Patterns for cornices for the home. Carved items: cornices. Carved roof decor

House carving - beautiful and practical solution for interior and exterior decoration. The carving was intended to decorate your home outside and inside with the help of carved items. With the help of a carved facade, you can make your home festive. All protruding and overlaid elements of the facade of the house were decorated with carvings: cornice, architraves, chapels, porch pillars, roofs.

Varieties of technology

There are such types of house carving: embossed, flat-relief, contour, slotted. If you need to decorate a table, mirror frames, a wardrobe, you should choose a blind relief carving. It has the appearance of a relief pattern and is performed on a dull background. When performing, floral ornaments, images of mythological creatures and animals are used. In the photo it looks like this:

Flat-relief carving is a “relief on a plane”. It is characterized by a deepening or selection of the background around the ornament by 5-7 mm. The image will be voluminous. In the technique of flat-relief carving, compositions depicting people, birds and animals look great. This type is very popular for bathing themes.

Contour carving is characterized by a contour outline of images. This is one of the simplest types of carving. It is used to decorate dishes, cutting boards, household items. In contour carving, pictorial motifs are used: flowers, leaves, animal figures.

Slotted carving (openwork) was used to decorate railings, stairs, architraves, doors, etc. This is the youngest type of carving, which is about 150 years old.

Operating procedure

• Preparing a rough sketch of the house;
• We count required amount material, we select the type of material and prepare the boards of the desired size;
• We make the necessary templates for house carving. To do this, you should think carefully about the ornament, the elements of the composition must certainly be repeated;

• Prepare machines for carving.

It is impossible to start carving without getting acquainted with its technique. You need to start with the execution of geometric patterns.

Templates can be made by the master to order. For this, your sketch, drawing or photo is provided. Many craftsmen make tape stencils for carving on their own.

Template making

Ready-made templates are used for the manufacture of platbands. They can be found freely available on the Internet. You can make a template yourself if you could not find the right option:

1. We select a suitable drawing;
2. We transfer the contours of the pattern to the tracing paper. To do this, use a ballpoint pen or a soft pencil;

1. If you need to enlarge or reduce the picture, use the grid. We transfer the contours to tracing paper. The image field is divided into squares and each is numbered. On a cardboard sheet or thick paper there should be the same number of squares with larger or smaller sizes. The selected image needs to be redrawn into a new grid;
2. With the help of carbon paper, the drawing is transferred to a wooden blank.

The template can also be made from plywood.

Features of the method

If we drive through the Russian hinterland, we will definitely see overhead elements of house wood carving on the facades of houses. Since pagan times, there has been a tradition to decorate the exterior with carved patterns. Today, it has regained relevance.

Russia has always been famous for its timber reserves and its forests. That's why most of houses and outbuildings was built of high-quality wood, many of these houses still stand today.

House carving has been known in Rus' since pagan times. She not only served as a talisman and decorated the house, but also solved practical problems: platbands closed the gaps between window frames and a log wall, and the chapels did not allow the roof to grow icicles

Over the years, the cult significance has been lost, less labor-intensive methods have been used for thermal insulation, and it would seem that it is time for “wooden lace” to go into oblivion, but to this day it is in demand.

Today for building country houses quite often they use profiled timber and rounded logs. Monotonous, as if lined with a ruler, the walls depersonalize the house, make it expressionless and boring. Carved cornices, platbands, balusters and friezes, like nothing else, can give it individuality and style. Moreover, the master's hand can turn an unpretentious wooden "box" into a real work of art. Of course, this type of decor cannot be called mass. Not everyone can afford carving, especially when it comes to exclusive work made to order. Nevertheless, facades decorated with intricate wooden patterns are by no means rare.

There are a great variety of threads, so you can find an option for every taste. The most ancient is considered a flat, or deaf, thread, at which wooden surface make recesses and grooves that make up a geometric pattern. So in the old days, the ends of logs, platbands and shutters were decorated.

