Step by step installation instructions for aluminum windows

Aluminum windows have been replaced by wooden windows, which are reliable, aesthetic and have the ability to create an optimal microclimate. The material itself is not toxic, on the contrary - it is eco-friendly. This article describes the step-by-step installation instructions for aluminum windows.

Currently, aluminum windows are very popular. Consider the pros and cons of this type of windows.

The advantages include a number of characteristics.

• Availability. Aluminum windows have a low cost. The price of aluminum windows is 1.5-2 times lower than the cost of glazing windows with polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
• Ease. The material is aluminum - light metal. Everything that is made of it (for example, window frames and shutters for the balcony) is light enough, such material exerts minimal pressure on the parapet. Aluminum windows are suitable for installation on the balconies of emergency houses.To transfer and install such material is quite easy.
• Noise suppression. The hermetic frame and tight closure guarantee the protection of your house from unnecessary street noise.
• Aesthetic appearance and the ability to paint windows.

• Easy care. The water-repellent film, which covers the outer surface of the frames and the sash of the glazing, protects the windows from dust and precipitation. It is much easier to care for such frames than for wooden windows. It is necessary to wipe them from the inside and outside with a wet cloth only once every few weeks.
• Durability and durability. Aluminum windows are light, quite affordable, and at the same time such structures are reliable, durable. They can last from 30 to 40 years.

Aluminum windows have several disadvantages.

• Bad insulation. In winter it will be cold on the balcony with aluminum windows. Indoors, the winter temperature will be only 5-6 degrees higher than outside.
• It can be installed only on even and pre-prepared surfaces. If necessary, the parapet should be made more even with the help of cement mixture. You can put a wooden plank under the structure and install all the glazing elements on it.

If you are going to install windows with your own hands, you need to check the quality of the product. As soon as the windows are delivered - check whether all the structural elements have arrived, whether there are any defects.

Installation steps for aluminum windows:

• training;
• delete the old window;
• preparation of the opening for the new window;
• window installation;

• installation ebb;
• installation of a window sill;
• installation of slopes;
• installation of glass in the window frame;
• sealing windows.

First you need to prepare a window opening. It will be possible to remove the curtains and tulle from the window, remove flowers from the window sill. It is necessary to cover the floor and furniture with polyethylene, protecting them from dirt. Then you need to remove the sash, trim and slopes, using the following materials:

• crowbar or nails;
• hacksaw;
• suction cup for glasses.

If the old window has removable covers, it is easy to unscrew them with the right tool. Further, with the help of special suction glasses are removed.Then you should cut a vertical bar at the bottom and top, while moving to the center to get a trapezoid shape. After that, the bar is hooked by a nail stud or crowbar. Try not to damage the wall. Then the remaining screws and spikes are removed from the wall.

To prepare a window opening and install a window in it, you need the following:

• plastic or wooden wedges;
• building level;
• anchor plates;
• self-tapping screws;
• polyurethane foam;
• knife;
• vapor-permeable film.

First you need to clean the window opening of debris and dust. Then insert and align the aluminum frame. With the help of the construction level, it is necessary to check whether the surface is flat. It is very important that when installing the aluminum profile is not bent.

Then using anchor plates and screws you need to attach the frame to the wall. It is better not to use metal plates, since aluminum does not accept other metals. Then apply mounting foam around the perimeter of the frame. This process should be carried out in two stages. Two hours later, the previously inserted wooden wedges are removed and the gaps are foamed.

When the foam dries, its remnants are removed with a knife. For a more effective sealing, a vapor-permeable film can be glued onto the seam, which contributes to the transmission of air, but not moisture.

Experts advise when installing between the frame and the opening to leave a small installation gap, which will help the movement of materials. However, it must be carefully sealed.

To install the ebb, sill and slopes, you will need:

• screws or screws;
• polyurethane foam;
• knife;
• silicone sealant.

Aluminum ebb with screws or screws attached to the outer bottom of the frame. After this, the formed cracks are removed with foam. When the foam hardens, cut off the residue and apply a silicone sealant along the seam line.

