Before starting direct installation, it is necessary to carry out a number of preparatory measures:
Only after completing all the above manipulations, we order a window from the manufacturer, taking into account individual wishes.
As soon as the windows are delivered and the necessary preliminary work has been carried out, you can proceed directly to the installation. Tools:
Important! The installation of a plastic window in a wooden house is not recommended during strong winds and at low temperatures (not lower than -10 degrees).
The casing is a box-shaped structure, which is made of three or four boards and installed around the perimeter inside the opening.
The system allows you to install a plastic window yourself, so that the window is fixed independently of the main wall structure and has a floating character. The window system is fixed with the help of grooves on the side, which are mounted on spikes protruding from the end of the logs and timber.
To fix and seal the casing, only tow, linen or fiber insulation is used. In any case, mounting foam.
Attention! A gap is left at the top based on the draft of the wood.
Thus, the shrinkage of the walls of a wooden structure in no way affects the window and, moreover, will not damage it. Depending on the fasteners, casings can be classified into the following types:
The box is a floating mechanism that excludes deformation of the plastic window during operation, regardless of the type of casing installation.
Calculations should be made with high accuracy, since even a slight error can lead to deformation of the window frame or leakage of the structure. In addition, proper installation is a guarantee of the quality of the plastic window itself.
The design can be of two types: complex and simple. A simple pigtail is the system described above, with bars and grooves. The complex design is performed somewhat differently: a comb is cut out in the window opening, on which a carriage with grooves is put on. This option is more reliable. When the walls shrink, the comb can slide and does not allow vertical deviations, excluding pressure on the window frame.
The casing, as a rule, is made of timber. Using a wood chisel, a 0.5 cm groove is knocked out in the center of the beam, and a spike (0.5x0.5x.25 cm) is cut out from one end. A comb with spikes 0.5x0.5 cm is cut from the end of the opening logs. To do this, you can use a saw or a chisel.
Important! Ridge marking is an important point. The quality and reliability of the design depends on the accuracy of the markup.
After the comb is ready, we proceed to install the risers and form the opening structure between them. The bars are set according to the level, taking into account the gaps for shrinkage of the walls (1 cm on the sides and 0.5 cm on top). The frame of the bars is strengthened with the help of grooves with the main canvas of the walls and dowels between them. The gaps left are sealed with tow or other fiber. That's all, now you can proceed with the installation of the plastic frame itself. You can see the process in more detail in this video:
After carrying out the necessary preparatory work and installing the pigtails, you can proceed with the installation of the window.
Attention! Installing plastic windows in a wooden house without casing is the wrong option.
To begin with, we check the dimensions and location of the parallels, the gaps between the casing and the frame. The stock for foaming should be: 4-5 cm at the top, 2-3 cm in width and height, 3-4 cm in the window sill area. After making sure that the stock corresponds to these indicators, we proceed directly to the installation of a plastic frame.
The window is fastened with special fasteners, which are sold at any hardware store. They are metal plates with holes.
Installation of a plastic window should be carried out according to the level. If you neglect this factor, then you risk getting a tilted design, which significantly reduces the operational and aesthetic objectives of the window.
Advice! Before installing the window, the sashes are removed. This facilitates the design and it is much more convenient to mount it in the opening.
After the window is fixed in the opening, it is necessary to fill the gap with mounting foam. To avoid displacement of the structure during foaming, bars are placed that will maintain the position of the frame without deviations. After drying, do not forget to remove it.
Securing the window in the casing is done with care. In this case, it is necessary to choose the correct location for tightening the screws. Under no circumstances should a window be fixed in the ridge area!
That's all, we finish the process by completely foaming the opening. We put on the sashes and let the foam dry.
We have presented the correct way to install a plastic window in a wooden house. This process can be difficult, so if you are unsure of your abilities, it is better to turn to professionals.
However, installing a plastic window with your own hands is a significant cost savings. We offer you to watch a video instruction for installing a window with your own hands:
Greetings dear readers!
