When caring about creating a comfortable environment in your home, do not forget about safety measures. One of the simplest and most affordable ways to protect your home from unauthorized entry is to install bars on door and window openings. Many may think that a metal structure spoils the interior. But this is not so, because the design of modern products is aesthetically pleasing. The original forging will harmoniously fit into the design of almost any style. The article discusses different options for sliding window grilles, their advantages and installation features.
What kind of design
Manufacturers are developing sliding grilles for windows and doors. They are produced in different designs and designs, but they all have a similar operating principle. Refers to the opening mechanism.
The iron bars are mounted in an X-shape, which allows the iron product to be folded.
Thanks to this, building owners comply with fire safety rules. Small offices rarely have an emergency exit. This role is played by the window opening.
Then the fence must open to allow access to the street.
The barrier takes up virtually no space. This is possible due to the fact that it opens in one or two directions. Folds like an accordion.
In addition to windows or entrance doors, a sliding grille is installed as a partition. This feature is perfect for stores that have several departments.
Such types have a number of advantages over others. The main quality of this type of fence is reliability. Owners of such a system will be able to open it during the day so that the bars do not change the view from the room.
At night the security is closed and protects the apartment from burglars.
Kinds
There are not many types of sliding metal grilles. Applicable for many premises, offices, shops, apartments, warehouses. All types can be divided into three categories.
- Standard.
- Artistic.
- Banking.
Artistic
Banking
Standard
Depending on the type of room, select the necessary mechanism. For example, appearance does not matter to a bank. Reliability is important here. But the same cannot be said about apartments.
Standard
Standard ones are designed to protect small areas. Simple in design, do not have specific features. This design is popular and quite reliable. Moreover, it is convenient to use.
Choose from owners of shops, offices or warehouses. They are able to detain the thief until the security service arrives. They are chosen for protection.
In turn, standard products are divided into 7 types, depending on the type of building.
Artistic
Provide the same protection as standard ones. They differ only in appearance.
During production, decorative elements are added to them. Swirls and other features appeal to apartment or house owners.
For an apartment or private house, the products will be reliable. In addition, they will decorate the building and protect against uninvited guests.
Manufacturers offer the client to choose a design based on personal preferences. Such a partition will be in harmony with the interior decoration of the room.
Banking
Banking ones are designed to protect banks. There are no decorative elements in such products. Their main mission is complete protection of the premises.
During manufacturing, stronger and thicker rods are chosen. In addition, the mechanism itself is much stronger, unlike the standard type.
To protect banking premises, protective functions come to the fore. In this case, appearance does not play any role. Therefore, they prefer this type.
Homemade grille
Unlike stationary structures, sliding grilles are difficult to make with your own hands. But a skilled owner will be able to handle this work if he adheres to the technological process. The main difficulty lies in the mechanical components that ensure unhindered opening/closing of the protection and movement of the sashes along the guides.
Peculiarities
The sliding metal obstacle has a number of features and differences. First of all, it should be noted that the design is quite reliable.
But complete protection depends on how the product is attached, on which side of the glass it is located and other features.
Such products differ in the way they open/close. They open only in one direction or in different directions using an X-shaped mechanism.
In the closed position, it is difficult to determine which mechanism is installed. Others are made from continuous welding of rods. They can only open wide, like a window.
Location
One of the main features will be the possibility of different locations. The structure can be located outside the building or inside, behind glass.
Each installation method has its own advantages and disadvantages. You should study them before purchasing.
Location plays an important role in your choice. The safety of the entire building may depend on it. For example, internal ones are not visible from the street; this fact may attract a burglar. But they are much safer for a number of reasons.
Domestic
Devices located behind glass are more secure. Despite the fact that they cannot be detected while on the street, they are capable of protecting a building no worse than others. The fact is that the thief does not count on the fact that it exists at all.
Before he can get to her, he will have to break the glass. The guard can hear it. While the robber is dealing with the obstacle, the security will have time to come running and neutralize the criminal.
If the building is equipped with a security system, then internal window bars also have advantages.
Broken glass will set off the alarm. The uninvited guest will need time to open it, during which time the security service will arrive.
External
External systems are installed on the outside of the building. They also have a number of advantages. Their presence will scare away the burglar and will not allow him to get into the room.
