9134 0 0

How to fix a window: overview of fastening hardware and photo report on the installation completed

Hello. In this article I will talk about how to fix plastic windows in a residential building with your own hands using available tools. I hope that this topic will be of interest to you, since installation skills can save money.

Despite the fact that for many manufacturers the price of windows includes the cost of installation, there are many companies where they will sell you double-glazed windows cheaper due to self-installation. The money savings are obvious!

Basic information about window installation

The installation of glazing in the opening differs depending on the type of profile used and depending on the type of walls. For example, installation in a stone, concrete or brick wall is carried out directly without any structures compensating for mechanical loads on the window.

At the same time, installation in wooden house is carried out with the obligatory installation of a casing box, which compensates for the loads due to shrinkage processes.

For installation plastic double glazed windows There are two main requirements:

• Strength and reliability of the installed glazing;
• Correct location in level relative to the vertical and horizontal planes;
• Properly sealed gaps around the perimeter of the opening to ensure optimal energy efficiency of the glazing.

Fastening elements for installing double-glazed windows in PVC profiles

Commonly used fasteners for plastic windows: a - frame dowel with metal seal; b - frame dowel c plastic seal; c – universal plastic dowel; g – screw (self-tapping screw); d - anchor plate

Before moving on to the description of the installation, I suggest you find out what fasteners for PVC windows can be purchased at construction stores. There are many fastenings and such a variety is not accidental, since each type is intended for one or another type of wall.

Window fasteners according to the type of walls are divided into the following categories:

• For concrete walls;
• for installation of brick walls;
• for installation in aerated concrete walls;
• for fastening to wood.

By the way, using the listed fasteners, a protective grill can be installed.

Fasteners for installation in concrete openings

Plastic double-glazed windows are installed in concrete openings using anchors or, as they are also called, frame dowels.

To securely fix a heavy window in concrete opening It is customary to use anchors with a diameter of 8 or 10 mm and a length from 72 to 202 mm. The length and diameter of the hardware are selected taking into account the density of the wall - the more porous the concrete, the longer and thicker the anchor.

No matter how long or thick the anchors are, the strength of the finished result will depend on how carefully the hole is drilled. If the walls of the hole are broken as a result of unprofessional drilling, even the most reliable fastening hardware will not provide the necessary installation strength.

Installation using anchors is carried out in two ways:

1. A hole is drilled in the profile and the anchor enters the concrete directly through the profile;
2. An anchor plate is attached to the profile and through the plate the window structure is fastened to the opening.

The first method is relevant if the technological gap between the profile and the gap is small. If the distance between the profile and the opening is more than 1 cm, you can use an anchor plate, since the fasteners can be covered when finishing, if plastic slopes are used.

Anchor plates are simple or complex configuration. Simple plates are ordinary strips with perforations. Along with such devices, there are “crabs” - plates that cut into the profile, thereby simplifying the finishing of slopes.

Fasteners for installation in brick walls

Fastening plastic windows in a brick opening is carried out in approximately the same way as in. But there is one problem: if for installation in concrete, holes for the anchor in the profile can be drilled in advance, then in the case of brick walls the holes are drilled locally, since you need to get into the center of the brick, and not into the masonry seam.

For installation in brick, the same frame dowel is used as for concrete walls, but with a length of at least 10 cm. A length of 10 cm is the minimum penetration into the brick at which you can be sure that the fastening will not become loose or weaken when operation.

If you are sure that the brick is not hollow, and today this is used extremely rarely, you can use dowels 6-8 cm long.

Fasteners for installation in wooden openings

The best option for installing windows in a wooden opening without casing is self-tapping screws in combination with anchor plates. This type of fastening is equally good for log, timber and frame buildings.

If a casing box is installed in the opening, installation can be done with screws directly through the profile. To install glazing in a wooden opening, I recommend using self-tapping screws at least 10 cm long with a diameter of 8 mm. We screw in the screws in increments of 30 cm.