I decided to replace the old windows in a wooden house on my own. This is not at all easy, so before that I reviewed a bunch of sites and forums, talked with friends who performed the installation. And he singled out for himself the basic rules in the installation.
First you need to take measurements of 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 of the window, for this you need to remove the dust and debris accumulated during dismantling. Next, we install the window sill and prepare the plastic window for installation. Then install the window itself.
At first it seems very simple, but there are little nuances, given that you can easily do it. I want to tell you more about the installation later in this article.
Do-it-yourself installation of plastic windows into the prepared pigtail of a wooden house, like other construction and installation works, is carried out using a building level and a plumb line.
It is very important that the plastic windows in the house are strictly level, otherwise an open, for example, window sash will close itself or, on the contrary, open under its own weight. Thus, the technology of installing plastic windows in the pigtail of a wooden house includes setting it in terms of level and plumb before fixing the window.
Here is our, developed by our own experience, instructions for installing plastic windows in a log house.
First, I would like to note one point that you will need to remember when buying plastic windows: When you buy windows, it would be nice to immediately buy mounting brackets for them, 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 pigtail using self-tapping screws through these mounting fasteners.
Many installers of plastic windows during installation fix 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 a plastic window is thus violated, so this is not our method.
Plastic windows in a wooden house are generally a very capricious thing, but if the correct installation technology is followed, then such windows in your house will last a long time without upsetting their owners with all sorts of distortions and other problems.
In order to prevent the installation of windows with your own hands from becoming a torment, 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 a 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 pigtail of a wooden house are as follows:
Align the window. We put the window on the lower part of the opening on chips about 2 cm thick and adjust it horizontally in level. For setting a horizontal level, the best tool, in our opinion, is a water level.
You can't deceive water, it always levels off with the horizon.
Thus, setting the window exactly at the horizon level, placing chips of the required thickness under the frame for this, it will leave about a two-centimeter gap below for foaming with mounting foam, we proceed to setting the vertical level so that the window sashes do not live their lives.
How the vertical level is set when installing a plastic, and indeed any other window, I think it’s not worth explaining in detail, everything is clearly visible in the photo.
After we put the window on the level, we fasten it to the pigtail with self-tapping screws through the above-mentioned mounting fasteners.
There is one technological point here - do not hit the crest of the log on which the pigtail sits with a self-tapping screw.
It is better to screw in the self-tapping screw a little obliquely than to deprive the design of the pigtail of independence from the log house in terms of the free movement of the gun carriages along the ridges of the logs.
The next step in our instructions for installing plastic windows in a wooden house is to fix the window sashes. It is necessary to hang the sashes on the window before foaming, but if you foam the frame without sashes, the mounting foam can slightly bend the frame, and the sashes will close / open poorly.
Thus, if the technology is correctly followed and the installation of the pigtail and the plastic window is evenly done, your window should stand in such a way that distances of about 2 cm for mounting foam will remain on all sides from the frame to the pigtail.
And above the upper part of the pigtail there will be a gap of 5-10 cm to the log for shrinkage of the log house, so that when it dries completely, the upper logs do not press on the windows.
Window foaming. Control check - On the already fixed, but not yet foamed window, with the shutters 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 mounting foam.
Here we have such a technology for installing plastic windows with our own hands. We hope you find it useful in the construction of your wooden house! Happy building!
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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 a window along with 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 installing plastic windows in a wooden house on your own, you do not lose the warranty period of operation, but only save yourself for the good.
The installation of windows is shown on the example of self-installation of double-glazed windows, without the help of strangers, which takes an average of two and a half hours (for one window). Further, the process of inserting a plastic window into the window opening of a wooden house is described step by step.
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, putrefactive formations and wormholes), we decided to use them instead of the frame for installing new windows.
Old window frames that are in good condition and have sufficient strength can be reused, for example, to install a greenhouse.
Therefore, in order not to damage the frame tree, their dismantling must be carried out carefully, and before that it does not hurt to remove the glass from them. In our case, we did not pull out the glass from the frame, since the strong frames did not warp when they were removed and were dismantled quite easily.
