We’ll take the purchase and delivery of the window to its destination as a given and immediately move on to installation. For convenience, the entire process should be divided into main stages:

1. Removing an old window;
2. Preparing the window for installation;
3. Fastening the new frame and insulating;
4. Installation of ebb and window sills;
5. Double-glazed window fasteners;

Also in advance you should prepare the necessary tools:

• Hammer;
• Drill diameter 6 mm;
• Dowels;
• Self-tapping screws 40 mm long, without drill;
• Self-tapping screws 30 mm long, with drill;
• Hammer;
• Plates for fastening;
• Screwdriver;
• Crowbar;
• Level;
• Plumb.

Removing the window structure

Carry out all work as carefully as possible. Start dismantling with window sashes. To do this, you need to open and close the sash several times a few centimeters. This way it will become loose and come off the awnings. To achieve the desired result, lift the sash up using a crowbar. If the process is difficult and requires the use of physical strength, it is better to remove all glass in advance to avoid injury.

The second stage will be removing the old window sill and the frame itself. It is not recommended to knock out the frame; it is better to immediately remove the slopes using a hammer drill. After this, the frame will come out of the window opening on its own, and you can begin dismantling the window sill board.

To remove the window sill You will need a crowbar and a hammer. With their help, you should clean the plaster and plaster, and then pull the board out. If you come across a stone window sill, it is better to do the work together. Lifting its considerable weight alone will be problematic.

After all the old structure has been removed, you should thoroughly clean the window opening from solution residues, construction waste, insulation and insulation. There is nothing complicated about this; all work is done manually.

Preparing a plastic window

Before starting installation, you need remove the glass from the window. Usually, the glazing beads in new windows are not intentionally hammered in completely. They should be removed from the structure, after which the glass will easily separate from the frame. If you do not see protruding parts around the perimeter of the window, then the guides are tightly packed. To knock them out, you need to find a groove and insert a spatula into it. We direct the handle from the center of the window and knock out the glazing beads with light taps. Good for this wooden hammer(mallet). The procedure will have to be repeated 4 times - this is the number of fasteners around the perimeter of the frame.

Prepare in advance a place where you can temporarily place the glass. The floor surface must be perfectly smooth and clean. You can lay several layers of newspaper.

Next we move on for dismantling the sashes. Lightly push the top rod down and immediately use pliers to lower it all the way down. This way you have released the top mount. Now lift the sash and it will come out bottom loop.

Be careful, the sash is quite heavy! It's better to work with a partner.

Frame installation

Without double-glazed windows and sashes, the frame has become much lighter. Now you can install it in the window opening.

For this:

• Measure the height of the window sill, in its place place auxiliary wooden blocks (every 40 cm) or a stand profile;
• Apply marks around the entire perimeter window opening every 70 - 100 cm. Fastenings will be installed here;
• Place the frame on the supports and check the verticality of the structure with a level;
• Attach the fasteners to the frame. It can be:
  • Anchors:

  To do this, holes are drilled in the wall using a hammer drill, which coincide with special holes in the frame. Anchors are inserted into them;

  • Anchor plates:

  Such plates are located around the perimeter of the window in the form of “ears” with holes for self-tapping screws. Bend the metal plate so that it fits snugly against the wall and drill holes in the same way.

• Set the tide. It is best to place it under the window structure, but you can also attach it to the frame itself using metal screws;
• Thoroughly fill the space between the frame and the walls of the window opening polyurethane foam. To ensure maximum adhesion of the foam, first wet the walls with water from a spray bottle;
• We install the sashes and double-glazed windows in place.

DIY PVC window sill installation

This process special attention should be paid. Typically, window sills are produced with a margin, so cut off the excess length using a jigsaw or grinder. If a stand profile is provided, place the window sill next to it and set it level. To do this, place wooden blocks under the bottom. Fill the remaining space with solution if the gap is large enough. If not, use regular polyurethane foam.

After installation on the windowsill weights should be installed. A few water bottles will do, too. This will prevent it from rising under the influence of foam. All excess solution should be removed after 24 hours.

Self-installation of plastic windows. Video

In this video you will see more clearly the entire process of installing plastic windows with your own hands. We insert plastic windows with our own hands!

Thus, there is nothing complicated in the process of installing plastic windows (PVC) with your own hands. If you want to install plastic windows yourself, just take care necessary tools and find yourself a partner. All other work will require a little time and strict adherence to instructions. During installation, do not forget to check the level of the frame several times to avoid unwanted distortions. The doors can be opened no earlier than one day after installation.

