Common plastic structures are actively beginning to give way to wooden counterparts. The installation of wooden windows is gaining popularity, since wood compares favorably with plastic structures due to its environmental friendliness and ability to “breathe”. Put it in the house wooden windows you can do it yourself, following the right technology. The installation technique is almost identical to the installation of PVC structures, with the exception of some nuances, which we will discuss below.

Installation work front

To produce it yourself quality installation wooden windows, it is necessary to break the work into small stages, thanks to which independent homework will turn out to be a success. So:

• we clean the window opening and take accurate measurements;
• install the window in the opening;
• fix the installed structure;
• create isolation;
• adjusting and customizing fittings;
• We are engaged in finishing slopes.

Schematic diagram wooden window installation

The technology of work will be the same regardless of where the installation takes place: be it windows in a frame house or an apartment. When intending to install windows in a house, it is advisable to complete the main stages of construction in order to avoid additional pollution. By the way, installing wooden windows will be inexpensive. One installation will cost approximately 3 thousand rubles, excluding the cost of consumables.

Preparing the window opening

To begin with, the window opening is cleared of remnants of previous plaster and other technical residues. In case brickwork, in which voids have formed due to destroyed material, it is recommended to eliminate them.

First you need to carefully and thoroughly prepare the window opening

Principle preparatory stage consists in adjusting to the required dimensions, which must be carried out with special care, avoiding noticeable errors. All surfaces are cleaned of elements of previous plaster and other residues. Installation of wooden windows in accordance with GOST requires the presence of a gap of a fixed width around the perimeter of the frame, which, upon completion of the alignment of the entire structure inside the openings, is filled with polyurethane foam.

Installation of a wooden window according to GOST requires the presence of gaps between the frame and the opening

It is not recommended to leave excessively large gaps along the edge areas, preferring a width of 10 to 15 mm, so that later the voids can be well foamed. A gap of 40-50 mm is left along the bottom of the window structure. This nuance is necessary for high-quality alignment of windows inside openings. Always remember that before installing windows into openings, the geometry and dimensions are first checked. This step allows us to achieve proper work, excluding possible distortions and disproportion of parts.

Sometimes craftsmen violate technological points by making wall lintels incorrectly, since the window opening is used as formwork with a window walled up inside. Such actions lead to additional financial costs equal to the price new design, because the window frame is placed very tightly between the edges.

If you neglect technological principles installation, the structure will soon require replacement

In extreme cases, complete removal of wooden windows may be necessary. Do not forget the GOST recommendations regarding gaps, then the work is guaranteed to be crowned with success.

End-to-end methodology

When installing wooden windows, the through installation method is often used, which involves the use of dowels. The method is characterized by low cost and relative simplicity, allowing you to install the window yourself. Upon completion installation work the fixed box will be completely motionless inside the window opening and will be reliably protected from the influence of environmental factors.

Through installation of wooden window blocks is simple and inexpensive

The occurrence of accidental distortions is excluded, various kinds displacements and deformations of the structure during installation work. The use of dowels provides strength of fixation, which cannot be achieved with anchor bolts. Since the dowels are presented in the form of a hollow sleeve, it is impossible for the screws to penetrate deep into the wall. Perhaps these are the main advantages of the end-to-end installation system, which make it very popular among installers and customers.

It is worth mentioning the minor advantages. Firstly, installing windows using the end-to-end method will please you with minimal financial costs. Secondly, it will not require special tools, allowing you to get by with a set of existing ones. During the work, you only need to make holes using a drill, secure the dowels and finally attach decorative plastic plugs over the screws.

Holes for dowels are made using a drill

Using the through method, when installing windows you need to pay attention the right choice places where the holes for the dowels will be located. The four-stage cross-section of window profiles allows you to drill holes at an exclusively uniform level. It should be borne in mind that experts strongly do not recommend making holes in different places.

Mounting blocks for window installation

Do-it-yourself installation of wooden windows involves the use of mounting blocks, which makes the process inexpensive and quick to complete. Mainly used pads whose thickness is 50 mm. They are a block of wood impregnated with an antiseptic, which is installed on a waterproofing layer. The arrangement is made exclusively horizontal, running parallel to the upper edge of the window structure. To ensure correct installation actions, you must first free the window frame from frames and other components.

To install windows on blocks, you need a perfectly level opening.