With a dry and clean cloth (or soft brush), you need to wipe the window frame, remove the waste and debris accumulated after dismantling.
The PVC window sill is mounted first, as it is the base of the double-glazed window when it is installed. In this regard, the window sill should be installed as evenly as possible (ideally horizontally). We check the exact horizontal position of the window sill with a level both in the longitudinal and transverse positions.
To make the window sill stand firmly, we make cuts up to a depth of 8 mm 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 on self-tapping screws to the bottom of the window frame, while indenting from the outer end of the window sill by 2 cm. PVC window sill has cavities). After the window is fully installed, the window sill attachment points will not be visible, as they will be hidden from the eye.
At the very beginning, even before you start installing the window, you need to install the handle. It is not yet necessary to remove the entire protective film from the window surface, as it protects the window from possible mechanical damage.
Note!
The protective film can only be removed where the handles need to be installed. Handles of the handle at their installation should be in horizontal position.
This position means that the window opens on its side, while if the handle is turned down, the window will be locked in the closed state, if the handle is turned up, the window will open in the cranking mode.
We fix the handle to the window with two bolts, move the handle handle down. On the side pillars of the window (at the ends), we make markings for making holes on which the window will be fixed to the block.
Next, we drill with an electric drill according to this marking, two through holes (lower and upper) in the right rack of the double-glazed window and in the bottom rack (in total - 4 holes). The distance between the lower and upper parts of the double-glazed window 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 self-tapping screw is 5 mm.
In order for the screw head to firmly rest against the window frame, we drill holes on the side posts from the inside for fastening with a drill with a large diameter - 10 mm, up to the metal frame itself. The hole should be such that the head of the self-tapping screw freely passes into the cavity of the window pillar.
We install the assembled window in the window opening. The center is controlled by 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 each).
We install the window on the surface of the previously installed window sill. Since we have already checked the window sill for evenness using the building level, there is no need to control the window itself for horizontality.
To install a window parallel to the wall of the house, we install a building level between the wall and the siding to stop. If the house was sheathed with other finishing material, for example, a clapboard, which fits snugly against 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 bar enters between the window frame and the window tightly enough. This bar is needed as a stop at the moment when the window is fixed in the window opening using self-tapping screws.
If this is not done, then the window may go to the side during its fastening (it will simply be taken away) and 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 leveled or aligned parallel to the wall of the house, then we fix the double-glazed window on the self-tapping screws. We fix the window to the window frame from below and above its side posts, so that the self-tapping screw is in the free space between the frame and the window.
Such fastening is not only reliable, but also provides a floating effect. If there will be seasonal shifts in the structure of the house, distorting window openings, then windows that do not have a rigid binding to the frame are almost not subject to distortion, due to the fact that the self-tapping screw can arbitrarily move towards the window frame skew.
First, we install adjusting plates between the drain holes. This is necessary so that the double-glazed windows do not close the holes through which condensate is drained from the window.
Carefully install a double-glazed window in the window opening. We make sure that it does not fit tightly between the racks of the window, since if seasonal changes occur and, accordingly, distortions of the window frame, the glass may burst.
Note!
If you have a tight entry of the double-glazed window, and there is no gap between the window pillars and the double-glazed window (at least 5 mm), then you should contact the company that made the windows for you according to your order for an explanation, so that the company's employees eliminate this shortcoming. It is necessary to check the gaps between the frame and the double-glazed window even before removing the old window.
We install the double-glazed window evenly and fix it with plastic glazing beads, which have profile spikes that are inserted into the grooves of the window frame by lightly tapping on the glazing beads, during which the spike goes into the groove and a click is heard. A click indicates that the bead is securely fastened.
After the window is installed, we fill the void between the window frame and the window with mounting foam, both from the inside and outside of the house. Excess hardened mounting foam is cut off with a sharp knife.
After that, you can start finishing with platbands, fittings and drainage.
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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 are very unstable. 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 can arise!
What is the peculiarity of a wooden house? And the fact that the tree tends to "shrink", especially in the first years after construction. Those who claim that the log house shrinks a year after its installation are mistaken.