Fasteners for installation in aerated concrete openings

Aerated concrete blocks are characterized by low density, and therefore for installation we select special dowels and install them with a small pitch between the screws.

Installation of glazing in aerated concrete walls requires detailed consideration, since an increasing number of houses are being built using such blocks. That is why, to familiarize yourself with the installation technology, I offer a short photo report of the work done. installation work Oh.

Installation of a plastic window in walls made of aerated concrete blocks

To perform installation work you will need:

• Perforated anchor plates (160×40 mm and 2 mm thick);
• Plastic dowels (50×10 mm) for fastening into aerated concrete;
• Universal metal self-tapping screws (60×6 mm);
• Electric drill and drills in accordance with the diameter of the dowel;
• Screwdriver with a set of bits;
• Water level;
• Tape measure and pencil.

The installation instructions are as follows:

• If the perforation in the anchor plates does not correspond to the diameter of the dowels, we drill out the holes; if the diameter initially matches, we skip this stage and move on to the next one;

• Along the perimeter of the profile, we screw the anchor plates onto self-tapping screws so that the holes drilled for the dowels are located on the outside;

In order for the frame to be securely fastened in the opening, we mount the anchor plates on 2 self-tapping screws, which will prevent them from turning. In addition, the installation step should not exceed 30-40 cm.

• We install the frame in the opening on plastic inserts and position it level in the horizontal and vertical plane;

• After the structure is aligned in the opening, we drill holes in aerated concrete blocks in accordance with the perforation in the anchor plates;

To drill aerated concrete blocks, it is not necessary to use a drill with pobedit surfacing. Since aerated concrete is soft, it is quite possible to use the drill that was previously used to drill out the anchor plates. By the way, when drilling, we try not to jerk the drill from side to side, since breaking a hole in aerated concrete is as easy as shelling pears, and as a result, the dowel will not stay in the wall.

• We screw dowels into the drilled holes;

• We screw self-tapping screws into the screwed dowels;

After completing the installation work, we do not remove the liners from under the window, as they will provide additional stability to the structure.

• Using a spray bottle, generously moisten the technological gap between the opening and the profile;
• We fill the technological gap around the entire perimeter with polyurethane foam, so that the excess applied foam comes out outside and the gap was completely filled;
• After the foam has dried, the excess is trimmed off assembly knife on both sides of the profile.

By the way, how can you attach a thermometer to a window without needlessly making holes in the profile?

It turns out that there is nothing complicated, just buy a special thermometer with Velcro on the glass. Thermometers with ears and mounting holes should be mounted not on plastic, but on wooden frames. But, if you have a thermometer with holes for screws, fasten this device to the profile with short self-tapping screws - this will not harm the profile.

In conclusion, I note that if you don’t know how to secure the handle to the profile, you can also use small self-tapping screws that will go through the PVC and be held in the metal.

Conclusion

Now you know how to install window unit PVC in the opening of walls of different composition. I hope that the instructions provided were helpful to you. If you have any questions, as usual, ask them in the comments to the text. Also, don't forget to watch the video in this article.

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 it useful too this information. 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:

A hole is drilled in the window frame 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 window profile, especially popular, 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 a solid brick can be Bad 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’ll tell you how I fastened windows with screws to the top of a frame in a house made of timber. 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;
• They do not affect window structures during shrinkage.

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, jumpers 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.

PVC windows have long proven themselves with the best side. They are multifunctional, reliable and durable. However, these indicators directly depend on how well the window system was installed. There are only two methods: installing windows on plates and the unpacking method. With the first method, you do not need to remove the glazing bead and remove the glass unit from the frame. The window structure is secured using anchor plates, which allows you to install the window without any special skills.

Window installation methods

Both methods have their own nuances, positive and negative qualities.

Unpacking or fastening through the frame using self-tapping screws

This fastening method is characterized by the fact that before installation, the frame must be completely disassembled: the blind and opening doors are removed, and only then installation is carried out through the profile with self-tapping screws.