Sliding ones are quite reliable and can protect against penetration. Opening them will take much longer than regular ones.
Products for outdoor installation are almost impossible to remove if you follow the installation rules. The fasteners are installed in the opening itself, away from view, and not on the external walls of the building.
Suspension
The profiles are equipped with wheels on which the entire structure moves. They can be located at the top or bottom. Suspensions are classified according to this difference:
- upper;
- lower.
As with placement, each type of gimbal has its own advantages and disadvantages. Choose depending on the purpose.
Upper
The upper suspension is distinguished by the location of the wheels in the upper part. They are invisible because they are located behind a special bar. In addition, this system provides smoother movement.
The suspension, which is located at the top of the fence, looks better precisely because the rollers are not visible. One or more pairs of wheels are attached.
At the same time, designs with such a device are more expensive. This is the main disadvantage of the system.
Lower
The suspension, located in the lower part, is distinguished by the presence of wheels at the bottom. This device has disadvantages.
First of all, this is the appearance. The wheels on which the device moves are visible.
The movement on the lower suspension is not as smooth as on the upper one. This is another drawback.
There are also advantages to lower suspension. The cost of a product with this look is much cheaper.
Hanging is often chosen for shop windows. In this case, they are rarely opened or closed. Usually twice a day, morning and evening.
Opening mechanism
There are two types, depending on the opening method. Opens in one or two directions. In this case, the choice is given to the buyer. But, first of all, it is worth determining all the pros and cons of the product.
This will help you get rid of regrets in the future. A barrier made of rods is quite expensive, so you won’t be able to change it every time you want.
One way opening
Such a system assumes the presence of only one profile. To close, it is moved to the right or left.
The side, in this case, does not matter. Since one of them will always be adjacent to the edge of the structure.
Double-sided opening
The second option involves opening in both directions. The profile consists of two parts. They connect in the center. At both ends, the fence is fixed to the edge.
There is a type of fence that retains the opening mechanism in both directions. It differs in the number of profiles and consists of three parts.
The central part does not change position. The other two profiles are located on both edges and are responsible for opening or closing. Suitable for wide windows.
Collapse "Scissors"
Consists of three parts.
- Movable stand.
- Fixed stand.
- Connecting part.
To install such a fence, a part is fixed to the wall. The second stand remains movable.
Between them there is a connecting part. It consists of rods that fold like regular scissors.
Sliding accordion grilles are used as a screen. At the moment when the passage needs to be closed, the moving part is moved and the rods block the passage. To open access, the movable stand is moved to the fixed one.
Installing bars on windows
In order for a homemade design to truly become a barrier to thieves, you need to make a high-quality installation. All fastenings must be reliable and durable, so it is better to use rivets.
The frame is installed using a welding machine. Holes are made in the places where the grille is fixed. The homemade structure is attached to the frame in the open position. To prevent the sections from warping when moving the rollers, the groove on the guide should be 1 cm or more deep. It is not necessary to equip each section with rollers. Sometimes a single bearing mounted on the edge is sufficient. If the window opening is protected by a grille of two sashes, one wheel is attached to each.
Conventional padlocks or bolts can be used as a shutter. This node is selected at the discretion of the home owner.
Advantages and disadvantages
Before purchasing, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with all the advantages and disadvantages. Only then do they decide to purchase a folding grille.
The following advantages are highlighted.
- Multifunctionality. Sliding bars on windows are also installed on doors and other passages. This is their versatility. They are also used as ordinary partitions. In stores they install it on display windows.
- Used as an emergency exit. The fence opens completely and the opening is used as an emergency exit, observing all fire safety rules. This feature will be useful for shops, small offices or warehouses.
- Internal fences are protected from natural damage. If the partition is located outside, then in winter it will become covered with ice and will be more difficult for the owners to open. Internal window bars are not subject to such changes.
- Reliability. Quite durable. They are installed not only for apartments, but also for banks. Closed profiles do not indicate that the owner is not at home, which also deters burglars.
Despite all the advantages, there are also disadvantages. Regarding prices. Correct installation of the structure requires a competent worker in this area. He will ask for an impressive amount for his services. If it is installed incorrectly, it will lose its advantages, in particular reliability.