Yes, the most noticeable shrinkage occurs in the first year, but the process continues for at least 5 years, and in some climatic zones - for a lifetime! As the logs or beams dry out, 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 now imagine what will happen to a plastic window if, as always, you left a gap of 2 - 2.5 cm for foam ?! So, installing plastic windows in a wooden house is generally unrealistic? Quite the opposite!
But only if a special structure, called a pigtail or casing, is installed in the opening.
The purpose of this design is to give windows (and not only plastic ones) complete independence from the load-bearing walls of the house, to exclude even the slightest load on the window during shrinkage or curvature of the walls:
Let's take a look at this system in detail. The simplest casing option is when a vertical groove of 50x50 mm is cut at the ends of the opening logs and a bar of the same size is inserted into it.
But this method of pigtail is ONLY suitable for wooden windows. Therefore, we will not dwell on it. A more reliable option for casing is when a comb is made at the ends of the logs, and a window carriage with a groove is put on it.
Now the logs during shrinkage (due to the ridge) will slide inside the groove without deviating from the vertical and without pressing down the window.
It happens that the groove is made in logs, and the spike on the gun carriage, the main meaning, I think is clear.
Window carriages are vertical bars 150x100 mm, at the ends of which 50x50 cutouts are made for inserting horizontal lintels - boards 150x50 mm with spikes at the ends.
The assembled casing is made smaller than the window opening by 7-8 cm in height. This gap is left in the calculation for the shrinkage of the wall. When assembling the pigtails in the opening, we cover the ridges with rolled tow and fill the gun carriages on it. This will save us from squeaks during shrinkage and insulate the opening.
Note!
Further, the procedure is as follows - we lay the lower jumper, stuff the gun carriages on the comb with tow, we wind up into the upper gap and lower the upper jumper into the grooves. We fasten the entire structure with self-tapping screws, trying not to capture the ridge, otherwise the whole point of installing the casing will be lost. In the gap between the pigtail and the logs, we also hammer in the tow.
And now you can insert plastic windows into a wooden house without fear for the consequences. We make installation in compliance with all technology: 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 trim (attached only to the casing) is carefully removed and, after replacing the filling, is put in place.
At seminars, I was often asked the question, why does a window fitter 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. There have been cases like this in my experience.
Now this is an important point. You insert a plastic window into a wooden house where there are wooden windows. They removed the platbands for accurate measurement, but there is no casing. That is, the box of the old window plays the role of a pigtail.
This is where the choice has to be made (by the owner, but with your help): to remake the window opening for casing or to 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 be left there?
And in conclusion, I want to warn:
Helpful advice!
In no case do not agree to the installation of 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 down." The tree "breathes" all its life with all the consequences, as they say.
Well, in the most extreme case, you can give in to the client, under his responsibility. But do not forget to put a dash in the contract in the column "Guarantee" !!!
All the same, the installation of plastic windows in a wooden house requires very serious attention.
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 with its environmental friendliness and the ability to "breathe". You can install wooden windows in the house yourself, observing the correct technology. The installation technique is almost identical to the installation of PVC structures, with the exception of some nuances, which we will discuss below.
In order to make a high-quality installation of wooden windows yourself, you need to break the work into small steps, thanks to which independent homework will turn into success. So:
The technology of work will be the same regardless of where the installation takes place: be it windows in a frame house or apartment. Intending to carry out the installation of windows in the house, it is advisable to complete the main stages of construction in order to avoid additional pollution. By the way, the installation of wooden windows will be inexpensive. One installation will cost approximately 3 thousand rubles, excluding the cost of consumables.
To begin with, the window opening is cleared of the remnants of past plaster and other technical residues. In the case of brickwork in which voids have formed due to the destroyed material, it is recommended to eliminate them.
First you need to carefully and carefully prepare the window opening The principle of the preparatory stage is to fit to the desired size, which must be carried out with great care, avoiding noticeable errors. All surfaces are cleaned of elements of past plaster and other residues. Installation of wooden windows in accordance with GOST provides for a gap of a fixed width around the perimeter of the box, which, upon completion of alignment of the entire structure inside the openings, is filled with mounting foam.
