Brick cladding is good way highlight window zones, emphasize their shape and give expressiveness to the entire facade. Framing of window openings should be well thought out and symmetrical with respect to the wall brickwork.
A prerequisite for their high-quality design is the sealing of cracks, using certain masonry techniques or beautiful brick trim. The instruction and video in our article will tell you in detail about how window openings are bricked.

In order for the facade to look harmonious, symmetry must be observed in everything: the size and shape of the windows themselves, their location relative to corner zones, the width of the walls. These conditions must be observed in the process of erecting the walls of the house, and there are certain standards for this.
But in practice, quite often there are inconsistencies that need to be eliminated before the brick house is started.
So:

• If the windows do not meet the standard in size, but are located proportionally on the facade, there is nothing wrong with that. But there are situations when obvious deviations introduce a certain dissonance into the exterior of the building.
  After the facing of window openings with bricks is completed, the asymmetry will be even more visible.
• Therefore, measures must be taken before facing works. It may be necessary to increase the width of one window, and reduce the opening of the other.
  To increase the window opening, it is required to trim the bricks, or to partially dismantle the pier. Doing it yourself is not easy - it requires skill.
• It is necessary to act very carefully in order to observe the even lines of the wall for joints with the frame, without violating the integrity of the masonry. Naturally, the amount of work performed will depend on the difference in the parameters of windows and openings. Often, a reduction in the size of windows is also performed, which may be associated not only with the preparation for finishing openings, but also with the need to insulate the house.
• Just in this case, brick lining above the window or around its entire perimeter can perfectly cope with this task. For this purpose, a brick can be selected that is similar in color and texture to the front of the entire facade. Alternatively, a contrasting finish is also used, which you can see in the photo at the beginning of this article.
• If, for example, the reconstruction of an old house is being carried out, it may be necessary to completely seal one opening. The presence of several windows on one wall most often interferes efficient use usable area premises, does not allow you to arrange furniture at your own discretion, and as a rule, there are problems with the thermal insulation of such a house.

• Closing the opening, in this situation, can be the only right decision, but it should be remembered that this section does not spoil the appearance of the wall as a whole. In such cases, it usually comes to the rescue.
  At the same time, facing the window with brick, especially contrasting and embossed, will become an elegant decoration of the renovated facade.

By the way, if the usual frame was used to frame the opening building brick, it can also be plastered. Looking at the example above, you can see that this is also very beautiful.

Material selection: table

Now on sale there are many varieties of decorative material, with the use of which brick lining is greatly simplified. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the types of bricks that can be used to frame window and door openings.

How to frame a hole

Window edging, like any other brickwork architectural elements facade, can only be done during the construction of the wall, or during repairs, when windows are being replaced. Their appearance will largely depend on the design of the jumpers in the openings.
They can be reinforced concrete, brick (arched or wedge-shaped) or metal (steel corner or profile).
So:

• Brick cladding of a window opening, which is called a “quarter” in construction, is the most popular type of architectural facade decoration. At the same time, the front brick is laid with a poke forward, protruding beyond the masonry surface onto the fourth part of the brick body - hence the name.

• For laying out quarters, halves of bricks are used, which must be cut with a grinder with a diamond wheel before starting work. Based on the standard brick length (25 cm), the size of the half will be 12.5 cm. Accordingly, the quarter is 6.25 cm.
  It is possible to deviate from these dimensions when cutting by no more than 7-10 mm. If the protruding part of the window frame is too small, it does not make sense at all.
• Too large quarters can create a different problem - it will turn out too wide window hole, and in order to close the gaps after installing the window, you will have to fill too large gaps with foam. In the process of building walls, window zones should be especially carefully reinforced.
• Particular attention should be paid to the control of the verticality of the masonry and the horizontality of the rows. If the level of the master is always at hand, then the window openings will have correct form. Window cladding is necessarily associated with the masonry of the reinforcing wall. wire mesh 3 mm thick (cell 50*50).

