How to install a wooden window. Choosing and installing wooden windows with your own hands

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 in terms of environmental friendliness and the ability to "breathe". You can put 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.

Front of installation works

In order to make a high-quality installation of wooden windows yourself, you need to break the work into small stages, thanks to which independent domestic work will turn into success. So:

• we clean the window opening and make accurate measurements;
• we install the window in the opening;
• we fix the installed structure;
• we create isolation;
• adjust and customize fittings;
• we are finishing the slopes.

Schematic diagram of the installation of a wooden window

The technology of work will be the same regardless of where the installation is taking 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.

We prepare the window opening

To begin with, the window opening is cleaned of the remnants of the past plaster and other technical residues. In the case of masonry, in which voids have formed due to 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 the past plaster and other residues. Installation of wooden windows in accordance with GOST provides for a fixed-width gap around the perimeter of the box, which, upon completion of the alignment of the entire structure inside the openings, is filled with polyurethane foam.

Installation of a wooden window in accordance with GOST provides for the presence of gaps between the frame and the opening

It is not recommended to leave unnecessarily large gaps along the edge areas, preferring a width of 10 to 15 mm, so that later the voids can be well foamed. On the lower part of the window structure, a gap is left in the range of 40-50 mm... Such a nuance is necessary for high-quality alignment of windows inside openings. Always remember that before the stage of installing windows into openings, geometry and dimensions are checked first. This step allows you to achieve the correct work, excluding possible distortions and disproportionate parts.

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

If we neglect the technological principles of installation, soon the structure will need to be replaced.

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

Cross-cutting technique

When installing wooden windows, the through installation method is often used, which implies the use of dowels in the work. The method is notable for its low cost and relative simplicity, allowing you to do the installation of the window yourself. At the end of the installation work, the fixed box will be in complete immobility inside the window opening and will be reliably protected from the effects of environmental factors.

Through installation of wooden window blocks is simple and cheap

The occurrence of accidental distortions, various displacements and deformations of the structure during installation work is excluded. The use of dowels provides a firm hold that cannot be achieved with anchor bolts. Since the dowels are presented in the form of a hollow sleeve, the entry of the screws into the depth of the wall is impossible. Perhaps these are the main advantages of the pass-through installation system, which make it very popular among installers and customers.

It is worth mentioning the secondary pluses. Firstly, the installation of windows using the end-to-end 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, you just need to make holes with a drill, fix the dowels and finally attach decorative plastic plugs over the screws.

The holes for the dowels are made with a drill

Using the through method, when installing windows, it is necessary to pay attention to the correct choice of the place where the holes for the dowels will be located. The four-step cross-section of the window profiles allows holes to be drilled at an exceptionally uniform level. It should be borne in mind that experts highly discourage 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 perform. Basically, pads are used, 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. To ensure the correct installation steps, you first need to free the window frame from frames and other component parts.

For mounting windows on blocks, a perfectly flat 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 advisable 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.

We mount with plates

The plates can be made by yourself, although many window manufacturers include them. A simple technique is designed to make the fixation and fastening especially strong. The method is very simple in execution: 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.

With the help of plates, a reliable fixation of the window is ensured

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 and dowels. Before foaming the seams of the wooden window, the protruding wedges can be pulled out. But it should be borne in mind that subsequently it will be necessary to conduct an additional check on the correctness of the 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 below. When installing wooden windows with double-glazed windows or glass, they must be removed, which is very easy to do: the glazing beads carefully separate and carefully pull out the glass.

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

Further, on the sides and on the top of the inner surface of the frame, the places for the holes are marked with subsequent drilling. Before you start drilling, the frame must be inserted into place and carefully leveled using a level. Then the screws are screwed in, taking into account that they can be moved without effort, since the body has yet to be adjusted in vertical and horizontal indicators. At the end, a double-glazed window is installed and the structure is cleaned of contamination.

We insulate wooden windows

The correct technology for installing wooden windows ensures minimum thermal conductivity and excellent insulation, protecting the room from moisture and air masses. It is important to take into account 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 must be carried out along the entire perimeter of the case. Preference should be given to polyurethane foam for installation, which is easy to buy in most specialty 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 along the edge part should not go too far when expanding. Excess foam will only stain the space and lead to a banal overspending. It is also necessary to check the moisture content, since water ingress is unacceptable to ensure coupling and reliability of work.