Installation of a wooden window according to GOST provides for the presence of gaps between the frame and the opening It is not recommended to leave unnecessarily large gaps in the edge areas, preferring a width of 10 to 15 mm, so that subsequently the voids can be well foamed. A gap of 40-50 mm is left along the bottom of the window structure.. Such a nuance is necessary for the high-quality alignment of windows inside the openings. Always remember that before the stage of installing windows in the openings, the geometry and dimensions are first checked. This step allows you to achieve the correct work, excluding possible distortion and disproportion of parts.
Sometimes craftsmen violate technological points by making wall lintels incorrectly, since the window opening is used as a formwork with a window immured inside. Such actions lead to additional financial costs equal to the price of a new design, because the window frame is very tightly placed between the edges.
If we neglect the technological principles of installation, the design will soon require replacement In extreme cases, it may be necessary to completely dismantle wooden windows. Do not forget the GOST recommendations regarding clearances, then the work is guaranteed to be successful.
When installing wooden windows, the through-mounting method is often used, which involves the use of dowels in the work. The method is characterized by low cost and relative simplicity, allowing you to do the installation of the window yourself. Upon completion of the installation work, the fixed box will be completely immobile inside the window opening and will be reliably protected from environmental factors.
Through installation of wooden window blocks is simple and cheap The occurrence of accidental distortions, various kinds of displacements and deformations of the structure during installation work is excluded. 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 through-mounting system, which make it very popular among installers and customers.
It is worth mentioning the secondary advantages. Firstly, the installation of windows using the through method will please you with minimal financial costs. Secondly, it does not require special tools, allowing you to get by with a set of existing ones. In the process of work, it is only necessary to make holes with a drill, fix the dowels and, finally, attach decorative plastic caps over the screws.
Holes for dowels are made with a drill Using the through method, when installing windows, attention must be paid to the correct choice of the place where the dowel holes will be located. The four-stage section of the profiles of window structures allows drilling holes at an exceptionally uniform level. It should be borne in mind that experts strongly do not recommend making holes in different places..
Do-it-yourself installation of wooden windows involves the use of mounting blocks, which makes the process inexpensive and quick to perform. Mostly used pads, the thickness of which 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. In order to ensure correct actions during installation, it is first necessary to free the window frame from frames and other components.
To install windows on the pads, a perfectly even opening is required The structure is installed inside the mounting block, using a laser or a simple level, carefully checking the levels on each side. It is desirable to make the upper and side gaps the same, leaving 10-20 mm each. The number of pads can be determined using a graphic with possible placement options.
Plates can be made independently, although many window manufacturers include them in the package. A simple technique is designed to make fixation and fastening especially strong. The method is very simple to perform: the plates are screwed with screws to the window frame on both sides, placing two of them on the top, and two on the bottom.
The plates provide a secure fixation of the window. In the case when 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 fixed along the edge of the openings with screws with dowels. Before foaming the seams of a wooden window, 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 for the correct horizontal position of the case.
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: the glazing beads are carefully separated and the glass is carefully pulled out.
Mounting the frame on self-tapping screws is carried out without glass - it is installed last Further, on the sides and along the top of the inner surface of the frame, places for holes are marked, followed by drilling. Before you start drilling, the frame must be inserted into place and carefully aligned with a level. After that, the self-tapping screws are screwed in, taking into account that they can be moved without effort, since the body has yet to be adjusted according to vertical and horizontal indicators. Finally, a double-glazed window is installed and the structure is cleaned of contaminants.
The correct installation technology of wooden windows provides minimum thermal conductivity and excellent insulation, protecting the room from moisture and air masses. It is important to consider that a high degree of the listed characteristics is achieved by the increased cost of the window, since in order to create a high-quality thermal insulation system, it is necessary to conduct it around the entire perimeter of the case. Preference in this should be given to polyurethane foam for mounting, which is easy to buy in most specialized stores.