The structure is installed inside the mounting block using laser or simple level, carefully checking the levels on each side. It is advisable to make the top and side gaps the same, leaving 10-20 mm each. The number of pads can be determined using a graphic with possible options placement.

Mount using plates

The plates can be made yourself, although many window manufacturers include them in the package. A simple technique is designed to make the fixation and fastening especially strong. The method is very simple to implement: the plates are screwed with self-tapping screws to the window frame on both sides, placing two of them on the top and two on the bottom.

The plates ensure reliable fixation of the window

If the window exceeds 1.5 meters in height, two additional plates are attached to the center of the product. As the wedging of the body inside the opening is completed, the plates protruding from both sides are secured along the edge of the openings with screws and dowels. Before foaming the seams of a wooden window, the protruding wedges can be pulled out. But it should be borne in mind that subsequently it will be necessary to carry out an additional check to ensure the correct horizontal position of the housing.

There is another simple way to install wooden windows yourself, which is highly reliable and durable, which we will consider further. When installing wooden windows with double-glazed windows or glass, they must be removed, which is very easy to do: carefully separate the glazing beads and carefully pull out the glass.

Installation of the frame with self-tapping screws is carried out without glass - it is installed last

Next, along the sides and top of the inner surface of the frame, places for holes are marked, followed by drilling. Before you start drilling, be sure to insert the frame into place and carefully level it using a level. Then screw in the screws, taking into account that they can be moved without effort, since the body still needs to be adjusted vertically and horizontally. Finally, a double-glazed window is installed and the structure is cleaned of dirt.

We insulate wooden windows

The correct technology for installing wooden windows ensures minimal thermal conductivity and excellent insulation, protecting the room from humidity and air masses. It is important to consider that high degree The listed characteristics are achieved by the increased cost of the window, since to create a high-quality thermal insulation system it is necessary to run it along the entire perimeter of the body. In this case, preference should be given to polyurethane foam for installation, which is easy to buy in most specialized stores.

Thermal insulation of the installed wooden window block is performed using foam

When filling the space with foam, it is necessary to monitor the thickness of the applied layer, which should not extend too far along the edge when expanding. Excess foam will only stain the space and lead to banal overspending. It is also necessary to control the humidity, since water ingress is unacceptable to ensure adhesion and reliability of work.

Even a new recruit will be able to install wooden windows independently and with high quality. The main thing is to follow the basic rules and move step by step, without missing important details.

While studying self-repair, many are interested in:

“Is it possible to install PVC windows with your own hands?”

“How difficult is it?”

This event can be classified as medium-complex work.

In terms of time, it may take about five hours for a person without experience to replace an average window, including its dismantling.

Permanently practicing employees of specialized companies spend much less time on this.

The upper and side parts from the inside and outside of the room are sealed with slopes. They can be made from a similar material or using a different technology.

Do-it-yourself installation of plastic windows

Metering

To order plastic windows, you need to do important things. These are six mandatory indicators: the width and length of the window sill and slope, the width and height of the window.

In order for the measurements to be taken correctly, you need to determine the type of window opening you have - with or without a quarter.

The opening is inspected: it is a quarter if the inside of the window is wider and the outside is narrower. Measurements in in this case carried out at the narrowest place, and at several different points. You need to determine the smallest indicator and add three centimeters to it. This is a measure of width. The height is set as it is.

In the case of a flat opening, without a quarter, the calculation is carried out differently. The height and width are measured, and five cm are subtracted from the first value, and three from the second. This is the height and width of the future window. The side three cm are removed because under the mounting foam, one and a half cm gaps are required on both sides. Five cm of height are distributed as follows: the same one and a half cm on top, and 3.5 cm below will be required for installing the window sill.

The length of the window sill is considered to be five to ten centimeters larger than the width of the opening inside the room. The length of the ebb is also calculated, but from the outside. For some distance they go deeper into the wall. The window sill is measured based on the fact that it should deviate slightly from.

Its width can be different - at the discretion of the owners. More often it ends a little further than the battery. Before ordering, you need to decide what components will be in your window and how many of them there will be: is there a capercaillie, if so, where is it located, the number of sashes, how they open, in what positions. The type of fittings used is also thought out in advance.

Preparation for installation

Removing old windows

When replacing windows with new ones, the old ones must be dismantled. This is not difficult to do, but it will take some effort. Then an inspection of the opening is carried out, during which everything that may later fall off is removed. All protruding parts are removed with a chisel, hammer or even power tools.

