The technology for installing plastic windows in a brick house differs from the rules for installing PVC profile products in concrete or panel walls. It is important to understand these differences and avoid errors before starting installation work.

Installation of plastic windows requires a set of tools and supplies.
  Plastic windows in a brick house can be installed on anchor plates or bolts. Their dimension depends on the depth of the quarters into which the product will be mounted, as well as the quality of the brick from which the walls are laid. It can be gas silicate, foam concrete, etc.

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If installation is carried out in a secondary housing stock, before installing a window, you must first remove the old frame from the opening. This will require:

• sash removal from hinges;
• delete old;
• dismantling of the window sill and ebb;
• removal of roofing felts and tow, once used to warm the opening;
• beating old plaster, if alignment geometry is necessary.

For dismantling, you need a small size crowbar. If the frames are massive enough, then to facilitate the process of scrapping, you can use a hand saw on wood or a jigsaw.
  For drilling holes for fasteners, a perforator is required, for fixing the frame on the anchor - a screwdriver. You will also need a construction knife with interchangeable blades, a level, good quality construction guns for foam and sealant.

What materials are needed for mounting a plastic window?

Installing plastic windows is a multi-stage process. At each stage, it is necessary to use various consumables:

• mounting wedges;
• professional foam;
• PSUL or acrylic sealant;
• hydro vapor barrier tapes;
• anchor plates or bolts.
• cyacrine;
• sealant.

Mounting wedges are needed to level the level, if necessary, they are placed under the stand profile.
Polyurethane foam  - insulating material for filling the installation joint, t.

  the space between the wall and the window frame. Professional pistol foam should correspond to the temperature regime of the season in which the installation of a plastic window is planned.
  PSUL (pre-compressed self-expanding sealing tape) is glued around the perimeter of the window box and expands from the street side of the seam - from the edge of the frame to a quarter. In appearance it resembles gray foam rubber. If there are no quarters, a special acrylic sealant will be required.
  A waterproofing tape made of membrane material is placed under the ebb for ventilation and protection of the lower seam from moisture.
  A sealant is needed to fill the joints of the junction of the window sill to the slopes and window box.

How to fix a window in an aperture?

The installation rules for plastic windows are explained in detail by GOST R 52749-2007 “Window mounting seams with vapor-permeable self-expanding tapes. Technical conditions. " This state standard requires that before starting to install a window in the opening, stick PSUL along its perimeter.
  This self-expanding material is an independent installation layer that cannot be covered with plaster, putty, painted over. Otherwise, the insulating material will not perform its functions.
  When inserting the frame into the window opening, adhere to the tolerances. The deviation of the window box in the horizontal and vertical plane should not be more than 1.5 mm per 1 m of length, but not more than 3 mm to the entire height of the window.

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The frame is attached to a brick wall according to the following rules:

• from the inner corner of the frame to the first fastener, the vertical distance should not exceed 150-180 mm;
• from an impost to fixture horizontally this distance is recommended in 120-180 mm;
• vertical position of anchors - with a gap of 700 mm for windows made of white plastic and 600 mm for laminated profiles.
  

  The inserted block must be checked for deviation from the level and foamed around the perimeter.

Assembly joint device

Perimeter PSUL and foam insulation are only 2 parts of the three-layer filling of the installation joint described by GOST.
  After foaming the frame, it is necessary to remove the installation mounting wedges from under the stand profile and fill the voids created with foam. For better adhesion, the inner surface of the window opening can be moistened with a spray gun before foaming.
  Before installing the tide from the outside, glue a waterproof vapor-permeable tape. Low tide is screwed to the stand profile with screws. The edges of the tide must be bent to the external slopes in order to avoid moisture under it.
  On the inside of the window around the perimeter (except for the lower horizontal part of the frame), vapor barrier is glued, which provides an additional sealing layer to the installation joint and isolates it from moisture. Such a tape is available in various widths and can be glued both under the wet finish of slopes (plaster) and dry (slopes made of expanded polystyrene or plastic). They also produce universal tapes for slopes.
  A vapor barrier is also installed under the window sill: full butyl tape with a foil layer.

We assemble the installed window

  The frame installed in the opening and foamed around the perimeter must be assembled.

Double-glazed windows are inserted into deaf, not opening parts. To fix (fix) the installed double-glazed window, a medium-sized plexiglas hammer is required. The beads are cut at an angle of 45 ° and inserted into the frame around the perimeter of the glass with some effort. In order for the glazing bead to finally snap into place, it must be slightly knocked out with a hammer.
  If the window unit you are installing has opening flaps, you must hang them on the hinges. It is not difficult to cope with this task, since modern window fittings are very easy to operate.
  But putting the sash in place is not enough. It should be checked for operability and, if necessary, adjusted in the hinged part using a special adjustment key.

