How is the replacement of glass?

Installation of plastic windows has become commonplace for modern man, because they help to make the house not only more beautiful, but also more comfortable thanks to a number of positive characteristics. During the installation or use of such products can happen a variety of situations, the result of which will be broken glass. In order to properly change the glass, you need to know the replacement technology and understand all the details of this procedure.

Basically, the main reason for the replacement of the glass pane of plastic windows becomes broken glass. In this case, you can either order a new product, or replace the damaged part. It is worth noting that there are still important reasons that require attention in this matter:

• fogging of glasses;
• frost in the cold season;
• poor protection of the room from frost;
• strong audibility of street noise.

As you can see, replacing a broken glass pane is not the only problem. To make repairs correctly, it is best to contact the workshops, which on the modern equipment will do all the necessary actions. Independently replacing the deformed part with a new one will be extremely difficult, because special technologies are used in the production of metal-plastic windows that seal the space between two or more glasses, which provides thermal and noise insulation.

Independently you can only choose the necessary product, which will be installed by professionals. It is important to understand that the glass in its composition have glass of different thickness in order to effectively cope with the task. Thickness from 4 to 6 mm will be sufficient to neutralize the sounds from the street, but if we are talking about warming, then it is important to pay attention to the number of cameras in the glass unit. There should be at least two of them, and some options may also have additional coverage.

Most often, in the case of broken glass, manufacturers change the entire glass unit, but there are times when this is problematic and they are related to the specificity of the product, for example, it may have stained glass or other painting. Any repair, even the simplest, should be carried out in production to avoid the scattering of silica gel, which is located between the panes inside the package. If the procedure is performed at home, then this substance will pick up moisture from the air and after installing a new glass after a while, moisture or yellow drips of that silica gel will appear on it.

Any problems associated with the problems of seklopakuta operation, should be considered by the organization that was engaged in the installation of windows or specially caused by the masters of window work, who can express a professional opinion and coordinate the repair process with the owner of the room.

The metal-plastic window is a rather complex structure, the characteristics of which determine the properties of the product and its functions.Thanks to the knowledge of the features of the building, it is possible to properly install the window or repair some parts.

So, the metal-plastic construction consists of:

• Parts of a window in which there can be from two to four glasses connected in a single design due to the sealing composition both inside and outside the product. The frame in which the glass is placed is made of aluminum, which makes it strong enough, but at the same time light. To prevent the formation of steam in the window, silica gel is used between the glasses, which is able to absorb moisture vapor. To ensure thermal conductivity and sound insulation, the space between the panes is filled with air mass and argon.
• Depending on the number of glasses in the glass unit, it is possible to distinguish such varieties as single-chamber, where there are two glasses and a single air chamber between them; two-chamber (three glasses and two air chambers); and three-chamber (four glasses with three air chambers).

The area of ​​a double-glazed window is about 80% of all window constructions, because the insulating and noise-insulating properties of the window will depend on glass.To increase the resilience of the environment, you can not only increase the number of glasses, but also add additional properties to them. If the glass is the simplest, then it is labeled as "M1", the thickness of such a product is 4 mm.

If there is a “K” or “I” marking, then the glasses have hard or soft low-emission coatings. If it is necessary to replace one glass from a double-glazed window, it is better to use such products that will be several times more efficient in both heat and cold.

If the house is planning to replace large wooden windows with metal-plastic windows, it is worthwhile to deal with the structural features of the new mechanisms. In a wooden product there is no such insulation of glasses as in modern constructions, which significantly reduces their protection of the room from cold or heat. In the panel house, it becomes even more important to ensure the comfort of staying due to the fact that the walls are not capital and do not so well withstand changes in ambient temperature.

For any work with plastic windows you need to have the right tools. If the work will be carried out continuously, it is important to purchase a special working inventory, and if the installation, installation or repair will be made one-time, then the tools at hand will be fine. If we consider professional, we can distinguish:

• Hammer. Its design is different from the ordinary, because one side is made of plastic, and the second of rubber. The use of the rubber side is less desirable, because the bead that is hammered with such a side of the hammer gets very dirty, which can leave stains on the glass packet itself. An alternative option could be a wooden hammer - a mallet.
• Chisel. Its width must be at least 2.5 cm, and its main indicator will be its sharpness. If it is blunt, you need to either sharpen it to perfect acuity, or buy a new one.