• For laying out a quarter, it is most convenient to block the opening with a steel corner. For this purpose, the size 100*100 or 120*120 is usually used.
  Before installation, it should be coated with any anti-corrosion compound, or simply painted. The corner is mounted so that it does not protrude inward due to the quarters. A concrete jumper will be mounted five centimeters above the corner.
• In order for the row of masonry, which will be carried out along the corner, to be flush with the general plane of the wall, the bricks will have to be cut in thickness. A window that does not rectangular shape, but, let's say, arched, framed in the same way, only instead of a corner, the opening overlaps wooden pattern, according to which a quarter is displayed.
• After the mortar has hardened in the masonry, the template is removed, and the seams are carefully cleaned. To get a double border, as in the example below, the first row of the quarter overlaps with the same template. Behind the front brick is the backing masonry, which is also covered with a template so that the arch is formed on both sides.

In general, there are at least a dozen styling options. face brick around the window. Moreover, the layout can be carried out not only by poking forward, but also with a spoon, they can be beautifully combined, creating above the window beautiful composition.
Spoons can be placed both standing and lying down. For example, by alternating three vertical and three horizontal spoons, you can get an ornament that resembles chessboard.
And alternating spoons and poke, you get a jagged pattern. Above the lintel, a figure resembling a gable or roof of a house or a dome can be made. So, the design possibilities for window cladding are quite extensive.

Designing the facade of the house is a very important and integral part construction works. Also a lot important role the appearance of the windows also plays a role, since in almost all private houses they are always in a prominent place. It is very important not only to aesthetically beautifully decorate windows, but also to choose high-quality materials for such a solution.

Currently online construction stores there is very a large assortment different materials, with the help of which to carry out facing works of window openings. Appearance will depend entirely on the quality of the selected material.

In addition to choosing the quality of the material, there are still quite a few differences in style selection. But, despite this, most often they choose modern or modern for private residential buildings. classic style. These two options almost always fit perfectly into any exterior home interior and complement general form facing work.

Classic window framing

What kind of house is suitable for different types of decoration?

If the house is built of wood, it is most often and best to use traditional wooden architraves which can be decorated if desired. different elements decoration. These can be carved figures directly from the tree itself.

wood frame

You could say it's kind of country style and ideal for small country houses. It should be noted that beautiful wooden elements can only be done by a professional. It is not always possible to cut perfectly even figures from wood, so such a frame requires a lot of time and effort.















Brick frame

Window brick house can be faced with the same brick with a difference only in color scheme. The brick of the window opening should only protrude by a few one-fourth of the total size of the building material. We can say that this cladding method is the most economical, quick and simple compared to the previous one.













Framing from siding

If the cladding of the house was originally carried out using siding, then additional profiles are suitable for window openings. This cladding is also quite simple and fast, and is also well suited for houses. different styles. Additional profiles for windows on the facade are assembled as a constructor in size and directly in color shades.



Framing the slope of the window with siding

Stone Frame

Very good and rich look window trim from natural stone. So for such an installation, sandstone, shell rock and limestone are ideal. But be sure to remember that this finish is very heavy, so it will be relevant only on strong walls. big houses. For small and low walls, such material is not suitable, as this will be a big load on the foundation. In addition to natural stones, you can also add other classic jewelry- arches, cornices and many other decorative elements.








Plaster frame

Under the guise of elegant classics, gypsum can be used for facing window openings. Such decor has retained its relevance since ancient times and is still in rather great demand. But on the other hand, it is not very practical, since the gypsum itself is fragile and at the same time heavy, and is also afraid of moisture.









Polyurethane frame

Polyurethane moldings are also among the finishing materials for windows. It looks very nice on different facing materials of houses and fits almost all styles. To all this, such a facing material is characterized by significant durability, lightness and has high rates of resistance to factors external influence. It is very important that polyurethane stucco does not fade in the sun and keeps good view. Everyone can easily choose already finished items decor or choose to order.



Most popular framing options

Despite such big choice facing materials for windows, at the moment there are several main ones that are most in demand in modern construction industry. This number includes window framing using brick, polyurethane and siding. These three options are really very convenient, practical and not so expensive compared to using natural stone.

