveled and plastered at a certain angle.

I like the finishing with clinker tiles to look like wild stone or sandstone. This decor is durable and practical, goes well with plaster and brick, siding and wood.

Summary

If your house is wooden, you can decorate the windows just like that!

The video presented in this article will tell you in detail about the independent installation of simple polystyrene foam slopes. I invite you to discuss the topic in the comments and share interesting ideas for beautiful and inexpensive decoration of window openings. Tell us which window framing option you chose?

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Installation features

The finished casing is mounted to the window opening in the following ways:

installation on a blind tenon. Such parts are installed on the inside. Special holes are created in the frame for them. Glue is applied to the tenon and it is inserted into the groove. Such fasteners protect the platbands from dust and moisture;

a through tenon is used. In this case, the joint must be carefully treated with varnish. Similar techniques are used if the window is wooden. For installation on metal-plastic, special liquid glue is used.

Installation of plastic corners

So that the ends of the panels are not visible, we will hide them with plastic corners. For these purposes, corners with a width of 30 to 50 mm are usually used. The ends of the corners are joined together, cutting their edges at an angle of 45 degrees. For their installation, glue for PVC panels is used. Apply glue to the corners, set them in place and secure them with paper tape.

What kind of care is needed?

Installed platbands require regular maintenance.

Wood should be treated with special compounds that provide certain impregnations against wood parasites, cracking and unexpected fire.

The original structure of wood requires care and precision when working with the material.

Carved products are primed, varnished or painted. Such treatments are carried out every few years. This will extend the life of the products and also maintain their attractive appearance. If products made of plastic or metal are installed, they do not require special care.

It is important to protect products from corrosion and sometimes renew the paint.

Making beautiful frames with thematic patterns with your own hands will allow you to decorate window openings in an original and unusual way and add a special twist to the intended architectural style.

Possible difficulties and errors

When making and installing cash with their own hands, beginners often make gross mistakes that lead to negative results. To prevent this from happening, professional craftsmen often recommend paying attention to the following nuances:

1. The product does not fit the dimensions of the opening - before making a flat frame, it is necessary to take measurements of the outer edge of the opening. Manufacturing the structure according to the working design is not allowed.
2. After fixing, the cash staggers or peels off from the contact surface - when choosing the type of fastener, you should purchase high-quality adhesive compounds. The best solution would be to use a combined technology of fastening with glue and self-tapping screws.
3. When checking the diagonals of the finished cashing frame, deviations are revealed - when making a structural element yourself, it is recommended to make a slipway and carry out all work according to the template.
4. Over time, the wooden surface is subject to rotting and cracking - immediately after installation, the structure must be treated with an antiseptic composition, a primer and several layers of weather-resistant paint and varnish.

Note. Subject to the above recommendations, the frame of the window opening will be used no less than the window structure itself, according to the manufacturer’s warranty.

Methods to prevent moisture from seeping under cashing

Even a skillfully made high-quality platband will not fit perfectly tightly to the wall. A gap is formed into which moisture will inevitably enter. Over time, it can destroy the material and, through the gap between the frame and the wall, reach the internal trim on the windows in a wooden house. This cannot be allowed. There are several ways to prevent wicking:

Finnish platband.

Its main feature is a wooden canopy over the window. The base of the canopy is recessed into the wall. The gap is sealed with frost-resistant sealant. The design has an attractive appearance and provides maximum protection from precipitation.

Metal visor.

This option is similar to the previous one, but a piece of standard ebb is used to make the visor. It cuts into the wall, the joint is also sealed.

Bottom harness.

Additional visor, only at the bottom of the window. It protects the opening from moisture and adds individuality to the building as a whole.

Platbands for windows in a wooden house, both on the inside and outside of the wall, are an important component of the interior and exterior.

Owners of wooden houses should spend a little time and add elegance to their home. This is not only beautiful and stylish, but also good protection for the home from adverse factors.

What is cashing?

Platbands for windows in a wooden house are overhead decorative structures made of natural or synthetic materials , which are fixed chemically or mechanically from the side of the facades along the perimeter of the openings in the external walls.

They are flat planks with a smooth, profiled or carved surface, with different geometric characteristics.

Why is this necessary?

Window trims in wooden houses are installed to achieve the following goals :

1. A decorative element on the facade of a building that helps improve the visual characteristics of the object.
2. Reducing the risk of cold bridge formation, improving the thermal properties of the property.
3. Strengthening the noise-insulating properties of the enclosing structures of a wooden house.
4. Additional protection against mechanical damage for the filling elements of the installation seam between the window block and the casing.

Note. In the absence of platbands on the windows, the house loses its visual appeal, which significantly reduces its market value.

Schemes, templates, patterns

How to choose?

To choose platbands for window openings and achieve the expected result, you need to take into account a number of important nuances:

• opening dimensions;
• general style of the facade and interior;
• features of the architectural design of the building;
• compatibility of wood with other materials;
• color scheme of the building exterior;
• class of structure;
• climatic zone in which the object is located;
• intensity of operation of the property;
• individual customer preferences;
• the size of the budget allocated for the purchase of platbands.

Important. The main criterion for an unmistakable choice of product is to purchase platbands from a well-known manufacturer that has been working on the market for a long time and has many positive reviews from satisfied customers on online forums.

How to choose the right wood?

Wooden frames are popular. At the same time, the performance of the product depends on the type of wood chosen.

The following options are worth considering:

• Ash, beech and oak are hardwood varieties. They are durable, but difficult to cut patterns on;
• It is much easier to process soft hardwoods - linden, aspen and alder. You can even carve patterns on their surface by hand. Such surfaces must be carefully treated with special compounds;
• It is recommended to create small elements from cherry and apple trees that can be attached to the base;
• Pine and birch are characterized by ease of processing and good performance properties.

Helpful information! Different combinations of wood types can be used. In this case, special protective impregnations should be used.

Nuances

To create truly durable and beautiful structures, it is important to pay careful attention to the choice of wood and its varieties:

• hard (oak, beech, ash): they are durable, but making cuts on them is not very easy;
• soft (alder, linden, aspen): perfectly amenable to processing, but require pre-treatment with special compounds;
• apple and cherry branches: perfectly convey the smallest patterns, attached by attaching to the base;
• birch, pine: easy to process;
• combinations of different species: require mandatory processing, allow you to create an original window frame.

Photos of platbands for windows of different types