The thermal insulation of the installed window block made of wood is performed using foam When filling the space with foam, it is necessary to monitor the thickness of the applied layer, which along the edge part should not go too far when expanding. Excess foam will only stain the space and lead to a banal overrun. It is also necessary to control the humidity, since the ingress of water is unacceptable to ensure the coupling and reliability of work.
Even a rookie will be able to insert wooden windows on his own and with high quality. The main thing is to follow the basic rules and move step by step without missing important details.
Many people return to forgotten wooden windows. Wood processing technology is so advanced that it is easy and simple to install wooden windows. They are in no way inferior to plastic, even have a number of advantages:
You can choose any style satisfy every consumer. With the help of varnish, the window is given any texture and color.
In wooden, as well as plastic, double-glazed windows can be inserted. They do not transmit sound, have low thermal conductivity and frost resistance.
The main advantage is environmental friendliness, they are easily repaired, so they can last for many decades.
Wooden structures undergo shrinkage, while their dimensions change. This is especially true in the first year after construction. Therefore, it is better to wait until the house gives a draft, and then proceed with the installation of the window frame.
So that the frame does not warp when the house is deformed, a special frame made of timber is used. This can compensate for the shrinkage of the walls of the building.
After that, you can insert the window into the opening, fixing it with brackets and screws to the wall. All cracks must be sealed with foam.
The last step is the installation of the drain. Its size should be 3 cm larger on both sides, then the excess will bend under the tide. The outer part of the tide is screwed with self-tapping screws, and the inner part is fastened with foam.
It is important to install the window sill correctly. First, they cut it to the right size, while remembering that it will be launched under the frame, and protrude 5 cm from the outside. Align it so that it fits snugly against the frame. Before the final installation, foam this place and quickly, carefully insert the window sill. You can check with a bowl of water. At the end, seal the entire space under the windowsill with foam.
A casing box, also called a pigtail, is made before starting work - a wooden frame made of thick boards. It is made from a window sill, side risers and top. Dimensions are selected according to the opening, while leaving small gaps for insulation.
On the sides of the casing, you need to make ledges. The ends of the opening are also strengthened. The box is made in two versions:
If this is not a new building, but you need to replace the old window with a new one, then the first step is to get rid of the unnecessary frame. It is not difficult. Then clean all the slopes from the plaster. You also need to remove the old window sill. Wooden inserts remain in the opening, where self-tapping screws are screwed. Next, make measurements of the opening, it must necessarily be slightly larger than the window itself.
Tip: For accurate measurements, use a laser tape measure or construction thread.
It can be fixed with anchors through to the wall, which allows you to open the window in any direction without increasing the load on the frame. When choosing a frame, it is important that the inner glass does not sweat. In this case, the width should be from 12 to 22 cm.
All cracks must be blown out with foam from a gun. In order for the foam to be distributed evenly, there was no pressure on the frame, you need to blow it out in several stages.
There are three ways to install on your own:
Support pads are used with an ideal opening. But this rarely happens. Most often, windows are installed on dowels. If the opening in the house is slightly curved or the walls are not very strong. In old houses, the openings are completely crooked, so it is better to fix them with anchors.
When choosing a method, you need to examine, measure the opening.
Tip: you do not need to level the opening with a cement screed, this is a thankless job. No screed will save you from uneven shrinkage of the house.
If you stick to technology, having the right tools, you can install windows yourself without much effort.
First you need to take measurements. Due to the deformation of a wooden house, the opening should be 20-25 mm larger in width and about 60 mm in height.
The frame itself is checked diagonally, the difference should not exceed 10 mm. At the bottom, fix the bar impregnated with an antiseptic, its height is not more than 50 mm. You need to check horizontally the outer wall, you can install a window frame on it.
Window sashes are inserted at the bottom and sides. Be sure to check the serviceability of all mechanisms in different positions: when the window is open, closed, also in an inclined position. If necessary, tighten all fasteners.