Even a new recruit will be able to insert 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.

Process installation of wooden windows practically does not differ from the installation of plastic windows. Before installation, all options are thought out in advance, as well as possible problems that may appear during the installation process.

Installation of wooden windows- simple, but requires the accuracy of calculations and accuracy. Therefore, it is better to entrust it to professionals. Nevertheless, knowledge of the rules for installing windows will make it possible to do this work efficiently.

First rule

The measuring technician must have personal experience with the installation and be familiar with the construction of the window to be installed. If an incorrect calculation is carried out, then all costs will be lost, and additional work will require much more time and material investments. Therefore, it is important to monitor the accuracy of this stage of work.

Second rule

The measurement of the window that will be installed is carried out both from the inside and from the outside - from the street. These measurements are necessary in order to determine the depths of a quarter of the initial window opening.

Of course, the window should not be less than the outer dimensions of the opening. This will prevent the structure from falling out. How much it should be depends on many different factors.

When installing windows made of wood material, certain rules must be followed. This article continues their descriptions.

Third rule

It is imperative to take into account the factor that the opening that exists can be quite skewed. This is typical for panel houses. In this case, this factor leads to the need to increase the size of the window by the size of the skew.

Or otherwise, so that there are no through slots between the edge of the window frame or the edge of the opening, the size of the window must necessarily be greater than the size of the outer window opening by at least 30-40 mm in width, and in height by 15-20 mm.

This is achieved in two ways. You can increase the size of the window frame. Alternatively, you can expand the window using special additional profiles that snap onto the box.

Fourth rule

From the street side, there should be a clear idea of ​​the appearance of the window, since some people like that the entire box of the inserted window is walled up into the wall and is not visible from the outside. Others prefer to show the window in all its glory.

In the event that the first option is chosen, one should not forget about possible distortions, so as not to hide the edge of the glass unit inside the wall, and not just the box itself. The second option is preferable. In this case, the likelihood of errors, as well as the severity of their consequences, is less.

Fifth rule

It should never be forgotten that from the outside of the window, sometimes from above, but mainly from below, there must be an outflow specially installed to drain rainwater. Therefore, regardless of how the ebb is installed, the lower edge of the window should not be below the outer edge of the opening.

This is necessary in order to ensure that the special openings for the drainage of water in the window frame from the outside are not blocked. In addition, the joint between the frame and the ebb, as well as between the frame and the window sill, must be sealed, for example, with silicone.

Of course, it is best to install the ebb tide under the window. This will eliminate the possibility of water seepage where the connection is. Also, do not forget about the windowsill. It is installed not in the joint to the window, but under the window.

It also needs to be sealed with silicone. This will prevent moisture from seeping under the windowsill through the joint. And on the other hand, it will increase the strength of the connection. During installation, the window sill has a slight downward slope, according to SNIP - 3 degrees. This is to prevent condensation from draining under the window.

Sixth rule

After accurately determining the dimensions of the future window, they must be compared with the control internal dimensions of the opening. Such a comparison will make it possible to detect a mechanical error in a timely manner in previous calculations. This will also allow you to assess how much plaster layer should be deposited on the internal slopes.

Seventh rule

It is necessary to strive to ensure that the width of the joint between the window frame and the wall does not exceed 3 cm. This is especially important when the size of the window is large. This is not difficult at all, since the manufacturers of window profiles, in addition to the basic set, necessarily make additional profiles that make it possible to increase the width of the window frame without changing the dimensions of the glazing. Such profiles are specially designed and designed for just such cases.

Eighth rule

There are generally accepted methods for fix the window frame... This is a fastening through the box, which is carried out directly or fastening using a metal anchor plate clinging to a plastic lock on the outside of the box. Each of these methods has both advantages and disadvantages.

In the first case, all double-glazed windows and sashes must be removed from the frames during installation. But at the same time, the window is fixed in almost any opening, which guarantees the load not on the plastic, but on the metal internal reinforcement of the window. The second method simplifies the leveling process by plumb line and level.

It does not leave marks on the end surface of the plastic. Both methods prove themselves in practice. Which one to choose determines rather personal taste. Next comes the installation process. The window is freed from hinged sashes and double-glazed windows.

The empty frame is inserted with wedges using a horizontal level and vertical plumb bob very carefully into place. Holes are drilled in the frame and wall for future fasteners around the perimeter of the window. The frame is secured with collet bolts.

