Finishing arched windows with siding. Installing siding around a window

Siding is often used to decorate the facade various designs, including residential buildings. This material can make the outside of the house beautiful and stylish, and will also protect all the constituent elements. But they should sheathe not only the facade, but also its other parts, for example, window openings.

Finishing a window with siding can be done independently, but it is worth considering that this process is quite complex and requires precision in everything. Of course, you can turn to specialists for help, but doing the cladding yourself will save both money and time.

Siding can be used for finishing windows and facades of residential structures different types. But many experts in the construction field recommend giving preference to vinyl or steel base material. These panels are highly durable and have a long service life. But it’s still worth studying all the features of these products.

Window siding has the following advantages

moisture resistance;
resistance to frost;
withstands elevated temperatures in summer;
gives beautiful view windows;
Framing windows with vinyl siding has simple care. To remove dust and dirt from the surface, just wipe everything with a damp cloth.
long term services. If properly cared for and carefully maintained, this window covering can last a long time.

A special coating is applied to the surface of the siding for metal windows. protective covering with a polymer composition that protects the base from corrosion. In addition, this coating provides a long service life - 45-50 years.

But it is worth considering that metal material is heavy, so it should not be used for cladding old houses with dilapidated wall structures. In these cases, the walls may simply not hold up and collapse along with the cladding.

Accessories for installation work

If you decide to cover your windows with siding yourself, then you will probably immediately have a question about what material and fittings are needed for the work. It is also necessary to perform the correct calculation required amount all required products.

It is important to choose the necessary and high-quality fittings for fastening. It is these elements that will ensure reliable retention of the siding of all windows. It is worth purchasing these elements from the same company as the cladding itself.

Calculation of fittings for fasteners

To avoid having to purchase additional planks in the subsequent period, and besides, it is not always possible to find products made of the same material and color, it is worth performing a preliminary calculation of material consumption. To do this, it is necessary to measure all window and doorways along the perimeter.

When measuring, you do not need to take into account the distance under the windows, because window sills and ebbs will be installed in this area in the future. Once the necessary measurements have been completed, you need to add up the finished values. Also Necessarily have to take reserve 10%.

You can first draw up a drawing plan that will help identify the required volume of material. It will also help you understand which cladding elements can be replaced with cheaper ones.

Many sellers often offer many unnecessary fastening elements. For this reason it is worth in advance Determining what will be needed for the job will save a lot of money.

Fasteners

In order to make a quality finish window openings, you should first prepare the necessary fasteners, namely:

H-profile;
J-profile. This element is considered universal; it can be used instead of a window strip and other components;
Corners with external and internal structures, which are required to cover the joint of panels;
Finishing bar;
Chamfer;
Window siding strip;
Low tides - usually come complete with plastic windows.

It is better to choose all the fittings so that they match the color characteristics and texture of the cladding panels. Sometimes the framing of window openings with siding can be designed in contrast, but the main thing is that it harmonizes and gives the house a bright appearance.

Required Tools

Regardless of whether windows are being replaced or covered with siding, inventory must be prepared. List of required tools:

screwdriver;
scissors for cutting metal products;
knife-cutter This element is required to mark the cutting area;
hacksaws for metal and wooden products. An electric jigsaw will be the most convenient;
punch for making holes;
hammer;
rulers with different sizes;
roulette;
building level;
a simple pencil for notes.

Rules for installing finishing profiles

The appearance of each home can be different, so the exterior siding and window treatments will also have some differences. But the entire cladding process will depend on the selected cladding material and general style building.

However, it is worth learning a few important principles and rules:

Self-tapping screws for fastening panels to wall surfaces and frames must have a stainless steel base or be galvanized;
The screws must be screwed in at an angle of 90 degrees. If there is even a slight level of inclination, this may reduce the degree of reliability of fastening the profiles;
Do not tighten the screws to the very limit, firmly pressing the fastener components onto the surface. It is important to leave a little space. This will ensure movement during expansion of the material during temperature phenomena. Otherwise, if there is a sudden change temperature regime deformation of the panels may occur;
When cutting panels to make folds on the sides, they must be cut at an angle of 45 degrees. This will prevent the formation of gaps when joining individual components in the corner area;
If a low tide is installed, this element must be secured at the very beginning. This will ensure that the fastening elements overlap the vertical components of the side slopes;
It is necessary to press the cladding panels tightly to the slope area around the windows. To provide good seal sometimes along the edge area inner surface sealant is applied to the panels.