All gaps between the frame and the opening are blown out, but not much, it should be remembered that the foam expands when it solidifies. You also need to blow out the gaps from the street, if necessary, use silicone putty around the entire perimeter. After removing all the protective films, the job is done.
You can often hear the complaint that the windows fog up, especially in winter. Condensation forms on them, because there is air between the glasses. With old wooden windows, fogging worsens their condition, leading to the destruction of the frame. After all, water that has fallen on a tree does not have the ability to evaporate, which damages the structure. And varnish or paint cannot completely protect the frame.
There are various reasons for this action:
When the windows “cry” from the side of the room, this means that the humidity in the house is increased. This is especially true in the kitchen when food is being cooked or water is boiling.
If the windows sweat from the outside (from the street), then there is no sealing.
When the joints on the frame are fogged up, it means that the frame that separates the outer and inner glass has a high thermal conductivity. The glass in the room cools and condensation accumulates.
There are different ways to deal with this problem:
The above tips will help when replacing windows. After all, this work is not difficult, but you need to be careful and be smart.
Choosing the type of window to install in a wooden house is an important aspect in creating the overall design. But there are some nuances in this matter that you need to know before making the final choice. There are three types of house windows: aluminum, wood and plastic. Wood has been and remains the elite among materials, as the most environmentally friendly. The cost of double-glazed windows on aluminum profiles is more democratic, but deviations from the installation technology can lead to the accumulation of condensate on the frame of such a window, which later falls on the wooden covering of the walls of the building and can lead to mold and decay. The most economical option is to install plastic windows in a wooden house. Due to the low price, PVC windows are statistically leading in terms of the number of installations, but the question of their quality remains open.
Plastic windows can also be of different shapes and sizes. Source vithouse.by
In the manufacture of wooden windows, the following materials are used:
Plastic and aluminum windows are made of profiles that are characterized by absolute moisture resistance.
The main standard for window size is the ratio: per 1 sq. m. glazing 10 sq. m. walls of the house. This ensures good illumination of the rooms. But you can deviate from this rule if the window is installed in the living room or nursery.
There should be enough light in the children's room to form good vision in the child. Source bonum.spb.ru
These spaces require more natural light. Recently, the so-called "Scandinavian" style of glazing at home has gained great popularity. Large double-glazed windows (6 sq.m.) provide a wonderful view from the window of a country cottage. But at the same time, the requirements for strength to the structural elements of the glazing are increasing.
An even more suitable option for lovers of large windows is the so-called panoramic glazing. Its area can reach up to 70% of the total wall area of the house. In this case, tempered glass or triplex is used as the material. This is far from the cheapest option, but windows made of such glass are much stronger and better withstand wind loads.
As a rule, the opening scheme of double-glazed windows are: rotary, sliding and tilt-and-turn mechanisms. Window shapes can vary from the familiar rectangular and square to the exotic triangular and trapezoidal. The most extravagant option can be a round and arched window. But they are extremely rare due to the complexity of manufacturing and installation.
The main advantage of plastic windows in a wooden house is their low cost. In the presence of high-quality fittings, plastic and aluminum frames provide a good level of tightness, high heat and sound insulation.
To maintain the aesthetics of windows, it is enough to wash them in time. Source instazu.com
On our website you can find contacts of construction companies that offer window and door installation services. You can directly communicate with representatives by visiting the exhibition of houses "Low-Rise Country".
An important factor is the ease of maintenance of double-glazed windows - in contrast to wooden ones, which require periodic preventive measures for treatment with protective agents.
Another advantage of plastic and aluminum windows is their high resistance to external factors - the sun or rain practically do not affect them.
The main disadvantage of double-glazed windows made of PVC and aluminum is the low maintainability of the profile. For example, glass replacement will require contacting a company that specializes in such repairs. In order to change the glass in a wooden window, specialized tools are not required and any carpenter will cope with the task.
Another disadvantage is that if non-premium profiles with special coatings were used for the window, then over time, minor defects in the form of scratches and chips may appear on the window sill and PVC window frame. This is due to the fact that plastic attracts dust more than wood and dirt particles gradually "break" the protective coating. Over time, these places begin to turn black from the dirt accumulating in them.