After that, the sash and double-glazed windows are inserted into place. Then the joints between the wall and the window are sealed. This is done with polyurethane foam. Then the protective film is removed from the profiles, only after that the fittings are finally adjusted. In the process of performing these steps, you need to take into account rule 9, which will be described in the next part of the article.

The previous parts of this article talked about the rules for installing windows. The rules that will be described in this article are additions to the eighth rule of the third part of the article.

Ninth rule

Taking off double-glazed window, it is necessary to mark the glazing beads. This is necessary in order to put them in the future exactly in the same place. In the process of window production, the dimensions of the glazing beads are determined very clearly in place using a special measuring ruler. And although the glazing beads themselves are at first glance the same, their length is different. The difference can be no more than 2 mm, but in the place where the joint of the vertical and horizontal glazing beads occurs, even such a trifle is perfectly visible.

Tenth rule

It must be remembered that it is better to install the window on the lower bearing blocks. They are not removed after installation. In no case is it unacceptable for the window to remain hanging on the dowels. The weight of a metal-plastic window with a double-glazed unit reaches 150 kg.

Therefore, neither dowels nor polyurethane foam will certainly hold it. The pads must of course be placed next to the vertical elements. Under vertical partitions-imposts and at the corners of the frames to be installed.

The next part will look at the rules covering fixings and plumb lines.

Eleventh rule

When they are set vertically, then a plumb line with a sharp tip and absolute axial symmetry must be used. The level bar is by no means suitable. She doesn’t give accurate readings. When leveling the horizontal, experts recommend using a water level. It is he who gives an accurate reading.

Twelfth Rule

Do not tighten the fastening screws while tightening them. Otherwise, you may not notice, but the window will take on some barrel-shaped appearance. After tightening the screws, in any case, it is advisable to once again check the absence of profile deflections in those places where the fasteners were made, as well as the general leveling of the window.

When sealing windows, the joints between the wall and the window frame with a variety of building materials are usually filled with polyurethane foam. It is relatively cheap, easy to use, capable of receiving and evenly distributing wind loads and mechanical stresses.

Increasingly, when choosing windows for their house or apartment, people are beginning to give preference not to popular plastic structures, but to analogues made of natural wood. The growth in demand for wooden windows is due to the aesthetics and environmental friendliness of structures made from natural materials, and, in addition, to a fairly simple installation technology.

The process of installing wooden windows is carried out according to the same scheme as the installation of plastic products, however, it has a number of its characteristic features, which we will get acquainted with in detail below.

Determine the scope of work

In order to put wooden windows in the house with your own hands it turned out to be of high quality - you should first draw up a detailed work plan that will help you install structures without errors and inaccuracies. In the work plan, there are several key stages listed below:

• The process of preparing a window opening for the installation of a structure, taking accurate measurements.
• Installation of a wooden window and its fixation in the opening.
• Insulation work.
• Adjustment and customization of fittings.
• Finishing finish.

The method of installing a wooden window will be the same for structures mounted in an apartment and a private house. However, if you plan to start installing windows after building a house or carrying out major repairs in it, it is advisable to complete all the rough work before starting the installation process in order to protect the structure from contamination.

Preparatory processing of a window opening

The process of installing wooden windows always begins with the preparation of an opening for installation. It needs to be cleaned of debris, dust, a layer of old plaster or paint. If the opening is brick and under the influence of time began to collapse and voids and cracks appeared in it, they must be carefully repaired.

Take careful measurements

The main task of the preparatory stage is the adjustment of the window opening to the desired size. All measurements must be made carefully, it is advisable to check the initially obtained results several times so that there are no errors that could lead to an incorrect installation of the window structure.

When adjusting the opening for the installation of a wooden window, it is worthwhile to provide for a technological gap, which has a strictly defined width indicator. After the structure is installed and correctly aligned in the opening, the gap is filled with polyurethane foam.

Leaving space for the technological gap - you should not make it too wide from the edges. The optimal width will be ten to fifteen millimeters. Such an indicator of the width of the gap will allow it to be filled with high quality foam. At the bottom of the opening, the gap can be made wider - up to fifty millimeters. This will allow you to properly align the window when installed in the opening.