As for the brick, it can also be of several types, and all of them are used directly for window cladding. So, for example, it can be a special hyper-pressed brick rounded shape, which ultimately makes the shape of the window opening original and unusual.

Another brick for facing windows on the facade can be:

• ceramic;
• clinker;
• silicate;
• and even glazed colored.

Of all such a wide variety, the most affordable and cheapest is silicate brick, which is also produced in different colors and if possible, it can be matched to any main front part of the house. Glazed brick looks the most impressive and expensive, with which you can simulate the framing of windows in the form of wood, stone and even a leather surface.

Be sure to remember that any window framing must match in size and shape with the main part facing material at home and directly with the size of window openings.

From polyurethane you can make magnificent arches for:

• windows;
• cornice;
• pilaster;
• molding;
• and Rustov.

These are all classic elements, the relevance and relevance of which has been preserved to this day. In the construction industry for such facing works, polyurethane is very highly valued and fully justifies the expectations. Only for such a design it is very important to choose a high-quality and reliable glue, since all the constituent parts are attached exclusively to adhesive base. The quality and reliability of the polyurethane itself is not as important as the choice of glue.

The last relevant and common option for window framing is siding. This material is especially suitable for those who want to decorate the windows of the facade beautifully and quickly and at the same time without spending a lot of money. It is safe to say that this option is the cheapest compared to all the previous ones.

Installation of window slopes with siding

Siding on window openings can be laid in different ways. Can do up to twenty various options and not be repeated. But in any case, it all depends on the hand of the master, imagination and personal preferences. It is also worth noting that the main part of the siding will require additional trim, profiles and some other components. Wide platbands from siding look most spectacular, even despite the overall size of the window opening.

Framing windows with siding is easy and fast, so even a non-specialist can handle such work. It will be enough to choose a platband contrasting color and already the window opening looks different. The main thing in this regard is not to overdo it with color and select it depending on the main shade of the facade of the house. In this regard, there are not many options, since the main difference is in light and dark colors.

If the facade of the house itself is light, then, accordingly, the design of the window opening should be darker and vice versa.

The main thing is to correctly and beautifully choose the very texture of the cladding and taking into account the style varieties. That is why experts recommend that you carefully consider the design options and in no case should you underestimate the importance of the color shade.

Another very important component is the material itself, from which the house is built. It will not be right to combine brick and siding on window openings, especially since they will not look together. In such cases, it is better to choose not to individual preferences, but already directly in appearance, in order to achieve the maximum stylish solution and don't pay a lot of money.

Framing windows on the facade of the house plays an important role in creating an overall appearance building. To design a beautiful one, you need to choose high-quality, practical and aesthetically attractive options. At the moment, there is a wide range of materials for finishing window openings.

Window framing materials

There are several ways to give the windows of the house originality and emphasize the style of the building. To do this, you can use materials for cladding surfaces and the shape of windows (this should be carefully considered at the design planning stage). When designing a window, it is important to take into account the material itself with which the house is finished. You need to select according to external similarity in order to achieve maximum style harmony.

Framing windows on the facade of the house with bricks is a common option in the city. It is done using special masonry techniques or brick platbands. You can use plain brick or contrast. special cladding can be performed above the window or around its entire perimeter. Curly elements are often used for such decoration - rounded, radius brick or colored decorative. There are many framing methods: a quarter (1/4 of the brick goes beyond the common masonry plane), checkerboard laying, jagged pattern.

If the cladding of the house was made, then it is also reasonable to frame the windows on the facade with this material. You can quickly decorate the slope, choose the color of the panels to match the walls or make a contrasting sheathing. When using siding on windows, additional platbands, profiles, and accessories are used. Wide cashiers will look more profitable.

Making such a window is easy and fast. If the walls of the house themselves are light, then the window should be darker and vice versa.

Framing the windows on the facade of the house with a tree is the most famous way. Often, architraves were used for this, which can often be seen in private estates or villages. Carved architraves on windows are considered original idea They are eco-friendly and durable. Oak and larch products are considered the most durable and reliable. They don't actually rot. You can decorate the window with both openwork elements and straight lines.

