No complicated operations when installing a plastic window with my own hands not required. You do not need to have special skills or special expensive equipment for this. The installation technology is simple and consists of cleaning the opening and installing the window. Total installation plastic windows DIY it will only take a couple of hours. Agree, this is not too much.
But at the same time, you will save your family budget by quite a small amount of money on one window for not using the services of specialists. Sometimes the price for installation is calculated as a percentage of the cost of a new window and in some companies amounts to ten to forty percent of the cost of the windows.
Tool for installing plastic windows
So, what tool will you need to install plastic windows on a building under construction, be it Vacation home or cottage:
- level;
- screwdriver;
- gun for easier application polyurethane foam;
polyurethane foam is calculated 1 - 3 cylinders per 1 standard window
- perforator;
- set of hexagons;
- gun for applying silicone;
- stationery knife;
- jigsaw;
- roulette;
- pencil.
Cleaning the opening for a plastic window
Before proceeding with installation, it is necessary to clean the opening for the plastic window.
When cleaning an opening for a plastic window, deep depressions or all kinds of delaminations that arose during the construction of the house are removed; it is better to restore the wall and only then continue further work for window installation.
Installation of plastic windows and frame alignment
Installation of plastic windows consists of certain actions:
- We make marks with a pencil on the window frame in the places where the fastening will take place (there are 4 of them every 70 cm). Offset from corner window frame The extreme fastener is usually left within 5-15 cm. If your window comes with a stand profile, then you don’t have to attach the frame from below.
- The next step when installing a plastic window is to attach all fasteners to the window frame. The fastening element (screw, diameter 4 mm) is fixed in the metal, which is located inside the frame (bent channel). Self-tapping screw, has a drill at the end. If the windows are large, then you will need screws with a diameter of 12 mm. You can also use special anchor plates as fastening elements.
- IN window opening We make recesses in the places where the fasteners will be attached. To perform this action, you need to insert the frame with fasteners already attached to its surface into the prepared window opening. Where the fasteners will be attached to the opening, we hollow out recesses according to the fixed size of the fasteners and approximately to a depth of 4 cm. In these places we will recess the fastener elements. We do this so that there are no problems later when finishing the slopes.
If the window does not have a mounting strip, then when inserting it into the opening, it must be raised in advance to a certain height of the window sill. To do this, place pieces of foam plastic or blocks of wood under the frame. If the window has mounting strip, then this procedure does not need to be done. There is no need to attach the mounting strip to the frame; it is usually supplied already attached.
- Leveling the frame involves a number of steps. To do this, in certain places under the frame we place, for example, wooden wedges (bars established size), which must be located strictly under the transverse parts of the window frame. You need to insert them like this: first, the two lower ones and, accordingly, the upper ones into the horizon. The longest thing to do when leveling the eye is to align the wedges. As a result of the work, your frame should be level, both horizontally and vertically. We check the work with a level. This type It's easier to do the work together. We can finally secure the window in the window opening with anchors or dowels. For fastening to hollow brick, shell rock and foam concrete, it is better to use anchors with a diameter of 6-8 mm. We attach the ebb with metal screws (diameter 4 mm) to the window frame.
- Pre-adjustment window fittings. Window adjustments are made in the hinges using hexagons. During these actions, the sash should move freely. Sometimes, when closing/opening a window, it clicks in the places where the locking hardware is installed. The fix is simple: unscrew the screw on this element and move it 0.5-1 centimeter higher or lower.
- We foam all the gaps that have formed between the window opening and the frame.
Installation of double-glazed windows into the frame
Installation of a double-glazed window into a frame consists of the following steps:
- We check the presence of linings under the glass unit. If the case is a blind frame, then there should be 2-4 of them on both sides.
- Installing a double-glazed window into a frame requires experience; if not, then it is better to do the installation together. We place the glass unit on the pads (holding it at a slight angle towards you). Then, when you give it a vertical position, so that it slightly presses the receiving rubber on the frame.
- Next, we press the package along the plane where it joins the frame, and install glazing beads, first vertical. We press strongly from the ends of the bead, as if inserting it into the center. If you can’t drive it in by hand, tap it with a mallet.
Installation of plastic window sills
Often installation plastic window sills starts with cutting them off, because as they go standard width and length, that is, with a certain margin. To do this you will need an electric jigsaw, grinder or saw with small teeth.
- When installing a plastic window, we cut the window sill to the required level. Then we push the window sill to the support profile. Next, we level our window sill; to do this, we place wooden blocks, pieces of brick, or laminate cuttings under it.
