Dismantling the window: the stages of work. How to replace old windows with new ones?

Sooner or later every owner of residential square meters has a question about replacing windows, whether it's wooden or metal-plastic. In any case, the dismantling of the window consists of certain stages that every person should know about, especially if he does all the work himself.

Where to begin

All work begins with an inspection of the opening and the window itself. It is necessary to find the places where the window is attached to the opening. Then the preparatory work should be done.

Preparation

From the window sill you need to remove all extraneous things, flowers and all sorts of interior items. Be sure to remove the curtains and curtains. It is necessary to ensure free access to the electrical network. It is recommended that all furniture and other items in the room be covered with a cloth or polyethylene, so that they do not get hurt and do not get dusty.

Direct dismantling works

The dismantling of old windows begins with the removal of the sash of the windows from the hinges. In windows where there are deaf parts, it will be necessary to remove the glazing beads and pull out the glass.

After that, you can dismantle the windowsill. The material from which it is made depends on the process of its dismantling. If the windowsill is made of concrete, then it will have to be removed using a hammer and a reinforcing bolt. All other windowsills are usually removed completely without any problems.

The next stage of the dismantling of the window is the removal of the low tide. The main thing is to determine how the tide was fixed and to which part of the window opening. It is usually mounted directly to the very profile of the window or to the frame.

Now you can completely dismantle the window from the opening. Usually a mounting cutter or hacksaw, jig saw is used. After removing the frame from the window opening, slopes are dismantled. This does not apply to those slopes that consist of a cement-sand mortar. The rest can be easily removed. If under the slopes was a heater, then it is also dismantled. Everything, the window opening is almost ready to install a new frame.

If in the future in the plans - installation of PVC windows, you should try as carefully as possible to dismantle the old, so as not to damage the opening. It's clear that the cost of installing / dismantling windows by professionals is not a very expensive service (for the first procedure they will take about 1300 rubles per square meter, and for the second one - from 140 rubles per square), but the more complete the window opening, the simpler and It is cheaper to install a new window. If errors can not be avoided, they will have to be eliminated and the integrity of the damaged structure completely restored to ensure maximum tightness of the window installation. The fittings in this case will not wear out quickly.

After all the dismantling work, you can clean the room and move on to the installation of new windows.

Installation work for installing new windows

First of all, before dismantling the windows, you must call a gage. He will accurately calculate the dimensions by which a new window will be made. Naturally, if you feel confident or have experience in similar works, then you can do it yourself. If the measurements were taken by you, then after no manufacturer will take back the windows, if they do not approach the opening.

The imported window profile must be checked for integrity. Particular attention should be paid to the fact that it should not have scratches and completely covered with a protective film. Do not take the product on which there are chips, cracks or any other defects. The protective film is removed only after all installation work.

Stages of work

The main thing when ordering new windows, do not forget about their multifunctionality. It is best that the dismantling of the window does not end with replacing it with the same windows. To date, windows can have different shapes and open in any position, etc. In general, they have a lot of advantages and advantages over the old designs.

After the windows are delivered, work is underway to install them. Everything is leveled according to the level of the window frame. A waterproofing is mandatory. The window frame itself is fixed to special fasteners with a mounting foam. Foam also carries out full sealing of the window and window opening. After that, a window sill and a tide are installed. The main thing is that the dismantling of plastic windows was carried out very carefully, then it is easier to install new quickly and efficiently. Only after the entire installation procedure is removed the protective film from the profile itself and the adjustment of the hardware is carried out.

Installation of wooden windows

From the point of view of energy saving and other insulating qualities, wooden windows are the best option.

Wooden double-glazed windows provide the highest degree of air exchange, the room will always have the optimum level of oxygen, humidity and heat. Wooden windows are suitable even for an apartment, the windows of which overlook a noisy street or highway. In this case, no noises will not disturb.

And one more advantage: wooden double-glazed windows perfectly tolerate temperature changes, they do not deteriorate both at -50 and at +50 degrees. There is no difference in the installation of wooden and PVC windows, the main thing is the accuracy in carrying out the work.

What can lead to improper installation work

If dismantling of plastic windows is carried out in compliance with all the rules, then with the installation of new ones there should be no problems. Nevertheless, it should be understood that if the technology of works is broken, then a number of problems in the process of exploitation can arise:

- moisture can accumulate on the surface of the installed insulating glass unit;

- condensation can appear on the surface of a plastic or wooden profile;

- mold can grow not only on slopes, but also on the window and the windowsill;

- a purge may appear at the junction between the frame and the opening;

- the flaps may not fit securely, which will cause a draft.

Independent dismantling and installation of windows deprive the new owner of the right to any reference to the manufacturer and the installation organization regarding the quality of insulating glass. Naturally, there is no likelihood that the work done by the assembly organization of the manufacturer or seller will correspond to the standard, but still in this case the guarantees will be, and the window seller will have to fulfill its obligations to eliminate all the shortcomings.

If you are not ready to independently dismantle and install new windows, do not have similar work experience, then, selecting installers, pay attention to the following points:

- it is best that the employees of the firm have a long experience in carrying out such types of work;

- refer to those specialists who are recommended directly by the manufacturer of window frames;

- conclude necessarily a written contract with the contractor and describe all the warranty obligations and the process of correcting defects and shortcomings in the work of installers;

- require warranty cards from the manufacturer for the supplied windows.