When purchasing a window, we plan that it will be able to serve well for many decades. However, this is only possible if the window is installed correctly. Almost all specialists have their own own methods and secrets, but there are also special fixed standards - GOST and SNiP. It is the installation of PVC windows in accordance with GOST that can give the highest quality results.

Regulations

Installation of PVC windows in accordance with GOST will guarantee its long and trouble-free service. Today, all types of work related to this area are regulated by four main standards:

• GOST 30674-99. It contains general information on the issue and basic requirements for windows. There is practically no mention of the installation process itself in this GOST.
• GOST R52749-2007. This standard focuses on the process of installing windows using vapor-permeable, self-expanding sealing tape.
• GOST 30971-2012. This document contains the most detailed information on the issue. It also contains exact requirements for window sizes, device parameters and joint filling materials, methods of fastening structures and similar information. The requirements for regulatory documentation, some warranty obligations of the work performer and General requirements to perform the work. This standard was introduced at the beginning of 2014 and replaced the outdated GOST 30971-2002 for window installation.
• SNiP 02/23/2003. The standard sets the parameters for thermal protection of premises. Suffice it to mention that it requires the installation of a 3-chamber double-glazed window for most climatic zones of Russia and a 5-chamber double-glazed window for Siberia.

The standards take into account the climate zone in which the plastic window will be installed

All of the above regulations are valid, but not binding. The only exception was various requirements related to safety in one way or another.. Compliance with GOSTs only helps to achieve highest quality window installations.

Preparing for installation

The installation of plastic windows according to GOST is not much different in general outline from conventional installation of PVC windows. The main differences lie in the nuances and compliance with a number of requirements. The technology for installing plastic windows is as follows:

Measurements

Before starting work, a number of measurements should be taken. The dimensions of the window are set as follows: the width of the window is the width of the window opening, from which the double width of the installation gap (which will be on both sides) is subtracted, the height is the same. According to GOST, the minimum width of such a gap is 2 cm, and in calculations the figure most often used is 2.5-3 cm.

When installing a quarter window, measurements are taken from the outside

If we're talking about about installing a window in an opening with an external quarter, then all measurements should be made from the outside. The width will be the distance between the quarters, increased by the size of the frame plant per quarter, which ranges from 2.5 to 4 cm. The height is determined in the same way.

Preparatory work

After the windows have been manufactured and delivered to the customer, work should not begin immediately. It is recommended to first prepare the room: clear the space near the window for comfortable work, remove unnecessary things and furniture, cover the walls and remaining objects with film or thick fabric. The doors are removed from the frame, and the cavity of the stand profile is filled with heat-insulating foam. It is recommended to do the latter one day before installation.

Particular attention should be paid to the opening itself - it must be cleaned of dirt and dust in advance. If there are noticeable irregularities, they are leveled with putty.

Fastening

GOST stipulates two main types of window fastening. The first is done in the mounting plane - self-tapping screws are attached directly through the frame. This option is used most often, but requires that the door leaves and double-glazed windows be removed from the frame in advance. The advantage of this method is the ease of installation in the opening.

Most often, self-tapping screws are used for fastening

The second option is based on the use of reinforcement mounted in the frame during production. The entire structure can be mounted. It should be noted that its weight will be quite large, so the process will require certain efforts and skills.

Installation work

Installation of plastic windows according to GOST provides one important point: The frame is not installed on a bare brick or similar base. Instead, small wooden blocks, soaked in solutions. They will help in aligning the window.

After this, either a separate frame or the entire structure is placed on them, which depends on the preferred type of fastening. For greater stability and reliability, the supports are left as part of the structure, and wedges are knocked out between the window and the wall on top for fixation. After this, the frame is attached from the sides in the same way. By controlling the process with a level, the frame is leveled, and adjustments are made by adding substrates.

The frame can be fastened, according to GOST, through pre-drilled fasteners. You should start from the bottom, gradually moving higher. To top it off, the structure is additionally checked for horizontalness and all screws and anchors are tightened.

Drain installation and window assembly

Most often, a special groove is provided on the outside of the window into which the drainage system is mounted. GOST states that during installation it must be foamed. If you need to create more robust construction, the drainage system is additionally secured with screws.

The drainage system is mounted in a special groove on the outside

Upon completion, another control check the entire structure: for strength, verticality and horizontality. After this, all that remains is to assemble the window. The assembly process takes place in the reverse order of disassembly: during the process, stops, handles and other accessories are returned to their places.