Before the process of taking measurements and determining the width of technological gaps, it will be useful to study the requirements of the current building codes and GOST for the installation of wooden windows. Familiarization with this important documentation will allow you to prevent errors in the installation of the structure, which are fraught with financial costs and the loss of a significant amount of time, since to eliminate them you often have to dismantle the installed window and carry out all the work from the very beginning.

The installation of the window itself can be done in different ways, and below we will thoroughly consider all the nuances of each of the technologies.

Features of the through method of installing wooden windows

Push-through technology is one of the most popular techniques used to install wooden window frames. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that dowels are used to fix the window. Through installation is distinguished not only by its simplicity and quick work, but also by its comparative cost-effectiveness, it can be completely done independently.

Also, the advantages of the technology include:

• The through method allows the box to be firmly fixed in place. At the same time, it will be reliably protected from the action of a variety of unfavorable external factors.
• The strength of fixation completely eliminates the risk of distortions, structural shifts in the opening and its deformation. The dowels will firmly hold the window in place and at the same time, due to the peculiarities of their design, they will not go deep into the wall.
• To install a wooden window using end-to-end technology, you do not have to purchase a specialized and expensive tool. All that is required for the production of work is a drill, a hammer, a screwdriver, and such a set is usually found in the arsenal of any home craftsman.

Choosing an end-to-end technology for installing a wooden window with your own hands - be sure to pay attention to the competent choice of a place for holes for dowels. They need to be drilled out at the same level.

Self-assembly of a wooden window using blocks

In the installation of wooden window structures with your own hands, you can use mounting pads - a fastener that allows you to install a window without much difficulty and quickly. In this case, mounting blocks are called wooden blocks with a thickness indicator of at least 50 mm and impregnated with a special antiseptic solution. Pads are attached to the waterproofing layer.

The pads should be placed strictly in a horizontal position and must be parallel to the upper edge of the window. To simplify the work process and eliminate errors in it, it is recommended to dismantle the frame and other constituent elements of the structure from the window box before installing the pads.

The window is placed inside the block and at the same time it is imperative to check the evenness of the installation using a level for this purpose. It is also required to check the same technological gaps at the top and on the sides, the recommended gap width is up to 20 millimeters.

The number of pads that will be required to install a wooden window of a specific design, experts advise to calculate according to the drawing.

Mounting plates for installing a wooden window

Another way to install wooden windows is to install a structure using fastening plates, which it is quite possible to make with your own hands. The technology is simple and convenient: the plates are fastened with self-tapping screws to the structure frame from two sides, two plates at the top and bottom. But if the height of the wooden window exceeds 1.5 meters, two more additional plates should be added to increase the strength of its fixation.

The use of plates allows you to firmly fix the structure in the opening and at the same time not damage its outer side, which is especially important if wooden windows made of valuable wood and modern expensive double-glazed windows are chosen for installation in a house or apartment.

You can also install a wooden window yourself on self-tapping screws. However, this installation technology implies a preliminary disassembly of the structure into elements: in particular, you need to pull out the glass from it. To carefully pull the glass unit out of the frame, you should carefully pull out the glazing beads and then remove the glass itself.

All work is carried out without glass - it is installed in the frame after the structure is firmly fixed in the opening!

Installation begins with marking places for technological holes and drilling them. Before drilling, they additionally check the accuracy of the marking by installing a window in the opening and aligning it. Self-tapping screws need not be screwed in all the way, because after placing the frame in the opening, it will be necessary to adjust it to a level position.

Insulation of an installed wooden window

In order to get the maximum thermal conductivity and protect the interior of the house from cold and drafts from the installed window structure, as well as extend the useful life of a wooden window as a whole, it is extremely important to correctly insulate it. The installed window should be insulated around the entire perimeter. Various materials can be used in insulation work, however, professionals recognize polyurethane-based polyurethane foam as the best option, which can be easily purchased at any hardware store.

When foaming a window around the entire perimeter, be sure to be careful and not make the foam layer too thick. An excessive amount of foam in the seams can provoke deformation of the structure and its distortion in the opening after the insulating material dries. Exclude the ingress of moisture during work, otherwise the foam simply will not adhere properly to the surface to be treated.

After carrying out the insulation work, it remains to adjust the window mechanisms. The process of correct adjustment of the structure should be studied according to the instructions that are attached by the manufacturer of the product. Usually he signs the document with all the necessary details. Next, fittings are placed on the window and the finishing is performed - waterproofing the structure from the outside, installing the window sill and installing the ebb.