Modern window framing options

Now, foam plastic has begun to be used to frame windows on the facade of the house. It is cheap, affordable, easily tolerates temperature changes, does not rot, it is simply fixed on any surface. Styrofoam can be given a variety of shapes, painted in the desired color, disguised as a different texture. Curly cutting carried out on special machines, which makes it possible to create details of varying complexity and sizes.

Then the element is coated with a composition to give it strength and water resistance. Such properties of the material make it possible to produce real stucco molding from it - masterpieces widely used in facade decoration.

Framing windows on the facade of the house can be done with metal, this is quite new technology. The product is made of galvanized steel. Such material has excellent strength characteristics, resistant to any vagaries of the weather. Slopes will be an excellent stylish frame for windows; there are no problems with choosing a color for such a material. Metal care is quite easy - just wipe the slope with a damp cloth. Windows with metal frames look strict and concise.

Windows are the “eyes” of a building, and how they look will ultimately determine the whole look of the house. At all times, it was customary to decorate or frame window shutters with beautiful ornamental details, and if earlier almost all houses were made of wood, and the architraves had very bizarre shapes, today there is a variety building materials simply amazing with its range. Therefore, a lot of modern solutions for framing windows have appeared.

Materials and framing options

The construction industry is developing by leaps and bounds, ready-made finishing products for decorating doors and windows are increasingly appearing on the market, both from the side of the facade and for interior decoration. For those who do not care about the appearance, they use the usual plastic panels or standard profiles, so the house will not have its own zest, and will look ordinary.

Or, for example, wooden platbands are openwork and unusual decor details, they require constant care, and do not last so long, because they can be deformed from drops temperature regime, and the paint layer quickly fly around.

But recently, improved decorative details made of pressed wooden composite of various configurations and colors have been used for street framing.

But how the windows are insulated with a heat-saving film, this will help to understand

More recently, it was fashionable to trim the facade details and window framing with weighted and massive details made of artificial stone or hardened gypsum, but over time this fashion has passed, since many facade structures they simply could not withstand too much load and gradually collapsed.

But what plastic windows with a window look like, and what is its price, you can see

Front framing options

• If the house is built of wood, then it is most logical to decorate the windows from the same material, the house will turn out in country style, and the platbands can be made openwork. But real House master can decorate your house in such a way that it will look like a fairy tale magic house. What are the projects wooden houses with panoramic windows, you can see

  

  Framing windows on the facade wooden house

• Traditionally in Russia, houses were built of brick - and craftsmanship laying is coming from ancient times, so there are many original ways highlight the window with a brick of a different quality and laying method. The result is a beautifully decorated window with protruding elements. But what kind of insulation for siding for a brick house should be used first of all, it is indicated

  

  Framing windows on the facade of a brick house

• The variation of window decoration with siding panels came to us not so long ago, but our country house owners fell in love with it for ease of installation and durability of the structure. It will also be interesting to know about

  

  Window decoration with siding panels

• Well, if someone wants to give their home a presentable luxurious look, then it’s better than natural or artificial stone to come up with. The original masonry will give extraordinary beautiful view throughout the front of the house. Moreover, they can decorate the windows of both classical and original design, and the addition in the form of cornices and stucco moldings will add extravagance. Can be used

  

  Window decorations with stone

• Well, if you need to reconstruct the old grandfather's house, then you can use ready-made cast gypsum parts, but you should keep in mind its fragility and a high degree of moisture saturation, so it should be handled very carefully, and the frame should be covered under additional canopies.
• decoration special kind hyperpressed rounded brick. This is a modern and durable material, its characteristics are very similar to those of natural stone. There are options from stone chips, which significantly reduces the cost of finished products.
• Ceramics has long been loved by our citizens, a beautifully assembled pattern of small ceramic details can amaze more than one imagination - everything will depend on the master's imagination. Similarly, you can use a special glazed small brick, with excellent durable characteristics and color scheme.