Filling gaps

GOSTs pay special attention to filling gaps. This procedure is almost always performed using polyurethane foam-based polyurethane foam. This material has been tested over years of work, but still has a number of disadvantages. First of all, its resistance to impact environment and ultraviolet radiation leaves much to be desired. That is why GOST standards require maximum insulation of all seams on all sides - this will avoid destruction of the insulation, which can result in loss of tightness, fogging of windows and the penetration of cold from the street into the house.

The insulation procedure is as follows: waterproofing tape for PVC windows is glued from the inside around the entire perimeter. The tape must also have vapor-tight properties. A strip of foil is glued at the bottom, which will subsequently end up under the window sill board. In a similar way they pass through outside. PSUL adhesive strip (moisture-resistant and vapor-tight). This membrane film can allow steam to pass out.

Installation of windows in accordance with GOST requires mandatory waterproofing of gaps

Both mentioned materials are characterized not only by the fact that they can be found on construction market won't be difficult. They also differ in accessibility, that is, the final price of the work will not increase that much, but the quality will increase significantly. In addition, the structure mounted in this way will last several years longer.

To fill the gap when installing PVC windows according to GOST, the strips are slightly bent and the surface is wetted from the inside. Apply the composition using a pistol. The filler is foam intended for use all year round. According to GOST, ordinary foam can also be used, but only at temperatures up to 30 degrees below zero. Considering the conditions in most regions, such seam insulation in Russia turns out to be of little use.

Window sill installation

On last stage work is installing a window sill. This process It is considered quite simple - you just need to adjust the size and, if necessary, trim the finished window sill so that it fits perfectly under the frame. According to GOST 30971, it is allowed for the window sill to extend onto the walls at a distance of 5 to 10 cm. Pegs are used to create a level, after which the cavity under the board is sealed with polyurethane foam or mortar. Experts recommend making a slope of 1-2 degrees towards the room during installation.

When installing a window sill, it is necessary to adjust it to the correct size

To decorate the window sill, plastic panels are used, which are attached to the initial profile using a clip. The casing, which wraps around the corner, is secured with self-tapping screws and covered with decorative film on top. All that remains is to put on the end caps and seal the seams with sealant.

Many construction companies they interpret GOST and SNiP standards as they want and can simply ignore them, and there is no need to say again what the consequences of incorrect installation are. There are two ways out: either carefully monitor the installation process and immediately notice violations, or install windows according to GOST on your own.

PVC windows, which are more commonly referred to as double-glazed windows, are extremely popular today. Which is not surprising. Such designs have many advantages over old standard wooden windows, which today, for the most part, not only have a rather unsightly appearance, but are also unable to perform the functions assigned to them. So apartment owners are striving to replace outdated structures in order to make their home warm and quiet inside, and beautiful and modern outside.

Today, the cost of professional services in the field of construction and renovation is extremely high. Perhaps this is precisely why many people now try to carry out such work on their own, without turning to specialists for help. Of course, not everything can be done with your own hands, especially if you lack the appropriate skills. However, there are jobs that are completely within the capabilities of a home craftsman, despite their apparent complexity. Among these is the installation of PVC windows. Almost every home-grown craftsman can carry out such a procedure independently. The main thing is to competently follow the process technology, carefully observing all its requirements. Which, in fact, is quite simple to do if you have before your eyes the instructions for installing PVC windows. Competent and detailed. And if there is none, we invite you to read our article, in which we want to talk in detail about what such a procedure as installing a PVC window with your own hands is.

Stages

Installation of PVC windows is a job that many home craftsmen are afraid to carry out due to the seeming extreme complexity of the process. It is worth noting that it is completely in vain. It's not as difficult as it seems to some from the outside. Moreover, when installing double-glazed windows, you don’t even need any special tools. So, almost a regular set home handyman, which is available in every home (we will discuss it in more detail below). The procedure itself includes several stages, including preparatory stages. To summarize, it looks like this: first you need to carry out all the measurements correctly in order to purchase the “correct” double-glazed window; then you need to prepare the opening for installation, install the window and the accessories included with it; then refine the slopes. All these procedures (except for the last one) take professionals only two to three hours. The home handyman, of course, will have to work longer, but during the day he can easily cope with the task. But PVC is still half the battle, because after installation you still have to tinker with the slopes, it’s better to count on a few days. Let's say, devote a weekend to this matter.

So let's begin. From measurements.

