Recently, wooden windows are being replaced by modern plastic windows everywhere. But their purchase is usually expensive. Many people want to save on window installation when buying. In this article we will talk about how to install plastic windows yourself. If you still decide on this, it is worth remembering that it is important not to make mistakes during installation, otherwise the window will not provide sufficient noise and heat insulation and will prematurely become unusable.
How to install plastic windows, you can also read on various sites. It describes in some detail all the stages of installation and errors that should not be allowed in any case. Before installing plastic windows, it is better to familiarize yourself with various information in more detail. One of the most important steps is window measurement. Its importance is difficult to overestimate, because due to incorrect measurements from the very beginning you will face huge problems associated with a mismatch between the size of the window and the window opening. Another important nuance - when measuring it is necessary to take into accountthe size of the stand profile and the gap for the thermal expansion of the window (such a gap, as a rule, is about 0.8 - 1.5 cm). Insufficient or no clearance will allow moisture to pass through, the appearance of fungus.
So, if we install plastic windows ourselves, we must first dismantle the old window frames and thoroughly clean the window opening from various debris. This is necessary to improve the adhesion of the mounting foam to the surface. Further, as mentioned above, we make measurements. When the window according to your measurements is ready and delivered to the place, we proceed to the installation. We insert the window frame and make its alignment. It is necessary to achieve ideal placement in a horizontal and vertical position in order to avoid problems with opening the sashes. Next, you need to fix the frame with anchor bolts or special plates. The gaps between the frame and the window opening are further filled with special mounting foam for greater sealing and stronger fixation of the mount. After that, we hang the sashes and adjust them, insert double-glazed windows. We install a window sill with ebbs. Here we are practically and
finished. The next day, all that remains for us is to cut off the excessively protruding foam, adjust the hinges and finish the slopes. This completes the window installation process.
Before you install plastic windows on your own, think carefully about whether the savings are so great compared to the possible risks. After all, if the double-glazed windows are installed incorrectly, premature window wear will occur. With illiterate alignment, the structure may be skewed, as a result, drafts will appear due to a loose fit of the sash. Before you install plastic windows, you need to remember that if you install plastic windows yourself, the warranty from the manufacturer is lost. In this case, if you have any complaints about product quality or any problems during operation, you will have to solve them yourself.
