Transparent bars on the windows and their functional benefits

In this paper details the type of such protective guards as transparent grating on the windows that have been successfully used as an alternative to standard metal structures. The text contains a full description of the types of products and their advantages, technical and operational characteristics, as well as average prices for purchase and installation.

Transparent window bars: structural characterization

Window bars are used to protect the premises from burglary. Most often used for these purposes, the standard metal model. Although these options have certain drawbacks, including zagorazhivanie window opening and the restriction of natural light coming from the street. This type of fence does not look very aesthetically pleasing, and ordered lattice in the windows with individual design can not every consumer, because the cost of forged products is very high. In this case, the best option would be translucent models.

Transparent window bars represent strong lightweight structures that provide a high level of security. These products are not less reliable, than steel fencing options. However, they do not violate the appearance of the building and its architecture.

The scope of these articles apply to a variety of objects:

• apartment buildings;
• commercial buildings;
• non-residential premises such as;
• suburban and country houses.

Material for the manufacture of grids is plastic. For the production of translucent structures used polycarbonate. Lightweight guards are shown in bars market in the form of slats and transparent shutters.

Especially polycarbonate bars on the window: the photo and options products with slats

Plastic grilles are different from metal designs not only manufacture the material, but also its configuration. Polycarbonate is completely transparent, so the slats do not create obstacles for the penetration of sunlight into the room and do not spoil the view. Photo of the beautiful windows in large quantities can be found on the Internet, plastic grates on them look aesthetically pleasing and elegant.

From the side of the plastic design looks fragile, but the slats are very durable polycarbonate. This type of material is able to easily transfer the mechanical loads and the direction of impact, e.g., when the ball fly rock or the window. Plastic parts do not break, they can not be bent, so the house is well protected from the intrusion of people.

Useful advice! Transparent lattice is desirably set to windows that are located on the north side, where the level of ambient light is very low. They will help to solve the problem with the lack of sunlight.

Benefits grilles on polycarbonate windows

Standard thickness slat is 6 mm. This figure is enough to design can provide complete protection against hacking. Cost gratings on windows depends on several factors. Parameters such as the height of the slats, their length, and the distance between them are determined on an individual basis taking into account the size of the window. Therefore, products made to order according to the measurements.

The advantages of transparent polycarbonate bars on windows:

1. Constructions can withstand high weight load (500 kg).
2. Neat and attractive appearance.
3. Resistance to the effects of adverse weather conditions (corrosion, low temperature, ultraviolet radiation).
4. Easy care system that does not require additional processing structures by dye or other protective agents.
5. Reliable fixation level due to the large number of attachments.
6. To install bars on windows do not require instances resolution.

Polycarbonate belongs to the category of materials obtained by artificial means. Therefore, he is not afraid of constant contact with water, the effect of the cold and dampness. Such structures have successfully transferred all weather and seasonal change.

Polycarbonate enclosures often set as burglar bars on the windows of the first floor. But this is not their only function. The apartments are located on the higher floors, they are used to protect against accidents. Lamella protect occupants from falling out of windows. This advantage is useful to those users who have homes have pets or small children, and even elementary washing windows with such bars turns into a safe activity.

Plastic slats are transparent, like glass. In this case, they are 250 times stronger. Despite the high strength, structural elements retain their flexibility, allowing them to withstand the blows with an ax, bat or hammer. Fire safety - yet another advantageous feature of the polycarbonate bars on the windows. Plastic sheet does not support combustion. In case of fire, this material melts slowly.

Technical characteristics of the bars on the windows made of polycarbonate

As a basis of transparent protective grilles on the windows protrude plastic slats. These elements are fixed to metal profiles, which are installed in the side of the window openings. And this is done tautly. Mounts are located in increments of 14 cm. In decorative purposes each mounting profile overlaps another.

To protect against corrosion the metal elements used in the form of powder coating paint. Manufacturers offer a wide selection of colors. In trade there are models in which the profiles are made of stainless steel, which is pre-polished or grinded.

Interesting fact! Polycarbonate is used for the manufacture of face shields in the space suits, which confirms its durability and practicality.

With a thickness of 6 mm Plastic slats on the window gratings have a width of 5 cm. These elements are typically arranged in increments of 9 cm. Used for fixing the dowel screw nails. Standard grating height is 200 cm. To fix such a construction is required by the anchors 12 on each side. For comparison, metal bars are fixed by fasteners 2-3, so they easily break off, and, together with a piece of wall.

Types of plastic grilles on windows: common design options

Manufacturers offer several options for different product configurations. The sale can be found on the beautiful lattice windows with horizontal or vertical placement of the slats.

Design with vertical fins are used in cases where it is essential to preserve the architectural style of the building. In addition, they are used as an alternative solution if the unit mounts to horizontal elements is complicated by any conditions.

Most often, the apartment owners have resorted to mounting bars on the windows on the first floor with horizontal slats. The popularity of such structures due to simple mounting system.

In addition to standard designs for sale can be found grille, complete with opening doors, as well as products that swing open fully. These products not only improve the operation of comfort, but also increase the degree of fire safety of flats and town houses. Opening designs are also reliable as deaf embodiments. Manufacturers equip open segments gratings mortise locks. With this guard can not be opened from the side street.

Some manufacturing companies are offering customers the opportunity to order design with opening doors that have tabs for mounting attachments such as locks.

Features grilles for windows: photo products with stained-glass windows

Stained Glass - one of the options decoration of polycarbonate using the drawings. With proper choice of technique and pattern of this design will adorn not only plastic window from the street, but the interior inside. Since you can create a unique and unique design of this technology.

The photo of window guards, which occur in the network, you can see a variety of images in the form of stained glass:

• geometric patterns;
• fantastic animals;
• all kinds of ornaments;
• heroes of fairy tales, etc.