- We are in the process of leveling the window sill. It is better to install the plugs so that they fit completely into the wall. And it is better to glue them additionally with super glue, since silicone and acrylic do not glue them.
As a result, your window sill should be level in two horizontal directions and not sag in any place (check by pressing with your hand). Sometimes the window sill is mounted with a slight slope, so that the condensation that forms on the window does not flow all under the window. And if you decide to make such a slope, then make it small, only about 3 degrees.
The next step will be to blow foam into the cavity under the window sill. After this, we evenly load the window sill with some weight (you can put bottles of water) over the entire surface for approximately twelve hours. If this procedure is not followed, the foam will simply bend it upward.
A day after foaming, we remove the remaining foam that came out of the cavity under the window sill in the usual way. stationery knife. Sometimes, due to the unevenness of the window sill, after its installation there is a small gap between window frame and the top of the window sill. In this case, we fill it with silicone. Remove any remaining silicone immediately with a rag.
Consider the fact that silicone turns black over time due to fungus and makes it unsightly. appearance windows and window sills, therefore it is better to prevent such a gap in advance. This can be done by screwing Z-shaped plates made of galvanized steel to the window sill profile before installing it. Also, such plates will come to the rescue when leveling the window sill.
Adjusting plastic window fittings
The final phase of the work on installing a plastic window in a house under construction, which is done only after the covering material and foam has completely dried, is the adjustment of the plastic window fittings (installation and adjustment of locking elements). When the window sashes close and open freely and there is nothing fastened anywhere, this means that you have successfully completed the adjustment of the plastic window fittings.
It is better to remove the protective film with the company logo immediately. It will not add beauty to the window, and in the future it will only turn into almost indelible dirt.
That's it, the whole process of installing a plastic window in a house under construction on your own has been completed, everything, as you have seen, is not as difficult as it seems to someone.
People have been building wooden houses since ancient times. But not everyone knows what a difficult task it is to build a wooden house. There are many subtleties here. And one of the most important issues is installation in wooden house doors and windows.
First of all, you need to know: if the house is not built from laminated veneer lumber or dried wood, doors and windows cannot be installed in it right away.
Windows in a log house can be installed approximately six months after the walls of the house are built. The reason here, first of all, is the shrinkage of the log house. The thing is that when it dries, the shape and size of the wood changes. If you put windows and doors in a newly assembled frame, everything may end up with the house literally crushing the windows and pushing out the doors after some time.
Shrinkage of a house made of undried wood can generally last up to 7–8 years. Experts believe that windows and doors can be installed in a house in about six months, since the main shrinkage occurs during this period.
However, you need to remember: six months is an average period. U different houses there may be different shrinkage. This largely depends on what time of year the trees were cut down, the conditions and quality of drying, etc.
All wooden houses can be divided into several categories. It will take 10 to 12 months for the frame of a house built from freshly cut logs to settle. If the house is built from processed profiled timber, the period is reduced to 3 – 4 months. A house built from dried timber practically does not need sludge. It is quite enough to wait 2 - 3 weeks. During this time, under their own weight, the logs will press closer together. After this, you can install windows and doors in the house, carry out the final finishing of the premises and move into new house. In order for the house to shrink faster, the house must have good ventilation.
Many people believe that when a house shrinks, its frame may collapse. To prevent this from happening, special notches are made at the joints of the logs. In the presence of such knots, the joints do not lose their density during shrinkage of the house.
From everything that has been said, one conclusion can be drawn: the installation time of doors and windows in a log house depends on the type of house itself. If, when building a house, you follow all the simple rules that were listed above, you will not have any problems, and your house will serve you well long years, delighting you and your loved ones.
The order of work during the construction of a house is clearly defined, and it is better to strictly adhere to it. And this applies to Euro-windows, both plastic and wooden. At what stage of construction is it better to install windows, and what will be the consequences of installing translucent structures at another time, the WINDOWS MEDIA portal will tell you.
A common practice in domestic private construction is to install windows just before winter in bare walls in order to close the inner shell and be able to perform Finishing work, as a rule, damp and dirty. This is a common mistake in the art of construction.
Irreversible consequences of “amateur” in window installation
Ideally, if the installation of windows and doors will be carried out after completing and drying the screed and interior plaster, but before laying the external wall insulation. This sequence of work will ensure that the insulation layer around the windows does not accumulate excess moisture (which in winter will lead to condensation in the insulation layer, further freezing in the foam layer, and, consequently, degradation of the cellular structure of the polyurethane foam).
When wooden windows Excess moisture can cause window frames to swell, crack the painted surface, and even frame joints, as well as corrosion of hardware components. Remember that windows are designed for “normal” operating conditions, which range around an internal temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and relative humidity in the range of 50-60%. Very often, ensuring precisely these conditions of use is the starting point of the warranty documents of Eurowindow manufacturers.