As a conclusion

Wooden windows are eco-friendly constructions, affordable for a wide range of customers, and at the same time easy to install and reliable in operation.

Installing a wooden window is a process that can be done by hand and at the same time significantly save on the services of professionals. The most important thing in the course of work is to observe accuracy and accuracy, carefully study the manufacturer's recommendations, and then you will be able to carry out the installation of the window structure with high quality.

How to install a wooden window in a house? Until recently, this question worried about a few owners of apartments and houses. There was a period of time in the construction industry when everyone without exception decided to replace old wooden frames in an apartment or house with a plastic version of euro windows. Let's try to figure out how to install wooden windows,

Modern technology ensures a decent quality of wooden double-glazed windows.

It seemed that plastic windows save us from many problems and inconveniences associated with regular renewal of the surface of wooden frames, insulation in winter; they have the convenience of opening and closing and so on.

Plastic windows in the house guaranteed reliable noise and heat insulation, which is also important.

Caring for the plastic version of eurowindows is reduced to minimal effort. Simply put, until recently, plastic windows were considered the best option, but every barrel of honey has its own fly in the ointment. In order to make a number of plastic profiles, some unscrupulous manufacturers use low-quality materials as raw materials that are capable of emitting toxic substances into the atmosphere, which means they have an adverse effect on human health. ). Many people simply love everything natural, therefore they also prefer wooden windows in the house. Modern technology provides decent quality to wooden windows, in no way inferior to their plastic counterparts.

Wooden windows have a number of advantages over their plastic counterparts. Thanks to special coatings, they are resistant to various weather conditions.

Installation of double-glazed windows is also possible for wooden frames, various processing compositions allow you to protect the wooden surface from moisture and decay, which allows the frame to maintain its original condition (not swell, not deform), and modern painting materials have such qualities as durability and resistance to various To put it simply, the quality of wooden frames (windows) in the house is in no way inferior to plastic window structures, but on the contrary, it has a number of advantages that are unusual for plastic. It is also possible to install wooden windows with your own hands.

Entrust the installation to professionals or carry out the installation yourself?

In order for the quality of a window in an apartment or house to be high, it is necessary to correctly, observing the requirements of the technology, and competently carry out the installation. If you make the slightest mistake, your wooden window can upset you with a short service life or an insufficiently spectacular appearance. Basically, any installation work can be done by hand, the main thing is that the technology must be followed. Saving on components is not allowed, and it is better to familiarize yourself in advance with the features that the installation of wooden windows implies.

• the first thing to do is to prepare a window opening for the subsequent installation of window frames in the house (apartment). The window opening must be fairly flat (rectangular), not have distortions, large potholes, cracks, and so on. When replacing an old window with a new one after carrying out dismantling work, the surface of the window opening is cleaned from dust, dirt and other debris;
• at the next stage, it is necessary to measure the opening. Measurements must be carried out both outside and inside, at three points. These include the edges and midpoints of opposite sides;
• with the existing skewing of the window opening and the impossibility of correcting it, it is necessary to expand the window dimensions to such an extent that the excess of the maximum level (in the outer opening) is at least 10-20 mm in height and 25-40 mm in width.

This can be accomplished by installing additional profiles. This will contribute to the impossibility of the appearance of gaps between the opening and the frame in strongly skewed places. Another way to get rid of this defect is to increase the size of the window box, but it is better if this work is done by specialists. If you decide to install wooden windows yourself, then you will need the following tools and materials:

• building level;
• drill or hammer drill;
• roulette;
• screwdriver;
• screwdriver;
• hammer;
• anchor bolts;
• dowels;
• polyurethane foam.

And also a number of other tools and materials, the set of which depends on the type of window and the method of installation.

Do-it-yourself installation of wooden windows in the house

The finished wooden window structure is inserted into the opening in several ways. These include:

• method using mounting blocks;
• method using mounting plates;
• "End-to-end" method.

Installation of wooden windows, or rather frames, is carried out on a beam that has a height equal to the height of the window sill. So, the first of these methods is not suitable for every case. Since when fastening with blocks, the opening must have absolute evenness. Such an evenness of the window opening is not always achieved.