Calculations

To ensure that the installation of a PVC window with your own hands goes smoothly, you need to correctly calculate the dimensions of the structure. The fact is that you will have to order double-glazed windows, since it is unlikely that you can simply go to the store and buy them. You can, of course, call specialists from a company that produces and installs windows, however, firstly, you will have to pay for this, and secondly, such companies, as a rule, provide comprehensive services - from measuring to production and installation every PVC window ordered from them. Due to fierce competition, prices for almost everyone today are the same, and they usually charge about 30% of the cost for installation. Typically, the average is around $50. And if you decide to save money, you will have to do everything yourself. Including calculating the dimensions of the future double-glazed window. And in order to do this correctly, you must first study the old structure and the opening itself, because it comes in two types - with and without the so-called quarter. This is a special design that is present on the sides of the opening. To find out, you must first remove the cash from the old wooden window. And then measure the width of the old frame, first from the side of the room, and then from the side of the street. If the result is the same, there is no quarter. If there is a difference, then there is a similar design. From here you dance.

If there is a quarter, the height of the future window will be the same as the opening itself. But three centimeters should be added to the existing width. In its absence, the double-glazed window should be shorter by five centimeters and narrower by three. This difference constitutes the so-called gap. When installing PVC windows, it is necessary, since the installation of such structures is carried out using foam, and it requires space between the opening and the frame itself.

Well, if we are talking about a new building, then this moment house construction technologies do not provide for the presence of such a structure as a quarter. That is, you will have a clean window opening. Feel free to measure its dimensions vertically and horizontally and take them to a PVC window manufacturing company. There, specialists will carry out all the necessary calculations themselves.

Additional accessories

Since proper installation of PVC windows is impossible without the availability additional elements, then when ordering a design you should definitely pay attention to this. Plus, in addition to the double-glazed window itself, you should additionally be provided with fittings, special seal, installation profile and window sill with ebb. As for the last two additions, there are some nuances you need to know.

These items are available in several standard options(in width). Therefore, it is enough to measure the existing old structure and then choose the one that suits you. As for the length, it is better to take elements with a margin of at least twenty centimeters. You will be able to trim off all unnecessary parts when the actual installation of the PVC window sill is carried out. Well, the low tide, accordingly.

Once the design has been ordered and deadlines have been agreed upon, preparation can begin. Of course, you can free the window opening from the old frame only immediately before installing a new double-glazed window. There is no need to explain that it is impossible to sit in a windowless apartment for a week. The installation time for a PVC window, as we have already mentioned, is about three hours for specialists. You may be busy all day without any experience, but old frame need to be removed, of course, only before starting the installation of a new one. But you should prepare everything necessary for the process in advance.

So what will you need?

Tools and materials

When installing a PVC window with your own hands, the craftsman should have a certain and, most importantly, mandatory set of tools and materials, without which the installation process will not be possible. Therefore, you should be concerned about purchasing:

• Drills.
• A mounting gun, which will be needed when carrying out the procedure for foaming seams.
• Construction level.
• Chisels.
• Rubber mallet.
• Stapler.
• Hacksaws for metal.
• Professional polyurethane foam.
• Water vapor barrier tape.
• Construction screws, the length of which must be at least 12 mm.
• Laminated foil hydro-moisture-vapor-proof tape.

This is the basic set that is required when easy installation PVC windows. If you plan to install a structure using them, then you need, naturally, to take care of purchasing them. It is worth paying attention to their strength. It is advisable to buy fasteners made of thick metal, since PVC windows will still be installed, which have sufficient heavy weight, and not some light suspended structures.

Preparatory procedures

So, the new double-glazed windows have been delivered to you, which means you can begin preparatory work. First of all, you need to clear the room of furniture as much as possible. Installing a PVC window with your own hands is a procedure that requires availability large quantity free space, so we remove everything possible from the room. After which you can begin to dismantle the old structure. Naturally, it is quite possible that PVC will be carried out in a newly built house with new window openings. In this case, we naturally omit this stage. However, most often home craftsmen are interested in how to install a PVC window instead of an old one. wooden frame. And for them, the information presented below will be extremely valuable. Although there is a statement that it is much easier to break than to build, nevertheless, everything must be done wisely so as not to damage the window opening. By the way, it will suffer quite a lot even without this, so try to carry out the dismantling procedure as gently as possible.

