Replacement of a double-glazed window does not present the big difficulties, the main thing - to know some basic rules of how to replace a double-glazed window in plastic windows independently.
Replacement of the insulating glass unit may be required if the window is damaged.
Of course, you can invite an experienced specialist who will provide expert assistance in the replacement of the double-glazed windows.
However, for the services of a specialist, you must give a certain amount of money, so you can save and change the glass unit yourself.
In general, the replacement process is divided into three stages:
- carrying out measurements of the old double-glazed windows;
- removal of the old double-glazed windows and its constituent elements:
- installation of a new double-glazed window and component elements.
Let's consider all the steps in more detail.
Contents:
- Measuring and dismantling of the old insulating glass unit
- Installing the new
- glass unit Replacement and installation of the component parts
- Installing the window sill
- Replacing the handle
- Installing the mosquito net
Measuring and dismantling the old insulating glass
It is believed that to measure the old double-glazed windows of plastic windows it must be pulled outopening, but in fact everything is different. You can make measurements without removing the structure.
For this you need to measure the distance between the beads, which will serve as the basis for all calculations. It is necessary to measure the width and height of the double-glazed windows. From each value it is necessary to take away 1.5 cm.
The figures obtained are ready-made sizes. Now you can go to the removal of the old double-glazed windows.
To remove the old insulating glass, the following tools are required:
- plastic hammer, mallet;
- chisel;
- spatula;
- special curved blade for silicone sealant;
- pencil;
- measuring tape.
Dismantling of the old package begins with the separation of the double-glazed windows from the window frame, by removing the glazing beads. To do this, insert the angle of the chisel into the space between the frame and the bead.
With the tool tilted to the frame, it is necessary to slightly tap on the tool handle, increasing the space between the frame and the bead.
It is required to take into account that the stump of a chiselled edge should be positioned in the direction from the window. Knock on the shrew must be until the moment when it does not come out of the groove. Then the tool is removed.
It is recommended that each subsequent bead is started at a free angle.
When removing the glazing beads, it is recommended to mark them, so that when installing a new double-glazed window, all the glazing beads are set to the desired location.
First the left bezel is removed, then - the right, then - the bottom, and the very last one always removes the upper one. Thanks to this order, the window will not fall out of the frame.
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Also, if there are fixing nails on the frame, they must be carefully pulled out.
It is better to pull a window together, or you can use special suction cups that hold the glass well.
Sealing gums between the double-glazed window and the fold of the window profile, also called bridges, must be carefully assembled and marked for subsequent installation in their place.
Sealant provide adjustment of the double-glazed window, adding rigidity.
Assembling a new insulating glass unit
When the old double-glazed unit is dismantled, you can proceed with the installation of a new one. Beforehand, you need to inspect the window frame for dust and dirt.
The existing dust can be removed with a brush, and the grease on the rebate is removed with a narrow spatula.
At the first stage of installation, the sealing strips are laid on the frame in a certain sequence. The seal fixes the double-glazed window inside the window.
Also the seal is the protection of plastic windows from drafts, freezing, condensation. Then you need to install the double-glazed windows.
Before the final installation of the glazing beads it is necessary to make sure that the seal is tightly pressed against the double-glazed window, and the sealing gum is completely invisible, because the peeping bands indicate a violation of the geometry of the window.
Snap-bolts are installed in the reverse order: first vertical, then lower and upper.
You can slam the glazing beads with a plastic hammer with slight movements. First you need to set one corner of the glazing bead, then the second, after that the glazing bead should bend slightly.
On the central part, it is necessary to strike slightly with a hammer, and the glazing bezel will fit into place.
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Please note that the glass unit has not been inserted too tightly, as this can cause cracking in the temperature difference.
Thus, with the replacement of the double-glazed window in the plastic frame, you can handle on your own, the main thing is to carry out all the actions with care and accuracy. A detailed replacement process is presented in the video in the article.
Replacement and installation of component parts
The design of the plastic window consists of several additional elements, which may also require repair or replacement.
window sill installation When the frame and the double-glazed windows are installed, a window sill can be installed. In the first place, it is measured. First, the width of the window opening is measured.
To the received figure it is necessary to add 10 sm and the length of a ready window sill will turn out. The width corresponds to the distance from the window to the corner of the wall, to which is added 5 cm.
A wider window sill is not recommended, as the air circulation will be disturbed and the windows will fog.
It is necessary to prepare a support for the window sill, for this purpose substrates are used. The width of the substrates should not exceed 5 cm, and the length should not exceed the length of the window sill.
The thickness of the bars should be chosen so that the window sill comes into the space between the frame and the substrate. Before installing the bars, you need to align the base with cement.
The bars should be positioned in 45 cm increments.
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The supports should be aligned horizontally, after that you need to check the compatibility by inserting the window sill. Finally, the sill is installed after removing the protective film from the panel.
The window sill is equipped with plugs from the ends. Then the window sill is installed neatly on the supports. Side clearances are filled with sealant.
In the central part and on the sides you need to place the spacers preventing the lifting of the base, which you can make with your own hands or buy in the store. After that, the remaining gaps are filled.
Replacement handle
Consider how to install or replace the handle.
In the event of a breakdown, first correct the cause of the defect and then adjust the handle. To do this, turn the plate covering the fasteners by 90 °.
If you need to tighten the handle, it is enough to screw the screws with a screwdriver.
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If the handle needs to be replaced, the screws must first be unscrewed, and then remove the handle.
It takes 15 minutes to repair or replace the handle.
Mounting the mosquito net
Now, if necessary, you can install a mosquito net for a plastic window.
Mosquito net is installed to prevent insects from entering the room, as well as from excessive dust ingress from the street. Mosquito net is better to mount on aluminum brackets.
To remove the old mosquito net, you need to disconnect the rubber cord. Now the new grid needs to be attached to the profile with the same rubber cord.
The cord is fixed with a blunt object, everything needs to be done carefully. Grid protruding beyond the edges of the profile must be cut off. After this, the design is mounted on a plastic window.
When you insert a grid into the window frame, you must be extremely careful, despite the fact that all actions are simple and easily executable.
If the mesh is first installed, a special fastening for the structure is fastened to the open sash using self-tapping screws. Fastening is fixed in the upper and lower part of the window frame.
After that, the profile is exposed to the outside and tightly pressed by special handles to the prepared strips.
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The final stage of installation of the grid on the plastic window is to press the profile to the top of the window frame.
After that, the profile is wound behind the lower bar, and the lower part of the grid is lowered onto the mount. Then you need to check that the grid does not stagger.
It is entirely possible to replace the constituent elements of the double-glazed window independently. All the work on installing the glass unit and its components can be viewed in the video in our article.