All debris generated during the dismantling process must be thoroughly removed, including construction dust. If there are large cavities or potholes, it is advisable to cover them with a solution. The fact is that installation is easier, the smoother the window opening is. If the walls are made of too loose material, they should be treated with special ones.

Choosing a method for installing metal-plastic windows

There are various installation methods: with and without disassembling the window (unpacking).

When unpacking, holes are drilled through the frame through which anchors are driven into the wall. This method is more complicated, but more reliable.

With another method, metal plates are attached to the outside of the frame, and then they are fixed to the wall with them. This is much faster, but this mount is not the most reliable. The frame may sag or warp under significant loads, such as strong winds.

If you don’t want to disassemble the window, then for installation it is better to use wide and thick plates used when installing the system. If you install small windows on just such windows, they will stand normally in the absence of strong wind loads.

If your region is characterized by frequent and strong winds that blow mainly through the windows, and the apartment is located on a high floor, then installation with disassembly will be required.

Window installation technology

Let's consider both methods in more detail. After all, it is often the plate mounting method that is required.

It is preferable in buildings built from low load-bearing capacity, when it is necessary to distribute the load from windows over a large surface.

This method is also necessary if the building is constructed using a special “layered” technology: for example, there are layers of concrete behind and in front, between which a layer of insulation is placed.

If you plan to install a window in a soft layer, then it should be secured with plates. It is better to install PVC windows in a panel or cinder block house using anchors.

After installation, only a plastic profile will remain in three planes and in two axes of rotation.

Installation and unpacking

At this method Only the frame is installed in the opening.

First, the window opening and the frame itself are measured to make sure they are compatible. Only after this they begin to work.

The process begins by unpacking the window. Actions are carried out according to the following algorithm:

The window sash is removed

1. the window is placed in the closed position, its handle points down;
2. pry it up with a screwdriver and remove the plastic lining from the hinges;
3. pin on top loop serves for a movable connection, it is located in the center and protrudes slightly. While pressing, you need to push it down slightly so that it comes out at the bottom. Then it is grabbed with pliers (or side cutters) and pulled down;
4. We hold the sash at the top, turn the handle, opening the lock. The upper part tilts slightly towards itself, the sash rises and is removed from the pin at the bottom.

The double-glazed window is also removable on the wood grouse. It is held in place by glazing beads that can be removed, after which it can be easily removed.

The glazing beads are removed

1. something strong and narrow is inserted between the frame and the bead, for which it is convenient to use a spatula. Disassembly usually starts from the long side;
2. The corner of the spatula is inserted into the gap and they begin to carefully move the glazing bead away from the frame, moving along the entire length. The separated glazing bead is removed;
3. with the short side it is even simpler: the freed edge is pryed up and removed from the groove by turning the spatula. By pulling it up, the glazing bead is removed.

After all the above measures, you can try to remove the double-glazed window. You have to be careful that it doesn't fall out: it's quite heavy.

The glass unit is pulled out

• Along the outer perimeter, the freed frame is covered with self-adhesive tape, as recommended by GOST, so that the future window does not dry out;
• remove the protective tape;
• the prepared frame is inserted into the opening. To position it, you will need mounting wedges, which are placed under the impost and in the corners, as well as in places where it is necessary. They are gradually placed, while the window is aligned in three planes, strictly level. The position of the window is fixed using mounting plates;
• Using a drill with a drill of the required size, make mounting holes, retreating 15-18 cm from the top edge for the first of them. At approximately the same distance from the bottom corner there will be a place for the lower fastener. IN standard window another anchor is placed between them: the distance between adjacent fastenings should not exceed 70 cm;
• Having made holes for the fastenings, check the position of the frame in all three planes to see if it has moved. After this, carefully hammer in the anchor, tighten it, but do not overtighten it. The profile must not bend;

Arrangement of ebb tides on the street side

• self-adhesive vapor-permeable insulation is glued to the outside of the frame. Neat grooves are made on the sides of the opening: later the edges of the ebbs will be led into them;
• Polyurethane foam is applied to the outer part of the opening, where the ebb rests on the wall. In some cases (with large differences in heights), a lining profile is first installed, to which the ebb is attached. The ebb of the required size is attached with self-tapping screws to the frame under its protrusion;
• The tide also foams along the lower edge;
• the opening is also foamed. In summer, for better adhesion of the foam, the space between the opening and the frame is sprayed with water;
• a heat-insulating, vapor-permeable strip is glued along the contour window frame;
• all gaps are filled to two-thirds of the volume with foam. If there is a large gap, this must be done in several stages, with an interval of at least ten minutes between applications. After the first layer has dried, it is sprayed with water, then the next one is applied;
• until complete polymerization has occurred, the edge of the tape is glued to the window opening. It is important to remember that when using heat-insulating tape, the slopes must be made of plastic. Mortar and plaster do not stick to it;
• all parts of the window are assembled;
• vapor barrier tape is also installed under the window sill, in the lower part. Support blocks made of hard wood are also mounted there at a distance of 50 cm. The window sill should have a slight (about 5 degrees) slope into the room;
• slopes are sealed last.