The unpacking method is mainly used when installing large windows

After installing the profile, the system will have to be assembled and adjusted again. This option is used for large windows with an area of ​​4 square meters for reliable fastening of such a large structure.

Straightening plates are installed between the glass unit and the profile

Here it would be appropriate to mention the straightening plates, which are installed to avoid contact between the edge of the glass unit and the window profile. Their presence will ensure uniform distribution of the weight of the glass unit and ventilation of the rebate space. The plates are made of plastic, the width of the element corresponds to the width of the glass unit.

Installation using plates

When installing PVC windows on plates, there is no need to remove the glass unit

Installation of windows on plates begins with the acquisition of these same plates. There are models for universal use and those made for use with a specific profile system. They are usually supplied with structures complex shapes. Their peculiarity is that they have special “ears” and can be inserted into existing grooves on the surface of the frame.

Anchor plates with lugs are used with complex window structures

Plates without ears are fastened with bolts, and with ears - with self-tapping screws. Requirements for bolts: 4.5*25 and the presence of a metal drill.

Installation rules

A standard window requires at least five plates. One plate is fixed in the central part of the frame, and two on both sides: one on top and one on bottom. In this case, you should retreat 20 cm from the border of the frame.

To install a standard shaped window, 5 plates are enough

Installing windows without unpacking involves fastening the frame with anchor plates with outside window opening. In this case, there is no need to remove the glazing bead and glass unit. When unpacking, fasteners are provided through the frame with preliminary disassembly of the window system into its component elements: sashes, double-glazed windows.

Fastening with plates is appropriate for use on windows of medium and small size, most often these are standard windows residential buildings and apartments. Large window systems (more than 4 square meters) are attached to anchor dowels through the frame, since the weight of such a structure is significant and the plates will not support it.

Large window systems are installed using anchor dowels

Using anchor dowels they also secure door frames. In professional circles among installers metal-plastic structures This installation method is considered the most reliable, but it has some disadvantages:

• This type of installation is difficult even for professionals. There is a high risk of damage to the glass unit when removed from the frame;
• This type of fixation by one person is often not possible;
• This is a labor-intensive method that takes considerable time and requires appropriate skills.

When installing windows on dowels, there is a high risk of glass damage

If you want to install the window yourself using this method, you will need to buy 10*132 mm dowels. Among the tools, you will need a powerful hammer drill - this device is professional and expensive equipment that is rarely used on the farm, so it is not advisable to purchase it for the installation of one or two windows. You can look for a company that deals with delivery construction equipment for rent, usually hammer drills are the most popular product.

By installing the window on plates, all these problems will not have to be solved. You just need to buy the plates themselves.

Difficulties associated with bolt-on installation

A few more reasons why you shouldn’t self-installation To mess with fastening with bolts, you should prefer plates. In order to fasten the anchor bolt, it will be necessary to PVC frame drill a hole in the window. As a result, depressurization of the glass unit chamber is possible.

As a result of the fact that during drilling, the reinforcement of the system may be disrupted, problems are observed in the future when the window system freezes. As a result, excessive moisture formation occurs inside the room and mold appears on the surface of the slopes.

When fixing a PVC window with bolts, depressurization of the double-glazed window may occur.

If you lack experience and do not know the properties of the material from which the structure is made, it may happen that it will stretch if installed incorrectly. Correct geometry window frame will be almost impossible.

There are still positive qualities to attaching plastic windows to anchor bolts:

• reliability of fastening of the structure - in order to dismantle it, it will be necessary to carry out the reverse order of work that was done during installation;
• After fixing the window system there is no need to additional work how it happens with fixation with polyurethane foam: time for hardening, leveling, cutting, finishing;
• the structure can begin to be fully exploited immediately after it is installed;
• This connection method is reliable and durable, and fastening materials in the form of bolts are widely available and have an affordable price.

