In the process of building a house, many owners have a question when windows are installed. It is important to know that designs from natural wood installed after completion of internal finishing works such as screed ceilings and plastering.
Before starting installation, the building should dry out a little, since high humidity can lead to swelling of the natural material and its cracking, as well as damage to the paintwork.
To reduce air humidity, you can use drywall instead of plastering for wall decoration. In this case, the installation of the window structure can be carried out after performing the screed on the walls and before finishing with drywall.
If you prefer plastic windows for your home, they can be installed both after and before finishing, since the PVC structure is not susceptible to moisture. However, it is important to remember that if the walls are finished with plasterboard, the windows must be installed before using it, since the material is not moisture resistant.
Performing work in the winter: the main subtleties
The main construction processes: laying the foundation, erecting walls, organizing the roof, fall on the warm season. In autumn and winter, it's time for interior finishing work. After installation plastic windows the heating system in the house needs to be turned on. In winter, it is recommended to use drywall sheets for wall decoration. The choice of this material does not greatly affect the level of humidity in the room, but will significantly speed up the repair work.
If the owners plan to install windows made of natural wood, dry plaster is used for finishing work to avoid swelling of the frames.
The key to success: the right microclimate in the repaired premises
The speed and quality of work is largely dependent on humidity and temperature. In houses where plastic windows need to improve the natural ventilation system. For this, the windows are left ajar, and in ventilation ducts install fans.
You also need to control the temperature. Until the screed and plaster are completely dry, the value on the thermometer should not fall below + 5 ° C. As an alternative to traditional concrete screed you can partially use the dry team. This choice will speed up the finishing work by reducing the amount of building moisture.
We carry out finishing work in the summer
Interior decoration is an important and time-consuming process. Before starting the repair, it is desirable to complete the installation of plastic windows. Especially if the work is scheduled for spring period.
Installing windows involves several steps. Upon completion of installation, repairs and alignment of slopes are carried out. Then proceed to the processing of the walls with cement mortar.
Installation of wooden windows should be postponed until the completion of interior work.
It is important to remember that a draft provokes peeling of the wallpaper and causes the paint to “swell”. You can protect the room from air penetration with the help of a film. It is enough to fix it on window opening.
The slopes must dry after finishing work. Therefore, on initial stage, the solution should be applied only to the walls. Wooden windows are installed last.
At the final stage, window slopes should be plastered. Craftsmen also use an alternative cladding method - their plasterboard finish.
On walls that are not insulated with anything, it is possible to perform facade plastering both before and after installing windows. However, it is still recommended to carry out work after the installation of windows. This will allow you to perform all subsequent finishing work faster and more efficiently. After the installation of windows, the arrangement of slopes and external ebbs can be immediately carried out. These works allow to avoid further alteration of the facade. If the plaster was applied before the windows were installed, then the subsequent plastering of the facade will be very different.
If the plans include the organization of two-layer walls, then initially perform
installation of windows, and then the insulation is laid and the facade is plastered. In addition, such a sequence of installation allows you to better perform finishing work.
external slopes.
In order that after the insulation of the facade it was possible to apply plaster, slabs
impose 2-3 cm on the window opening. We must not allow in the corners
windows formed joints of insulation boards. Therefore, the plates are cut, giving them
the shape of the letter "G". And then they fix it with a cutout in the corner of the window.
For the period of facade plastering, specialists cover the windows with a film, which is fixed with adhesive tape. Upon completion of the work, it is removed. It is not recommended to fix the film with molar tape, because after its removal, traces remain on the window.
Construction installation rules
When ordering windows, it is necessary to invite a company specialist who will accurately measure the dimensions of the future structure.
Installation of the product is carried out at an outdoor air temperature of at least -5 ° C. Lower values can lead to the appearance of microcracks and chips on plastic elements window. In addition, negative temperature indicators lead to a deterioration in the adhesion of the mounting foam to the wall.
Fixing the window structure to the wall
The window is mounted in the opening with the help of special bars, leveling in the vertical and horizontal direction. It is fixed to the wall by one of two methods - frame dowels and steel anchors.
In the case of using an anchor, one end is fixed on the window, and the other on the wall. Such fasteners can be used to fix window blocks made of various materials.
The frame dowel is not such a versatile solution, as it forces you to make changes to the design. To fix the frame with it, a hole is drilled in the window profile and the wall. A dowel is installed in the formed channel and twisted. All work is carried out by installers carefully, since twisting the dowel too tightly can lead to window deformation.