Installation without unpacking

All the details and nuances of this work have been listed above. Installation begins with the installation of special mounting plates, which can be linear or U-shaped. They must be thick enough and reliable. They are placed with the same spacing as the anchors: no more than 70 cm between the middle ones, 15-25 cm from the edge.

Further installation using this method is carried out similarly to the process that has already been described in detail, starting with aligning the window in the opening. Only in this case, they do not attach the frame directly, but metal plates, and instead of anchors, self-tapping screws are used. A hole is made with a drill, then the plate is bent, a dowel is placed, the plate is returned to its place, and the dowel is wrapped. Further everything is as in the first option.

Appearance some time ago plastic windows created a real sensation in the construction market. Of course, they outshone the wooden ones in almost all respects. People no longer had to paint their window frames every year to get them in proper shape, and insulate them with the onset of the winter season. Double and triple glazed windows became a reliable barrier to street noise and drafts, and maintenance plastic frames wasn't much of a problem.

Wooden windows are making a comeback

But still, everything is not so rosy. Some manufacturers, in order to reduce their own costs and the cost of their products, use low-quality plastic that emits, although not large number toxic substances, but still has an effect negative impact on people, animals and even plants.

That is why the installation of wooden windows is gradually regaining its lost popularity. People, surrounded by many artificially created things, which are not always safe for health, are giving increasing preference to natural materials. Modern technologies make it possible to produce wooden windows that are practically no different in other characteristics from plastic ones. Double-glazed windows are now installed in wooden frames in the same way, reliably protecting the room from cold and noise, modern compositions They perfectly protect the wood from rotting or getting wet, leading to swelling and deformation of the frame, and the painting materials are durable and resistant to climate change.

Is it worth installing wooden windows yourself?

Do not forget that in many respects the excellent quality of a window (and this applies not only to wooden ones, but also to any others) depends on how accurately the technology for installing wooden windows is followed. Even a small deviation from the rules can cause rapid failure or negate the expected effectiveness.

In principle, installing wooden windows with your own hands is not particularly difficult, therefore, if you need to install ready-made frames in the opening, then if you have minimal construction skills, you can handle this work yourself. But it should be borne in mind that in this case no one except yourself guarantees good quality work, and if suddenly something goes wrong, then you will have to correct the defects only at your own expense.

Where better to start...

Of course, it is necessary to begin installing wooden windows from the manufacturer by preparing the window opening. It should be an even rectangle, without distortions, large potholes, cracks and other defects. If the old window is still installed in the room, dismantle it and thoroughly clean all surfaces of the opening from construction debris, dirt and dust.

How to get rid of distortions in a window opening?

The next stage should be taken very seriously - after all, these are measurements of the window opening. All measurements are taken both inside and outside, and in three places: along the edges and in the middle opposite sides. If the opening is significantly skewed and it is not possible to straighten it, then it is necessary to increase the size of the window so that it exceeds the maximum level of the external opening by at least 10-20 mm in height and 25-40 mm in width. This can be done by installing additional profiles on the window. This measure will avoid the appearance of gaps between the frame and the opening in places of strong distortion. There is another way to get rid of this common defect - by increasing the dimensions of the window frame, but it is better to entrust it to professionals who can do this correctly and accurately.

Ideally, the dimensions of the new window should be 25-30 mm smaller than the internal dimensions of the window opening. Such a reserve is necessary for placing insulating materials. In addition, you should also take into account the presence of a window sill, so it is better to leave 50-60 mm at the bottom of the opening.

Putting the window in place correctly

There are three ways to insert the finished structure into the opening, and the cost of installing wooden windows will be approximately the same in any case:

1. Using mounting blocks.
2. On mounting plates.
3. "End-to-end" way.

The frame should be installed on bars whose height is equal to the height of the window sill.