To check how accurately the level of the plastic window is, you need to open the sash. If it does not slam or does not open wider by inertia, then the unit is installed correctly.

We establish a window sill and slopes

Installation of wooden windows, as well as plastic ones, cannot be considered completed if a window sill is not installed. The sill board is latched and attached to the stand profile.
If voids are detected during dismantling under the window, you can fill them with insulation, for example, rolled or tiled, and then install the windowsill.
  For the final decoration of the opening, you need to understand how to properly set the slopes. They can be plastered or assembled from sandwich panels made of expanded polystyrene foam.
  In the latter version, the panels are cut to size in place, taking into account the geometry of each slope. A U-shaped plastic profile, called differently starting ones, is screwed to the frame close to the slopes. A panel is inserted into it. The voids are foaming.
  Foam is a polyurethane foam sealant that, due to its properties, needs a certain amount of time to fully expand and harden. Typically 1 to 24 hours.
  In places adjacent to the wall, the sandwich panels are closed with a decorative profile, most often F-shaped.

  The junctions of the slopes and the frame to the window sill are siliconized with sealant.

To whom to entrust installation of a window?

Mounting a PVC profile window and installing a wooden window is not the same thing. The installation of windows in a brick house is associated with certain nuances. It is required to have at hand all the necessary tools, including adjusting keys for window fittings, as well as a stock of fasteners and special mounting tapes.

It is equally important to choose the right mounting foam and sealant. As an alternative to the latter, the so-called liquid plastic can be used. This is a special adhesive sealant that hardens very quickly, but also creates a particularly durable airtight seam.

If you are not sure that you can cope with the installation yourself, it is better to resort to the help of specialists.

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Today, the trend of replacing old wooden windows with plastic is becoming more common. Such windows have a number of advantages that significantly distinguish them from their competitors. As a rule, the installation of windows is carried out with the help of specialists who will cope with the task in a matter of hours. However, fast does not always mean good. Sometimes in a hurry, the masters forget about various trifles, which in the future have to be completed independently. To avoid such a "professional" installation, you can install plastic windows yourself. The main thing is to write a clear plan of action and follow all its points.

Window Measurements

The first step is to measure the width and height of the window opening. Width is the distance between the internal parts of the wall - slopes. Height - the distance between the upper slope and the windowsill. Based on the obtained sizes, you can calculate the size of the window. 3 cm should be subtracted from the obtained width (1.5 cm of clearance on each side). From the height you need to subtract 5 cm (1.5 cm of clearance from above and 3.5 cm for installing the windowsill).

The size of the window sill and the external low tide is calculated taking into account a gap of 5-10 cm. During installation, both the window sill and low tide are “recessed” into the window opening. The width of the windowsill should be such that it does not overlap the heating radiator by more than 1/3. Slope measurements are carried out immediately after the installation of windows, since it is rather difficult to determine their size in advance.

Material selection

The selection of plastic windows is carried out immediately according to several criteria. First, you need to determine the principle of fastening the frame. It is of two types:

• through the frame in the packing plane;
• using pre-mounted support fittings.

The first installation option is considered more reliable, but at the same time more complicated. The principle is to unpack the window. Glass is removed from the frame. Then the frame is inserted into the opening and attached to the wall using anchors. Double-glazed windows are reinserted into the finished frame. This method allows you to strengthen the window structure, however, during installation, the risk of damaging the glass increases.

The second way is to install windows without first unpacking them. In this case, metal plates are fixed to the window frame in advance, with which the window is mounted in the opening. This method is quite simple, but the reliability is significantly lower compared to the first option.

Another criterion when choosing plastic windows is the quality of the material. First, pay attention to the reinforcing profile, which serves as the basis for any window. It must be made exclusively of galvanized steel. If the window is made using another metal, then in the future it will be covered with rust and red streaks will appear on the window.

No less important is the choice of the double-glazed window itself. For unheated rooms, you can choose a single-chamber package, for an apartment, house or office it is better to give the premises to two- or three-chamber models. The glass itself can be either simple or infrared coated. IR glass, by the way, will be a great solution for windows that face east. Infrared rays can reflect heat, so even in the hottest summer days the room will be comfortable.

Preparatory work before installation

Before starting the installation of a new window, it is necessary to dismantle the old one. This is done in stages. First, the glass is removed from the window frame, after having previously pry off the chisel bead that holds it. If this is not done during installation, the glass may break and injure you. Next, you need to saw the frame. This can be done both with the help of a conventional saw, and with the use of a grinder. However, it is worth remembering that the grinder can be used only if there is a diamond disk or a disk on concrete. To avoid injury, it is strictly forbidden to use wood and metal discs. After sawing the frame into pieces, you can begin to dismantle it, armed with a perforator, crowbar or nail clipper.