Russian window finishing standards offer slopes with a width of 19-20 cm. In these cases, when finishing slopes with siding, panels are used that are placed in a fixed approx. window frame J-profile.

Lathing

The sheathing for siding is a necessary condition to ensure smooth cladding, especially if the slopes of a building are finished from cement or stone material.

Features of the lathing:

before the sheathing is made, it is necessary to select zones for fixing the slatted components;
the slatted parts can be vertical or horizontal, it all depends on the position in which the siding will be installed;
The thickness of the sheathing is calculated taking into account the thickness of the siding. This will prevent the window opening from being blocked.

Window decoration without slopes

How to cover a window with siding if it does not have slopes? In these cases, special fittings are used, namely platbands, and sometimes a window profile for siding can be used.

Step-by-step instructions for installing siding consist of the following steps:

To begin with, measurements are taken in the lower frame;
An indentation is made on the platband by a small distance, the dimensions of which are the same as the dimensions of the width of the platband. Then a segment is measured that is equal to the bottom of the window and another segment equal to the width of the casing is set aside;
The resulting part has an angle of 45 degrees measured on each side. Using the resulting mark, the front side of the panel is cut off. In this case, the internal angle must be intact;
The top trim strip remains intact;
Then gluing is done with liquid nails, and the bottom panel is fixed to the bottom area;
The side trims are screwed on one by one, with their edges placed in the inner area of the strip, which is placed at the bottom of the window. This will prevent gaps from appearing between individual panels;
Before fixing, the top panel is removed in the area of the side parts of the platbands and twisted.

Design of windows with slopes

First, the ebb tide is installed. The installation of this element should be carried out according to the following scheme:

It is important that the ebb fits evenly on the bottom of the window; this element must be adjusted well. Indicators are taken from the lower area of the frame and from the edge of the window sill between the wall partitions. It is also necessary to measure the size of the width of the slope under the window;
based on the obtained parameters, a mark is placed on the casting, according to which the metal will be bent or the vinyl element will be cut;
then the finished ebb is fixed to the window frame. It can also be secured to vertical wall surfaces through bends.

Then you can start sheathing window slopes plastic. This stage is carried out like this:

To begin with, the upper part is measured in the same way as that of the ebb, but its width size should be the same as the width of the slope;
The length of one side is equal to the side of the frame, and the other is equal to the outer side of the slope;
When arranging panels for side and upper slopes, the installation of a near-window siding strip is used, which is fixed on the frame;
The outside area is finished with a corner, which will allow you to close the joint between the siding, the window strip and the slopes.

Finishing of arched and lancet windows

Window cladding with an arched or lancet structure is carried out using additional elements. During the work process, you will need a window siding strip or a J-profile with a flexible structure. It needs to be cut a little and inserted around the window opening.

To finish a window with siding, in these cases, it is necessary to cut the profile every 20 centimeters. Due to this, cracking of the fittings will not occur in the future.

In the future, the siding around the window is finished in the same way as in cases with windows with or without slopes. It is important that the window coverings are done correctly.

The main thing is to do it correctly and in accordance with the rules. This will allow you to not only get beautiful finish windows and facade, but will also greatly extend the service life of the entire structure of the house. Finishing with siding can be easily done independently, especially since this is the only way to design the facade and window openings in accordance with your preferences.

Siding panels are one of the most popular finishing materials that you can install yourself. Siding is made from wood, metal, vinyl and cement. Locking the elements together reliably protects the internal structure of the house.

The price of vinyl panels and accessories is quite affordable. Therefore, siding, platbands, and vinyl slopes are often used to decorate walls and openings of country buildings.

Methods for decorating window openings with siding

The most practical is . Double-layer panels are made of polyvinyl chloride, which can imitate other finishing materials.

The material is different:

With its ease.
Environmentally friendly.
Resistant to external influences.
Aesthetic appeal.

Depending on the location of the window inside the opening, there are several options for answering the question - how to make slopes from siding:

When the window is located in a deep niche, the slopes are finished with ordinary siding using corner or universal profiles.
Windows with slopes up to 170 mm are framed with special window profiles.
Window openings without slopes are decorated with platbands.
For arched windows, a flexible profile is used.