It is better to install wooden windows closer to outside. This will keep most of the opening warm.

We fix the window into a perfectly straight opening

The first method is not suitable for every window. The fact is that for fastening with blocks you need an absolutely even opening, and this is not always possible to achieve. If the opening meets the requirements, then it is first covered with a waterproofing layer, and mounting blocks are attached to this layer parallel to the window frame. After inserting the box, the vertical and horizontal are leveled using wedges.

We fix the window with mounting plates

In the second case, special mounting plates are attached to the sides and top of the frame, and they should be located at a distance of 250 mm from the edge. First, the plate is installed so that it “looks” into the room, and then, bending it, it is attached to the inside of the window opening using self-tapping screws, but without tightening them.

If the window dimensions exceed one and a half meters, then you will need to install one or two additional plates.

After installation using this method, the window, as in the previous case, is adjusted with wedges, leveled and finally fixed with self-tapping screws.

The most reliable way to attach a window frame

In this case, you will have to face the need to remove glass or double glazing. This is done very simply: first, the glazing beads are carefully separated, and then the glass is removed. Holes are marked and drilled on the side and upper internal surfaces of the frame. Now the frame can be installed in place, but holes in the walls can only be drilled after it is completely level.

We screw in the screws, but in such a way that they can be easily moved from place, since you first need to adjust the position of the frame both horizontally and vertically. This is done in the same way as in the two previous cases, that is, with the help of wedges.

A good window should have no cracks

To prevent cold air and moisture from entering the room, it is necessary to eliminate all gaps between the window frame and the opening. The most common way to get rid of cracks is foaming with polyurethane foam. With a lack of experience, it is almost impossible to do this efficiently. Too much foam can warp the frame and cause the entire window to warp. Of course, you can use wooden spacers to prevent deformation, but it is better not to risk it and purchase any other insulating material.

The window sill and sills can also be installed independently

When installing the window sill, it must be placed slightly under the frame, but it must protrude 45-50 mm relative to the wall. After this, it needs to be leveled and adjusted to the frame as closely as possible. Now we remove the window sill, and foam the entire space under the frame with polyurethane foam. After installing the window sill in place, the space under it is filled with foam.

In order not to move the window sill from its place when foaming, it is recommended to place a small load on it, for example, several containers of water.

Ebb tides are even easier to install. First, they are cut to size with a margin of 60 mm (30 mm on each side). Next, the ebb is first screwed with self-tapping screws to the bottom of the frame, and then point-fixed with inside polyurethane foam.

Basic installation rules

So, let us repeat the basic rules for installing wooden windows, the observance of which will allow you to independently install a wooden window efficiently and reliably:

1. High-quality surface preparation.
2. The angles must be equal to 90°, and the difference in the length of the diagonals should not exceed 10 mm.
3. Gaps are required: below - 50-60 mm, on the sides - 15-20 mm.
4. It is better to install the frame in the second quarter of the window, counting from the outside.

And in conclusion, to make the whole process clear, we bring to your attention a short video - installation of wooden windows, in which all the main stages are competently discussed.

Greetings, dear readers!

I decided to replace the old windows in wooden house on one's own. This is not at all easy, so before that I looked at a bunch of sites and forums, talked with friends who were doing the installation. And I outlined for myself the basic rules for installation.

First you need to take measurements of the windows in order to know the exact dimensions and order the window correctly.

Next, you need to dismantle the old windows. Then he prepares the installation site for the window; to do this, you need to remove the dust and debris that accumulated during dismantling. Next, we install the window sill and prepare the plastic window for installation. Then we install the window itself.

At first it seems very simple, but there are small nuances, taking into account which you can easily do it. I want to tell you more about the installation later in this article.

Installing plastic windows with your own hands in a wooden house. Installation technology. Instructions, photos

Do-it-yourself installation of plastic windows in a prepared frame wooden house, like other construction and installation work, is carried out using a building level and plumb line.

It is very important that the plastic windows in the house are strictly level, otherwise an open window sash, for example, will close itself or, conversely, open under its own weight. Thus, the technology for installing plastic windows in the frame of a wooden house includes setting it level and plumb before fixing the window.

Here are our instructions, developed by our own experience, for installing plastic windows in a log house.

First, I would like to note one point that you will need to remember when purchasing plastic windows: When you buy windows, it would be good to immediately buy for them mounting brackets, ideally 6 pieces per window.