At what stage of construction should Euro windows be installed?
Wooden windows. It is better to install them after completing “wet” work inside the house. If you install them first, then high level indoor humidity (about 90%) can cause irreparable harm wooden frames. Although manufacturers claim that modern wooden windows are resistant to moisture from precipitation and do not deform, they do not recommend installing them before plastering and screeding. Some of them even warn that the guarantee offered for euro-windows made of wood loses its relevance if, after installing the joinery, “wet” work was carried out in damp, ineffectively ventilated and poorly heated rooms.
PVC windows. It does not matter whether their installation is planned before or after “wet” work. It is always necessary to ensure effective ventilation of the room (if necessary, heating) so that moisture does not condense on the surface of the glass unit, because it can then transfer to the slope and subsequently cause mold.
“Wet” work in winter. Often construction works are completed at the end of autumn and the installation of windows and finishing work falls on winter period. In this situation, it would be better to choose plastic windows, which in principle can be installed at any time of the year (although days when the temperature drops below -5 ° C should be avoided, even if winter foam is used for sealing, which can work at temperatures up to - 10 °C). If the winter is cold, it is best to postpone the installation of plastic windows to spring period. Very low temperature will cause PVC to become brittle, which can lead to cracking of the profile during transportation, unloading and installation.
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It is also better to wait until spring to install wooden euro-windows. However, if Euro-windows have already been installed, and there is a desire to finish the house in winter time, it is worth considering whether wet work should be replaced with dry work. Laying plasterboard and plasterboards does not have a big impact on the humidity in the room, and also does not delay further finishing work. When work is interrupted for the winter, and the windows are already installed, it has important ensuring ventilation in the rooms, otherwise the accumulating moisture will condense inside the house - most likely on the windows.
The most useful sequence of work when installing Euro windows
Thanks to this sequence, it will be possible to avoid contamination or damage to the window, increased humidity in the house, and unnecessary duplication of work (correction of previously completed slopes damaged during window installation).
Installation of windows before or after plastering
Before plastering. If the finishing work will be carried out in the spring and summer, the windows can be installed before the “wet” work. They must be shielded with a protective film, or during plastering, you can remove the sash and carefully protect the frames. You can also install windows, plaster the slopes and corners, and then, having protected the windows with a special film, plaster the remaining surfaces of the walls. Applying plaster requires temperatures above 5 °C, so when planning this work for the winter (especially gypsum plaster), Euro-windows should be installed first. This sequence of work is acceptable if you decide to install plastic windows.
When installing wooden windows, it is better to wait until the plaster has completely dried. If windows are installed in the fall before plastering, they should be carefully screened with film and left open to allow moisture to be removed.
After plastering. It is best to plaster the walls inside, leaving the slopes and corners unplastered. After they dry, the windows are installed, and after the foam has dried and hardened, the slopes are plastered. This approach is especially appropriate in the case of wooden windows. Then it is possible to avoid their possible contact with excess moisture from drying out the plaster.
It happens, however, that plasterers do not want to agree to complete the slopes. If you plan to install plasterboard, then a team of plasterboard installers can help with finishing the window opening. After installing the window, cut plasterboard slabs are glued to the opening in a certain way. You can, of course, completely plaster the walls and slopes, but after that it will be difficult to install windows without damaging the plaster.
Installing a window after performing “wet” work in interiors has another advantage: the surface of the frame and glass units are not subject to contamination, scratches and irreversible damage by other workers construction crew. Unfortunately, there is a risk of not avoiding this when installing insulation around a window frame or sill. Therefore, before starting insulation work, you should protect the window along with the frames with a layer of special film.
During the process of building a house, many owners have a question about when to install windows. It is important to know that designs from natural wood installed after completion of interior finishing work such as screeding ceilings and plastering.
Before installation begins, the building must dry out a little, since high humidity air can cause swelling natural material and its cracking, as well as damage to the paintwork.
You can reduce air humidity by using gypsum board to decorate walls instead of plastering. In this case, the installation of the window structure can be carried out after screeding the walls and before finishing with gypsum board.
If you prefer plastic windows for your home, they can be installed both after and before finishing, since PVC construction is not susceptible to moisture. However, it is important to remember that if the walls are finished with plasterboard, the windows must be installed before using it, since the material is not moisture resistant.