The video in this article will help you install slopes from siding panels yourself.

We carry out installation work

To perform installation work you will need: a screwdriver for screwing in screws, scissors for cutting metal profiles, hacksaw or jigsaw, hammer, measuring instruments.

General rules for constructing siding slopes:

produced before wall cladding, after lathing.
The surface of the slopes is cleaned of dust and primed.
Measurements are taken and the amount of materials and fasteners is calculated.
Fasteners must be made of stainless or galvanized metal so as not to spoil the material with rusty streaks.
If installation of a low tide is provided, then it is installed first.
The parts are fastened strictly perpendicular to the surface of the base.
Vinyl siding panels and finishing elements are fixed with a gap of 1 mm to allow for possible thermal expansion of the material.
To seal window openings, the panels are cut and joined at an angle of 45 0.

Advice. If the dimensions of the slopes allow, then to finish them, install lathing, the same as for cladding the walls. Insulation and waterproofing are laid between the sheathing strips for additional protection from low temperatures, wind and moisture.

Accessories that are used when finishing window openings with siding

Important. When calculating the amount of materials, 10–15% is added to the result obtained during measurements for cutting and fitting finishing elements.

Installation of siding trim for windows without slopes:

Measure the width of the window opening.
The resulting size is set aside on the lower casing, adding the width of the casing on both sides.
The edges of the casing are cut off from the front side of the panel at an angle of 45 0, the inner corner remains straight. The bevel of the front part of the panel is directed towards the frame.
The side trims are measured according to the height of the opening, adding the width of the trim at the top and bottom of the panel.
The upper edges of the side trims are cut at an angle of 45 0, leaving the inner corner straight. Bevel towards the frame.
The upper trim is measured according to the size of the lower panel, but the corners are not cut off.
The lower casing is secured with self-tapping screws into grooves for sliding fastening of the siding.
The right corners of the side trims are carefully inserted under the inclined cuts of the bottom strip, ensuring the tightness of the connection.
Secure the side panels with self-tapping screws.
The upper trim is inserted at right angles under the cuts of the side panels and secured with self-tapping screws.

Advice. For decorative design For window openings, J-profiles are used, which are mounted on the window frame. The front panels of the platbands are inserted into the profile until they are fixed with self-tapping screws.

Profile	Name	Application
	Fixed to the window frame and serves as the final element of the window panel
	Universal profile for edging and decorative finishing window openings
	Used as a platband to decorate window openings
	For finishing slopes of recessed openings and instead of a wide J-profile
	To protect the lower slope and the wall under the window
	To secure the first panel
	or H-profile	Panel connection
	Decorating the outer corners of the window opening
	Design of internal corners of a deep opening

Advice. Siding in contrasting colors and different textures for the design of walls and window openings will help to implement original design solutions without the use of expensive finishing materials.

Installation of window profiles

Fastening of such panels can be done by installing universal profiles around the window frame. In this case, the additional profile is used as a decorative element.

Installation instructions for window panels:

Measure the width of the window opening.

The front part of the upper near-window panel is cut according to the width of the opening. This part will cover the upper slope of the window. For thermal expansions, add a few millimeters to the size of the opening on both sides. Small gaps will allow the siding to expand without resting on the side slopes.

The bottom panel is measured in the same way as the top one, but the corners of the front part are cut and bent upward to fit with the side panels. The bottom panel in this design replaces the ebb, so hermetic connection necessary to avoid moisture getting under the wall cladding.

The side panels are cut to the height of the window slopes, leaving a temperature gap in the lower part for the expansion of the material.

The surfaces of the slopes are prepared: cleaned of dust and dirt, large cracks and crevices are sealed, primed and treated with a disinfectant solution.

The bottom panel is secured with self-tapping screws to the wall sheathing.

The side panels are placed on the bends of the bottom panel and secured with self-tapping screws. At the same time, they are shifted a few millimeters to the center of the window so that the top panel does not fall out of the structure at low temperatures.

The top panel is connected to the side panels and secured with self-tapping screws.

Advice. To facilitate the installation of slopes from near-window slats, the top panel is cut in the same way as the bottom. The edges of the front part are trimmed to the size of the opening and folded down.

Thus, there is no need for precise markings to connect the top panel with the side profiles. The sliding connection of the siding profiles will allow the material to expand without deformation.