These are iron plates (see photo) which, with the help of little effort, are fixed in special technical slides on the sides of the window frame. Thus, the frame is attached to the frame using self-tapping screws through these mounting fasteners.

During installation, many installers of plastic windows fasten the window by drilling through the frame, but this is a violation of technology, and the tightness of special air chambers in the profile of the plastic window is thus broken, so this is not our method.

Plastic windows in a wooden house are generally a very capricious thing, but if followed the right technology installation, then such windows in your home will last a long time, without upsetting their owners with all sorts of distortions and other problems.

To ensure that installing windows yourself does not turn into torture, we advise you to remove the window sashes from the window frame. To remove them, you need to pull the pins out of the loops. Without window sashes the frame weighs little, and it will be much more convenient to tilt it, which will greatly facilitate the installation of windows.

The instructions for installing plastic windows in a prepared frame of a wooden house are as follows:

Align the window. We put the window on bottom part cut the opening into wood chips approximately 2cm thick and adjust it horizontally. For exhibiting horizontal level The best tool in our opinion is a water level.

You can’t fool the water; it always levels out with the horizon.

Thus, having installed the window exactly at the horizon level, placing chips of the required thickness under the frame for this purpose, leaving about a two-centimeter gap at the bottom for foaming with polyurethane foam, we proceed to setting the vertical level so that the window sashes do not live their own lives.

How it is exhibited vertical level When installing a plastic, or any other window, I think there is no need to explain in detail, everything is clearly visible in the photograph.

After we have placed the window level, we attach it to the frame with self-tapping screws through the above-mentioned mounting fasteners.

There is one technological point here - do not hit the ridge of the log on which the pigtail sits with a self-tapping screw.

It is better to screw in the self-tapping screw slightly obliquely than to deprive the frame structure of its independence from the frame in terms of the free movement of the carriages along the ridges of the logs.

The next step in our instructions for installing plastic windows in a wooden house will be attaching the window sashes. It is necessary to hang the sashes on the window before foaming, but if you foam the frame without sashes, polyurethane foam It may slightly bend the frame, and the doors will not close/open well.

Thus, if the technology is followed correctly and the installation of the frame and the plastic window is carried out smoothly, your window should be positioned in such a way that there will be approximately 2 cm of space for the mounting foam on all sides from the frame to the frame.

And above the upper part of the jamb there will be a gap of 5-10 cm to the log for shrinkage of the log house, so that when it is completely dry, the upper logs do not put pressure on the windows.

Foaming the window. Control check - On a window that is already fixed, but not yet foamed, with the sashes inserted, open the window and look.

If the half-open sash of a plastic window does not try to open further or, on the contrary, close, then our window is installed correctly and you can foam the frame with polyurethane foam.

This is our DIY technology for installing plastic windows. We hope you find it useful in building your wooden house! Happy construction!

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How to install plastic windows in a wooden house with your own hands

In our wooden house, we decided to replace the old wooden windows with modern plastic ones. This article discusses in detail the installation of double-glazed windows with your own hands in a wooden house. The article is based on personal experience. Why is it profitable to install windows yourself:

When installing double-glazed windows in a wooden house by a supplier or manufacturer, the cost of the window including installation will cost 40-50% more than its original cost.

As a rule, about 95% of companies that install windows do not guarantee the quality of installation in a wooden house. Therefore, when you install plastic windows in a wooden house yourself, you do not lose the warranty period, but only save for your own benefit.

Window installation is shown using the example of self-installation of a double-glazed window, without the help of others, which takes an average of two and a half hours (for one window). The following describes step by step the process of inserting a plastic window into the window opening of a wooden house.

Removing old windows

Self-installation of double-glazed windows in a wooden house is carried out on a solid foundation (frame). Since in our example, the window boxes were installed quite recently (about 5 years ago) and were without damage (cracks, chips, rotten formations and wormholes), we decided to use them instead of a frame for installing new windows.

Old window frames that are in good condition and have sufficient strength, they can be reused, for example, to install a greenhouse.

Therefore, in order not to damage the wood of the frame, they must be dismantled carefully; it also does not hurt to remove the glass from them before doing this. In our case, we did not remove the glass from the frame, since the durable frames did not warp when removing them and were dismantled quite easily.

Preparing a site for installing double-glazed windows

With a dry and clean rag (or soft brush) you need to wipe the window frame and remove the waste and debris that has accumulated after dismantling.

