Lattices on windows with your own hands

Initially, the lattices on the windows began to put in order to protect their housing from the unborn guests. But over time, people began to pay their attention not only to the reliability of the structure, but also whether such a fence will make the facade of the building more attractive.

Simple grill

Very often, the fencing on the windows people perceive as a negative phenomenon, as a restriction of their freedom, so the blacksmiths came up with several types of this design. You can make grids on the windows and with your own hands, for beginners there are the easiest option: first the ends of the reinforcement leave the windows in the openings, and then attach rods to them and decorate ready-made forged products. It can be:

1. Peaks.
2. Baskets.
3. Monogram.

To make the lattice on the windows with your own hands, you need to stock up with metal stripes or bar.

1. Make the window measurements on which you will put the lattice.
2. Make a drawing of the future lattice.
3. Using the drawing and calculations, bend the rods or put them on each other and brew on the joints.
4. So that the rods do not look out, it is necessary to make a frame around the perimeter of the fence.
5. Check that the holes in the lattice are not large, it should not be shattered even a very thin person, otherwise it is noteworthy.
6. A simple lattice is ready and a turn came to decorate it with forged products. The location of the jelly and patterns must be closed with special crimps, then they will not be noticeable on a general background and will not spoil the picture. For the protection of the dwelling, the simplest design is suitable, but with decoration the lattice will turn into a design element. But it is worth such lattices an order of magnitude more expensive than usual.

If your budget is limited, then conventional welded lattices will be suitable. If you once kept the welding machine in your hands, you can try to make them yourself. The design of them is simple, and it keeps much more reliable than in a forged version, besides, they can have different designs. Their distinctive feature is that in shape they resemble geometric shapes, and all parts are arranged symmetrically. The main elements can be called:

1. Arcs, ovals.
2. Rings or parts them.
3. Molds resembling the Latin letter "s".

Due to what they look neatly, and serve reliably, the welded lattices are leading today when choosing window fences. By the way, as a lattice in the end it will look, it does not depend exclusively from the skilled hands of the master, as well as from what material it is made. Examples of grids on the windows can be viewed in the photo.

Sliding grille with your own hands

It is difficult, but it is possible to make a sliding lattice with your own hands. All complexity is enclosed in the mechanical part of this design. Separate sections should not only be folded, but also move.
The design of the sliding lattice consists of:

1. The frame that is the guide for the movement of the lattice and keeps on itself the whole design. At the top and bottom of the frame there are grooves along which rollers ride.
2. The grilles that will need to be split into separate sections and moving together to connect them with each other. And on top and bottom to fasten the roller mechanism.

For the manufacture of lattices on the windows you need:

1. For the manufacture of a folding mechanism, you need to prepare two plates on each site between the rods.
2. Make on the plates of two holes around the edges and one in the middle. Connect them between themselves through the holes (first crosswise, and then at the edges). It is necessary to do this with the help of steel rivets, because the plates must remain movable. Such mechanisms should be three: from above, in the middle and bottom of the lattice.
3. Where the plates are connected to the hole in the middle, it is necessary to weld the upright. So you need to make up to three machines. Make sure that they remain in the extended state during the fastener elements.
4. Attach end plates when they are in the unfolded state to the frame with steel rivets. To its own weight shutters will not warp, it is necessary to put the guide to it by sliding bearings, it is necessary to mount on the side of each leaflet.
5. Install a lock or latch to the discretion of the owners. You can use latches or door locks.

The material for the lattice

As a material for the welded gratings can be:

1. Bars.
2. Metal square.
3. Profile combo.
4. Metal band.

In order to save, you can use a metal band, but should take into account the fact that they are cheaper than other materials, but also on the quality and reliability they also concede. Yes, and highly artistic products are difficult to call.
A metal rod or a square lattice can be made interesting to the window. Typically, the master taking a square 16x16, and the rod diameter of 2 cm. Grates for windows of the pipes are durable, but still more often the master made of pipe frame, and within the structure of other materials. As a general rule, in order to make the welded grating, take different materials and combine them.

Installing lattices

Mount the grille can be two options:

1. At the ends of the window opening.
2. The pad on the window opening.

If the home is constructed of brick or concrete, the window openings need to score metal studs, so that in the end they were a couple of centimeters. Finished grille should be attached to the ends of the pins.

If a building is built of wood, then to the window frames need to attach lugs, through their holes to fasten screws to the ends of the design window. In the houses of laminated veneer lumber lattice installation can be carried out vnakladku. To do this, you need to drill holes for the screws across the wall. And that structure is firmly held, it must be put on through bolts. The most reliable method of fixation of window guards, but it is not always acceptable, all zavisiti on how thick the walls and what kind of material used for construction.

You can put a fence and in this way:

1. Note on the window frame, which will be attached grille pins.
2. With the help of punch to make the marked locations recess. Install rods needed, starting from the bottom and gradually moving to the top.
3. Split grille. This is the most reliable way to fasten this fence. You can weld as a stationary grille and swallowing.
4. If there are hinges in the lattice, then try not to damage them when installing, otherwise you can no longer open and close this design.

After installing the grille, it must be painted, so you will hide the welding location, and the design immediately becomes complete. Also, the paint will protect the metal from the destructive effects of natural phenomena, especially from humidity. So the lattice will last longer.

In the same way, the sliding lattices can be attached, but they still need to mount the polleans for which the entire design will move. Also, if the grilles are sliding, then they are easier to hack, and therefore, it is necessary to provide protection against hacking. Users can be hidden behind various decorative elements, most often these are plants in pots.

For self-installing design there is another option - these are removable grilles. They are attached to special hooks, while the lattice must be in itself not heavy. But this design, experts do not consider reliable, it rather performs a decorative function and will not become an obstacle to the attacker. Also, this type of lattice is appropriate when you soon have to replace the window.

But in terms of reliability, the lattices are leading, which are installed indoors. For example, in all banks put exactly such structures. Experts believe that to hack such a lattice, you need to spend much more time than the one that is installed outside. But, if it means to put the design at home in this way, you will have to remake the slopes on the windows, because the existing ones will be damaged.

There are such situations as, for example, a fire, when the lattice becomes a kind of trap for the owners of the house. In this case, sliding or swollen grilles can help. This kind of design can be seen on many public buildings, because the fire service would not give to the installation of a solid lattice.

Sliding grilles can be opened on their width almost completely (80%). If you do this lattice yourself, it is necessary to trace the castle to be from its inner side. But the key from this castle should be stored in an inaccessible place for children.