Design of slopes for deep window openings

The slats are mounted horizontally or vertically into universal J-shaped profiles. If the window frame is not located flush with the slope, then the surfaces are sheathed with insulation and waterproofing. Finishing begins with the manufacture and fastening of the ebb to the lower slope.

Step-by-step instructions for facing slopes with siding:

The width and depth of the lower slope are measured, while the width is measured along the window frame and the lower edge of the slope.

Based on the dimensions, build a pattern for the ebb with a depth allowance of 4 cm to protrude beyond the edge outer wall, in width - 2 cm on each side for bends on the side slopes.

According to the pattern, they cut out the ebb from special vinyl or metal siding panels, while the side bends are not made along the entire depth of the ebb, but only in the part that lies on the slope;

The ebb is secured with self-tapping screws to the window frame.

The space under the ebb is filled with foam, and a weight is placed on the panel.

A J-profile is installed on the top and side sections of the frame.

Siding panels are cut for horizontal or vertical fastening according to measurements and patterns of the corresponding surfaces.

At horizontal mounting The upper and lower lamellas are cut at an angle along the slope of the lower and upper slope.

Along the outer perimeter of the opening, a corner profile is fixed, which fixes the edges of the siding lamellas of the walls and slopes.

Advice. Instead of external corner profiles You can use trim panels to decorate the edge of the window opening.

Horizontal row fastening of siding on window slopes ensures the strength and reliability of the cladding.

Features of finishing slopes of arched windows

The vinyl profile is attached in increments of 10–15 cm, the screws are screwed in until they stop.

So:

The vinyl profile is measured slightly longer than the length of the arched part of the frame. The protruding part is trimmed and placed under a vertical or horizontal guide profile, depending on the configuration of the window.

The profiles are connected without gaps, and vinyl or nylon pistons are installed at the corner joints.

Next, the finishing of the slopes is carried out by fastening the panels into guide profiles.

Advice. If a regular rigid J-profile is used, it is cut in order to bend the arch along the arc.

To execute installation work for finishing slopes with siding, you need to stock up good tool, purchase quality material, fasteners and follow the instructions outlined above. Or invite experienced specialists and competently supervise the work.

Finishing the facade of a house with siding will make it neat only if not only the surfaces of the walls are covered with this material, but also all additional profile auxiliary and decorative elements are correctly selected and installed.

Finishing windows with siding yourself can be done with high quality if the instructions for performing this process are carefully studied, and during the work itself, technological recommendations are strictly followed and special care is taken.

Siding for covering the external surfaces of the walls of a house is made from different materials, but the most commonly used are steel and vinyl trim panels.

Vinyl siding

If you choose from these two types of siding, then it must be said that vinyl material is still more popular for finishing a house, as it has many positive qualities, and at the same time has a price lower than metal:

It is aesthetic and neat, so it transforms the structure literally beyond recognition.
The material is resistant to humidity, as it is non-hygroscopic, frost-resistant and tolerates the highest summer temperatures.
Vinyl siding is easy to clean up. Dust and dirty splashes that fall on the walls are easily washed off.
At good quality material and compliance with installation rules, vinyl material will last quite a long time.

Metal siding

Metal siding is much more durable than vinyl siding, of course, provided that it is of high quality and manufactured in full compliance with special technologies. Such material can last for 45 ÷ 50 years, thanks to the polymer coating applied to it, which will protect the metal from the occurrence of corrosion. This layer can not only protect the base of the siding, but also transform it aesthetically, as it can have different colors and imitation natural materials– for example, like natural wood.

The material is heat-resistant, and if vinyl is very high temperatures melts slowly, then the metal can easily tolerate them.

One more positive quality metal siding is its flexibility, which is especially important when decorating windows with special profiles. That is why sometimes even when using vinyl siding for general design They prefer to decorate walls and windows with metal panels.

This finishing material also has a drawback - it is heavier than vinyl siding, so it is not recommended for finishing old houses with dilapidated walls, since wall material it may simply not support the weight of the finish.