More complex, and therefore more expressive, is relief carving with a convex, three-dimensional image.

sculptural carving

sculptural carving, as the name implies, involves the creation of independent figures separated from the background. An example is the traditional horse head crowning the roof of the hut. Well, the latest, moreover, the most popular at the present time - through (openwork, slotted) thread, performed by cutting boards with a thickness of 5 to 50 mm. Compared to other types of wooden decor, it is the easiest to perform, and it is cheaper. But its popularity is explained not only by this. The through carving is amazingly beautiful. The effect of thin openwork weaving repeatedly enhanced by a lace shadow, the pattern of which changes depending on the angle of incidence of the sun's rays. And if the decorations are multi-tiered (that is, the boards of platbands, piers and valances are superimposed on each other) and even painted in contrasting colors, the decorative effect is enhanced even more.

Platbands, piers and balusters should neither "fall through" into the facade, nor protrude, but organically fit into the overall composition, creating a single whole with other decorative elements

Glossary of terms

The main elements of house carving

Baluster- a small volumetric or flat post that supports the railing of the fence.
end board- an ornamental board covering the ends of the logs of the log house.
Frontal board(red board, scarf) - a carved frieze on the main facade, placed above the windows. With the frame structure of the pediment, it closed the transition from the logs of the wall to its plank sheathing.
Chimney- a wooden pipe for the exit of smoke in a chicken hut, usually carved.
Brush- openwork end part of a prichelina or towel.
Skate- the upper junction of the roof slopes, covered with okhlupny, as well as a figure that adorns the end of the okhlupny.
Chicken (cocora)- a curved trunk of a spruce or a trunk cut down together with one of the rhizomes growing perpendicular to the trunk. It is attached to the slabs of the male roof and carries a water flow.
platband- framing a window or door opening, closing the gap between the wall and the window or door frame. Visually highlighted and emphasized the opening.
Okhlupen (clap, helmet)- a hollowed-out log covering the ridge of the roof.
Valance- a carved board located horizontally under the eaves of the porch roof.
Stream (water pipe)- a bar with a hollowed out longitudinal groove for a drain; the lower ends of the tesa covering the roof rest against it.
Towel- a carved board covering the junction of the berths.
Prichelina- a board covering the ends came down.
Male (forcep)- self-supporting triangular pediment. The upper part of this pediment was called the forehead (ochelie).
Earring- a carved board covering the ends of the felling logs.
Sleg- a horizontal log embedded in the pediment.
Magpie- a dowel that fastens the horse's slug and okhlupen.
shutters- one- or two-leaf carved shutters for oblique windows.

material question

It's obvious that carving material is primarily wood. She has many advantages - she is beautiful, amenable to processing, plastic and durable. All this allows you to create complex sculptural figures quite large sizes. But there are also enough shortcomings - fire hazard, susceptibility to weathering, susceptibility to attacks by fungus and insects. The monuments of ancient architecture have come down to us only because the tree, before being put into use, was dried naturally for several years and only those rocks that were able to resist decay were taken. But now, with the development of the chemical industry, almost all types of wood can be used on facades. Here are the most popular:

Aspen and linden. These rocks are more workable than others, durable and resistant to chipping. Aspen, in addition, is almost immune to moisture, and products from it are suitable for staining with water-soluble paints.

Maple and oak resistant to chips and dents, solid, and therefore difficult to work out details. Another disadvantage is the high price. Pros - strength and respectable appearance.

Larch very hard and difficult to machine, prone to chipping and flaking. But on the other hand, it is resistant to moisture, and therefore durable. Over time, the wood acquires a very beautiful silver hue.

Pine elements

Spruce and pine- resinous rocks, when dried, prone to cracking. Working with them requires skill and extreme accuracy. The advantage is affordability. Spruce and pine wood is most common in the central part of Russia, and therefore is popular. With proper care, jewelry from it can serve for many years.

Only high-quality solid wood boards are suitable for house carving (adhesive seams are primarily prone to cracking when using products outdoors). Humidity of wood - no more than 8-12%, geometric parameters of the board: thickness 18-20 mm, width up to 190 mm. It is not recommended to take very long lamellas, 1.5-3 m - it is quite enough to make it convenient to work both when carving and when installing products. It must be remembered that the shorter the board, the less likely it is that the carved decors will break during installation. Yes, and it is easier to replace such an element.

Lumber is selected with a minimum of knots on the front of future products. And all of them must be alive and not fall out.

