Wooden windows in the house are not only beautiful, but also environmentally friendly. The market offers many options for plastic double-glazed windows, but less and less common are wooden. The price for them is higher than for plastic. An excellent option to save money is to install a wooden window yourself.
What is required for installation
In order to correctly approach the installation issue, you need to follow the steps:
- Measure the opening under the window, prepare everything for installation.
- Mount the structure.
- Fix the double-glazed window in the wall.
- Carry out insulation work around the perimeter of the opening.
- The final step is the final finish. If these are PVC products, you need to plaster all the slopes so that the house takes on a more complete look.
There are several installation methods. All of them will be considered below.
Through
Do-it-yourself installation of a window in a wooden house can be done with dowels. They are great for mounting structures, for example, in the country. The box is securely fixed, without changing its position even with bends and other mechanical stress. When the window is fastened with anchors, the "mobility" of the structure cannot be ruled out.
The advantage of this method is profitability. It is not necessary to purchase additional tools. All screw heads can be closed with plastic plugs. This will affect the appearance of the glass, making it look more aesthetic. In addition, minor defects (such as chips) will be hidden.
Through installation assumes its nuances. You must select a location for the dowel. This can only be done on one level.
How to prepare an opening
When installing, the width of the opening is important, which should be larger than the box itself. When choosing a distance on the sides, you need to retreat a minimum of 20 millimeters, from the top also 20. At the bottom, the allowable distance is 50 or 60 millimeters. Thanks to the indentation, it is possible to exclude the installation of a frame with defects. The design should be checked in advance for flaws.
Common box installation errors
Sometimes builders make gross mistakes when installing windows. Some use openings to lintel walls. The window is installed using the “brick up structure” method. This method is unacceptable, since it turns out a clamped box, without any gaps. There is no ventilation in it, so the functioning of the structure will be disrupted.
Sometimes masters leave a difference in the diagonals of the frame more than ten millimeters, which is a mistake. This value should not exceed ten millimeters. Therefore, angles must be measured. To do this, you need a laser roulette. If it is not at hand, then you can use a goniometer or centimeter. There is an old method for measuring diagonals with a rope. It is not entirely accurate, but it is also allowed to use it.
At what depth should the structure be planted
Do-it-yourself installation of a wooden window is a fairly simple procedure, but you need to know the main features of the installation. You should understand what is the permissible depth during installation.
There is a dew point. Its isotherm should fall inside the window. This is a temperature equal to 10 degrees heat. At this temperature, air will not be able to absorb moisture, so condensation will not accumulate inside the window. When the wall is covered with mineral wool or polystyrene for home insulation, the isotherm index has its limitations. Installation must be done at the level of insulating material.
The most convenient installation method
Installation of a wooden window can be done using special pads. With them, installing the frame will become much easier. To do this, fix the block over the waterproofing pad. Its height should be no more than 50 millimeters. The result should be that it is parallel to the outer edge of the wall.
The first step is to clean the place. Only one box should remain from the window. After it is "planted" on the mounting block. An important point is the alignment of the horizon, for which they check the level with a laser tape measure. After they fix the box, checking that the distances from the box to the opening are equal to each other.
Do you need plates during installation
Installation of a wooden window can take place using special plates. Usually in production, the kit already includes plates. Some citizens make them themselves. Plates are fixed on each side of the box. There are times when the window is larger than 1.5 meters. What are they doing in this case? Take additional plates in the amount of two pairs. After pre-installing the box, fix the mounting plates with the dowels.
The next step is to get the wedges that held the structure, check the horizontal and vertical. Installation of wooden platbands on windows will be the final stage in the work.
How to make isolation
If the window was made qualitatively, then the heat in the room should be well preserved even in the cold season. Cold air and moisture should not enter the room through the frame.
Insulation must be done around the entire opening, then drafts through any gaps can be avoided. For these purposes, mounting foam is most often used. This method is quite popular, as it is simple to execute. In addition, it is very effective. Foam perfectly closes all the cracks, leaving no chance for drafts.
It is important to evenly distribute the mounting foam, making the layers thin. To prevent excess foam from falling into other areas, people make a spacer from the boards. It serves as a limiter.
What to do with the window after installation
When the installation of the wooden window is completed, it remains to waterproof the exterior. For this, it is convenient to use special silicone gels. They are durable and have a number of properties that provide reliable waterproofing. These greases are easy to use.
it is also necessary to check all fasteners, grease them with special solutions. You need to check if all the doors open easily. Manufacturers enclose operating instructions and installation instructions for each window.
If you correctly install wooden PVC windows, then they will serve their owners for a long time. It is important to follow all recommendations from the manufacturer.
How to put a plastic window in a wooden house
During the construction of wooden houses there are many different nuances. For example, the question arises of how to install plastic windows in a wooden house. Many people mistakenly believe that only professionals can make installation work, since it is very difficult. Despite the difficult installation process, you can do everything yourself. To do this, you must clearly follow the recommendations.
Installation of plastic windows in a wooden log house is possible after preparatory work. It is necessary to dismantle the old window opening, remove all dust. Do not forget to take out the trash from the room. When working, it is important to maintain the integrity of the walls. Remember, a wooden surface is easy to scratch or stain with foam.
It is necessary to imagine the future window, but rather visualize. It is necessary to draw a plan of the window, apply the measurement results to it. Pre-measure the opening. In many ways, the quality of the window cloth depends on the exact measurement. If the dimensions of the sides of the opening are different, then they are oriented to right angles.
Sealants eliminate possible gaps. For the same purpose, plaster may be used. After completing the preparation phase, you can safely order a double-glazed window from the manufacturer.
Questions before installation
Installation of PVC windows in a wooden house is carried out by analogy with the installation of standard windows in multi-storey buildings.
You should find out what tools are needed, check their availability. You will need a hammer drill. If not, then an electric drill will do. Do not do without a building level and roulette. A screwdriver and pliers can usually be found in every home. It is important to choose the right anchor plates and screws. Anchor bolts are suitable, you only need to set the desired size in advance. You will need mounting foam. When working with her hands are best protected with gloves.
The nuances of installing plastic windows in wooden houses
One is inconvenient to carry out installation work with the window. Therefore, it is better to get an assistant. It must be remembered that the design weighs a lot, so the partner must be strong.
The installation of PVC windows must be carried out in calm weather, when the temperature does not drop below minus ten degrees.
The advantages of PVC products
The advantages of plastic windows in a wooden house are obvious:
- They perfectly keep heat, tight. Heating costs in winter will be significantly reduced.
- Searched windows are equipped with excellent sound insulation. You will not be afraid of street noise.
- Plastic double-glazed windows have an aesthetic appearance. Many people like them more. In addition, now manufacturers are doing imitation of natural wood. You can find windows for every taste.
- They do not create unnecessary problems with the service. Wooden windows need to be painted every season, and plastic can only be washed. It is important that they are equipped with good locks that are easy to open and close.
The main advantage of this type of windows will be that they are not subject to decay. They are not afraid of high humidity, they will not swell. The price of construction is pleasantly surprising. It is acceptable to most of the population.
Before choosing the type of window, it is important to consider what material the house itself is made of. Many houses are erected from timber. Some people choose logs as the basis. Each material reacts differently to house shrinkage. There are cases when, when the material is selected incorrectly, the plastic windows are deformed.
Conclusion
We found out how to independently install wooden windows, as well as plastic ones in a wooden house. Correct installation directly affects the good tightness of windows. Better to prevent a mistake than to spend money on fixing it later.