What is needed for finishing work

Tools for finishing window slopes

To install the trim on window openings, you need to prepare the tools for the job. So, you will definitely need:

Shurupov rt for screwing in self-tapping screws.
Scissors for cutting metal, since you will have to cut profiles, adjusting them to the size of the window opening.
Cutter knife – This is used to mark a cut or fold line for vinyl siding. Sometimes, according to the markings, the material is bent in one direction or the other, and it easily breaks exactly along the intended line.
Hacksaws for metal and wood with fine teeth. It is more convenient to use a jigsaw with a set of appropriate files instead.
Punch for making holes.

Hammer.
Square and rulers different sizes, roulette.
Building level.
Chalk and pencil for marks.

What will you need from accessories - profiles and fastening materials

Now - about the necessary profiles and fasteners and materials.

To decorate windows, fittings are most often purchased from the same manufacturer as the main cladding material. However, often, taking into account the ease of installation, metal type-setting profile elements are also selected for vinyl lining.

It is better to buy all the finishing details at once, since if it is missing, then when purchasing additional material after some time, you may not end up with the same color tone as the previously purchased products.

Taking into account the previous point, it is necessary to carefully calculate the amount of fittings in advance. The calculation is done as follows:

- further, the remaining sides of the window are measured in the same way, that is, the width and height of the frame, and the same parameters are measured along the outer side of the slopes. It’s better to put them on the drawing right away so that there is no confusion;

- then, the dimensions obtained by measuring the outer side of the slopes are added up, and another 15% of the total length is added to them. Low tides are measured separately.

The created reserve of material is necessary for cuts and bends, which cannot be avoided during installation.

The diagram shows an option for finishing windows without ebbs. This design is installed before installing the siding on the walls, since the wall cladding must cover all fasteners. Having studied the diagram in detail, you can consider replacing some parts with less expensive ones, since the fittings are usually not cheap.

To improve window slopes and joints between them and wall surfaces, you will need to have the following parts:

J-profile.

H-profile.

Corners for decorating the joints of panels outside and inside.

Plastic molding - usually included with PVC windows

Vinyl trim molding.

Metal castings are more practical

The ebb is metallic.

Window strip.

Finishing bar.

What is important to know when installing finishing profiles

The appearance of the houses being finished can differ radically from one another. Therefore, the decoration of the windows will directly depend on what kind of lining and design style is chosen for a particular building.

However, it should be noted that there are general points in the installation of finishing materials that you need to know in advance:

Self-tapping screws for fixing fittings on walls and frames must be made of stainless materials or have a galvanized coating.
Self-tapping screws are screwed in only at an angle of 90 degrees - any, even slight, inclination will reduce the reliability of fastening the profiles.
Do not screw in the screws completely, all the way, strongly pressing the fittings against the surface. It is imperative to leave a gap of approximately one millimeter, leaving a “degree of freedom” to allow movement during thermal expansion of the material. Otherwise, when temperatures change, the panels may become seriously deformed.
The cuts on the panels for bends on the sides are made at an angle of 45 degrees. They are necessary so that when docking individual elements There were no significant gaps left at the corners.
If you plan to install a drip sill, then it is secured first in order to cover the fasteners with the vertical elements of the side slopes.
It is very important to press the cladding panels well against the slopes around the windows. For compaction sometimes on the edge inside panels are sealed.

In addition, you need to take into account how deep the windows are into the wall. How the siding will be installed on the slopes will also depend on the depth of the existing opening.

Russian window design standards require slopes with a width of more than 190 ÷ 200 millimeters. In this option, siding panels are used to frame the slopes, which are inserted into a J-profile fixed near the frame.

On the outside, the panel on the slope and the siding on the wall are finished outer corner, which will hide the joint between them.

Moreover, siding can be installed either from a single panel installed vertically or from separate equal fragments installed horizontally.

According to European standards, slopes have a small width, which is less than 200 millimeters.

In this option, they take a special window strip designed for designing slopes, which has the required width. Its edge is hidden with a finishing profile or J-profile.

If the window has practically no slope and is installed at the same level with the wall, then a platband of the selected width or siding is installed around it, which is framed in a J-profile. The figure shows an example when platbands are used for decoration.

When facing an arched window, a J-profile is also used, which is cut in several places for a smooth bend, or a flexible plastic version this piece of hardware.

Installation of siding on window slopes

Before installing siding, it is necessary to carry out simple preparation of wide slopes.

Preparing slopes for cladding

It is imperative to inspect the condition of the slopes. If cracks or chips are found on them, they will need to be repaired and plastered. This process is necessary because cracks under the siding can expand over time, causing the old stucco to peel off along with the trim attached to it.