We propose to consider modern approach to the design of facades, which uses modern and durable materials:

It's artificial decorative material, answering all modern requirements in terms of durability, beauty of details, the possibility of combining with a variety of elements. Made in a standard style, stucco moldings of different parameters will allow you to create a truly unique home design,

polyurethane window frame

Unique and original. The color scale is various, it is possible to pick up details for every taste and a purse.

In addition, it perfectly withstands temperature fluctuations, do not beat any severe frosts, no heat - even small parts decor do not change their original configuration. Installation is very easy - the parts are perfectly attached to both glue and self-tapping screws, which is important for a home craftsman.

The better to frame plastic windows

The most practical thing you can advise a home specialist is to choose a window frame for the material of the facade or interior decoration. And if the exterior is made of vinyl or siding panels, then stone products will not work for it - there is no normal installation method, and besides, the house will look ridiculous.

Variations

• Wet finishing technology

This framing technique plastic windows based on the use plaster mixture, and can be perfectly combined with stone, brick, wood or vinyl facades. First you need to close construction foam all cracks, align and remove excess, but if the structure is massive, then it is better to pre-reinforce window openings. At the end, it is recommended to sand it and paint it with a special facade paint, and the frame will be ready. And here's how the device works wet facade, can see

Framing plastic windows

• Creation of false platbands

Framing plastic windows with false platbands

• Framing made of artificial stone

Most sell small pieces of stone in a wide variety of configurations. The principle is to create original mosaic pattern, and the more varied in color the individual pieces are, the more original the decor facade windows. You should also pay attention to how it looks and how to use it correctly.

artificial stone

• Stucco finish options

On the market you can find products from the most variety of materials- gypsum, concrete, polyurethane, foam. In any case, they must be mounted only on ideal flat surface, otherwise the distortions can simply ruin the products during installation.

Framing plastic windows with moldings

Other variations

In order for the frame to serve for a long time and not deteriorate from the changeability of the weather, it is better to use ready-made sheet materials. It can be galvanized metal panels, vinyl or finished siding products (and here is how the wooden house is insulated from the outside with mineral wool for siding, it is indicated), the choice will depend on the purpose of the house - if this is a kitchen, then you can use less expensive materials, and for the main house and natural stone.

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Front windows - 6 options for facing slopes

Materials for external slopes

It is quite possible to insulate and decorate the facade with your own hands, since the choice of building materials is now huge.

It is impossible to postpone finishing facing after installation of windows for a long time. Mounting foam, which fixes the frames over time, especially under the influence of moisture, collapses and after two months cracks already appear. Then it will be more difficult to perform external cladding.

The choice of material for the protective finish of the slopes depends on the method of insulation and finishing cottage walls. How can you beautifully decorate and protect mounting seams and slopes of window openings? For example:

• Framing windows on the facade of the house with foam plastic is the most inexpensive method of insulation, but requires additional finishing (plaster, plastic).

• Metal lamellas - durable and beautiful option finishes, especially on the first floor country house, but requires laying an additional layer.

• Plastic lining or siding - a good option if the walls in the cottage are insulated with the same material. In conjunction with decorative plaster also looks good. But plastic is short-lived, the service life is up to 15 years, no more.

• Sandwich panels - optimal solution finishing facing of the house. The principle of "three in one" guarantees high-quality insulation and a reliable finishing protective decor.
• Simple finishing plaster- must be done professionally, since it is the slopes that take on the wind load and quickly get wet in rain and snow. Additional additives and strengthening primers are required.

• tile or decorative rock– a beautiful and reliable solution for decorating the facade and reliable protection windows from rain, wind and snow. Price - from 500 rubles per square, but for one window you need about one and a half - two squares, depending on the chosen framing option.

From the inside, the slopes can be leveled and protected with drywall. In this case, finishing is not needed, and for drywall, you can choose any decorative finish (painting, plaster, tile).

Slope protection

What are the main advantages and disadvantages of a particular slope finish and how to choose best option, based on the selected cladding of the cottage.

