All about carved platbands

The facade has always been considered the "calling card" of each building. One option The original decoration of the home is considered the use of carved platbands. This solution looks very nice, and you can make carved platbands at home.

Carved wooden platbands are special planks that are used to hide mounting seams at the border of the window system and the wall. In the house, such wooden devices can be used not only on windows, but also on doors. Platbands have been used as an element of the building facade since the 15th century.. Currently, their relevance has become slightly lower, but the functionality has not changed. In multi-storey buildings, such devices are considered inappropriate, therefore, are not used.

In simple words, then the frame is considered to be a frame made of wood with a width of about 40 centimeters, which is used for window framing. It is necessary not only for aesthetic function, but also for clearance overlapthat is formed between the window frame and the wall. The use of such frames increases thermal insulation, the entry of dust particles and water from the environment is prevented. In addition, noise levels are reduced.

The shape of carved platbands may be curly, flat, rounded, convex. According to the type of installation, window fittings can be divided into the following varieties:

• telescopic (they have special protrusions that go into the strips of the box);
• waybills.

There is a classification of frames by type of thread.

• Slotted. Such an ornament means making a pattern across the entire surface of the clypeus.Since there is no full background, the ornament is able to beautifully and exquisitely frame the window opening. In this case, the platbands have the form of lace. This method is also called openwork thread.
• Waybill. The patterns that are created by this type of thread are based on the subsequent gluing or nailing of the ornament on the finished background. This is a fairly simple method of decorating window openings, as the clipping of the ornament comes from a thin blank. With this version of the thread, you can create sharper and more accurate patterns than with the previous one.

Carved platbands can be made of wood, plastic, metal, MDF. Wood can be called the most popular material. The reason for the popularity of wood for carved window frames is due to environmental safety, accessibility, aesthetics of appearance, as well as the possibility of restoration. Let's see which breeds turn out to be the most resistant.

• Oak. It is difficult to process, but it is characterized by hardness and wear resistance.
• Linden. It is considered an ideal basis for carving, but it requires additional processing from possible rotting and the influence of high humidity.
• Larch. Rotting is not inherent in this breed, but it is difficult for masters to make openwork carving and painting.
• Beech. Hard and resistant breed.

Carved platbands look like window and door linings. These devices not only close the gap above the box, but also increase the attractiveness of the window frame and the building as a whole, after which the latter looks original and finished. The use of carved ornaments and drawings as a decorative technique is used to improve the coloring of the structure.

As before, many prefer the following patterns.

• Bereginya. This is a symbol that bestows life and signifies the feminine. Often this motif is central to the frame.
• The sun. This sign refers to strong male charms. Light is able to drive away evil spirits, to give peace. The amulet is considered more powerful when it has a lot of rays.
• Water. Carving wave-shaped ornaments on the platband is a symbol of the life and well-being of the family.
• Agricultural designations. Diamonds with dots and stripes on the inside indicate fields planted with a rich harvest. The land sign is considered the most common on carved items.
• Snake. Platbands with the image of snakes are considered symbols of wisdom, fertility.
• Bird. This type of image symbolizes protection from troubles with the help of dead ancestors.
• Wings. They are an ancient and strong symbol. Since ancient times, people believed that if there is a similar image on the windows, then the room has special protection.
• Plants, the flowers. Carving platbands with vegetation and flowers is a symbol of unity with the outside world and all living things.

Platbands made of carved wood can not only be ordered from the masters, but also made with their own hands at home. At the first stage of work, it’s worth doing preparation of materials, tools, drawings in compliance with the proportions. It is worth giving preference to boards with a small number of knots. The procedure for the manufacture of platbands is carried out using a jigsaw with a soft start, a pen drill, a screwdriver and a grinding machine.

The phased production of frames is as follows

• measurements are taken from the windows;
• billets from dried lumber are cut;
• on the inside of the casing, a wooden composition is selected to a depth of about 2 millimeters, while edges are left at the edges;
• the pattern that was applied according to the pattern is cut out, the holes are drilled using drills of different diameters;
• all slots and holes are processed using sanding paper or a vacuum cleaner;
• parts that are made using a patch thread are attached to a wide base (the reliability of fastening can be ensured by applying glue to the pattern from the wrong side).

To make the product neat, it is worth processing it grinder. However, simply creating a beautiful wooden product is not enough. Additionally, the master will need carry out its correct installation on the window opening. If everything is done correctly, the devices will not only look attractive, but also last a long time.

There are several options for attaching window frames to windows.

• Deaf thorn. These devices are installed on the product, while drilling a hole for them in advance in the frame. Glue is applied to the surface of the tenon and inserted into the groove. This is a complex mounting option that can protect the installation site from water ingress. However, it is almost invisible.
• Through thorn. This option is lighter than the previous one, but less reliable. The spikes are mounted at points where they will be minimally noticeable.

To carved window and door platbands adorn the facade of the building for many years, think about handling them. For this purpose, the wood should be primed, painted or varnished. The work can be performed both independently and with the help of specialists.

Wooden carved frames not only decorate the facade of the building, but also perform a protective function. With the right selection of such a decor, you can hide a lot of flaws at home.

How to make platbands for windows with slotted carvings do-it-yourself you can learn in the next video.