Removing the old window

If wooden structure If it is so dilapidated that the glass is literally almost falling out, then they must first be removed. To do this, it is enough to first remove the beads holding the glass. If it is still quite strong, then you can try to remove the existing doors along with the glass from their hinges. However, be careful. It’s better to get rid of the glass, so as not to accidentally damage your skillful hands. As a result, the window should have a frame without sashes and a window sill. Arm yourself with a hacksaw or, even better, a grinder equipped with a concrete circle, and saw through the old frame in several places. Then use a pry bar to remove it piece by piece. As a result, a window sill will remain. Do the same with him. First cut it out, and then break it out. The problem can be caused by a window sill made not of wood, but of concrete. In this case, of course, you will have to tinker. And the best way to deal with the problem is a jackhammer. If you don’t have the latter, use a grinder and a hammer drill.

After the old window is removed, carefully inspect the opening. Remove all protruding pieces of reinforcement and fragments of plaster from it. In general, make sure that, despite its somewhat unsightly appearance, it will reliable basis for a new design. And, of course, remove all dust and dirt.

Preparing a new window

Professionals install PVC windows almost always without disassembling them. Which is understandable, because they already have considerable experience. It is better for the home craftsman to play it safe and remove the opening sashes from their hinges, and remove the double-glazed windows themselves from the blind ones. Many people are afraid of this procedure, however, there is nothing complicated about it. To remove the sash, you just need to remove the pin located in the top hinge. To remove it, you only need to have pliers (picked it up and pulled it out). And then remove the sash from the bottom hinge. As for glass, there are no difficulties here either. It only seems like a PVC window at first glance monolithic design. In fact, it contains exactly the same glazing beads as wooden ones. This is a plastic frame located on top of the glass. You just need to pick them up with a knife and push them out of the grooves. Then take out the glass.

Of course, it is not always necessary to install large structures. In private homes, sometimes a small single-leaf window is replaced. In this case, you don’t have to worry and start installing it without disassembling it.

After the window is prepared, you need to remove protective film With outside. All. You can proceed directly to installation.

Types of installation

There are two of them. The simplest is to attach the frame directly to the opening using dowels. The second is installation using anchor elements, which are first mounted to the inside of the frame and then attached to the opening. Professional craftsmen in some cases they combine both presented methods, which does not contradict the requirements of the technology. We will try to talk in detail about both options.

Technology

First, construction wedges are laid out on the lower surface of the opening, that is, in the place where the window sill will be located. The prepared frame is inserted into the opening and leveled using building level and carry out markings. That is, they mark on the wall itself the location of either holes for dowels or mounting anchors. Then the frame is removed. Further, the algorithm of actions depends on the selected installation method. If you plan to fasten with dowels, then at the place of the marks, drill a hole of the appropriate diameter for them. In cases where installation using anchor plates is envisaged, professionals recommend first hollowing out recesses for them, and only then drilling holes for self-tapping screws. Why is this necessary? Yes, so that these same plates do not protrude very much above the surface of the slopes. If this happens, it will significantly complicate the finishing process.

When everything is prepared, the frame is reinserted. Just before this you need to glue it on the sides with hydro-vapor-proof tape. Then the frame is secured on the sides with construction wedges and carefully leveled. After which they are finally secured (either with dowels directly or with self-tapping screws) anchor fasteners). Moreover, experts do not recommend over-tightening these elements. It’s even better if the head of the anchor or dowel protrudes a millimeter above the surface. As soon as it becomes clear that the structure is strong and exactly level, the removed glass and sashes are returned to their place. Then, using polyurethane foam, fill the gaps on the sides and top, not forgetting to remove the wedges.

As for the foam itself. It should be filled carefully so that there are no voids left. However, it is not recommended to do this in excess. Therefore, it is best, especially considering that this is the debut of a home master, to carry out this procedure with short breaks. We filled half a meter and waited a bit, at least twenty minutes. Foam tends to expand over time. And if you made a mistake the first time, then the next time it will be much easier to regulate its supply.

On the outside, after the installation of the window is completed, a drip lining is installed. For the same foam. And for greater confidence, they also screw it to the construction wedges, which, as you remember, remained with us at the bottom of the structure. As for the window sill, first it is measured in length and the excess is cut off. Then they are inserted under the bottom edge of the frame. It is enough to place the window sill under the window just two or three centimeters. The bottom of the window sill is foamed.

Important! If there is a very large gap between the window sill and the lower edge of the window opening, then it is not recommended to fill it all with foam. It is best to lay wooden blocks. Or even bricks. And after that, secure the structure with foam, not forgetting, of course, to level it.

At this point the installation process can be considered complete. Now it’s better to forget about the double-glazed window for a day and not touch it, so that by slamming the sashes of the new window for no reason, you won’t damage the integrity of the structure. After which you can begin removing excess foam and finishing the slopes.