Features of fastening to anchor plates

This method of attaching a window system is as simple as possible and accessible to everyone.

Compared to the unpacking method, the method is considered absolutely safe for the window system, but the only disadvantage is that some fastening elements (plates) will remain visible after installation. However, they can also be cleverly camouflaged by hiding them under slopes during their finishing.

Inserting a plastic window using plates is easier and safer than fixing it with bolts

There is another recommendation from experts: if the window has an opening sash that will be used very often, then the window may fail. This type of fastening is recommended for moderate opening or for fixed windows.

An alternative method of fastening is considered: top part The structure is mounted on plates, and the bottom one is fixed with anchor bolts.

Rules for attaching windows to plates

Self-tapping screws should be used as a fixing element. Glue or foam are not suitable. The use of a percussion mechanism to create holes is only possible for concrete surfaces.

To avoid damaging the window frame with the drill, it must be of sufficient length. Additionally, you can protect the surface of the frame by installing a piece of PVC near the hole to be drilled.

Self-tapping screws are used as fastening elements

When installing a window in brick opening having vertical voids, holes for fasteners are formed in the interblock seams. To control the immersion of the self-tapping screw into the body of the frame, it is necessary to use a screwdriver with an appropriate function that limits the torque.

The process of attaching a window to plates

The first step is to fasten the anchor plates in increments of no more than 1 meter. In order for the frame to maintain a stable position, the fastening elements relative to the corners of the frame should be located at a distance of no more than 25 cm.

The distance from the plates to the corners must be at least 25 cm

It is important to remember that the distance from the border of the window structure to the opening must be at least 2 cm. If this condition is not met, it is necessary to make recesses in the surface of the opening to accommodate fasteners. To do this, the plates are installed on the frame, then it is installed in the opening.

On the surface of the wall, use a pencil or chalk to mark the future location of the fasteners. Then the frame is removed and in place of the marks, using a chisel, a recess is made into which the plate should fit and be tightly fixed. This will allow you to subsequently effectively mask the plates when finishing the slopes.

On next stage a window structure is placed in the opening and its position is leveled using wooden blocks prepared in advance. Their thickness should not exceed 3 cm and their installation occurs only horizontally, while vertical alignment occurs, which is controlled using a level.

Vertical alignment is done by level

When the position of the frame is leveled, you can begin to secure the plates using 6*40 dowels at concrete base or self-tapping screws in other cases.

Gaps are sealed using polyurethane foam

To avoid frame distortion, the plates are secured in order. First, fix the lower left corner, then the right, monitoring using a level. The upper plates are fixed in last resort. At the final stage, the seams are sealed using polyurethane foam.

May 8, 2017
Specialization: professional in the field of construction and renovation ( full cycle carrying out finishing works, both internal and external, from sewerage to electrical and finishing works), installation of window structures. Hobbies: see the column "SPECIALIZATION AND SKILLS"

Anchor plates for PVC windows are used as an alternative to standard anchors. This type of fastener is quite practical and easy to use, but it also has its own characteristics that must be taken into account.

Below I will tell you what a typical plate is, and also give an example of proper installation using such elements.

Features of mounting plates

Design and varieties

Window structures made of wood, aluminum or metal-plastic profiles can be installed in two ways - with or without unpacking (that is, removing the glass unit).

For an inexperienced specialist, removing a double-glazed window without damaging it, and then installing it back correctly is a non-trivial task, therefore, when doing the installation yourself, it is best to do without unpacking.

Yes, it’s harder, but it’s easier to find a physically strong assistant than a specialist in dismantling glazing beads.

In order not to damage the frame and not waste time on healing the glass unit, you should use special plates rather than anchors to install the structure. This plate has a fairly simple design:

1. Material- Cink Steel. Quality products covered with a multi-layer anti-corrosion coating, making them virtually rust-free.
2. Dimensions- approximately 150 mm in length (there are longer ones for installation in deep openings) and 25 mm in width.

