Window replacement almost always entails some kind of work with openings. No matter how carefully the dismantling is done, you still have to put the slopes in order. This is especially true for apartments from the old fund, where there are two frames in the openings. Often the distance between them is 30-40 cm. Sandwich panel slopes allow you to hide all these irregularities. Narrow openings are also better to put in order at the same time as replacing the window.
There are several ways to seal slopes. The cheapest option is associated with the use of plaster. But a small amount of money requires a lot of physical effort. Finishing slopes with sandwich panels wins in terms of time and labor intensity. In addition, working with plaster without skills is very difficult.
The second finishing option is associated with the use of drywall. The slopes of this material are warm, even without additional insulation. But there are some tricks here too. For work, it is better to buy a moisture-resistant material of higher quality. It just needs to be primed and painted. Mountingslopes of sandwich panels is very similar to the process of finishing with the use of drywall, but it has its advantages. True, it is not very suitable for sealing arched openings, since sandwich panels cannot be bent to fit the radius of the arch. In this situation, drywall works better than plastic.
Another intermediate option that is suitable for windows of any configuration is the use of drywall with a further sticker on it with a thin sheet of plastic. A rather laborious process, it requires a lot of effort and money, but it is suitable for any openings.
Slopes of sandwich panels - the most used finishing option. And there are a number of explanations for this.
- They are easy to mount with your own hands.
- This is an insulated version of the opening finish.
- Suitable for all windows regardless of material.
- The minimum time required to complete the entire procedure.
- Ease of use during further operation.
- Suitable for all wall thicknesses.
- Affordable price that combines the perfect balance with quality finishes.
All these pluses distinguish slopes from sandwich panels from the general range of materials. If this option is expensive enough for you, then you can use plastic panels that are available at any hardware store. Their width does not exceed 220-250 mm, so to finish a wide opening, you will have to make a joint, which is not very beautiful.
Slope installation technology, includingincluding sandwich panels, involves several stages. The sequence of steps is selected for each opening. The most convenient option that is suitable for plastic windows is to use the start profile. It is fastened to the frame at the time of installation and has special grooves where the panel is inserted. For wooden windows, this method is not suitable. Here it is better to lay the slopes of the sandwich panels on the mounting foam, smearing the joints with silicone. But in order not to get involved in this dirty and dusty work, it is more convenient to order turnkey windows immediately. As a result, you will get a neat opening without much hassle.