Installation of PVC window in a wooden house

There are some nuances here, which are due to the fact that wooden buildings, due to the characteristics of the material from which they were built, are capable of shrinking. Logs are able to practically move when there is a temperature difference, contributing to the deformation of window and doorways, walls, etc. Which can cause all sorts of flaws to appear in double-glazed windows. It is for this reason that their installation is not carried out at all in the first year after construction. PVC windows in wooden house, in addition, they are mounted not directly in the window opening itself, but in special design. It's called casing. Simply put: first a special wooden frame from well-dried material. It is then inserted into the window opening, aligned and secured. After which a PVC window is installed in it. This will reliably protect the glass unit from deformation and defects. Which, you see, is very important, especially when you consider the cost of PVC windows. Prices even for the most simple designs, although not exorbitant, are still impressive - on average, a small window costs about two hundred dollars. And under such protection the window is not afraid of any shrinkage. The only thing that needs to be taken into account is that experts recommend leaving a larger gap between the window and the casing - at least 5 centimeters on each side. In all other respects, the process of installing a double-glazed window is the same as described above.

Installation of PVC windows on the balcony

Balcony glazing also has some specifics. If a complete structure is inserted into the window opening, then on the balcony the PVC frame consists of several parts that need to be fastened together. This is done using anchor slats, and some experts additionally recommend lubricating the joints liquid nails. Since the lower part of the windows is installed directly on the railing, before installation it is necessary to carefully check their integrity and strength. And if necessary, carry out the necessary renovation work. After this, a frame is constructed from wooden beam, firmly securing it around the entire perimeter of the balcony. Then the visor is attached to the top from the outside. Next, PVC windows are installed, which are attached directly to the beam. First, they install the front group, after which they move on to installing the side ones. As for the fastening method, use any of the two described above at your own discretion. The only thing that needs to be taken into account is that it is better to make at least four fastening points on the sides, and at least three on top per window. The gaps are also foamed, after which a drip lining is installed on the outside, and a window sill is installed on the inside. As you can see, everything is quite simple.

Conclusion

We tried to tell you in as much detail as possible about how to install a PVC window in a concrete opening, in a wooden house and on a balcony. As you can see, there is nothing complicated in the procedure. If you have skillful hands, it is quite easy to deal with. We hope that now, after reading you detailed instructions, the installation process will be easy and quick.

Previously, houses were installed only wooden windows, but nowadays they produce not only wooden ones, but also.

And in modern world people often began to install plastic windows in their houses or apartments. So you, at some point, decided that wooden windows no longer hold heat so well, they freeze and look, let’s say, not very attractive, and for this reason you decided to replace wooden windows with plastic ones.

Installation of plastic windows is not easy, so this work is best left to specialists. But, if you are sure that you are capable of installing windows yourself or you have some experience in installing such windows, then you can install the windows yourself.

Here's how to install it correctly plastic window we will tell you further.

The positive quality of installing plastic windows yourself is that you will do it more carefully than many specialized workers. Still, if you do not have the skills to install such windows and have never seen how they do it, then it is best to use the services of specialized workers.

When is the best time to install plastic windows?

Installation of plastic windows can be carried out in winter time, but only if the air temperature outside is not less than minus five degrees. Otherwise, you need to install a special heat shield.

Window measurement

Before purchasing a new plastic window, you need to take measurements window opening and according to the data received, buy a ready-made window or place an order for the manufacture of a window. When you order a window according to your size, it will fit perfectly into the opening of your window.

The window should not be inserted tightly into the opening; there should be a small gap between the window and the opening, since it needs to expand or contract, this will depend on temperature changes.

Clearance requirements

The minimum dimensions of the gaps should be as follows:

• Window up to 1m 20 cm, the indentation should be 15 mm;
• Window up to 2 m 20 cm, the indentation is 20 mm;
• Window up to 3 m, the offset is 25mm.

When you replace a window, you must take into account that the window must fit into the window opening only a certain number of centimeters. This is necessary so that the glass unit is not in the wall and in order to make slopes.

All measurements were taken, all the nuances were taken into account and the result was required size window profile. Now you can go to the company and order a window or buy a ready-made one that suits your parameters.

Removing the old window and preparing the opening

Once you have already purchased a window and the weather allows its installation, you can install it. It is necessary to take into account that all work will be quite dusty, so it is better to remove all things or cover them with film.