Carrying out work in winter: basic details
The main construction processes: laying the foundation, erecting walls, organizing the roof occur during the warm period of the year. In autumn and winter it is time for interior finishing work. After installation metal-plastic windows needs to be started in the house heating system. In winter, it is recommended to use plasterboard sheets for wall decoration. The choice of this material does not greatly affect the level of humidity in the room, but will significantly speed up the repair work.
If the owners plan to install windows made of natural wood, dry plaster is used for finishing work to avoid swelling of the frames.
The key to success: the correct microclimate in the room being renovated
The speed and quality of work largely depend on humidity and temperature. In houses where plastic windows are installed, it is necessary to improve the system natural ventilation. To do this, the windows are left slightly open, and ventilation ducts fans are installed.
It is also necessary to control the temperature. Until the screed and plaster are completely dry, the value on the thermometer should not fall below +5°C. As an alternative to traditional concrete screed You can partially use dry prefabricated. This choice will speed up the finishing work by reducing the amount of construction moisture.
We carry out finishing work in the summer
Interior decoration is an important and labor-intensive process. Before starting repairs, it is advisable to complete the installation of plastic windows. Especially if the work is planned for the spring.
Window installation involves several stages. Upon completion of installation, repairs and leveling of slopes are carried out. Then they begin to treat the walls with cement mortar.
Installation of wooden windows should be postponed until the interior work is completed.
It is important to remember that a draft causes the wallpaper to peel off and causes the paint to “swell.” You can protect the room from air penetration using film. It is enough to fix it on the window opening.
The slopes must dry after finishing work. Therefore on initial stage, the solution should only be applied to walls. Wooden windows are installed last.
At the final stage you should plaster window slopes. Masters also use alternative method cladding - finishing them with plasterboard.
On walls that are not insulated in any way, the facade can be plastered both before and after installing windows. However, it is still recommended to carry out the work after the windows are installed. This will allow you to carry out all subsequent finishing work faster and more efficiently. After installing the windows, slopes and external sills can be installed immediately. These works make it possible to avoid further alterations to the façade. If the plaster was applied before installing the windows, then the subsequent plastering of the facade will be very different.
If the plans include the organization of two-layer walls, then initially they carry out
installing windows, and then laying insulation and plastering the facade. In addition, this order of installation allows for better finishing work.
external slopes.
So that after insulating the facade it is possible to apply plaster, slabs
apply 2-3 cm to the window opening. It should not be allowed to be in the corners
windows formed joints from insulation boards. Therefore, the slabs are cut, giving them
"G" shape. And then they attach it with a cutout in the corner of the window.
During the period of plastering the facades, specialists cover the windows with film, which is secured with adhesive tape. Upon completion of work it is removed. It is not recommended to secure the film with masking tape, since after removing it, marks will remain on the window.
Construction installation rules
When ordering windows, you must invite a company specialist who will accurately measure the dimensions of the future structure.
The product is installed at an outside air temperature of at least -5°C. Lower rates can lead to the appearance of microcracks and chips on the plastic elements of the window. In addition, negative temperatures lead to deterioration in the adhesion of polyurethane foam to the wall.
Fixing the window structure to the wall
The window is mounted in the opening using special bars, aligned in the vertical and horizontal directions. It is fixed to the wall using one of two methods - frame dowels and steel anchors.
If an anchor is used, one end of it is fixed to the window and the other to the wall. Such fasteners can be used to fix window blocks made of various materials.
The frame dowel is not such a universal solution, since it forces changes to the design. To fix the frame with its help, a hole is drilled in the window profile and the wall. A dowel is installed into the formed channel and screwed. All work is carried out by installers carefully, since tightening the dowel too much can lead to deformation of the window.
Upon completion of installation of the window structure, the joints along its perimeter are foamed, and the material is protected from the outside vapor barrier tape or liquid special sealant. It allows you to prevent the influence of negative external factors on the foam.
Placing a window in a wall
It is necessary to correctly position the structure in external wall, since this will prevent the appearance of “cold bridges”.
When installing the structure in a single-layer wall, it is placed closer to the middle, which reduces heat loss. In double-layer walls window unit mounted flush with the outer part of the masonry. In this case, it is important that the insulation extends onto the profile at a distance of about 3 cm, covering the joint between the wall and the frame.
In the case of building a house with three-layer walls, the window structure is mounted in the insulating layer, in close proximity to the masonry of the load-bearing part of the wall. The resulting gap is filled with a special tape that prevents the negative effects of moisture and temperature changes on the structure.
When installing windows during the construction of a house, you must adhere to of a certain order. Often in Russia in private construction window profiles installed before the onset of winter before finishing the walls. But wet and dirty finishing work is a threat to new windows.
