Heat and comfort in the house provides not only the interior, but also the windows. The length of their operational life depends on how well they are installed. Currently, various fasteners are used for the installation of window blocks. Their choice is most influenced by the material and design of the walls. It can be metal and plastic spacer frame dowels, construction screws and other products. Today we will talk about such fasteners as anchor plates.
What is an anchor plate
Plates are used for reliable fastening of both plastic windows and modern wooden double-glazed windows to openings and walls made of brick, reinforced concrete, gas silicate and foam concrete blocks. They are metal strips with one oblong and several round holes and guide notches. Anchor plates are produced by cold stamping from thin-sheet galvanized steel, the thickness of which is 2 mm, 1.5 mm, 1.2 mm. By their design, the plates may vary, as well as have a different arrangement.holes and notches. Their manufacturability contributes to resistance to loads in the perpendicular plane of the window.
Types of plates
Anchor plates are of the following types:
- rotary;
- fixed.
The turning plate is installed if it is impossible to fix the window for some reason. Then, during installation, it is turned to a place in the wall where the connection will be more reliable. A correctly fitted turning element with outwardly bent teeth ensures a firm fixation of the anchor plate. In this case, the profile is not deformed. Thanks to the swivel crab and the possibility of bending, it can be installed at various angles.
There are also fixed bars with a hook. The existing crab on the product contributes to a reliable fixed fastener. Anchor plates designed for wood are also available.
Dignity of the plate
The most important advantage of anchor plates is a high level of manufacturability and reliability. Due to its design, this fastener provides a strong fixation to the wall and allows you to choose the fixing point. It makes the connection flexible, and also allows it to withstand both wind and operational loads. This product is easily attached to the window frame, simplifies window leveling by plumb and level, and facilitates quick installation of the structure.
The Window Anchor Plate is an all-rounder and can be used with brick, concrete andtree. It can be very easily hidden using various decorative elements (platbands, window sills, slopes). Another important advantage of the plate is that during installation there is no need to drill through the frame. This preserves the integrity of the window profile outline. Anchor plates for plastic windows can also be used in high humidity conditions.
Mounting the anchor plate
Installation of the anchor plate to the window structures is carried out before their installation in the openings and is fastened with screws, 5x40 mm in size. One of its legs is inserted at the right angle into the tide at the end of the frame and is pressed against it tightly until the second leg is firmly fixed.
Since the plates are produced in different parameters, they should be selected strictly according to the size of the window profile. Whether the fastener is correctly selected will be noticeable during installation. If the plate is perfectly matched, it will firmly connect to the structure, and the window will close tightly. This accessory should be purchased from the same manufacturer as the window units.
So, anchor plates are an indispensable fastener, which is often used to fasten wooden and plastic double-glazed windows. They are reliable and durable. The main thing is to choose the right type of plate and install it with high quality.