After the repair composition has dried, it will be very the right decision cover the entire surface of the slopes with a deep penetration primer, which will not allow the slopes to absorb moisture from the air, mold and other microorganisms.

Lathing

Just like for attaching siding to walls, lathing is sometimes required to decorate window openings, especially if slopes are being finished in a stone or concrete building.

Before its installation, marking of places for fastening the lathing slats on which the panels and profiles will be attached is carried out. The slats can be positioned vertically or horizontally, depending on how the siding is planned to be installed. It is very important to calculate the thickness of the sheathing, taking into account the thickness of the siding itself, so that the finishing after installation does not cover the window opening.

Sheathing is installed infrequently, since in most cases the slopes of their inside located very close to the window. However, you need to know that it is quite possible if necessary.

Very often, siding and fittings are secured with liquid nails, and if the building itself has wooden walls, then the screws are screwed directly into them.

Window design without slopes

The cladding of a window opening that does not have slopes is carried out with fittings elements called platbands and, if necessary, J-profiles.

The first thing to do is measure the bottom of the frame.
Next, on the casing you need to set aside a distance equal to its width, and from this point measure the size of the lower part of the window, as well as another segment equal to the width of the casing.
Next, an angle of 45 degrees is measured on both sides of the resulting part. Cuts according to mark front side panels. Internal corner remains intact.
The side panels are measured in the same way, but only the upper edges are cut at an angle of 45 degrees.
The top trim strip is left intact.
Next, the lower facing panel is first glued to liquid nails and screwed from below.
Then, one by one, the side trims are fixed, their edges are inserted inside the strip installed at the bottom of the window. This way, there are no gaps between the individual panels at the corners. Before fastening, the top panel is installed in the side parts of the trim and also screwed.
It also happens that platbands are combined with a J-profile attached to the window frame.
The above diagram clearly shows the assembly of pre-prepared parts.

Decorating windows with slopes with siding

If the slopes are wide, then you cannot do without low tide. The work begins with the installation of this structural element.

In order for the ebb to fit perfectly onto the lower plane of the window opening, this part must be well adjusted.

— To do this, measurements are taken from the bottom of the frame and from the edge of the window sill between the walls, and the width of the slope under the window is also measured. The last parameter is necessary because the ebb should be wider than the slope and protrude forward by two to four centimeters. Based on the measurements taken, a line is drawn on the ebb along which the metal will be bent or the vinyl material will be cut.

— The excess distance from the metal casting is not completely cut off; it is removed only from the part protruding on the sides and a segment is left that will be equal to the width of the slope.

— Along the marked line, the extra sections on both sides of the low tide are bent along the vertical walls. This installation of the drip pan will help avoid the formation of a gap between the drip pan and the side panel.

— The prepared ebb is screwed to the window frame, but first it is recommended to apply a strip “ liquid nails" This precaution will completely close the gap between the frame and the ebb.

— In addition, the ebb is also screwed to vertical walls through bends.

The next step is to attach a J-profile to the frame on top and on the sides, into which measured sections of siding are installed. The bottom and top of the side panels must be cut to fit right angle, which is determined by the slope of the low tide and the upper slope.

— The upper part is measured in the same way as the low tide, but its width is equal to the width of the slope. The length of one side is equal to the side of the frame, and the second is equal to the outer side of the slope.

— Panels for the side and top slopes are installed in a J-profile fixed to the frame, and the outer side is sheathed with an external corner, covering the joint between the siding on the walls and the slopes.

— In addition, siding on slopes can be installed in profiles and horizontally. In this case, you will need to prepare a certain number of siding sections, which are also installed between the profile and the extreme corner. The upper and lower sections are adjusted according to the slope of the low tide and the upper part of the slope.

Video: how to finish window slopes with siding

So, there are no particular difficulties in carrying out such facing work. The main thing is to be able to use the tools necessary for installation and correctly select all the required fittings. By being careful and following the recommended sequence of the process, it is quite possible to carry out this work yourself.

Exterior finishing work on a loggia or balcony is a rather complex process. Finishing materials Today we offer quite a large assortment. Today we’ll look at how glazing and finishing balconies are done using siding.

