Roller shutters are a kind of blinds, they are designed to perform not only a decorative, but also a protective role.
Need to use
Today they are widely used as shutters for windows, as well as garage doors and blinds. All these structures perfectly protect against unauthorized access, dust penetration, ultraviolet radiation, they can be used to achieve sound insulation and increase comfort in the house. You can do the installation yourself. Many install roller shutters with the help of specialists. You should be prepared for the fact that their services are not cheap. That is why you can do such work yourself.
In order for the system to be able to last for a long time, installation should be carried out following the manufacturer's recommendations, as well as certain rules. Whatever design you use, you have to follow a certain technology, it involves, at the first stage, measurement and evaluationopening quality. These manipulations must be performed before the purchase of roller shutters.
You can check vertical surfaces with a plumb line, but you can check the horizontal plane with a level. After installing the structure, a gap may remain, the maximum allowable size of which is 5 millimeters. If the surface is not smooth enough, it must be leveled, this can be done by plastering or by installing overlays in those places where the guide rails will be attached. In the latter case, the cost of installation work will be increased due to the need to purchase additional devices. Among other things, the design will no longer look so aesthetically pleasing.
Production of roller shutters
Manufacture and installation of roller shutters is often done by home craftsmen on their own. This device can be controlled in one of several ways, the characteristics of which will determine the width of the channel for introducing guide elements. If the cord and the electric motor form the basis of the traction mechanism, then the diameter of the channels will be 12 millimeters. The next step is to assemble the frame. In those places where it is supposed to be fixed to the wall, holes should be made. Along the perimeter of the structure, they should be located in increments of 50 centimeters from each other. 10 centimeters should be retreated from the edge of the cuts. Due to the fact that the installation of roller shutters on windows may involve different sizes, the indicated dimensions will only be approximate. When it comes to compactroller shutters that are installed in the bathrooms, the indents will be much smaller. At the next stage, the lining rail should be fixed to the wall around the window opening, the box will not be installed above them in the future.
Varieties of mounting roller shutters
If you decide to use roller blinds, which you will install yourself, then you should decide on what technology the work will be carried out. It depends on the location of the box. Thus, outdoor installation can be found most often, for this it is not necessary to prepare slopes, which is associated with the formation of a niche for the box. If you use the external type of installation, then the box with the roller blade will be above the opening, but the guide rails will be on both sides of it. Built-in mounting allows you to position the elements in a niche or above a window or doorway. If we are talking about a combined installation, then a special recess will be required, which should be located in the upper part of the opening. With this method, roller shutters can be placed inside the opening; when open, they will not interfere with the opening of windows.
Preparatory work
Technology must be followed when installing. Roller shutters are mounted in several stages, the first of which is the measurement and comparison of the diagonals of the opening. The difference in values should not be more than 5 millimeters. The master must analyze how verticaland horizontal surfaces, the deviation from ideal values \u200b\u200bshould not be more than 1.5 millimeters per meter of length. Substrates must be free from loose or loose layers of plaster.
Preparation of tools
You can easily install. Roller shutters are mounted only after the preparation of tools, among them are a drill, a screwdriver, metal shears, a puncher, a riveting gun, wire cutters, a screwdriver, pliers, a hammer, a tape measure, a level, and a marker. If you have to work with roller shutters, the height of which is more than 1.5 meters, then you will need to use a stepladder. In order to connect the drive, you should prepare an indicator screwdriver and a multimeter.
Work technology
Quite often, masters perform self-installation. Roller shutters must be mounted by fastening the rails. A marker and a tape measure will allow you to mark the holes. You will need to retreat about 15 centimeters from the trimmings. It is important to properly prepare the box. The lid must be attached to the box, then drill two holes on each side. The hole diameter should be 4.2 mm. They will need to install rivets after installation is completed. Now you can assemble the box and guides. The master will have to mark the mounting holes. To do this, the assembled frame should be attached to the opening. In the case of an overhead installation, all elements must lie onwall that frames the opening. For built-in installation, elements should be located on the top and side slopes.
If you will use roller shutter gates, which are installed to a concrete opening, then dowels should be installed in the holes. The diameter of the holes for the wires should be between 12 and 20 millimeters. This will depend on the type of design. A protective spring is installed in the resulting hole. Sometimes the design assumes the presence of locking external elements, for which holes will need to be marked and drilled, placing them at the bottom of the guides.
Installing the frame
To carry out these manipulations, you must first remove the protective film from the back wall of the frame. The latter is installed and aligned in its place. The marking of the holes must be aligned, and then the horizontal position of the box should be checked. Fixing the frame should be done with self-tapping screws, which will be easiest to tighten with a screwdriver. The controls are installed in the next step. If we are talking about outdoor installation, then these components must be located inside the building. It is important to correctly install the roller shutter curtain: the rings on the shaft must be set at the same distance of 50 centimeters. On the end profile, a bolt should be installed on both sides. The web must be led from above the shaft into the guide rails. On the upper edge of the canvas, you need to set the traction springs, and then fix them in the perforated holes of the shaft.
Reviews and pricing
If you are interested in installing roller shutters, the price for these works can be 2500 rubles. If the cost of the work is higher, then it is better to resort to the help of other companies. Since overestimation of the cost is impractical. It should be remembered that services may cost differently in different regions. According to users, it is best to contact qualified craftsmen who can carry out the work as efficiently as possible. Otherwise, you may encounter improper work, which will ultimately cause structural failure. Quite often, together with the above works, doors are installed. Roller shutters are selected to match the exterior.