The dye used to create stained drawings, has weather resistance properties. They are eco-friendly and safe, not afraid to ultraviolet radiation. The choice of colors is practically unlimited.

Note! Stained glass lamellae grilles for windows are created by the fill. This technology has nothing to do with glass painting, it is a simplified imitation of the famous Tiffany technique. A distinctive feature of the stained glass is the presence of the relief circuit, which looks like a metal broach.

Depending on the wishes of the customer image may be applied to all or part of the sipe (one or several). The patterns on the plastic elements can be combined and alternated in any order. In some cases, the buyer may request for the application to grating own drawing. Each version of the proposed design is considered individually, because the manufacturer technical department must approve it.

How much are the bars on the windows made of polycarbonate

The frame, which is inserted polycarbonate slats, painted in RAL color. The standard palette includes over 15 shades.

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Cost gratings depends on several factors, among which:

• dimensioning of the window (the width and height of the opening);
• construction type (blind or open);
• character placement lamellas (horizontally or vertically);
• frame colors;
• frame material of manufacture (brushed or polished steel);
• the presence or absence of decorative finishes, such as stained glass;
• dimensioning lamellae (thickness and width polycarbonate).

Average price grids on polycarbonate windows:

Name	Price, rub. / M²
stained glass pattern	In 2000 (slat)
Grille with painted frame	9900
Grate with the frame of polished stainless steel	12000
Grate with a frame made of polished stainless steel	13000

Buyers can also order custom designs bars on windows, where the thickness and width of the polycarbonate may be varied as the colors of paint on the frame. Of course, the cost of such products will be increased (approximately 30%).

Price transparent roller blinds made of reinforced polycarbonate:

Size design, mm	Price, rub. / Pcs.
1000x1000	7200
1000h1500	10800
1000h2000	14400
1500h1500	16200
1500h2000	21600
2000h2000	28800
2000h2500	36000
2500h2500	44700
The cost of the roller blind with an automatic control system
1000x1000	10200
1000h1500	13800
1000h2000	17400
1500h1500	19200
1500h2000	24600
2000h2000	31800
2000h2500	39000
2500h2500	47700

Professional installation of gratings on the windows: the prices for professional services

Works on installation of grids made of polycarbonate can be performed at any time of the year. Installation design - responsible process, which is not without some nuances. Installation procedure depends on the material from which the walls are made of the window opening. For the installation of grilles anchor bolts used in city apartments.

This type of fastener is installed in the design end and is suitable for buildings with walls made of the following materials:

• concrete;
• brick;
• blocks.

For openings with wooden base, which are characteristic of the country and houses, special screws are used. They are called grouse. These fasteners are installed on each side of the lattice with a pitch of 14 cm.

Note! If desired, the installation of gratings can be done without the assistance of specialists. However, in this case, there is no guarantee on their products. In addition, the quality and accuracy of work performed depends on the reliability of the guard, so it is advisable not to take risks and take advantage of the services of professionals.

The cost of installing bars on the windows (the price of professional services):

Name of service	Price, rub. / Pcs.
Installation under the standard scheme	2300
Installation of the assembly in place	3700

Mounting the standard procedure is performed in cases where there are no restrictions for working professionals. If the box has a wall and pull the grate through the opening is not possible, it is going in place. It uses screws. For this purpose, the window opening is set channel. Then thereto by screws mounted slats, and then stretched lattice. The same procedure is carried out, if the apartment is on a high floor, and you can not raise the construction of the street.

In addition, consumers are provided with additional services that require a fee for the work under certain conditions.

Prices for additional services:

Name of service	Price, rub. / Pcs.
Lifting bars on floor	50
Installation of additional fastening element for mounting on the dowel-nails	100
Installation lattice above the ground floor	500
Removing the old metal lattice	550
Installation of additional fastening element for mounting on the chemical. anchor	600
Installation lattice at the outside temperature is below 0 °	1000
recovery	1500

How to put on a window grilles made of polycarbonate

Before you begin the installation of safety barriers, it is necessary to perform the assembly of the lattice. For this structure must be removed from the packaging. In this case the protective film is not removed from the slats. Enough to release it from the elements of the polycarbonate on both sides for about 5-6 cm from the edges. According to the scheme proposed by the manufacturer, the build lattice.

If the structure can not be established as a finished product, it is going directly into the box. Before it is necessary to perform preset security profiles, but the elements of their attachment to the aperture is not fully tightened.

Mounting bars on the windows for the cottage or apartment in the same way. First you need to check whether the parameters of a design the size of the opening. Between the wall and the profile on each side of the mounting attachment should remain 5-10 mm gap size. Metering lattice size is carried out on the outer edges of the profiles.

Important! If the fence is mounted at a height, you need to adhere to safety rules. Be sure to use safety belts, which are fixed to a reliable and durable objects, such as a radiator.

The order of the lattice preset:

1. The design is set into the window opening.
2. The protective cover on the decorative profiles are moved to the middle and fixed to each other. You can use masking tape.
3. Fastening profiles arranged parallel with respect to the opening.
4. Checked the verticality of power profiles accommodation.
5. Location grating is adjusted for height and horizontal position of the slats is checked with a spirit level.

Thereafter, a marking applied fasteners. For this purpose, the holes in the security profiles. The grille is removed and holes are made according markup. Design back into the opening, however, the fasteners are not tightened completely. Full fixation construction is carried out only after verified the correctness of its location. Then fastening profiles are masked with decorative profiles.

If you follow the manufacturer's recommendations, installing lattice does not seem difficult task. The protective film is removed only with lamellae after the performed cleaning installation site. For this purpose, decorative profiles and polycarbonate elements need to remove dust and dirt with a damp cloth.