Shutters at City Hall
Source: Federal Association Blinds and Sun Protection
Shutters are not old fashioned: from wood or made of modern materials such as aluminum or plastic, they can perform many functions. As sun protection, thermal insulation, or even an ornament they give each house a unique look. Whether folding shutters, impact loading or speed shop: blinds have many different regional names and installation options.
This page shows the different types and functions of shutters are presented. In addition, the standard installation options explained and discussed the restoration of historic shutters.
Content:
* Wooden shutters
* Decorative window shutters plastic - Maintenance-free
* Shutters made of aluminum
* Sliding shutters
* Folding shutters
* Electric Folding sliding in action (video)
* Control Supplies
* Shutters restored
* Shutters: fittings and installation
* Shutters operate electrically and mechanically
* Shutters and security
* Shutters buy online
Wooden shutters
Mediterranean Shutters Wood (Source: Sailko)
Author: sailko
Wooden shutters are undoubtedly the most traditional form and design, they are found in different versions of many historic houses. In general, no simple solid wood shutters board, but equipped with fins, which serve the air and let some light into the interior. To protect against wind and weather, the shutters with a wood preservative, a wood preservative or paint layer can be protected - the weather protection must be replaced regularly.
While wooden shutters on modern houses in this country are rarely used, they are used in particular in the Mediterranean for sun protection and heat protection. They produce a mild climate and a pleasant twilight space in the room - a delight on hot days.
You can find more information on wood preservation
Decorative window shutters plastic - Maintenance-free
Plastic ornamental shutters on house
Source: Company Raugroup Weilburg
Plastic shutters are almost never found in historic houses, even in modern buildings is more likely the more expensive aluminum version preferred. Nevertheless, plastic shutters can especially in holiday homes or summer houses represent an affordable option, especially if they are decorative shutters. These are not hinged and bolted securely to the wall, see, but from decorative and give "country house atmosphere." In addition, the decorative window shutters plastic absolutely maintenance free and have at most times be sprayed with a garden hose. If you're looking for blinds for pure ornament, plastic shutters are an inexpensive alternative!
Aluminium shutters
Modern aluminum shutters
Source: Association of shutters and sun protection eV
Aluminium shutters are modern and easy alternative to their counterparts in wood. Aluminium shutters are preferably installed in new buildings or retrofitted. You do not need to be painted, are easier to use and can not warp from moisture. Also, the attachment of a large aluminum window shutter is not as strong as that of a wooden window shutter fail: For example, the protective shutters be installed in less load bearing exterior masonry.
Sliding shutters
Shutters can not just fold: So sliding shutters or a single sliding shutters are especially with small windows a possible alternative. On a rail of the window opening the shutters of wood and aluminum are moved back and forth. For this storm can download the form as opposed to unsecured shutters make any damage. This method is also a "continuous" sun and sun protection possible, depending on the desired light, the shops are only closed partially or completely.
Sliding shutters work not only manually: High-tech sliding shutters with electronic control of the sun can be according to motorized and approved deferred. can be mounted for the sunny side of the house even equipped with solar panels sliding shutters - not only a visual but also an energy-saving highlight.
Folding shutters
Folding shutters in white on a balcony (Source: pixelio.de)
Source: pixelio.de
For large windows, especially the terrace and balcony doors, folding shutters come into question. Normal folding shutters are shutters very similar, but in the middle of the store one or even more hinges that allow the folding of the store. Stowed to the shutters to save space on the left and right of the window opening and does not post them back to the brickwork and. Folding shutters are installed particularly in southern Europe for heat protection and thus bring Mediterranean flair to the balcony or in the garden.
Vice Shops
Shutters (Source: Frank C. Müller)
Author: Frank C. Müller
Vice shops look like ordinary shutters, but can be partially opened for ventilation. In Central Europe the shutters type is found rarely. In Italy or southern France adjusting shutters are often used to look at existing thermal protection into the streets and to simultaneously ventilate the room.
Shutters restore
Bosch PDA 240 E Delta Sander
Weathered wooden shutters, as long as they are not rotten, are well restored. But first, the old paint or stain to be thoroughly removed with sandpaper, depending on the nature of the paint, this can be quite tedious. A random orbital sander or grinder to achieve good results in particular Delta, with fine structures such as the fins must always later by hand.
To restore an old window shutter:
Preparatory work:
* First pre-grinding with coarse grit sandpaper 40, taking care that the material is not too large
* Then regrinding with sand paper grit 100 or 120, possibly final sanding with 180 or 200 grit sandpaper
* Remove the sanding dust thoroughly, then tape over the fittings.
The painting:
* Especially in old wood recommend a coat with a fungal retardant wood protection primer. This should be applied thinly and evenly with a soft brush, especially in the corners.
* The main coat of paint or stain must be performed at least twice to get good, consistent results. For large areas it is advisable to Lackierrolle for which details a soft, not too broad a brush.
* After the shutters dried overnight in a dust-free space are, they can be hung the next morning.
Shutters: fittings and installation
Shutters are fixed with so-called clamp on the masonry, much like a door, they are hooked on their mobile hardware. When mounting a distinction between three regional versions:
* In Bavaria is primarily mounted on the frame of the window, called the Bavarian stop
* North of the Main are the shutters directly in the wall to the right and the left side of the window
* Baden-Württemberg and Switzerland is mainly installed in the soffit, ie in the right and left outer sides of the window opening.
Today, new shutters are mainly installed in the soffit, here is the shutter closes almost flush with the brickwork. Due to the almost perfect coverage of the window opening for maximum sun protection and security is achieved: The shutters can thus not be as posted at the Bavarian attack by burglars easy.
Shutters operate electrically and mechanically
Mechanical shutters are already found in historic buildings, electrical devices coming through in a few decades: To open and close the blinds does not have to necessarily be the window opened.
While in old houses already crank or lever system controls the shutters were common, are now fixed, electric Lädenöffner prior art, and often even with remote control. Especially with sliding shutters to provide a motor drive, it is easy to install and even retrofitted. And mechanical operations are still on the market.
Shutters and security
Shutter with beam in Croatia
Shutters are a simple and effective method for one's own house to make burglar-proof. At a stable in the soffit mounted, solid wood or aluminum window frames bite burglars mostly from the teeth. A simple padlock on the inside increases security in addition, of course there are more professional locking systems. If you own a house or a garden Wochendhaus will appreciate the added security of stable shutters.
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