1. Metal thickness- from 1 to 2.5 mm. Standard products are made of 1.5 mm steel, and this is quite enough to securely fix standard windows in the opening. Mounting plates from 2 mm are used when fastening heavy structures made of multi-chamber profiles, large-sized frames and for high-rise installation.

Thickened modifications have two disadvantages - high price and difficulty in bending. If 1.5 mm bends perfectly with your fingers, then 2.5 mm will have to be bent with a hammer on the template, which will also lead to damage to the galvanization.

There are two types of plates for fastening window structures:

1. Universal. These are simply perforated strips of metal. Also used for wooden windows, and for PVC products, and for other purposes.
2. Specialized. They are usually equipped with latches, the configuration of which corresponds to the configuration of the protrusions on the PVC profile. In this case, they are fixed not only through the use of fasteners, but also by hooking onto the profile.

The second type is more reliable, so if possible, try to use it.

Terms of use

The mounting plate for PVC window blocks provides less rigidity of fixation compared to an anchor. On solid structures this is not so noticeable, but in windows with large and heavy sashes the difference will be quite obvious. To compensate for this, you must strictly follow the rules for using plate fasteners:

1. Fixing the plates on the profile. The part must not only be snapped onto the frame, but also additionally secured with a self-tapping screw with a diameter of at least 4 mm and a length of 25 mm (with a drill). The self-tapping screw is twisted so that the drill fits into the reinforcing profile.

When installed on wooden frame Each element is attached to the array with at least two self-tapping screws.

1. Correct placement. On the sides, the plates are installed at the top and bottom, at a distance of about 200 mm from the corners. In the upper part, the fasteners should be placed either strictly in the center or opposite the impost. The optimal pitch for installing plates is 500–700 mm.
2. Bend angle. To ensure contact with the opening, the plate is bent not at a right angle, but at an acute angle. This minimizes lateral movement of the frame and increases fixation rigidity.

1. Fastening to the opening. Each plate is fixed in the opening using one or two plastic dowels with a diameter of 6–8 mm. The dowel is driven into a pre-drilled hole, and its wide neck should press the metal part to the plane of the opening. Final fastening is accomplished using a tapered locking screw.

To install according to all the rules, under each fastening point it is necessary to select a bed with a chisel about 2 mm deep so that the plate is flush with the plane of the opening. Of course, no one does this: anyway, the fasteners will be hidden by plaster or slope sheathing.

Wafer mounting technology

The installation instructions for window structures assume the following scheme:

Illustration	Work stage
	Preparation of the structure. We unpack the frame, remove the sashes from the hinges, install the connecting and expansion profiles. We glue mounting tapes onto the frame: vapor barrier on the inside, vapor permeable on the outside.
	Installation of plates. We install the plates in the selected places, snapping their fastenings into the grooves of the profile. We bend the plates at an angle so that when installing the frame in the opening, they are pressed against the slopes.
	Fixation of plates. We secure each plate with a self-tapping screw and drill. twisting it through plastic profile in metal armor.
	Drilling for fasteners. We install the frame in the opening and align it in three planes using mounting wedges. Correcting the position mounting plates, pressing them tightly against the edges of the opening. Using a drill, we drill sockets for fasteners through the holes. The depth of the socket must be at least 10 mm greater than the length of the dowel used.
	Fixation of the structure. We hammer plastic dowels into the holes, pressing the plate to the base. We fix each dowel with a locking screw.

Working according to this scheme, we are able to quickly fix the frame without violating its integrity and without removing the glass unit. The fasteners themselves will subsequently be disguised by finishing the window slopes.

Conclusion

The anchor plate for plastic windows is a fairly universal mount. But in order for the installation to ensure reliable fixation of the structure in the opening, it must be performed according to all the rules. The tips and videos in this article will help you learn these rules, as well as consultations that you can get by asking a question in the comments.