• Spatula. It must be made of plastic in the case of working with double-glazed windows. To repair a double-glazed window in a deaf casement, the presence of a scapula is not necessary, but for the opening option you cannot do without it.You can use homemade wooden spatula, the main thing in this case is to achieve the correct shape of the product and its angle.
• Steklodomkrat. Used to raise the glass, if it is problematic to do this by hand. There are single, double and triple varieties, which are selected depending on the size and weight of the glass. The choice is made depending on the generally accepted indicators, where 1 m2 of a single-chamber double-glazed window weighs 20 kg, two-chamber - 30 kg.

• Adjustment key. Used to install and configure accessories. In addition, you can use it to remove the bead in the case of single-chamber glass.
• Roulettewhich carries out all necessary changes at any stage of work on installation, dismantling or other repair work with metal-plastic windows.
• Pencil. Used for labels at all stages of working with windows.

For one-time work on replacing the glass unit, it is not necessary to have such a variety of tools, it will be enough to have a tape measure and a pencil, a hammer, and a spatula to be able to measure everything correctly, dismantle the old glass unit and install a new one.

In order to dismantle an old glass unit and change it to a new one, you need to know several important aspects of the whole window device. For the metal-plastic frame, the stern of the presence of the glass itself, there are also additional fasteners, which are called beadings. They allow you to better isolate the room from noise and dust, wind gusts and humidity.

In order to remove the deformed glass, the first thing to deal with is the bead, so you need to know that they come in three varieties:

• round shape;
• figured;
• cadre.

In addition, there are differences in size. The process of creating such elements consists of a stage when a solid base appears, the rail itself, and then a rubber sealant is added to it. The last element has a short lifespan, which means that, like a glass unit, it will have to be changed once. Shtapiki, falling into disrepair, lose their properties, and the windows are not so reliable in terms of protection from environmental conditions. Whatever the reason for the removal of these fasteners, the process of dealing with this situation may have two options:

1. Call a qualified master who quickly and efficiently cope with any task. The disadvantage in this case is one - the need to pay for the work.
2. Independent extraction of glass or beadings.

To cope with such work yourself, you need to have the simplest equipment - a chisel and a rubber hammer. If there is no first tool, you can use knives or a spatula.

The extraction process consists of:

• Placing a chisel or other tool in the gap between the window frame and bead. It is important to keep the inventory at an angle so that it does not touch the glass. When everything is ready, you need to knock out the bead with a rubber hammer.
• After the first blows, the fasteners will begin to move and need to be removed, while removing the chisel.
• Similar actions are carried out for each bead. First you need to remove the long fasteners that are on the vertical side of the frame, and behind them are already short. It is important to remove the lower parts last, so as not to violate the integrity of the whole structure.
• The very last thing you need to pull out the top bead, which will keep the glass packet all this time. When the turn has reached him, it is advisable to continue working in a pair where the partner will hold the glass.
• When the process needs to be carried out in the opposite direction, the beadings are put in reverse order - from the top and bottom to the vertical fasteners.

The process of dismantling the glass is better to carry out in a pair, so that one is engaged in knocking out glazing beads, and the second is holding the glass. All work is done carefully so as not to break the product and not be injured. In case of problems with the performance characteristics of the object to be replaced, it is best to completely change everything, rather than installing a new glass to replace the broken glass, which will break the sealing of the finished package.

To replace damaged products with a new window frame, it is necessary to measure it in order to find a suitable glass for its size. If you need to dismantle the blind-opening sash, to replace it with a swing door, you should consult a professional, but it is better to use the services of professional craftsmen.In this case, you need to make the measurements correctly, prepare the frame for new fastenings that were not there before, and find or make a non-standard-sized sash, which will be placed in the already finished structure. The choice of actions involves either independent work in any of the cases, or qualified assistance.