If, nevertheless, you have an absolutely flat opening, then first it must be covered with waterproofing, and after this layer, you can fasten the pads (mounting) parallel to the window frame. After the box is inserted, the vertical and horizontal alignment is carried out using wedges and using a level. The second method involves attaching the mounting plates to the side and top of the frames; in this case, their location should be about 250 mm from the edge. Initially, the plate is installed in such a way that it looks like it looks into the room, after which it is folded and fixed to the inside of the opening using self-tapping screws and at the same time not tightening them. If your window size is more than 1.5 m, then there is a need to install additional plates, one or two.

After applying this method, as in the first case, the window is adjusted using wedges, alignment and final fixation are performed with self-tapping screws. The next method is considered one of the most reliable, but more time consuming. When using it, it is necessary to remove glass or double-glazed windows. To do this, you need to carefully remove the glazing beads, after which you can expose the glass. Then, on the side and upper inner surfaces of the frame, a marking of future holes is made and their subsequent drilling. The frame is put in place, but the wall holes are drilled only after the frame is finally leveled using a level. We do not screw in the screws to the end, since it may be necessary to adjust the position of the frames both horizontally and vertically. The alignment is done in the same way as in the other two cases, using wedges.

We eliminate cracks and mount the window sill

In order for the thermal insulation of your window in the house to be high enough, you need to prevent the presence of gaps between the opening and the window box. Most often, polyurethane foam is used for this. In order to carry out high-quality sealing of cracks, you need to have sufficient skills. A large amount of foam causes deformation of the frames and the possibility of skewing the window as a whole. If you are in doubt about your abilities, it is better to use a different insulation material. To properly install the window sill, you need to position it so that it goes slightly under the frame, but at the same time its protrusion relative to the wall should correspond to 50 mm. It is then leveled using a spirit level and tightly fitted to the frame. After that, we remove the window sill, and fill the underframe space with polyurethane foam. After installing the window sill in its place, the space under it is filled with foam. So that the window sill does not move from its place when foaming is performed, a load is placed on its surface, which can be used as several containers filled with water.

That's all. It remains to establish the ebb. This is even easier to accomplish. The first step is to cut the desired size (from stocks of about 60 mm). Then, with the help of self-tapping screws, the ebb is screwed to the bottom of the frame, and then point fixation is made from the inside with the help of polyurethane foam.

Do-it-yourself installation of windows will save up to 50% of the money that would have been spent on installation by a third-party company. But it is very important to do everything right, otherwise the savings will be questionable. For wooden houses, there are some peculiarities that you should be aware of.

Possible problems with incorrect installation of windows

It is advisable to adequately assess your strength in advance, because some mistakes can become very expensive:

• • lack of casing - a house made of timber "walks" during shrinkage and begins to put pressure on the window frames;

• • the use of polyurethane foam in the shrinkage gap between the apex in the casing and the wall of the house - the hardened foam is very tough and will transfer pressure from the upper beams to the window frame, negating the functions of the casing;

• • incorrect calculation of the size of the frame of a plastic window - not taking into account the mounting gap, you will have to expand the window opening;

• • too large a gap between the frame and the wall - with a simple foaming of such a gap, the slopes will always be cold, it is better to insert an additional expansion profile;
  • lack of external protection of the mounting gap - foaming the distance between the frame and the casing, from the outside it is better to close the gap with PSUL tape, which protects the foam from ultraviolet radiation, but allows moisture to evaporate;

• • lack of waterproofing on the outside and vapor barrier on the inside - the foam is destroyed when exposed to the atmosphere, which leads to a deterioration of the insulating properties;

• • placement of a window in the "cold zone" - is the cause of freezing of slopes and the formation of condensate on the inside

If there is the slightest possibility of making one of these mistakes due to inexperience, it is better not to save money and order the installation of windows. For an experienced builder, do-it-yourself installation should not be a problem.

Pitfalls that PVC window manufacturers don't talk about

The tightness and high noise insulation of plastic double-glazed windows is presented as an undoubted advantage. But, unfortunately, not everything is so rosy. After all, the humidity in the living quarters is constantly increasing, and thanks to the leaky wooden frames, a constant flow of fresh air is ensured. Of course, too large gaps are capable of strongly cooling the house, so that euro-windows have become a very popular product for a long time.

How to solve the problem with high humidity? One of the options is to make forced ventilation. But in the absence of ventilation holes, this can be problematic - there will be a lot of redoing.