The next step is to remove the old window sill and ebb. If they are wooden, then for dismantling they apply the same principle as for the frame. The window sill or ebb should be cut into several parts and pulled out one by one. With a concrete window sill, things are more complicated. You can remove it only after breaking it into parts using a jackhammer.

Having got rid of the old window, you can proceed to the final preparatory work. The window opening must be thoroughly cleaned of building dust and debris formed during dismantling. This can be done using a conventional vacuum cleaner. It is also worth removing the remnants of the old insulation and polyurethane foam.

After all the work done, the surface of the window opening must be treated with a primer. Further, in the lower part of the future window, the so-called stand profile is installed, to which the glass packet will be attached in the future. The profile is fixed with mounting foam.

Window setting

If a method with unpacking a double-glazed window was chosen to install a plastic window, the process will proceed as follows. The first step is to remove the glass from the window frame. To do this, carefully one by one, all glazing beads are removed, thanks to which the glass is held. Then the glass at a slight slope is smoothly removed from the frame. After unpacking the glass unit, it is better to immediately remove the glass into another room, so as not to damage it during the installation of the frame.

First, the window frame must be installed on pre-prepared wooden wedges. This is necessary so that the frame initially takes the desired position and does not move during installation.

Armed with a drill, holes are made in the frame for the anchor (three holes on each side). Having drilled all the holes, it is worth making sure that the frame has not shifted. To do this, you can use the plumb line and the laser level. The traditional bubble level is better not to use, since it does not provide the most accurate measurements.

After making sure that all indicators are normal, you can attach the window with anchors. To do this, using a puncher at the level of the holes already existing in the frame, you need to make a similar hole in the wall with a depth of at least 6 cm. Next, anchors are fastened, starting from the bottom row. After each fixed anchor, the evenness of the window is rechecked.

At the stage of mounting the window frame, ebb is installed. It is attached to the stand profile, which was previously installed under the frame. The edges of the ebb need a little "drown" in the wall, after making holes in it. At the end of installation, all existing joints and cracks from the outside of the window are sealed with sealant.

Having done all of the above manipulations, glass can be inserted into the frame.

Installation of a plastic window without unpacking is carried out according to a similar principle. The difference between this process is only that the package in this case is not disassembled, but is installed completely. Fixture of window construction is carried out without the use of anchors, but with the help of special plates.

As in the first case, a double-glazed window is installed on a previously prepared stand profile and wooden wedges. Then the window is aligned and checked by level. Durable metal plates are screwed to the window profile with screws. They can be linear or U-shaped. The distance between the plates should not exceed 7 cm.

The plates have the so-called tails with holes for anchors. During installation, the tails should be bent and pressed firmly against the wall. A dowel is inserted into an existing hole and mounted with a drill into the wall. The fasteners of the anchors in this case are carried out in the direction from the bottom up. At each stage of screwing in the dowels, the window passes a level check.

Window sill mounting

Installation of a metal-plastic window sill begins with trimming it. The shape of the window sill should be such that it easily fits into the side openings and is in close contact with the lining profile. Between the side walls of the window box and the window sill, you need to leave a small gap (about 1 cm) which will later be closed by slopes.

Having placed the windowsill as needed, you can proceed to its fasteners. To do this, several wooden wedges are inserted under the windowsill, which will protect it from displacement. Then the space formed under it is filled with polyurethane foam or cement mortar. At the same time, some kind of load must be put on the windowsill itself, so that a slight bias is formed. This manipulation is necessary to drain the condensate.

When the foam or mortar hardens, the window sill is attached to the window frame. This is done using self-tapping screws on its inside.

Slopes

Making slopes is the final stage of the installation of metal-plastic windows. You can make them either using drywall or using PVC panels.

Drywall slopes are advantageous in cases where the surface of the inner part of the window opening cannot be leveled. Such slopes are made as follows:

• a special L-shaped profile is attached along the edge of the window frame;
• the inside of the profile is filled with sealant;
• pre-prepared strips of drywall are inserted into the grooves of the profile;
• the empty space between the wall and drywall is filled with mineral wool;
• places of contact of the slopes with the wall are lubricated with glue.

Slopes made of PVC panels are mounted a little easier, but they should be used only on perfectly flat surfaces. It is done like this:

• strips of the required size are cut out of PVC panels;
• using liquid nails, the workpieces are attached to the working surface;
• the ends and joints between the slopes are closed with special plastic corners.

If you plan to replace or insert new windows, you need to study the installation process. It all depends on how you will install the windows: either with your own hands, or involving a third-party company. It takes approximately 4 hours to dismantle and install the structure if you are not experienced in this matter. For a company employee who does this often, such work will take no more than an hour. But installing windows with a swing-out mechanism on their own requires building skills.