Installing a new glass unit is not too difficult, because it can be done independently, but it is important to have all the necessary knowledge for this. Usually one day is allotted for such work, although a few hours will be enough for professionals. Being engaged in preparation for work, it is important to assemble the necessary tool - a rubber hammer, a chisel, a sharp knife.

The repair comes down to the fact that the first thing to do is to dismantle the old glass unit. To work effectively, it is better to use masking tape for the frame, so as not to scratch or damage the window. Disassembly is carried out with a chisel, with which all the beadings are removed from the middle to the edges.

The correct sequence for dividing the beadings is as follows: the first is right, the second is left, the third is lower, the fourth is upper. As soon as the old glass unit has been removed, you can start preparing for the installation of a new one. In order to place the product smoothly, you need to use a straightening plate. For a blind window it would be sufficient to place such a plate only at the bottom of the package. If the sash opens, you need to add another plate on the corner in the lower curtain and in the opposite side from the top.

Installation of a new glass unit is made using a gasket, for which rubber is used, and after it you need to insert beadings back. Correctly do this in the reverse order of how they were taken out.

When planning to replace a double-glazed window, you should take care to purchase a new one that will meet all the requirements that are necessary for a particular room. It is best to consult with a professional who will help you choose the option of glass. This may be a two-chamber, and maybe enough of a single-chamber. Such a choice often depends on the climatic conditions and the purpose of the dwelling. In some cases, it may be necessary to customize the glass unit in order to complete it with additional functions.

To put a glass unit on your own, you need to know the exact sequence of actions, watch more than one video of how professionals do this work, and carry out all actions slowly to get the process right, then a positive result will be an obvious outcome of the repair.

When planning to replace old windows with new ones or change a particular glass unit, you should pay attention to the companies that produce these products. Modern window systems are quite expensive, because it is worth thinking carefully before purchasing a product of one or another manufacturer. Often the cost of production of proven firms with extensive experience exceeds analogs that have just appeared on the market and have not been verified by buyers. The choice of a particular option depends on the financial possibilities and those characteristics that seemed more significant in the process of choosing a product.

A significant factor when choosing a window will be accessories for it.It must be of high quality, otherwise very soon there will be problems with the opening of the valves, which may lead to deformation of the glass unit, or even a crack in it. There are also windows that are made taking into account the maximum security of the tenants. Their feature is the easiest opening that allows you to get out of the room in an emergency.

If the declared characteristics do not correspond to reality and the window “walks” tightly, it is worth referring to the installation company, because if this is not done, then there is a risk of injury and the likelihood of negative consequences for the window itself - the frame sags, sash deformation, which negatively affects double glazing.

Choosing a window for an apartment or house, the first thing that the owner thinks about, who has enough money, is a beautiful appearance, and therefore you can often see the original shape of the windows, semicircular structures and other options.

As for the choice of glass, then there are some nuances that are worth knowing. If the house is old, then it is best for him to order a product that has two glazing windows, or even three, if it is the northern region. Thus it is possible to provide the most comfortable conditions for living. If you make the wrong purchase, then very soon there will be problems with the windows, the reasons for which will remain unclear to the owners.

There are cases when new tenants want to reschedule the space and dimensions of old windows for them too large. Modern technologies allow not to replace the old with a large one, but to install a new smaller one with laying free space. This option is much cheaper, so you should think about it if the old windows cause discomfort and there is a desire to change them, because it is not always the case that the problem is limited to only one glass unit.

If it is not possible to change the window to a new one, to insert a new window construction, then there remains the option of replacing the glass unit itself, which has some kind of defect. This option is faster, and most importantly, you do not need to spend large sums, because installing a glass unit is much cheaper than a new window product.One need only know that changing only one glass is very difficult, and it is better to do this at the factory, and not independently.

In the case of such a need, the first thing to do is call the wizard to make all the necessary measurements. If there is no experience in replacing glass packs, then it is better to entrust this process to professionals who will quickly and reliably do all the necessary work.

You can find out how to do a do-it-yourself glass unit replacement in the following video.