Option 1 - foam insulation

On the picture - beautiful facade with foam trim

Styrofoam finishing is considered the most inexpensive and reliable option for slope insulation. But if you calculate the costs, then I would not say that this is a budget option. What are the advantages of such thermal insulation:

1. The foam plastic trim is lightweight and can be mounted on almost any cladding.
2. Polyurethane frame provides additional thermal and waterproofing.
3. Can create original decor facade, painting the finish in any color.

1. Decor elements are inexpensive, and the choice of the shape of the details allows you to show creativity in the design.
2. This decor is indispensable if, with an unsuccessful building architecture, it is necessary to install a false window, foam parts are mounted on any surface, and glass imitation can be made from a moisture-resistant mirror film.

This window trim looks good in combination with decorative plaster, but does not go well with brick, stone or vinyl siding. In my opinion, this option can be chosen for a small country house. Yet the foam, no matter how you paint it, remains budget option and looks accordingly.

Option 2 - plastic

Plastic panels are good for interior window cladding as they are easy to clean, look good and are quite durable. For the external decoration of window openings, it is necessary to choose a frost-resistant vinyl siding good quality.

It is not necessary to finish the entire building with siding; decorative vinyl trims in combination with textured plaster and decor "under the stone".

You can't skimp on siding. Cheap types of this lining quickly fade and crack. The lamellas made in China are especially guilty of marriage.

Most often, plastic is chosen for external reinforcement of slopes in apartment buildings, since washing this lining is not difficult.

If there is no desire to make repairs every five years, then it is better to refuse any kind of plastic for the external decoration of windows. My observations lead to disappointing conclusions. Cottages with exterior trim siding after five years have a very unsightly appearance.

The material gives unpleasant cracks in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bwindow openings. Material deformation depends on three factors:

1. natural shrinkage of the building,
2. professionalism of craftsmen
3. the quality of the material itself.

It is also important to note that in regions with winter temperatures below 20 degrees, the instruction does not recommend the use of plastic slats.

Option 3 - universal plaster

Qualitatively plastered slopes, if desired, can be decorated with any decorative elements. At the cost of one running meter slopes - 400 rubles, this is the most reliable and durable option:

• the only minus of plaster is hard to find professional master who will perform quality work;
• a great advantage is the ability to mount an additional layer of foam insulation.

Option 4 - metal

The most reliable and durable, but not the cheapest option. However, metal-plastic windows and the same platbands look very harmonious. brown frames under a tree with slopes two shades lighter immediately give the facade special chic and presentability.

The only negative is that high-quality thermal insulation is required and professional installation. Installing one window opening will cost about three thousand rubles.

This material is combined with all types of decorative finishes of the cottage, is easy to maintain and install, and also does not require frequent expensive repairs.

Option 5 - sandwich panels

A universal option for a cottage made of stone, brick or foam blocks. It provides high-quality insulation and waterproofing, looks great, is easy to install, and has a service life of more than 30 years.

Another big plus of such panels is resistance to temperature extremes and the absence of deformation. Therefore, this type of window decoration can be recommended for buildings made of timber.

To install sandwich panels, you must follow a certain sequence: the panels are mounted around the perimeter of the box on aluminum or PVC profiles. Begin installation from the top profile.

When constructing a ventilated facade, there is often a problem of voids under the tides. Voids cause noise during rain and deformation of the pavement under low tide. How to bypass windows with a ventilated facade correctly?

Installation must be carried out typical nodes in a certain sequence: the lower junction, then the upper node, then the lateral junctions, and only after that the junction of the inner and outer corners.

To reinforce the space under the tide, you can replace the tide tide with a sheet of ceramic tiles or install it on a sheet of moisture-resistant plywood, at least 10 millimeters thick.

Option 6 - tile or stone finish

Reliable and durable option for the design of slopes. Combines with any type of facade cladding. This finish allows you to create spectacular facade at low financial cost.

Tiles for finishing should be chosen only frost-resistant. Before laying, the slopes must be leveled and plastered at a certain angle.

I like the clinker tile finish under wild stone or sandstone. This decor is durable and practical, goes well with plaster and brick, siding and wood.

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