Window System Options

Before proceeding with the installation, it is necessary to understand the nuances and details. To get started, you should find out all the names of parts and materials. The main bearing part is the frame. In the version of plastic windows, its production is carried out from a plastic profile, which can be single-chamber, two-chamber, etc. In the center of the structure is a special insert for stiffness. In plastic systems, this insert is made of plastic, in metal-plastic, metal is used.

The profile system is assembled from 2 or more cameras

In addition, the profile is divided into classes: premium, standard and economy. All profiles, which are manufactured at the factory, are subject to certain standards. If you want to opt for good pivoting windows, take the standard class. White windows are most often found in color, however other colors can be used: wood-like, brown. Products from a color profile will be more expensive than white.

Components of a plastic window

  The main element of the window unit is the frame

The design of the plastic window includes the following details:

• frame - the main structural part;
• if you have a large window, most often it is separated by a vertical partition, there may be several of them - it all depends on the choice of design;
• the part that is motionless is called the deaf, and the part that opens is called the sash;
• double-glazed windows can be with different properties, for example, tinted, energy-saving, reinforced, using inert gas. In addition, they can be single-layer, two-layer, three-layer or multi-layer - the choice is great;
• in order for the glasses to hold firmly, they are pressed with a glazing bead, which is a thin plastic bar. For tightness, a rubber sealant is used, most often black;
• hardware is always used - this is a special set of swing-out mechanisms that help open and close sashes and provide various functionality;
• in addition, gaskets are needed to ensure the integrity of the entire structure;
• ventilated drainage holes are made on the inside of the frame, which are covered with caps. The moisture that forms when the temperature drops on the street and inside the room gets out through them;
• another part of the structure is the ebb - it is mounted on the outside, and the windowsill is installed on the inside;
• parts located to the side of the frame are finished with slopes.

Is it possible to install the window myself

It is believed that installing windows in a house or apartment is a rather complicated procedure. I must say that this is not so. What do you need to know during installation? To perform these works, special professional tools and equipment, vast experience are not needed. The procedure includes two main points:

• dismantling of the old window unit;
• installation of a new window.

  Dismantling an old window takes an average of 1.5 hours

If we talk about the time required to complete the work, then for the first stage it will take about an hour and a half. Do-it-yourself windows installation will take less than three hours. It must be said that if, nevertheless, you decide to make a choice in favor of the services of specialists, then certain guarantees should be required from them.

If you installed the hinged windows yourself, this will void your warranty. In this case, it is necessary to purchase designs directly from the manufacturer, who has been working in the market for a long time, and has good reviews from customers. If you decide to buy single-chamber or double-chamber windows in the winter, then you can always count on a significant discount.

When a window is purchased from a company that carries out installation work, the customer has a guarantee for hardware for about 5 years. With self-installation, you can get a guarantee directly from the manufacturer, that is, at the place of purchase.

In order for windows to be installed in a brick house, cinder block, gas block or apartment, you first need to order a tilt-and-turn or blind design from the manufacturer, and for this, accurate measurements are necessary.

Step-by-step instructions for proper metering

When you make an order, you will be required to indicate the following dimensions: the width and height of the structure, the width and length of the slope and window sill.

  Before ordering a window, it is necessary to correctly measure the structure

Before you begin the measurement, do not miss the important point - what kind of opening you have: with a quarter or without. Look carefully at the window opening: if the outer part is already narrow, then there is a quarter opening in front of you. The measurement is carried out as follows: it is necessary to measure the narrowest part, it will be necessary to measure in several places, find the smallest value, add 3 cm to it. The height is indicated as it is. If your aperture is even, then the measurements do this: by measuring the width, 3 cm is taken; measuring height, minus 5 cm. Read the detailed article about.

  Before measurements, you need to determine the type of window: with a quarter or without

To determine the size of the window sill, you need to add about 10 cm to the width of the opening inside the window. For low tide, the same thing is done, only on the outside of the window. Everyone chooses the width for the windowsill for themselves: it is better if he will protrude a little behind the battery.

In addition, when making an order, you need to decide which components your design will be made of: what variants of two-, three- or single-leaf windows you need, how they will open, which side the capercaillie is located on. Do not forget to determine the type of fittings (handles, locks, ventilation mechanisms).

If you order several designs at the same time, then the width of all the openings may be different, however, the height should be the same, you need to choose the smallest size. Please note that window openings may be at different distances from the floor.. In apartments, floor to window windows are approximately 80 cm, while on the balcony windows can be from the floor. Accommodation in a private house can generally be any at the discretion of the owners.