The protection of wood from aggressive influences is now provided by primers and impregnations. Flame retardants are capable of preventing fire, which give a long-term fire retardant effect. Antiseptic impregnations act as "medicines" for fungus, mold and woodworm insects. They must be applied in at least two coats, on a dry and clean surface. As a rule, craftsmen do this with a brush, roller or spray, and small parts are dipped into the solution. Special attention should be turned to the ends, which most intensively absorb moisture. It is desirable to process carved products before installation, otherwise the joints will not be protected by antiseptics. Update protective coating It is recommended to produce every 3-4 years.

Well, after the carved decorations are installed in their places, they should be painted, protecting them from ultraviolet rays. If this is not done, the wood will age very quickly, crack and acquire an ugly gray tint. The market offers a huge amount of special paints for wood. There are glazing compositions that leave the natural texture of wood fibers visible, and covering ones that form a dense decorative and protective layer. Usually, transparent paints are used for embossed carvings, and opaque ones for openwork carvings.

Saving on protective and decorative compositions is at least unreasonable. It will be a shame to see how expensive wooden "lace" cracks just because low-quality cheap coatings were chosen

An alternative to wood can be wooden composite— sheet material made from wood shavings by hot pressing. The natural binder is lignin. Finished products are treated with eucalyptus resin.

This material is less susceptible to the vagaries of the weather than wood, and it is much cheaper. Among the obvious advantages, we also note the fact that from a composite supplied in fairly large sheets, it is possible to produce large-sized decor items - openwork walls of arbors, decorations for the porch, elements garden design etc. But the main advantage of the material is that its strength allows you to cut very thin patterns. True, it can only be cut-out decorations. Relief or sculptural carving will not work - the composite sheet is thin, so the master's cutter simply has nowhere to roam. Process the material manually or on machines with digital control.

When decorating a house with carvings, it is very important to observe the measure. Having gone too far with decors, you can turn a respectable mansion into a gingerbread house

The price of wood composite products depends on the complexity of the carving - the more openwork option you choose, the higher the cost. And of course, products in which there are several layers will be more expensive than single-layer ones. Let's say cashier standard size can cost from 18,000 to 27,000 rubles. Decorative elements are delivered completely ready for installation, with the attached assembly diagram, but branded installation can also be ordered.

Ordering process and installation

Window design options

Facade decoration services are offered by both private craftsmen and a number of small companies. Wood artists working individually can create not only carved “lace”, cut in the old fashioned way with a jigsaw from thin, from 15 to 30 mm, planks, but also relief and sculptural decor items. But firms, as a rule, specialize in machine-made openwork products - using a laser machine and digitally controlled machines.

The choice of decors depends on many factors. This is the geometry of the building, and its number of storeys, and the design of the roof, and, of course, the shape of the window and doorways. Obviously, there are very few universal decorations suitable for any building. Typically, house carvings are made to order, and the price is determined in each case, depending on the complexity of the products. The drawing can be designed in any of the traditional styles or made according to the sketches provided.

After the general concept is defined, a measurer visits the site. Based on the data received, the company's specialists develop a detailed design project, and the order is sent to work. It takes an average of one to three months to make a house carving.

Fasten the elements of house carving in a dry way - with nails or, preferably, with zinc-coated screws, which will protect against the appearance of rust streaks. Openwork decor items at the attachment points are recommended to be pre-drilled so that thin planks do not crack during installation. In some places, especially when installing light outer strips, it is possible to fix with outdoor glue. With proper installation and post-processing, carved jewelry will last for many decades.

Initially, a purely practical product - a carved cornice became the basis decorative design facades. decorated with carvings wooden planks, stretching along the slopes of the roof, attract the eye and amaze with the variety and originality of patterns.

From the history of cornices

The main function of cornices wooden houses the walls of the building were protected from moisture. Intricate curlicues were in fact the original barriers to water. Raindrops, gliding over the stalks of alien grasses and the curved necks of birds of paradise, did not fall directly on the log house itself. Wind eddies created in the openwork pattern of the cornice also contributed to the deviation of precipitation from bearing walls building.
In addition to carved wooden cornices descending directly from the roof overhangs, a number of old houses can boast of other carved wooden products: friezes - carved boards that border the walls of the house at the top. They were designed to withstand the effects of water and snow that overcame the carved cornice. Carvings such as cornices and friezes were usually made in layers for greater protection.