The main advantage of a wooden window is its “eliteness” and environmental friendliness. The disadvantages include insufficient moisture resistance and a shorter service life compared to plastic ones.
Wooden windows - an additional opportunity to "breathe" the house Source bredmozga.ru
The main feature of a wooden house is that it is constantly “in motion”. If this is a new house, then the first year or two there is a process of shrinkage. Then it is necessary to take into account the effect of expansion of the tree with changes in temperature and humidity. As a result, the walls of the house, although imperceptible to the eye, are moving, so it is impossible to rigidly fasten the window frame to the wall. If this is done, then at best it will lead to jamming of the shutters in the frame, and at worst - to the destruction of the glass in the package.
The way out is the manufacture of the so-called pigtail (casing) - an intermediate box, which can move slightly inside the wall along specially cut grooves. This allows you to maintain the integrity of the window during shrinkage of the wooden elements of the wall.
Pitfalls are of the following types:
The main thing in the manufacture of all parts is accuracy, this will allow you to install the pigtail into the opening without any problems. Source indeco.ru
For the manufacture of casing, a chisel and a hand circular saw or a hacksaw are used, as well as a bar, the dimensions of which depend on the thickness of the wall of the house.
Using a cutting tool, the required length of the casing stand is cut off. In the prepared part, a groove is hollowed out with a chisel. In the counterpart of the opening, a protrusion is made using a saw. The stand is inserted into the opening. In this case, the groove is combined with the protrusion. This operation is performed on all sides of the opening.
Installing a window in a wooden house begins with the manufacture of a window opening or the removal of an old double-glazed window (if we are talking about replacing a window).
In an old house, it is also necessary to inspect the opening itself. For example, in log houses, very often the lower part of the opening suffers from moisture. In this case, repair of the damaged area is required. If there is no need for repair, then the opening is cleaned of dirt, and measurements of the future window are made.
The whole process of installing a window in a wooden house, see the video:
Direct installation of a double-glazed window begins with detaching the sashes from the window frames (it is much more practical and simply more convenient to install the frame first, and then hang the sashes on it).
The frame is installed and fixed in the pigtail. This is done according to the level and plumb, so that the horizontal and vertical position is observed. When the frame is fixed in the box, sashes with double-glazed windows are hung on its hinges. After that, a window sill is installed, and the space between the pigtail and the frame is foamed for sealing.
As a result, a feature of installing windows in a wooden house is the mandatory preliminary manufacture of a pigtail. Otherwise, installation is carried out in the same way as in panel or brick houses.
Approximately this design should hold a PVC window Source 112brigada.ru
The main element of the window decor, first of all, are the platbands. The overall interior of the house largely depends on how they are selected. The platbands give the window a finished look, and in addition, they perform a protective function, closing the space between the frame and the opening from drafts, ultraviolet radiation and weather precipitation.
The standard choice of the color of the architraves is its correspondence to the color of the frame and the edging of the double-glazed window. However, an interesting solution may be the contrast between these components of the window. For example, the frame and edging are white, and the trim is dark.
Another option would be to install shutters. This will give originality to the house, as if you plunged into the former Russia of tsarist times. Especially this decor is suitable for a log cabin, not covered with anything from the outside.
Shutters can be made both in the classic version and finished with beautiful wood carvings Source homeinterior.pro
Shutters are easy to remove and install, which is why many use it to periodically update the appearance of the facade of the house. Several types of shutters are made - with different patterns or ornaments, and a new set is installed from time to time.
An interesting solution could be to install a small hanging flower bed under the window at the level of the windowsill, with various planted plants, ranging from flowers to exotic flora options.
Windows in a wooden house can be very different, as for ordinary brick structures. See the following video for examples:
Choosing and installing a window is a very important step in home improvement. It requires not only financial efforts, but also a creative approach to this matter. Since it is necessary to make a pigtail for windows in a wooden house, installation should definitely be entrusted to experienced professionals who know all the nuances of carpentry.