It is for such cases that window supply valves were invented - special profiles that are installed on plastic windows. What is especially pleasing is the ease of installation. It is enough to replace part of the standard seal with a special one and screw the valve to the window sash with several self-tapping screws. Unfortunately, the system will not work without an exhaust vent.
Another unpleasant surprise for the owners of wooden houses - firms that install plastic windows often do not give a guarantee for their work, citing the unpredictability of the behavior of the tree. So even with the observance of all the installation rules, you may find that after a few years the windows stopped opening. And it will not work to sharpen the plastic with a file.

Manufacturing of casing (okosyachki)

The first thing to start with the installation of windows is from the installation of the casing. But is it always needed and how to do it correctly?

When you can do without a window

A new wooden house made of logs or beams will shrink in any case. And the seasonal heaving of the soil has not been canceled. In this case, the shedding is mandatory - it will protect the window from distortions, twisting or bending.

It is important to use only dry and durable material for casing boards - a 50 mm thick edged board and a 150x100 mm or 50x50 mm edged bar. The width should be equal to the thickness of the wall.

But in a frame house, you can not do a jar - the frame itself is already formed for window and door openings and provides the necessary rigidity. In a log house that has stood for more than 10 years, some builders also do not mount the casing, arguing that it has already shrunk and is not deformed. But for peace of mind in your home it is better to do it, this process is not so complicated.

How to make casing correctly

The last option is the most time consuming, but also the most reliable. If there are doubts about your own carpentry skills, it is better to casing in a foundation block. For this:

• • In the window opening, in the middle of the timber, two vertical grooves measuring 5x5 cm are selected. This can be done both with a chainsaw and a hand-held circular saw, a chisel and an ax. The second option is preferable if the hand is not full for precise work with a chainsaw.

• • An edged board is laid on top of the mortgage bar and flush-mounted with self-tapping screws - two at the top and two at the bottom. For this, a small recess with a diameter slightly larger than the screw cap is pre-drilled.
  • If the casing option "thorn-monolith" is chosen, then the previously sawn T-shaped element is simply driven into the groove and is also screwed in with self-tapping screws.
  • Vertical elements should not reach the upper edge of the opening by 8 cm - so that the top 5 cm thick laid on them is at a distance of at least 3 cm from the wall beam. This will be the shrinkage gap.
  • The vertex should enter the grooves with little effort, and not move freely in the horizontal plane. It is also fixed with self-tapping screws screwed in at an angle.
  • Insulation is placed in the shrinkage gap and closed on the inside with a vapor barrier, and on the outside with a windproof membrane. In no case should the insulation be covered on both sides with vapor-proof films - the accumulated condensate will cause mold to form on the wood adjacent to the insulation.

And this is how the siege is done "in the deck":

When the window is ready, you can proceed directly to the installation of double-glazed windows.

Do-it-yourself installation of plastic windows

The installation of double-glazed windows itself is not very difficult, but it requires strict adherence to the technology. Otherwise, the window will almost certainly condense and the frame will warp.

Inspection of the delivered insulating glass unit

In no case should you neglect this moment! First, the dimensions of the window opening and the glass unit are checked. So, if the opening is 184 cm, then the window frame should be 180 cm - the gap between the side posts and the wall cannot exceed 2 cm on each side. The height of the window opening, for example, is 120 cm, then the frame itself should be 116 cm, and at the bottom there is also a support profile (sweet clover) of 3 cm.Thus, the gap from above will turn out to be 1 cm. he needs to leave space when calculating the window. It is needed so that the window sill can be installed from the inside, and the low tide can be screwed on the outside.

If mosquito nets are planned on the windows, it is imperative to check the presence of fasteners. Handles are often "lost" as windows are carried without them. But the pins are special fasteners, you need to select it yourself.

Their length should be such that, when fully screwed in, they reach only to the middle of the casing plate. And this is taking into account the gap. If the dowel is screwed into the wall of a wooden house, the window will begin to deform, regardless of the presence of a window.

Often they do not pay attention to small elements - decorative trim fittings and drainage holes. They will also have to be counted. But the window sill and low tide must be ordered - forgetting to clarify their need, you may find that the windows arrived without them. For installation, you will also need special pads for the glasses themselves - their presence can be seen only by disassembling the glass unit.

