Roller shutters are a type of blinds, they are designed to fulfill 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, ultraviolet radiation, with their help it is possible to achieve sound insulation and increase comfort in the house. You can install it yourself. Many shutters are mounted 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 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 the measurement and evaluation of the quality of the opening at the first stage. These manipulations must be performed before the acquisition of the roller shutter.
You can check the vertical surfaces with a building plumb, but the horizontal plane can be checked with a level. After installation, there may be a gap with a maximum allowable size of 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 mounted. 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.
Roller shutter manufacturing
The manufacture and installation of roller shutters is often done by home masters independently. This device can be controlled in one of several ways, the characteristics of which will determine the width of the channel for inputting guide elements. If the cord and electric motor form the basis of the traction mechanism, 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 spaced 50 centimeters apart. 10 centimeters should be retreated from the edge of the trimmings. Due to the fact that the installation of roller shutters on windows may involve different sizes, these dimensions will be only approximate. If we are talking about compact shutters that are installed in bathrooms, then the indentation will be much less. At the next stage, the lining should be fixed to the wall around the window opening, and the box will not be installed above them in the future.
Types of installation of roller shutters
If you decide to use roller blinds, which you will install yourself, then you should decide on which 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 you do not need to prepare slopes, which is associated with the formation of a niche for the box. If you use an external type of installation, the box with the roller web will be located above the opening, but the guide rails will be on two sides of it. Built-in installation allows you to place items in a niche or above a window or doorway. If we are talking about a combined installation, then you will need a special recess, which should be located in the upper part of the opening. With this method, the roller shutters can be located inside the opening, in the open form they will not interfere with the opening of windows.
Preparatory work
Technology must be followed when installation is done. The 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 vertical and horizontal the surfaces are, the deviation from ideal values should not be more than 1.5 millimeters per meter of length. Substrates should be free from poorly adhering or crumbling layers of plaster.
Tool preparation
You can easily install. Roller shutters are mounted only after preparing the tools, among them you can select a drill, screwdriver, scissors for metal, a puncher, a riveting gun, wire cutters, a screwdriver, pliers, a hammer, a tape measure, a level, as well as 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, prepare an indicator screwdriver and a multimeter.
Technology of work
Quite often, masters make an independent installation. Roller shutters must be mounted using the method of mounting rails. Marker and tape measure allow marking holes. About 15 centimeters will need to retreat from the edge. It is important to properly prepare the box. The lid must be attached to the box, then drill two holes on each side. The diameter of the hole should be 4.2 millimeters. They have to install rivets after completion of installation. Now you can assemble the box and guides. The wizard 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 on the wall that frames the opening. In an integrated installation, the elements should be located on the upper and side slopes.
If you will use roller shutters, the installation of which is carried out to a concrete opening, then dowels should be installed in the holes. The diameter of the holes for the wires should be equal to 12 to 20 millimeters. It will depend on the variety of design. A protective spring is installed in the resulting hole. Sometimes the design assumes the presence of locking external elements, for them the holes will need to be marked and drilled, placing them in the lower part of the guides.
Frame installation
To carry out these manipulations, you must first remove the protective film from the back wall of the frame. The latter is installed and leveled in place. The marking of the holes should be combined, and then check the horizontal box. The frame should be fixed with self-tapping screws, which will most easily be screwed with a screwdriver. The controls are installed in the next step. If we are talking about outdoor installation, then these components should be inside the building. It is important to correctly install the roller shutter blade: the rings on the shaft should be set at the same distance of 50 centimeters. On the end profile, a crossbar should be installed on both sides. The canvas must be placed on top of the shaft in the guide rails. On the upper edge of the web, you need to set the traction springs, and then fix them in the perforated shaft holes.
Reviews and cost
If you are interested in installing roller shutters, the price of these works can be 2500 rubles. If the cost of the work is higher, it is better to resort to the help of other companies. Since overpricing is impractical. It should be remembered that in different regions, services can cost differently. According to users, it is best to contact qualified craftsmen who can carry out the work with the highest quality. Otherwise, you may encounter improper work, which ultimately will cause structural failure. Quite often, in conjunction with the above work, doors are installed. Roller shutters are selected to match the exterior.