After you've done everything preparatory work start dismantling the old window, and in order to remove the old window, use a chisel, pry bar and hammer.

Before installing a plastic window, it is necessary to thoroughly remove dirt from the window opening and moisten it a little.

Then you can begin preparing the window for installation.

Installation of a plastic window

Before installing the window profile, the sashes are removed from the window and the double-glazed windows are removed from the blind parts of the window. Then you need to peel off the protective tapes on the outside of the profile and install the protective caps in the drain holes. We attach the fastenings for the mosquito net using self-tapping screws.

Profile insulation

If you decide to use anchors as fastenings, then the profile is drilled through and therefore the chambers are depressurized. Attaching windows to anchors also requires more labor and skill, and for this reason such fastening is not suitable for beginners. If the profile is not secured correctly, it may move, and if it does, the window will be damaged.

But anchorage has and positive traits, for example, the structure will be durable. But negative quality mounting plates is that they do not provide good structural strength. But the mounting plates are the most easy look fastening of plastic windows. Very often, specialists use both types of fasteners.

1. Usually we start fastening from the corner and make the first fastener at a distance of 120-150 mm and then make the next fastener at a distance of 700 mm. Three fasteners are installed on each side.
2. Before installing the profile in the opening, you need to check all planes using a level, then use wooden blocks to lift the profile and adjust it vertically.
3. It is necessary to start vertically from the top of the window opening and raise the profile from below using the materials described above. The next step the profile will be aligned horizontally. Fastening the profile in the opening from the side and from above is made from wooden blades. After you have made the alignment on all sides, you need to make a profile and if everything is in order, then you can fix it.
4. If you are fixing the window profile onto mounting plates, then first fix them onto one dowel with a nail. The next step is to check the window profile using a level, and only after that the mounting plate is fixed with a second dowel with a nail.
5. If the windows are attached to anchors, then through the holes that were previously made and then using a special tool, make holes in the wall and screw in the anchors without tightening them.
6. The anchors are not tightened in order to check the installation level of the window and only then can the anchors be tightened, but very slowly so as not to disturb the balance of the profile. When the profile is fixed, we remove the wooden blades from the sides and top, and the lower blades remain, because they are the basis of the window profile.

How to install sills on plastic windows?

The next step of the work is the installation of the ebb.

We measure it and cut it out using metal scissors. right size, then a special tape is glued to the bottom of the frame; it is needed to protect the seam between the wall and the bottom of the window.

After the tape is glued, a layer is applied to it. A layer of polyurethane foam is also applied to the edge of the slab; this is necessary in order to ensure sealing of the ebb. The ebb should fit into the grooves of the profile and is attached with self-tapping screws.

Sealing seams

Then we close the seam between the wall and the window with polyurethane foam (first from one side, then from the other and from above). After the foam has dried, another one is glued on top of it. insulation tape. WITH inside windows, it is necessary to remove the protective tape and use special linings when installing a double-glazed window.

Use the slats to hold the glass unit, hammer the slats into the grooves and install the sash, fix it in the awnings, then fasten the handle and adjust the sash horizontally and vertically. After all the work, a mosquito net is installed.

How to properly install a window sill on plastic windows?

After all the work, we begin installing the window sill.

• First, fill the bottom well with foam. installation seam, tape is glued on top of it.
• Then they install wooden blocks on which the window sill will be attached.
• Wooden blocks must be at least ten centimeters. Also, the window sill should be tilted five degrees towards the room, and the window sill should not obscure the battery.
• It is necessary to check whether the window sill is securely attached and it is necessary to solder it from below and, best of all, with polyurethane foam.

In this article we told you how to install a plastic window and we hope that this information was useful to you. Good luck and patience!

Hello readers! I haven't written on the blog for a long time. The season for installing and adjusting windows before winter has begun. Everyone wants to stay warm.

So, many clients are interested in how we attach plastic windows. I’ll say right away that there is no single fastening.

It all depends on where the window is installed. Therefore we can use anchors or plates. In general, I got tired of answering the same questions and I decided to put them in one article, a link to which they will give to all their new clients.

I hope you find this information useful too. Read, get acquainted.

The choice of fasteners for windows primarily depends on the material of the wall into which you will mount your window:

• Brick;
• Tree;
• Aerated concrete, foam concrete, cinder block;
• Concrete.

Secondly, on the type of construction and technical specifications installation:

• Loggias;
• Entrance doors;
• Window;
• Stained glass.