They may not be included in the kit, so it is better to order them in advance. The wedges are convenient because, due to their different sizes, you can set the frame evenly by simply placing a wedge of the required thickness under the corners and posts.

Dismantling and preparation of double-glazed windows

The finished insulating glass unit is brought in assembled form. But in order to install it, you will have to disassemble everything down to the frame. For this:

• • in a closed form, the upper pins holding the swinging sash are removed with a special key;
  • the window handle is inserted, the sash opens and is removed from the lower mounts;
  • the glazing beads are knocked out from the inside of the window and the double-glazed windows are removed - you can use a hammer and an ordinary knife;
  • you need to remember or designate the right and left glazing beads;
  • the protective film is removed from the outside - under the influence of the sun, it will not come off in a few months;
  • external elements are mounted - holders of mosquito nets and decorative plugs for drainage holes;
  • holes are drilled for pins - first at a distance of no more than 20 cm from the corners of the frame, and then no more than 60-70 cm from each other;

As soon as the preliminary preparation is completed, you can proceed directly to the installation.

Frame installation and assembly of plastic windows

At first, the frame is simply inserted into the window opening and temporarily fixed in it. For example, temporary jibs nailed from the outside. But it is much easier to do everything with an assistant - he just holds the frame until it is level and bolted to the casing. The installation of the frame also requires adherence to the correct sequence:

1. 1. The lower edge is leveled - the laser level is more convenient in this regard. Wedges of different thicknesses are placed under each rack so as to achieve a perfectly level position. Even minimal misalignment will create operational problems.
   2. Side braces are inserted to keep the same distance from the walls. If the width of the window frame is too small and literally "falls out" of the opening, you can use a special expansion profile. This is much better than foaming the resulting huge gap.

1. 1. The frame is also aligned vertically. Do not forget that you need to install it in a "warm" zone - for wooden walls without external insulation, this is clearly in the middle.
   2. Once the frame is level, you can start fixing it, starting with the side posts. First, holes are drilled in the tree through those already made in the frame, and then the dowels are nailed. First, the top and bottom, with a mandatory check of the vertical, and then between them.
   3. Once the frame is fixed, the ebb is attached to the outside. Of course, this can be done as a last resort, but on the second floor it is not so easy to approach from the outside. The ebb is inserted into a special groove under the frame, screwed with two self-tapping screws along the edges, and under it the gap is filled with foam.

1. 1. Decorative overlays are put on the sash fasteners. The lower ones are worn on the frame, the upper ones - on the sash. First, the sash is installed on the frame, and only then the handle is attached in the open state.

1. 1. Double-glazed windows are installed on special gaskets. Without them, the window may simply burst due to the rest against the metal parts in the corners of the frame.

1. 1. The assembly seam is foamed around the perimeter.
   2. A window sill is being installed. To do this, a ready-made window sill is placed on the window sill, wedges are placed under it for leveling. The window sill is removed, its end and delivery profile are coated with sealant, and the free space between the wedges is foamed. The window sill is put again, pressed tightly against the profile and left until the foam hardens.

1. In some cases, they do the opposite - first they install the window sill, adjust it to the level and screw it with pins to the casing. And only then a double-glazed window is placed on top of it. In this case, it is no longer necessary to align the frame horizontally. The only inconvenience is that the material of the window sill must withstand the action of the external environment. Of course, you can fix the ebb tide from the outside on top of the window sill and foam everything under it, thus protecting the wooden element.

As soon as the polyurethane foam has frozen, you can start finishing the windows.

Slopes for a plastic window in a wooden house

The easiest option, which even girls can cope with, is to close them with plastic panels. For this you will need:

• L-shaped or starter profile - it is screwed to the wall close to the window frame;
• decorative plastic corner - it covers the end of the panel from the side of the room and is also screwed on with self-tapping screws;
• the plastic lining itself for the slopes.

And you don't even need to foame anything. But in order to provide the necessary protection of the assembly seam and good insulation, insulation should be laid between the wall and the slope and covered with a vapor barrier. From the outside, the seam is closed with a windproof film - waterproofing with good vapor permeability.

And in order for the windows to please with warmth and comfort, it is very important to protect the polyurethane foam from exposure to ultraviolet radiation, as well as from being pulled apart by birds. You do not need to restrain your soul impulses if you want to start doing something with your own hands. And everything will definitely work out!