Features of measurements for glazing balconies

To determine the width of the glass structure, it is necessary to measure in length that part of the balcony on which the installation of the balcony window will be made, to mace 7 cm on each side. This distance will be required for mounting the corner profile, to which the structures of the side elements of the balcony are attached. Height is calculated as the distance from the support to the roof on the balcony or on the loggia, while you need to subtract a tolerance of 3 cm for the gap.

How to make measurements of windows in a country house

For the correct measurement of the dimensions of the structure in a private house, knock out part of the slopes on both sides. It often turns out that the window opening is much larger than the window that is installed in it. This means that when dismantling the structure, at the same time, part of the materials with which the space was filled is also removed.

Preparing to install window construction

After you take out the old window, you will need to inspect the resulting opening, remove all parts that may fall off or collapse, if there are bulging elements, they should be knocked down. Then clean the opening of debris of building origin and dust. In the presence of large recesses, it is better to cover them with cement. You can also treat everything with soil.

  Before installation, it will be necessary to clean the base

Having finished work with the opening, you need to prepare the PVC window, the installation of which is to be. To do this, remove the sash window, if it is dull - double-glazed windows. If your frame is small, you can install it without removing the double-glazed windows and sashes. The outer part of the frame should be freed from the film that protects it.

Installation Technology Guide

The finished plastic window is entered into the opening, placed on the support pads and aligned horizontally. After that, with the help of the level, the window is set vertically and fixed in this position with spacer blocks.

Installation of both blind windows and with opening shutters is the same. There are two options for installing windows: with printout design and without. When using the first option, holes are drilled through the frame through which anchor bolts are driven into the wall. This method is more complex and most reliable.

  When installing the window by unpacking, holes are drilled in the frame and wall, where anchors are then driven into
  Attachment points for anchors and support blocks

If the installation is done without printing out the frame, the window is fastened using special ones that are attached to the profile and then to the wall. This option is faster. However, it should be borne in mind that under significant wind loads the frame structure may skew or it may sag. If you decide to mount on a plate, you should choose thick, wide options. Please note that if the region in which you live has a strong wind load or you have to install windows at a height, then it is worth using the option with frame printing.

  Mounting on anchor plates

There are nuances in placing a window in an opening. If the walls are made of foam blocks, brick, cinder block, gas silicate or concrete, then the frame is placed in depth 2/3 of the internal thickness of the opening. If the walls are insulated with polystyrene, then fastening must be done before the insulation layer. When warming and lining with bricks, a window is installed in the insulation zone.

  It is very important to choose the correct installation depth

The installation sequence must be observed:

• having inserted the frame, expose it to the level, using supporting and spacer blocks;
• further attached to the wall;
• after installation, it is necessary to assemble the window;
• then you need to check the normal operation of the valves and all mechanisms, for this, open and close the window;
• after everything is checked, the sash must be tightly closed and seal the gap around the structure. To do this, apply.

However, it must be remembered that in direct contact with the sun's rays and the external environment, the material loses its properties and is destroyed. To protect it, you need to create it, it can be a special film that needs to be glued to the outer and inner part of the window. After the foam has dried, it is necessary to finish the slopes on both sides (external, internal) of the structure. You can open the window a day after blowing the gap with foam.

In order for the correct installation to be performed both on the windows, and, follow the simple rules:

• we mount the ebb from the outside into a special slot in the frame or we attach it to the screws;
• the window sill is installed as follows: it is necessary to trim it from the edges so that it fits the width of the window opening and rests against the end of the stand profile;
• the level is leveled using special pads, after which the space under the windowsill is blown with foam or filled with mortar.

By the principle of the description above, windows are installed on the balcony or on the loggia, in brick or concrete walls. However, keep in mind that the entire weight of the window structure will bear the parapet, so you need to strengthen it.

Errors that can be made when installing windows

There are a number of points that you should pay attention to when installing the structure so that it has a long term of use:

• it is impossible to mount the window with glazing beads outside, as this reduces the anti-burglary of the structure, since the glazing bead can easily be pulled out and the glass packet removed;
• care must be taken to align the structures to the level during the installation of the window, otherwise opening and closing the shutters will be difficult;
• it is necessary to protect the mounting foam from direct sunlight in order to avoid its destruction;
• the choice of fixing the frame structure only with mounting foam will be wrong: it is necessary to mount it to the wall, otherwise it may just fall out.

Observing all the installation rules, you can successfully mount the window structure yourself, and if you seek the services of professionals, you can control their work at any stage.

Plastic windows are considered aesthetic, functional, reliable and sound constructions. Thanks to these qualities, they are widely used. Currently, plastic windows continue to gain popularity. Installation of structures is usually carried out by the company where the order was placed. Specialists, of course, know how to properly install metal-plastic windows. Professionals have at their disposal all the necessary tools.