The PVC window sill is installed first, since it is the base of the double-glazed window when it is installed. In this regard, the window sill should be installed as level as possible (ideally horizontal). We check the exact horizontal installation of the window sill with a level, both longitudinally and transversely.

To ensure that the window sill stands firmly, we make cuts up to 8 mm deep on the sides of the window frame. To adjust the evenness of the window sill, we use special plates made of plastic or fiberboard, or thin wooden planks treated in advance with an antiseptic. After the final installation of the window sill, we measure the evenness of the window sill with a building level.

We fasten the window sill with self-tapping screws to the bottom of the window frame, while making a 2 cm indent from the outer end of the window sill. When tightening the screws, we place washers under their heads in order to protect the surface of the window sill from damage that is possible if it is broken through by the self-tapping head (at PVC window sills have cavities). After the window is completely installed, the window sill attachment points will not be visible, since they will be hidden from view.

Preparing a plastic window for installation

At the very beginning, even before installing the window, you need to install the handle. All protective film There is no need to remove the window surface yet, as it protects the window from possible mechanical damage.

Pay attention!

The protective film is removed only in the place where the handles need to be installed. The handle handles must be in a horizontal position when installed.

This position means that the window opens on its side, and if the handle is turned down, the window will be locked in the closed state, but if the handle handle is turned up, the window will open in the crank mode.

We fix the handle to the window with two bolts and move the handle handle down. On the side posts of the window (at the ends) we make markings for making holes on which the window will be fixed to the block.

Next, using an electric drill, we drill two through holes (lower and upper) along this marking in the right pillar of the double-glazed window and in the lower pillar (4 holes in total). The distance between the bottom and top parts of the glass unit to the hole should be from 25 to 35 cm. The diameter of the drill for this work should be 6 mm, while the diameter of the screw is 5 mm.

To ensure that the head of the self-tapping screw rests firmly on the window frame, we drill holes on the inside of the side posts for fastening with a drill bit with large diameter– 10 mm, up to metal frame. The hole should be such that the head of the screw fits freely into the cavity of the window post.

Window installation

We install the assembled window into the window opening. We control the center using measurements taken with a tape measure starting from the edge of the window and ending with the surface of the window frame on both sides; the distance should be the same (about 1 cm).

We install the window on the surface of the previously installed window sill. Since we have already checked the window sill for levelness using a building level, there is no need to check the window itself for horizontalness.

To install a window parallel to the wall of the house, install it between the wall and the siding for support building level. If the house was sheathed differently finishing material for example, clapboard that fits tightly to the wall and does not allow you to place a level, then you need to use a plumb line for control.

We install a spacer bar 1 cm wide between the window frame and the window. It is necessary that this block fits tightly enough between the window frame and the window. This block is needed as a stop at the moment when the window is attached to window opening using self-tapping screws.

If this is not done, then the window may move to the side when it is fastened (it will simply be pulled away) and at the same time the mechanism for opening and closing the window will not function well, or the window sash will not open at all.

When the installation of the stop bars is completed and the window is aligned with a level or slope parallel to the wall of the house, then we fix the double-glazed window with self-tapping screws. We fix the window to the window frame from the bottom and top of its side posts, so that the self-tapping screw is in free space between the box and the window.

Such fastening is not only reliable, but also provides a floating effect. If seasonal shifts in the structure of the house occur, warping the window openings, then windows that are not rigidly attached to the frame are almost not subject to warping, due to the fact that the self-tapping screw can arbitrarily move in the direction of the window frame’s skew.

Installation of double-glazed windows in a wooden house

First, install adjusting plates between the drain holes. This is necessary so that the glass unit does not cover the openings through which condensation is drained from the window.

Carefully install the double-glazed window into the window opening. We make sure that it does not fit tightly between the window posts, since if seasonal changes occur and, accordingly, distortions of the window frame, the glass may burst.

Pay attention!

If your glass unit fits tightly, and there is no gap between the window mullions and the glass unit (at least 5 mm), then you should seek an explanation from the company that made the windows for you according to your order, so that the company’s employees can eliminate this deficiency. It is necessary to check the gaps between the frame and the glass unit before removing the old window.

We install the double-glazed window evenly and fix it with plastic beads, which have profile tenons that are inserted into the grooves of the window frame by lightly tapping the beads, when the tenon goes into the groove and a click is heard. A click means the staple is securely fastened.

After the window is installed, we fill the void between the window frame and the window with foam for installation, both on the inside and outside of the house. Excess hardened polyurethane foam is cut off with a sharp knife.