To fix the window profile, a finishing strip is used.
This strip can be replaced with a J-profile or chamfer. This replacement is made in order to save money.
The rear edge of the window strip is inserted into the profile installed near the frame, and its front part serves as the angle of repose.
Further cladding is installed in a special groove of the strip.

Slopes over 19 cm

Our country has a more severe climate, so in many houses the thickness of the walls reaches 50 cm. In turn, the width of the slope outside is more than 19 cm - the standard width of the window strip. Such windows are sheathed as follows:

A J-profile is installed near the frame, which serves as a starting bar.
An external corner is installed around the perimeter of the opening.
The resulting space between the profiles is sheathed with suitable sized sections of panels.
When measuring and cutting pieces of panels, you should remember to maintain a temperature gap, which should be at least 5 mm.

Finishing arched openings

Sometimes it is necessary to veneer arched windows. Moreover, such openings can be either provided for by the construction project or converted from regular windows with your own hands. The technology for finishing such openings is as follows:

It is recommended to use a J-profile, which, if desired, can be replaced with a standard one. The edge of a standard profile must be trimmed to give it the desired roundness.
The cuts are made at least 1 by 15–20 cm so that the profile does not break or crack.
Siding panels are inserted into the groove of the profile.

Advice! In order for the finishing of windows with siding to be high-quality, neat and last for many years, it is necessary to observe technological gap. In this case, such a gap should be anywhere at the junction of two siding elements.

Technology for installing siding around a window

To interior decoration balcony looked complete and neat, the trim around the window should be installed correctly. This process has certain nuances that must be observed:

If you need to connect the fittings yourself, the corners of the profiles must be cut by 45°. For precise marking, use a square.
All fasteners must be made of galvanized steel. This also applies to screws and dowels.
Self-tapping screws must be screwed into the sheathing strictly straight, the slightest deviation from the horizontal must be excluded.
Relatively mounting hole– the screw is screwed in strictly in the middle.
In this case, you do not need to screw in the screws all the way, leaving a small slack so that the siding panels can move.
The part of the profile that is adjacent to the slope is cut at an angle, and the other half is bent. This achieves a tighter, gap-free connection of the elements.
Under the window you need to install finishing bar, which will ensure tightness and reliability of fastening of the top siding panel.

Using a similar technology, sheathing is installed around balcony door. Here the lining is made a little easier, since there is no need to line the door from below.

Advice! If necessary, you can perform simultaneous insulation of the balcony. To do this, between the cladding ( plastic panels) and insulation is laid on the wall. The most commonly used foam, penofol or pressed mineral wool- a modern analogue of glass wool.

Having studied the technology of performing the work, you can come to the conclusion that finishing the windows with your own PVC hands siding is quite possible without the involvement of hired workers. In addition, glazing and finishing of balconies with ennobled windows will complement the appearance and emphasize the originality of the cladding of the loggia.

Such facing material as siding, often used for finishing industrial buildings and private houses. If in the first case they turn to specialists, then in the second case finishing windows with siding with their own hands is encouraged - as a way to save money and carry out all the work in the shortest possible time.

The popularity of siding is ensured by both ease of installation and low structural weight, as well as low cost.

Advantages of siding in the design of slopes

Siding is a ribbed covering with a corrugated surface - a material that is very decorative and interesting in appearance, and also qualitatively protects the sheathed surface from external influences.

Most often, metal or is used for cladding the entire house and window slopes. Steel sheets are heavier, require more maintenance and are more expensive. Therefore, the palm can be given to vinyl siding because he:

resistant to aggressive external influences and unfavorable microclimate (frost, moisture, excess heat);
easy to clean and does not accumulate dust and dirt on its surface;
durable, practically not subject to aging and remains wear-resistant throughout the entire operational period.

The work on covering windows with these two types of material is carried out almost identically.

Selecting the necessary tools and components

Before starting work, prepare the necessary fittings and tools. Since finishing window slopes from the outside involves cutting siding panels, you will need the appropriate tool (any of the proposed ones, convenient for you):

Siding around a window whose slope is less than 19 cm

metal scissors for cutting the top of the panel, they are used to produce figure cutting siding for finishing arched openings;
hacksaw with small tooth or an electric saw for working on wood or metal;
knife-cutter - it is used to draw a strip along the siding panel, and then the panel is bent/unbent.