Before installing plastic windows, take measurements. They are also carried out by specialists of the selected company. This work is not recommended to be carried out independently. This is due to the fact that the block will be manufactured according to the opening. Errors in the measurement can lead to the fact that the structure will rise unevenly, or there may be difficulties with its fastening. But if the measurements are best entrusted to a professional, then the installation of the module can be done by the home master himself. How to install a plastic window? We will understand in the article.

General information

It used to be that it was very difficult to mount a plastic window with your own hands. As a rule, they trusted this business to a professional. Nevertheless, now many consumers decide to mount a plastic window themselves. DIY installation can significantly reduce costs - up to 70 o. e. But at the same time fixing the structure requires certain knowledge. Next, we will analyze step by step how to correctly install a plastic window.

Preliminary dimensioning

The decision to mount a plastic window with your own hands is a very responsible one. In this case, the correct selection of design and quality of work is of great importance. Before installing metal-plastic windows, measurements should be made, as already noted.

Important Features

It should be noted that there are two types of window openings. There are a quarter, and there are without it. A quarter of the window opening is a kind of protrusion stretching along the entire perimeter of the window. For accurate sizing, these features must be considered. Let's consider them in more detail.

Quarter construction

In this case, the size of the window block can be determined by the following algorithm. It is necessary to measure the width of the corresponding opening between the quarters. You need to do this in the most bottleneck. Up to 40 mm should be added to the measurements obtained. Thus, the value of the width of the structure will be obtained. An additional check is also required. In this case, the width of the window opening and the distance between its vertical quarters are compared. The first should be larger than the second.

The window height is also easy to measure. For this, it is necessary to calculate the distance from the upper quarter to the lower plane of the opening. The desired value will be the received size.

Second option

In this case, I mean the window that will be installed in the opening without a quarter. Obtaining overall values \u200b\u200bis quite easy. To do this, subtract 50 mm from the vertical size of the opening. This is done in order to be able to install the windowsill. Also, 30 mm should be subtracted from the horizontal opening. In addition, it is necessary to determine the size of the windowsill and low tide. In order to do this, it does not take much effort. However, certain factors must be considered:

• The width of the tide is calculated taking into account the alleged cladding or insulation of building envelopes. It is required that it protrude from the wall plane at a distance of up to 100 mm.
• The window sill width should be calculated taking into account its functional features. For example, some will want to install flower pots and so on. Basically, the element is selected so that its free part can block the heating radiators.
• The window sill is calculated approximately 100 mm longer than the width of the window opening. Thus, the edges of the windowsill should go into the cavity of the slope. The recommended minimum is 50 mm.

Module

The next step is to make an order in a specialized store. First of all, you should specify the size of a suitable block. It is also necessary to consider the following indicators:

1. Type of window profile.
2. Type of double-glazed window.
3. Fasteners.
4. Associated fittings.

Dismantling work

Before installing PVC windows, you should prepare the opening. The start of installation work in an operated room is impossible without removing old structures. It is worth noting that this procedure requires accuracy and thoroughness. There is a great risk of injury. In addition, care must be taken that the product does not fall out. In particular, it becomes relevant in high-rise buildings.

Old construction removal algorithm

• First of all, you need to free the window unit from the opening windows and sashes.
• The design must be free of all glass. In this case, all retention beads are previously removed.
• Further, cuts are required in the horizontal and vertical elements of the frame. It is advisable to use a hacksaw or grinder having a cutting wheel on concrete.
• Then you need to remove the structure from the opening. To do this, you can use improvised tools such as a mount, crowbar or hammer.
• In certain situations, the structure can be removed without deformation. In particular, this applies to cases where the consumer wants to maintain the integrity of the frame. It is worth noting that with this option, removal will require great skill. In addition, this process will take quite a while.
• Frame is not the only item to be removed. Also, this must be done with an external ebb and window sill.
• At the final stage, the opening should be cleaned of dust and debris.

Installation diagram

Following the technology, just fix the plastic window. Do-it-yourself installation is carried out in several stages. In this case, it will be necessary to implement a number of relevant measures.

Initial stage

Before installing PVC windows, you should prepare the structure. This applies in particular to mounting plates. They should be located on the upper and lateral sides of the frame (to the end). Mounting plates play a very important role. Subsequently, the entire structure will be supported on them in a predetermined position. Most professionals prefer to use suspensions for these purposes. They, in turn, are widely used in the installation of drywall systems. Nevertheless, in this case, the most appropriate is the use of reinforcing installation plates. The fact is that they are distinguished by great mechanical strength.

Irreplaceable screws

When installing mounting strips, accuracy is required. They are fixed on the end of the frame. It is necessary to ensure that the fastener fits into the metal profile of the window unit. At this stage, it is very important to prevent deformation of the glass. The plates are attached using self-tapping screws. They are selected taking into account the size of the window block.