Coziness and a comfortable microclimate at home are created primarily not by interior items, furniture and textiles, but by quality installed windows. Correct installation eliminates the occurrence of drafts, accumulation of moisture and the appearance of fungus on slopes and walls.

The choice of fastening elements is based on the wall material and the design of the window opening. These can be construction screws, anchor bolts, expansion metal or plastic dowels, anchor plates.

Anchor plate options

Anchor plates are used for installation as metal-plastic windows so and wooden double glazed windows. Any window installation technology pursues main goal- redirection of all force influences (wind, window weight, building load) from the plane of the glass unit to the wall.

The plate is a metal strip 25-30 mm wide with guide notches along which it bends during installation. The plank has several holes for fastening with anchors (screws, self-tapping screws) in the desired position. Plates are stamped from thin sheet steel with a thickness of 1.2 mm, 1.5 mm, 2 mm in various modifications and treated with an anti-corrosion zinc coating. It is important to select the right size anchor plate for each profile.

Features of using plates and their types

Fastening to an anchor plate has no alternative when installing a window profile in an opening with a “loose” wall component - these are three-layer walls, adobe blocks, wooden beams, hollow brick.

There are two types of anchor plates:

• rotary;
• non-rotating.

Plates with a rotating unit are used if fastening in the opening itself is not possible. Installation on a rotary anchor is used for arched, trapezoidal and polygonal windows.

A conventional fixed anchor is designed to fasten a window in an opening, but the angle of fastening can also vary.

Advantages of anchor plate

The ability to quickly create a strong and, at the same time, elastic connection between the window and the wall using a plate is the main advantage of this type of fastening. Seasonal and daily temperature deformations of the window do not affect the durability of the installation anchor plate.

Other advantages of anchoring a window to a plate:

• There is no need to disassemble the profile and drill through it;
• possibility to select the attachment point;
• ease of leveling the window plumb or level;
• absence of large mounting holes;
• preventing natural moisture from entering the profile and seam;
• when dismantling the window, the plates are easily unscrewed, unlike anchor bolts;
• the window can be reinstalled again;
• low cost of fastening;
• Window installation time is halved compared to installation with bolts.

The advantages of installing windows on anchor plates are so tangible that they are used everywhere when working with any wall materials.

The only case where this type of installation may not be acceptable is when installing very heavy balcony sections to the full height of the wall, or placing several rows of windows directly above each other. In this case, the planned load on the fastenings may be too high and the anchor plates should be placed on the anchor bolts.

Installation of PVC windows on anchor plates

Installation of PVC windows or balcony blocks begins with calculating the operating load. The type of opening and closing of windows affects the supporting force, the overall traction effect on the hinge mechanism and determines required amount plates for installation. Having prepared everything Consumables, let's begin the installation:

1. Remove the shipping film from the outside of the window frame;
2. Install the toothed “claws” of the anchor plate into the special protruding parts on the profile. Use as additional fastening self-tapping window screw.
3. Screw the plates around the perimeter of the entire profile, maintaining a distance of 150-200 mm from the corners of the frame. The further distribution step of the plates is 500-700 mm.
4. Bend the plates at the places of the notches so that the first fold is at the junction with the frame, and the second at the place of attachment to the window opening.
5. Place the frame on rigid supports. They should be not only in the corners, but also under each section of the window. Use wedges to secure the frame vertically.
6. Using a level, accurately adjust the frame in all planes and firmly secure the plates in the opening using two anchors.
7. Moisturize the area assembly seam water using a spray bottle.
8. Produce internal thermal insulation assembly seam using polyurethane foam. Take into account its expansion properties so that it does not protrude onto the profile itself. The following materials are also suitable for internal insulation: construction sealant (mastic), vapor barrier sealing tapes based on butyl material.
9. Creation of an external insulating layer: finishing slopes with plaster or facing with dense protective materials (stone tiles, facade bricks).

Video about installing a window on anchor plates