During the installation process you will also need:

screwdriver;
hammer;
a square that will be used to mark the correct mounting angle on slopes and around windows;
construction (1.5 m) and water levels;
twine and chalk to mark the assembly lines.

As for fittings and components, the use of siding for window slopes will require the required number of screws and certain fittings. It’s better when all the components and the siding itself are purchased from the same manufacturer- this guarantees the quality and durability of the structure. The fasteners must be original - this will make the cladding perfect. Since original components may seem too expensive to you, make a preliminary drawing - it will help you accurately carry out all the calculations.

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Components and screws are purchased according to a pre-calculation - this will save you from problems with finding the right colors or sizes during the work process. So, the number of fastening strips is calculated according to a certain algorithm:

The window opening is measured along the perimeter. The distance under the window is minus from the obtained value - if it is planned to install window sills or ebbs here.
10% is added to this value - they take into account trimming and various inaccuracies during the work process.

The main components required for framing windows with siding are:

H- and J-profile;
external and internal corners for decorating panel joints;
low tides;
chamfers;
window and finishing strips.

Basic rules for carrying out work

Do-it-yourself window siding will be done slightly differently depending on the design of the window opening. As a rule, windows in our houses are made according to several standards:

To attach siding around window openings, it is recommended to use standard metal profiles.

Important! In some cases, the use of wood - special beams - is also allowed. This is done for reasons of economy. However wooden beams will be too susceptible to high levels of humidity - to prevent this from happening, use completely dry timber, and also apply a special water-repellent impregnation to it.

The process of designing a window opening begins with installing a starting strip. After this, serial installation is carried out, with each row carefully adjusted to the grooves of the previously installed ones. If the bar standard size cannot be installed in a slope, the sheet is cut to the required dimensions.

Important! You will see what the markings will be only during the installation process, so the sheets are not cut in advance.

Installation diagram window profiles for finishing with siding

After the entire slope area has been sheathed, additional accessories are installed. However, these elements are completely optional - all their functions are performed by standard siding.

Sheathing work is carried out in a special way arched window opening. Here you will need a special elastic profile. It is secured with nails or self-tapping screws around the perimeter of the window opening. Next, sheathing is carried out - always observing a 15-cm step. Where the siding touches the supporting profile, the strongest possible fastening is ensured - no gaps are left for expansion in arched windows.

If the emphasis is placed on window openings in the design of the facade, then the finishing is done with platbands 6.2 cm wide. If the design of the slopes implies “invisibility,” then preference is given to a narrow J-profile. However, you can independently choose the option that suits you best in terms of decor and price.

Features of the work - we carry out everything without errors

In order for siding slopes to delight you with beauty and strength, you should use fasteners correctly:

they are not screwed in tightly, so that there is a millimeter gap for the expansion of the material;
fasteners are screwed in straight, not at an angle;
The place where the self-tapping screw is attached is clearly in the middle of the mounting hole (violation of this requirement will lead to the fittings or panel becoming deformed or cracked).

To increase the durability of the structure, it is best to use galvanized fasteners, which are immune to corrosion. Do not forget that the fastening should not be too tight.

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The corners in the panels are cut at 45°. The part of the fittings that is adjacent is cut at an angle on one side of the joining strip, and wrapped on the other. This ensures that there are no gaps during fastening. A finishing strip must be installed under the window - this gives the entire structure additional reliability.

Finishing external window openings with siding requires tight joining of elements- this is important, because otherwise the structure will not be airtight and will be exposed to external adverse factors - wind, rain, snow, and so on.

Properly installed siding around windows will be very easy to maintain. You can clean it from surface contaminants using ordinary water. If stubborn stains occur, you can use a brush or rag. If these methods do not help, then you will have to use a special cleaning solution: trisodium phosphate with detergent in a ratio of 2:1 per 4 liters of water.

In an area where often high humidity air, on exterior decoration windows may develop mold. It is eliminated with 5% sodium hydrochloride diluted in 1 liter of water. Keep in mind that siding is susceptible to organic and chlorine-containing substances. Their use can significantly damage the panels - so choose detergents with special care.

Exterior window trim with siding video

This section presents a video tutorial on the topic of our article “How to cover a window with siding with your own hands.” We recommend watching the video, as it contains all the details of the work. Starting from the middle of the video you will see an example of installation of near-window profiles and platbands.