The standard design involves the use of self-tapping screws, which will have a diameter of 4 mm. A larger window unit requires other fasteners. In this case, it is advisable to use products having a diameter of up to 6 mm. Anchor plates must be fixed in the end of the frame. The recommended step for their location is up to 80 cm. The distance from the corners of the structure should be within 100-150 mm.

Construction Position Adjustment

Speaking about how to properly install the PVC window, it should be said about the alignment of the module. It is carried out after the preparation of the window unit. This procedure may seem quite uncomplicated at first glance. However, much depends on the correctness of its implementation. The installation of the unit is best done in pairs. One person will support the design, while another will be involved in the implementation of the procedure. Alignment of the window frame involves the installation of the unit in a pre-prepared opening. It is also recommended to take care of the wedges in advance. With the help of them, the position of the module is regulated.

Adjustment Highlights

When performing work, it is necessary to be guided by the following recommendations:

1. The design is wedged not only in the lower part. This is also done on the sides.
2. All vertical elements must be aligned.
3. If there is an impost, then the wedges should be located under it.

The PVC window is set to level. After this, the process of fixing it begins. Anchor plates are attached to the cavity of the window opening. This is done using special bolts and dowels. It is very important that the elements are fixed on the building envelope. Thus, it may be necessary to remove the plaster, which is located where the anchor plates will be located.

Design assembly features

Of course, the easiest way to mount the window in the analysis, without the sash. It is fixed before starting to seal the seams. How to install the sash of a plastic window? Before hanging, it is recommended to wear decorative caps on the hinges. Doing this after installing the sash will be inconvenient. In addition, the handle must be moved to the open (horizontal) position. To install the sash, it is first put on the lower loop, and a loop-corner is wound in the upper one. Elements are fixed with a pin. It should be pushed up until the latch engages. In order for the pin to easily enter the hole, the sash at this moment should be pressed (or almost pressed) to the frame.

Joint sealing

Speaking about how to properly install a plastic window, it should be said about the seal structure. So, the block is well fixed. Next is the sealing of installation joints. A special foam is used for this. At this stage, you need to consider certain properties of materials. When hardened, they increase in volume. Thus, work must be carried out with the sash closed. You can open it only a day after the installation is completely completed. The use of foam also has its own characteristics. In this case, it is worth considering the humidity and temperature indicators. Before applying the foam directly, prepare the surface. It needs to be moistened with water.

How to install a window sill

The plastic element must be securely locked. For this, foam is used. Before installing the window sill, the plastic element must be pre-cut to the required size. To do this, it is best to use a hacksaw with small teeth or a grinder. The product is mounted close to the stand profile. The windowsill should be level. For this, wedges are used. It is worth noting that a slight bias is quite acceptable. This means condensate drainage. However, the slope should not exceed 3 degrees.

The free plane, which is located between the wrong side of the element and the opening, must be filled with foam. The exception is the deformation of the window sill. It often occurs due to the expansion of the foam. This requires the installation of goods (5 kg) on \u200b\u200bthe windowsill. They must be at three different points. This is done immediately before foaming.

High-quality installation of the windowsill requires the following rules:

• Z-shaped plates must be fixed to the stand profile. This will allow for a more snug fit of the product to the frame.
• Special recesses are made in the opening. This is necessary in order to position the window sill outside the slope.
• The gap between the unit and the product must be sealed. This is done with silicone.
• End caps are fastened with superglue.

Here's how to install the plastic windowsill correctly.

Ebb mounting

Above are the main recommendations on how to properly install a plastic window. Installation of the ebb, as a rule, is considered final. Initially, the item should be cut according to the specified size. The use of scissors for metal is recommended. Only after this, the ebb can be fixed. To do this, use at least three screws.

How to install plastic slopes yourself

It is worth noting that a large amount will have to be spent on this type of work when hiring professionals. In addition, in this case, the quality is not always commensurate with the price. First of all, you need to do the selection of suitable material. Window sills are recommended. They will sit very tight. Such slopes are very durable. In addition, they are quite difficult to scratch. It is worth noting that the curved edge will save the owners from the need to look at the peeling wallpapers, which are very often found at the joints.

Many craftsmen offer their customers the installation of slopes precisely from sandwich panels. This material is quite thin. It is worth noting that in most cases the slope has a completely imperfect surface. Concave sections and bulges are often found. It is recommended to put plastic corners in place of the junction with the wall. However, they are often peeled off. In addition, their joint docking leaves much to be desired.

Tools

Before installing plastic slopes, it is worth arming yourself with all the necessary devices. Among them:

1. Screwdriver.
2. Hammer (percussion drill).
3. Mounting gun (for foam).
4. Electric jigsaw.
5. Saw with a sharp tooth.

It’s not difficult to calculate the amount of material required. It is necessary to measure the length of the window sills and sides of each window. This also applies to the balcony door. It is best to determine the necessary amount of materials for installation already with the consultant. In addition, counting the end caps is required.