The use of cornices

Carved wooden cornices give the house elegance and originality. Even a modest cornice (for example, a cornice in the Rostov style 042 kn. 07) will allow a small country house or a bathhouse of many similar ones.
Openwork cornices with complex carvings (such as cornices in the style of Red Hill 037 kn.06) will give lightness and airiness garden gazebo or summer cafe pavilion.
But, of course, most often carved cornices are used to decorate the facades of houses and cottages. In addition to the traditional placement of such carved wooden products under the roof, cornices with original carvings can visually separate the first and second floors (Kalyazinsky cornice 007 book 01). Carved cornices will give a finished and attractive look to a balcony or balustrade. You can emphasize the romance of an attic or mezzanine thanks to multi-layered combinations of friezes (025 kn. 03 Myshkin style) and cornices (024 kn. 03 Myshkin style).
Carved cornices are also used in interior design for rooms made in the traditional Russian style (for example, Mammoth cornice 011 book 02).

Carved wood composite cornices

The company Art Gorodets offers you carved cornices made of wood composite - a material that surpasses wood in a number of characteristics: it does not rot or dry out. In addition, the wood composite does not contain substances that have a negative impact on human health. The carved platbands of our company are designed in the original Russian traditions of the Tver, Vologda, Rostov provinces, which have been famous for their house carvings since ancient times.
At your request, our experts will develop the design of the facade of your house with carved cornices, or you can choose cornices from those presented in our catalog.

The cost of carved cornices

Our company offers carved cornices with a length of 900 and 1800 mm. The thickness of the cornice boards can be 16 or 25 mm, and in width you can choose both narrow 50 mm tapes and wide stripes 100 each Depending on the complexity of the carving and the width of the cornice, the price of carved cornices varies widely. So even the cost of cornices made in the same style (cornice 034 kn. 05 and cornice 032 kn. 05 Tver style) can differ by more than 2 times, and for cornices different styles- up to 5 times (cornice 025 kn. 03 style Myshkin and cornice 009 kn. 02 style Mamontovka). More specifically, you can get acquainted with the prices of our carved products on the price list of the Art Gorodets company.

The design of the cornices, as well as the architraves, was developed under the guidance of the architect Alexander Nikolaevich Zhdanov.

Production of carved platbands for windows natural wood, as well as decorative carving by the masters of the company "Stavros" is made using selected materials of the highest quality. Basically, glued solid pine grown in the Leningrad region is used for such purposes. This material suits decorative elements just perfect:

• well amenable to processing;
• it can be given absolutely any shape and size;
• retains its properties and characteristics for a long time;
• not subject to cracking.

Natural wood for manufacturing is carefully selected. At the same time, they use the best varieties material, which allows you to get truly exclusive products with unique characteristics. The use of a special processing technology gives the finished products strength, durability and makes them resistant to external influences.

Carved platbands on the windows: a beautiful home decoration

In our company "Stavros" you can buy products wholesale and retail at very competitive prices and with a guarantee of quality.

In this collection of Stavros house carvings, only the most beautiful products with exclusive appearance. If you wish, you can buy carvings for decorating cottages from the outside and from the inside. The range of decorative elements in the collection is extremely extensive. It includes several key product types:

• carved platbands on the windows (photo);
• balustrades and stairs;
• decor for the facades of cottages and gables;
• furniture fittings;
• partitions for zoning rooms made of natural wood.

Wooden architraves on windows: trust the masters!

We are ready to offer our customers the most favorable conditions; the price is the most affordable, and the quality is the highest. House carvings made of natural wood from the masters of Stavros will decorate any home, make it exclusive and comfortable. We can buy wooden architraves for every taste. Experienced and qualified craftsmen of the company will make them exactly in the style that will look as harmonious as possible in the customer's home. All products are decorated with carvings by hand, they must pass quality control, and comply with environmental standards.

Our carving is a truly exclusive window decoration of any building. Exquisite and luxury accessories give the windows a finished look and protect the space between the frame and the wall of the building from moisture and dirt.

Carved wood cornices on the roof of the house: exquisite exclusivity

Stylish carved wood cornices on the roof of the house look especially good on buildings built in the traditional Russian style. Such cornices perform two functions at the same time - decorative and practical. Our own production base and a team of professional specialists allow us to create real masterpieces, individually select cornices for any building.