Windows: features of installation and dismantle

Designs for PVC windows deservedly lead the market. Today, without them, it is difficult to imagine windows in an apartment, country house or office. One of the reasons is their durability, and they also attract with simple installation, reliability and have a long warranty period - up to fifty years.

Installation of plastic windows is similar to the installation of wooden window blocks. Plastic windows are also used for facade glazing.Such windows are different from wooden ones because they have hollow frames made up of cells.

Many people think that installing PVC windows is a matter for specialists, but this is not quite so. A typical window of medium size professionals install about half an hour. For self-installation, you may need a little more time. But it will give you the opportunity to carry out the procedure for free.

Before starting to study the process of dismantling should properly prepare for it. It is necessary to take out furniture and household appliances or cover it with a protective film. Prepare the necessary tools: a sharp knife, a screwdriver, a hacksaw, a hammer drill, several screwdrivers and a small crowbar.

The sequence of work:

• dismantling of old windows;
• preparation of the opening;
• installation of a plastic window frame;
• installation of a window sill;
• installation of slopes;
• installation of a double-glazed window;
• installation of sashes;
• dismantling of old windows.

Dismantling the plastic window begins with the removal of glass. Removing the old window structure is possible thanks to sawing the frame, which is no longer useful in the future. After making a few cuts on the surface, gently pull it in pieces. Frames that can be used later for another home should be removed more accurately.

First, remove the sash from the old window. Then you need to dismantle the window sill and ebb. Plastic, metal or wood window sills are cleaned entirely. After making a few cuts, pull it out piece by piece, just like the frame.

Concrete structures are broken in the middle, after which the armature is cut with the help of a grinder. Parts of the window sill are pulled out of the side walls. After removing the window frame from the opening, the slopes are removed by a screwdriver.

After all the above works, you must remove the old insulation and clean the opening from debris.

As a rule, installation of new windows does not require much effort, the main thing is to follow the instructions. First of all, pull the pane out of the frame, regardless ofwhat plastic windows you will install - deaf or opening. This will protect you and make the process much easier.

Using a hammer and a screwdriver, carefully knock the swivel shaft out of the loop, then pull the flap up and then pull it sharply toward you, freeing it from the fixings. If there are slopes, they must also be dismantled. Pre-prepared frame is inserted into the opening and fixed to the bolts.

The window sill is installed immediately after installation of the window frame. It should be cut under the opening. It is important to ensure that the window sill does not cause damage to the frame and does not interfere with the access of heat from the battery, otherwise the formation of mold.

After the main part you need to install the slopes. Plastering slopes were popular in the old days, and today plastic is increasingly used. Profile for mounting slopes made of sandwich panels with a thickness of about 1 cm. It is attached to the window box with screws.

During installation of the glass pane, make sure that the glass does not go down behind the seal. Otherwise, sealing may be difficult.

The installation of sashes is one of the most important steps in the installation of windows. It is necessary to fix the sash without bias, so that in the future there will be no problems with fittings and functioning.

As you can see for yourself, there is nothing difficult in the process of installing new plastic windows. You can do all the work with your own hands.

Good PVC windows can last up to 40 years or more. They not only have to close the window opening and protect the house from sudden illegal entry, but also ensure perfect sound and heat insulation.

But when choosing products for your home, you need to make a start not from the brand, but from your needs. Pay attention to the following nuances:

• Material. PVC is resistant to deformations and temperature changes, moisture and acids, is odorless and completely harmless to humans.

• The number of double-glazed windows. The most common glazing - two-chamber. It consists of three glasses and two chambers between them and is ideal for apartment window openings, as well as brick and wooden houses. Single-chamber is suitable only for gazebos or balconies.

There are several types of glass:

• The usual. This type of glass is supplied by default in all windows.
• Armored or armored glass - protected versions. Such glasses do not break even from firearms.
• Energy saving glass is covered with a special layer that provides a more intense exposure to sunlight.
• Laminated glass increases sound insulation
• Patterned or painted glass will decorate the look of your home.

Profile width should not be less than 50mm. The more glass, so it is thicker and warmer.

Fittings must be reliable and of high quality, as the windows open and close every day. On substandard products, knobs and hinges eventually fail.To get rid of such problems in the future, buy windows of proven companies that strictly relate to the production of accessories.

Mosquito nets on the windows are installed after the completion of installation of plastic structures.

Modern fiberglass mesh will protect you from insects, as well as from poplar fluff and leaf fall, without interfering with the penetration of fresh air. The mesh is glued to the windows from the street with adhesive tape or hooks. In the latter case, it will be easy to remove and wash. Usually nets are made to order, and installation will not be difficult.

Often in advertising there is such a phrase: “Installation of plastic windows according to GOST”. Theoretically, this means a guarantee of quality, that is, during installation, all requirements and recommendations of GOST will be fulfilled, namely:

• general requirements for the performance of work;
• rules for fixing the window construction;
• compliance with all sizes in relation to the surface of the aperture and mounting clearance;
• GOST requirements for documentation and work design;
• contractor obligations.

When buying windows, check the availability of the flow chart.A typical routing is a special, important document containing information for installers. Its goal is to give a diagram of the installation process of window blocks, technology and organization of work. Also in the document there is information about the requirements for quality and acceptance of work, data on the schedule of work and safety.

After the installation of metal structures completed, the question arises how to get rid of debris and old unwanted frames.

On the secrets of installation of plastic PVC windows in the aperture of aerated concrete and nagel, see the following video.