Installing plastic windows in a house is usually the concern of professionals. However, installation can be done independently. Usually this decision is made by people who want to save money. There are those who just like to work with their hands. In any case, before installation, it will not be superfluous to find out some tips and nuances.
Preparatory stage
Have you decided to change the
plastic windows? Do-it-yourself installation requires mandatory preparatory work. It will be necessary to dismantle the old structure and determine what size the future window will be. To remove the old one you will need a crowbar, a good screwdriver, pliers, a chisel, a hammer and a perforator. Dismantling begins with the fact that you remove the window sashes with a crowbar. And the external metal tide is then removed using pliers.
Want to see plastic windows in your home? Do-it-yourself installation is not possible until you dismantle the old window sill and frame. The windows have already been removed, now use a hammer and a chisel, or a perforator. With their help, it is easier to remove the frame without slopes.
We mount plastic windows
Do-it-yourself installation begins by screwing anchors to the frame, that is, special plates (one is on top and two are on the sides). They should go on the inside. An installation profile must be placed on the bottom of the opening. It is important to understand that all parts are attached to the sides of the opening by drilling holes in the wall. A plastic dowel is inserted into it to subsequently screw in a screw.
The window frame is placed on the installation profile, then fixed using wooden wedges. The distance from the frame to the walls should be the same. It is placed strictly upright. After this critical stage has been completed, plastic windows must be fixed with anchors in the opening. DIY installation is half complete. Next, the wings are hung on the pins fixed in the frame. There are special screws for adjustment.
The window sill must also be installed carefully and carefully. It is necessary to try on the board, file its edges, put on caps on them (it is better to put them on glue). Cut and file it with a jigsaw. The board must be inserted, securing the wedges from below, then it is important to knock them out so that it is pressed firmly.
After a thorough check in
All characteristics of the newly installed window must be filled with foam all the cracks between the frame and the opening. Keep in mind that this composition doubles, do not overdo it.
Useful Tips
Decided to mount plastic windows? Do-it-yourself installation requires compliance with safety measures. This is especially true for dismantling the old structure. Do not drop the parts down, and hold on yourself so as not to fall out. If you are not sure of your dexterity and care, enclose the space below the window with a red lace. Otherwise, a dropped tool can injure passers-by.
For a person who understands and knows how to work with his hands, it is not difficult to install a plastic window. The instruction presented here is a vivid confirmation of this.