To install an aluminum window sill, you need the following:

• silicone sealant;
• plaster or putty;
• putty knife.

The window sill is installed under the frame in a special groove, it can also fit to the support profile or to the frame. These nuances need to be adjusted at the stage of measurement.

The sill is installed on the foam, and a strip of silicone is applied to the place of contact with the frame. Apply lateral seams with plaster or putty.

The decoration of the slopes is carried out using the following materials:

• sandwich panels;
• sealant or additional profile;
• sheets of drywall;

• self-tapping screws;
• putty or plaster;
• putty knife.

The final part is the slopes. Work on it last. Professionals advise to use sandwich panels. They give the window an aesthetic look. To attach the slopes to the window, you need to use sealant, and sometimes - an additional profile. It all depends on the measurements.

A more economical option is drywall. It is necessary to attach the screws directly to the wall. The joints between the plates and the frame need to cover up with a putty or plaster. After installation, the surface of the drywall must be coated with a primer, you can paint it or varnish it.

The final stage - glass insertion. For this there is a place in the "deaf" part of the window frame. Then you need to hang the sash on it, install the platbands around the perimeter, attach and adjust all the window fittings.

After completion of the work, the entire structure should be checked for the presence of seams and drafts.If they are found, they must be removed with foam or sealant.

If you install aluminum windows correctly, it is possible that they will last more than 80 years. They are easy to care for: you only need a damp cloth and detergents.

To complete the installation of the window, you need to install the glass, hang the sash and adjust all the accessories. It is recommended to install a double-glazed window together.

If you are going to adjust the windows, you need to carefully read the instructions.

Disadvantages can be removed using a special adjustment tool - hex. To fit the frame, you need to alternately insert the hexagon into the adjusting screws, ensuring that all the details of the structure fit snugly.

Stages of:

• placement of liners around the perimeter of the structure;
• neat mounting of glass;
• fixing of a double-glazed window;
• installation of sashes.

If you are going to install a glass unit, you need to check the accessories.

For proper installation of all components of the structure, it is necessary to adjust the fittings with the help of adjusting screws.

• When aluminum windows are produced, they are coated with a special protective coating that must be protected during operation. Their surface is also protected by a special film (so that they are not scratched during delivery and installation). If the window surface is damaged, to restore the coating, use special correctors. To eliminate dents from blows you need to use a special aluminum resin.

• Aluminum windows are convenient and practical due to the fact that they do not need to be painted like wooden windows. You just need to have on hand detergents and a rag.
• To make windows open easily, it is necessary to periodically lubricate fittings.
• The use of chemical nitro-solvents and substances containing acid is prohibited.

• In order for the seals to last as long as possible, you need to wash them twice with a special means and clean them of dirt and dust. You can also use a normal soap solution for this. Care should be taken to ensure that cleaning agents, oil, chemical and organic solvents do not fall on the seals.
• After cleaning, the sealer must be wiped clean and dried.To preserve the elasticity of the rubber seals suitable sponge for shoes, impregnated with silicone, which has water-repellent properties and supports elasticity.

• The quality of the fittings depends on how the window leaves will open and close. Twice a year it is necessary to lubricate the engine mechanisms, hinges and locks with engine, technical oil or special lubricants.
• If the handles of the wings loose, you need to unscrew the decorative panel, which is located under the handle, and tighten the bolts.
• You can adjust the sash window height and density of pressing the seal.

In order for the window to serve as long as possible, to be strong and reliable, the following tips should be taken into account when installing it:

• If you are going to install a window, check if there are any defects;
• metal plates should not be used to adjust aluminum windows; plastic and wooden wedges are best suited;
• seal the window opening with mounting foam from top to bottom;
• Do not bend the aluminum profile;
• slopes are best treated with drywall or plaster.

Installing aluminum windows is quite easy, this process is almost the same as installing plastic or wooden windows.However, it is better to entrust certain moments (for example, installation of double-glazed windows in the casement and final adjustment of accessories) to experienced professionals who can guarantee the reliability of the finished construction.

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