Do not think that it is difficult to install plastic windows with your own hands . All you need is a little patience and accuracy. And outside help may not be needed. Difficulties with installation can arise only if the house is built of wood logs.
First of all, you need to collect all the necessary tools: a drill, a level, a wide chisel and, possibly,
metal scissors. And you will also need
mounting foam, screws, metal plates, with which the window will be attached to the opening, as well as small wedges that will help to set the correct level. All work should be carried out in the warm season, otherwise its quality can significantly decrease.
If you have already brought the finished product, then you can start installing it. Naturally, you should dismantle the plastic window that you are about to change, and prepare the opening for work. Carefully inspect the slopes: they should not leave any debris, rotten places, excess plaster. If there is damage, they should be repaired. Also, the opening should be primed with special protective impregnations.
Next, pull out the double-glazed windows from the frame and install them in the opening. It uses wedges and level. However, do not tighten the product tightly. This is done only if the window is set correctly. Remember: if you want to achieve optimal thermal insulation, then the depth of the opening must be correct. To do this, measure it and divide the resulting figure by 3.
Next, the installation of a plastic window with your own hands will go quickly enough. It is required to drill holes in the designated places and hammer the dowels into them. All actions must be accompanied by a measurement of the level of the product. If the frame is installed correctly, you can finally tighten the screws.
Now the installation of a plastic window with your own hands involves the installation of double-glazed windows. They should be carefully leaned against the frame and secured with glazing beads. Short elements are put first, and then long. In order to hammer the glazing bead into place, you will need a rubber mallet that will not damage the glass.
After
installing the window, it is advisable to remove the protective tape from the surface of the frame. If this is not done on time, then it will be very difficult to remove it. To protect the frame from moisture on its inner surface, you can stick a special tape. Next, the installation of a plastic window with your own hands involves foaming the product. In order to better stick to the opening, it can be slightly sprayed with water. Do not use too much foam, as it tends to expand. However, if the seam between the opening and the frame is wide enough, then the procedure will have to be repeated again.
The last step, which involves the installation of a plastic window with your own hands, is the installation of a drain. Naturally, after all the procedures performed, the product must be adjusted. In principle, this completes the installation of the plastic window. Now you can finish the slopes. Good luck