After this, you can begin finishing with platbands, fittings and drainage.

source: http://stroykaportal.ru/

How to properly install plastic windows in a wooden house

The relevance of the question: “How to install plastic windows in a wooden house” (and not only plastic ones) lies in the fact that wooden houses have great instability. Moreover, unlike a stone or reinforced concrete house, this instability manifests itself throughout the entire service life of a wooden house.

If these factors are not taken into account when installing plastic windows or doors in a wooden house, very unpleasant (to put it mildly) problems may arise!

What is special about a wooden house? And the fact is that wood tends to “shrink,” especially in the first years after construction. Those who claim that the log house shrinks within a year after its installation are mistaken.

Yes, in the first year the most noticeable shrinkage occurs, but the process continues for at least 5 years, and in some climatic zones- all my life! As the logs or beams dry, the height of the wall can decrease to 1.5 cm per meter of masonry. This means that the height of the wall can “shrink” up to 6 cm.

And imagine now what will happen to the plastic window if, as always, you left a gap of 2 - 2.5 cm for the foam?! So, is installing plastic windows in a wooden house generally unrealistic? Quite the opposite!

But only if it is installed in the opening special design, called a socket or casing.

The purpose of this design is to give windows (and not only plastic ones) complete independence from load-bearing walls at home, eliminate even the slightest load on the window during shrinkage or curvature of the walls:

1. The casing prevents the logs from moving from the vertical in the window opening.
2. Does not interfere with vertical shrinkage.
3. Takes on all the load.
4. Strengthens the wall of the house in the area of ​​the opening.

Let's take a closer look at this system. The simplest casing option is when a vertical groove of 50x50 mm is cut at the ends of the opening logs and a beam of the same size is inserted into it.

But this method of framing is ONLY suitable for wooden windows. Therefore, we will not dwell on it. More reliable option casing is when a ridge is made at the ends of the logs, and a window carriage with a groove is put on it.

Now the logs, when shrinking (due to the ridge), will slide inside the groove without deviating from the vertical and without pressing down on the window.

It happens that a groove is made in logs, but the tenon is on the gun carriage, the main meaning, I think, is clear.

Window carriages are vertical beams 150x100 mm, at the ends of which 50x50 cutouts are made for inserting horizontal lintels - boards 150x50 mm with tenons at the ends.

Casing in assembled form the window opening is made smaller by 7 - 8 cm in height. This gap is left in anticipation of wall shrinkage. When assembling the frame in the opening, we cover the ridges with rolled tow and stuff the carriages onto it. This will save us from squeaks during shrinkage and insulate the opening.

Pay attention!

Next, the procedure is as follows: we lay the lower jumper, stuff carriages onto the ridge with tow, insert the upper jumper into the upper gap and lower it into the grooves. We fasten the entire structure with self-tapping screws, trying not to grab the ridge, otherwise the whole point of installing the casing will be lost. We also stuff tow into the gap between the sapling and the logs.

But now you can install plastic windows into a wooden house without fear of the consequences. We carry out installation in compliance with all technologies: steam - noise - moisture protection. The gap between the casing and the frame is filled with thin boards wrapped in tow.

As the house shrinks, they have to be knocked out and replaced with others. To do this, the upper casing (attached only to the casing) is carefully removed and, after replacing the filling, put back in place.

At seminars I was often asked the question: why does a window installer need to know the technology of building a wooden house? And then, so that you can determine whether it is possible to install a window in this opening.

And, if necessary, equip it with a classic casing. Of course for a fee. In my practice there have been such cases.

Now such an important moment. You install a plastic window in a wooden house where there are wooden windows. The platbands were removed for accurate measurements, but there was no casing. That is, the old window box acts as a window frame.

This is where the owner has to make a choice (with your help): remodel the window opening for casing or very significantly reduce the size of the future window. After all, on each side you need to add the thickness of the casing + window frame + gap for foam. And what will remain there?!

And in conclusion, I want to warn you:

Useful advice!

Under no circumstances agree to install windows without casing in the opening. Even if the owner proves that the house is 300 years old and “all the shrinkage has already settled.” The tree “breathes” all its life with all the consequences, as they say.

Well, as a last resort, you can give in to the client, under his responsibility. But do not forget to put a dash in the contract in the “Guarantee” column!!!

Still, installing plastic windows in a wooden house requires very serious attention.