Also, do not forget about the following elements:

1. Self-tapping screws with a press washer.
2. Suspensions.
3. Dowel nails.
4. Professional polyurethane foam.

The amount of all the above products is calculated depending on the parameters of specific window frames.

Installation process

It is recommended that you carefully measure the distance from the wall to the frame. 4 cm should be added to the obtained value. Thus, the slope will be started behind the frame. Cutting is recommended using a jigsaw. In this case, you need to leave a small margin for wall inlet. After completing the work with the slope, it is the turn of the fastener elements that are fixed directly on it. In this case, suspensions are used. It is recommended to purchase them in advance. Two corners come out of one suspension, which fasten the slope to the wall. They are fixed at a distance of about 35-40 cm from each other. For this, self-tapping screws with a press washer are used.

In case the upper element is small, only one mounting bracket can be used. A fitting slope is needed. This must be done after all the elements are fixed. It is required to note the location of the mounting bracket. Further, this place is lumped. A corner is recessed into it. It will need to be plastered in the future. After applying the foam, the slope must be carefully wound behind the frame. Then you need to fix the corner. In this case, you can use a punch or hammer drill. Fastening is carried out using a dowel-nail.

Next, proceed to the side slopes. In some cases, they need a little "open." This requires a perpendicular on the windowsill and the upper slope. This is done using a large square. From the resulting straight, the side slopes are bred. The distance must be the same. It should be noted that the open slopes have a more attractive appearance.

Similar elements at right angles to the frame look different. In this case, the fastening of the slopes occurs in the same way. It is worth noting that rigidity is considered their main advantage. Thus, they do not need struts and other similar devices. Unfortunately, slopes from sandwich panels do not have such properties.

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Installing or replacing windows is an important part of expensive apartment renovations. Those who want to save their own money can refuse the services of apartment repair masters and try to cope with this task on their own. Where to start and how to quickly and efficiently install plastic windows, we will tell you in our material.

Installing plastic windows with your own hands is not as complicated as it might seem at first. In order for him not to complicate you and soon pleased with the result, it is worth paying attention to some nuances. Before starting the installation of the structure, you should clear the place in front of the window, put down the furniture and cover the floor with the fabric and heating radiators. In addition, we are preparing a window opening, cleaning it from the frame and sashes.

Nuances

When installing PVC windows with your own hands, consider the following nuances. Their design must be securely fixed. This is the first. Secondly, in order to avoid foam subsidence and deformation of the window structure in the future, it is worth plastering the foam both inside and outside. Thirdly, in order to prevent the occurrence of distortions, it is necessary, using a laser or oil construction level, to adjust the vertical and horizontal system.

DIY step-by-step instructions for installing plastic windows

Detailed video instruction:

To install plastic windows, you need a window structure with fasteners, mounting foam, grinder, level, mount and a new window sill. Below we offer you a brief instruction on sequential actions, with the help of which you can correctly and efficiently install PVC windows yourself. Photo and video materials are attached to the instructions, thanks to which the process of installing plastic windows with your own hands will look more clearly.

1. First, you need to dismantle the old window, frame and window sill with a grinder and mount. The first we will make incisions on the window frame, and thanks to the second we will remove it for removal.

2. Having removed the sash, we begin to install a new window. Inserting the window frame into the opening, we fix it in the corners with temporary wooden wedges. Using the level, see if the frame is fixed. If so, go to the next step.

3. Using anchor bolts and mounting plates, we fix the frame, as in the photo. Then we fasten the window construction to the tree with construction screws. It is strictly forbidden to use nails at this stage, they can cause deformation of the structure in the future.

4. The main purpose of installing plastic windows with your own hands is to secure the window structure. Once it is achieved, we proceed to sealing, as in the video tutorial at the bottom of the article. It is carried out using a mounting foam, which should be evenly applied to the surface moistened with water. The foam used is not only a sealant that does not allow street dust to enter the apartment space and provides good sound insulation, but also reliable window fastening.

5. It is possible to take out temporary wooden wedges after the foam has hardened. Then we move on to the so-called cosmetic phase of work.

6. Now install the windowsill, attaching it to the stand profile.

7. If the mounting foam used is not uniformly frozen, it should be trimmed or trimmed. We plaster the resulting slopes both inside and outside using a special mixture.

8. After leveling the plaster, the slopes are painted or covered with the necessary elements. After that, it is permissible to remove the sashes on the frame and peel off the protective films.

A smart approach to self-installation of plastic windows is the key to their reliable and long-term operation. Taking into account the instructions presented above, you can install PVC windows without any special difficulties without resorting to the help of a wizard and saving money.