Dangers of incorrect installation
It is better to install doors and windows after the screed has been completed and dried, the walls have been plastered and before insulation. external wall to avoid accumulation insulating material excess moisture(in winter this provokes the formation of condensation in the insulation, its freezing in the foam, destruction of its cellular structure). Excess moisture in openings with wooden profiles leads to swelling of frames, cracking of paint on the window surface, inter-frame joints, and corrosion of fittings. Manufacturers' warranties apply only to windows used under “normal” conditions - at a room temperature of about 20 ° C, relative humidity 50-60%.
Installing windows in a house under construction
Wooden windows install upon completion of in-house “wet” work. This will avoid damage caused by excess humidity. It is not recommended to install wood profiles before plastering the walls or laying the screed. Manufacturers often warn customers: the warranty for euro-windows made of wood does not apply once “wet work” begins after installation of carpentry structures in damp, poorly ventilated, heated rooms.
Plastic windows can be installed before and after the “wet” finishing of the object. The main thing is to maintain effective ventilation and heating in the room. This way you will avoid the formation of condensation on the double-glazed windows, its transfer to the slope, and the appearance of mold in the opening.
Features of “wet” finishing in winter
Construction is often completed at the end of autumn, the installation of windows and finishing of premises occurs in the winter. For installation in winter, choose PVC systems suitable for installation in any season. They should not be installed when the outdoor temperature is below −5 °C, even with the use of winter sealant foam. IN cold winter reschedule the installation window systems made of plastic for spring. In extreme cold, plastic becomes brittle and may crack during transportation and installation.
Install European wooden windows in the spring. If it is impossible to delay installation, it is better to carry out dry finishing work instead of wet work. If window designs They are still installed in the pre-winter period, the rooms with them must be regularly ventilated so that moisture does not accumulate inside the building and condensation does not appear in the openings.
At what stage of renovation should windows be installed - before or after plastering?
Ideally, window profiles should be installed upon completion of the “wet” finishing and before completion facade design. In practice, the order of work is often different due to the need or desire of homeowners to move into the house as quickly as possible.
Before plastering the walls
When finishing in spring-summer, window systems can be installed before the start of “wet” work. They need to be shielded protective film. Another option to protect structures is to remove the sash from the opening during plastering and carefully close the frames.
After installing the windows, you can plaster the corners and slopes, then, covering the structures with a special film, cover the remaining sections of the walls with plaster. Plastering must be done when the room temperature is above 5 °C. In the winter season, before plastering, you need to install Euro-windows or PVC windows. Wood profiles install after waiting for the plaster to dry completely.
After plastering
Cover the walls with plaster, avoiding corners and slopes. After the walls have dried, windows can be installed. When the foam dries and hardens, the slopes are plastered. This procedure is necessary when installing wooden windows. It avoids contact of materials with excess moisture. Sometimes plasterers do not agree to process slopes.
When installing drywall, installers of gypsum plasterboard sheets can finish the opening. Having installed the profiles, they will glue the plasterboard slabs of the required sizes. If the slopes and walls are completely plastered, it will be difficult to install windows without damaging the fresh coating. Installing window systems after “wet” work is good because it does not expose glass units and frames to dirt, scratches, or damage. These defects can occur when installing thermal insulation around a window sill or frame. To avoid problems, before insulation, you need to protect the window unit with frames with a special film.
Installation of windows before and after façade design
If the walls are single-layer, window structures can be installed before and after plastering the facades. It is better to install before external plaster. Before you start finishing facade, profiles with double-glazed windows should be carefully screened with protective film to prevent contamination with cement mortar.
Installing Euro-windows after finishing plastering on the facade is not justified - you have to plaster the slopes twice. In this case, the first layer of mortar is inevitably damaged, especially if a vapor-permeable tape is placed at the junction of the window and the wall. You can leave the slope unplastered, install a profile with double-glazed windows, and then complete the work. But there is a risk of disrupting the aesthetics of the finish if the tone of the plaster applied in the color does not match different time. Install the profile before finishing the facade - this makes it easier to seal the joint between walls and windows, to beautifully design the slope, to make the surfaces identical, to join slopes at an angle of 90°.
If the walls are two-layer, profiles should be installed before insulating the facade, so that it is clear where to place the foam boards. They are placed so that the corner joints in the openings do not overlap. If the walls are two-layer, it is important to apply reinforcing mesh to the corners of the opening and strengthen them perforated corner. The thermal insulation layer should overlap the frames by 2-3 cm. If Euro-windows are installed in walls without insulation, it is necessary to seal the joints between the wall and the window. If the opening is insulated before installing the profiles, it is necessary to provide a reserve of insulation.