How to fix plastic windows. Types of fasteners

1. Anchor or frame dowel. It comes with a diameter of 8 mm, but practice shows that the optimal diameter of the frame dowel is 10 mm. In my opinion, the most reliable and convenient fastening for windows.

Available in different lengths: 72 mm, 92 mm, 112 mm, 132 mm, 152 mm, 182 mm, 202 mm. Used as follows:

IN window frame a hole is drilled using a metal drill with a diameter of 10 mm. Then, using a hammer drill, a hole is drilled in the concrete, directly through the frame.

I consider this optional. Therefore, as for the dowel head, there is even a special decorative plug. And the fastening strength in both cases is almost the same.

For each type of window profile, especially popular ones, they produce certain type anchor plates. But since, according to the technology, the plates need to be screwed to the window frame, you can use any window plates (only for the sake of economy, of course).

By the way, regarding screwing the plates into the frame. There are so-called crab plates. That is, they cut or snap into the profile.

So, if there is a quarter in the opening, many installers do not screw such plates. The window will not fall out, and this is the most important thing. After all, a quarter holds the window.

It must be said that there are cases (nowadays less often) when window installers, grossly violating installation technology, do not use fasteners at all. Simply fix the window with wedges and fill it with polyurethane foam.

I hope such cases will pass you by.

3. Wood screws. Used for attaching windows to wood. The cheapest fasteners, and this is probably the only plus.

4. Screw for concrete. I think it is only used in Europe. I went to the professional store “Fixtures” in St. Petersburg, where you can buy a lot of things, and talked with the sellers. They don't have these screws.

How to attach plastic windows to brick?

Brick is good material for the construction of buildings. But attaching plastic windows to brick is sometimes problematic. What exactly is the difficulty?

If you use a frame dowel, then it is better to drill holes in the frame for this dowel not in advance, but locally.

This is necessary in order to get the anchor directly into the middle of the brick, and not into the mortar between the bricks. Of course, no one does this (by the way, neither do I). After all, this is a waste of time.

It is advisable to choose a frame dowel of the longest possible length (minimum penetration into the brick is 6 - 10 cm). If the brick is hollow, then use the 202nd anchor.

You can use anchor plates in brick if you are sure that the brick is not hollow. But even solid brick can be of poor quality. And it will be very difficult for a non-professional to attach the plate into it.

How to attach plastic windows to wood?

The ideal option for fastening windows for wood is anchor plates. And no one can convince me of this. Frame houses or timber, plates only.

From my bitter experience I will tell you how I fixed windows with screws in top part boxes in a timber house. And there was a casing, and a gap of about 4 cm. A year later, the timber began to shrink, and these screws, together with the timber, went straight into the double-glazed windows.

As a result, several double-glazed windows were replaced under warranty. Got the money. After this incident, if I use screws, then only in exceptional cases, and only in the side parts of the window frame.

By the way, even during construction frame houses, professionals do not recommend using hardened screws. Wood is a living material and when moved, screws break, and a nail, for example, bends. The same principle applies to the anchor plate.

Anchor plates for wooden houses good for the following reasons:

• Quick installation;
• Compensates for thermal expansion;
• Do not affect window designs when shrinking.

How to attach plastic windows to aerated concrete?

The aerated concrete wall is loose. Can be mounted on a frame dowel with a maximum length of 202 mm. This is the easiest and fastest way.

But it is more correct to attach plastic windows to anchor plates through a special dowel for aerated concrete. It's a little longer and more complicated. In addition, you need to buy or have a hex bat in your arsenal.

How to fix plastic windows in concrete?

If you mean concrete good quality, from which, for example, lintels are made over window openings, then drilling such concrete with a diameter of 10 mm under a frame dowel is a bit difficult, but it is possible.

In this case, it is better to use anchor plates. But the panels and block houses, it is just more efficient to mount it on a frame dowel. It's more reliable and faster.

At the beginning of the article, I said that the choice of fasteners for windows also depends on the type of structure. So I want to talk about this type of glazing of loggias and balconies.

As a rule, the window fasteners fall into the very edge of the top concrete slab or into the edge of a brick bottom and side wall. Therefore, attaching loggias to the edge of the wall using a frame dowel can be quite dangerous.

Anchor plates are a great way out of the situation.

And finally, I would like to say about the big advantage of anchors, which is at the same time a disadvantage for anchor plates.

When the window frame is attached to anchors, at the time of drilling you level only one vertical plane. And you adjust the second vertical plane after inserting the anchor.

When fastening with anchor plates, you will have to set two vertical planes and only after that make holes with a hammer drill. This requires certain skill and skill.