Upon completion of the installation of the window structure, the joints along its perimeter are foamed, and the material is protected from the outside with a vapor barrier tape or a special liquid sealant. It allows you to prevent the impact on the foam of negative external factors.
Placing a window in a wall
It is required to correctly position the structure in the outer wall, as this will prevent the appearance of "cold bridges".
When installing the structure in a single-layer wall, it is placed closer to the middle, which reduces heat loss. In double wall window block mounted flush with the outer part of the masonry. At the same time, it is important that the insulation enters the profile at a distance of about 3 cm, blocking the joint between the wall and the frame.
In the case of building a house with three-layer walls, the window structure is mounted in an insulating layer, in the immediate vicinity of the masonry of the bearing part of the wall. The resulting gap is filled special tape, which prevents negative effects on the structure of moisture and temperature changes.
Installation of window blocks in winter is complicated by low temperatures and high humidity. It is necessary to neutralize these negative conditions somehow. To do this, installers can use two methods of winter installation of double-glazed windows.
The simplest winter installation
As mentioned above, in winter time some nuances must be observed in accordance with the time of the year.
In the cold season, to seal the joints, it is necessary to use frost-resistant polyurethane foam
- Firstly, for sealing, you need to use mounting foam with frost-resistant components in the composition.
- Secondly, in the cold season, when foaming joints, a “heat” gun is used. With the help of it, a layer of applied foam is heated from the side of the street. And only then proceed to filling the gaps with foam from the inside. This is done for high-quality filling with a sealant (foam) of all voids.
- Thirdly, this step by step installation. That is, having dismantled the old, they immediately install a new one, and so on in turn, working with each opening.
- Fourth, the mounting tape is attached in warm conditions. If opportunities allow, then before removing the old ones.
- And fifthly, the hydro and vapor barrier tape (PSUL) is also heated with a “heat” gun during installation.
With the help of a heat gun, the joint surfaces and the PSUL-tape are heated
This is the most elementary "winter" technology for installing double-glazed windows, without which it is impossible to obtain a high-quality result.
Warm installation
The use of such technology will increase the cost of installing windows, but its use allows you to smooth out the conditions of the winter season.
Scheme warm mounting
What does the technology of warm installation of plastic windows provide for?
- Warm installation of windows is a mandatory external sealing of the opening. To protect the installation site on the opening from the side of the street is fixed protective screen. A thermal screen for window installation keeps the heated air in the room and does not allow the installed double-glazed windows to freeze through. In addition, such protection will not allow the ingress of excess moisture.
- For sealing, as with a conventional winter installation, frost-resistant mounting foam is used.
- Mandatory compliance with the internal sealing of the joints between the frame and the opening. Inside the room - silicone (sealant that prevents moisture from entering). The middle layer will be mounting foam, which acts as a sealant and insulation of the joint. Outside, all gaps are covered with waterproof tape.
Installation of windows in winter provides for a work algorithm similar to the usual one for installation in the warm season:
- The opening is closed;
- dismantling of old frames;
- opening surface preparation;
- installation work;
- slope finishing.
Protective screen ensures reliable and high-quality installation of PVC windows in winter
The use of warm installation technology is more preferable in winter. The protective screen in combination with the materials will provide a better installation without additional risks (destruction of the seal, the appearance of mold and fungus) in any type of building (brick, panel or block house) . In addition, the use of triple protection during warm installation will increase the tightness, which will reduce heating costs.
Why installing windows in winter is not always possible.
When installing window structures, foam is most often used today. Its feature is the expansion in air at certain parameters of humidity and temperature. Hence, there are restrictions associated with the provision of the required conditions. In terms of temperatures at which mounting foam expands properly until relatively recently, installation in winter was basically impossible.
Today, there are already some technologies that allow you to install windows in almost any weather. Such know-how includes a special fencing for window openings, similar to a thermal screen, which allows you to increase the ambient temperature. Other alternatives are the use of special winter mounting foam kits.
With the obvious advantage of using the latter, it is still possible to speak with a fairly high degree of confidence about their reliable operation at temperatures not lower than -150C.
Thus, as we can see, each window replacement season has its advantages and disadvantages.
The sequence of checking installed plastic windows
In fact, there is nothing complicated about this, and you should be guided primarily by your subjective feelings.
First of all, pay attention to whether the room has become much warmer immediately after installation. After that, carefully inspect the window, whether everything is done neatly, whether any cosmetic flaws are striking, for which you will be ashamed in front of the guests
Make sure that there are no noticeable scratches on the glass and the plastic itself, and that the frame is not deformed. Of course, mounting foam should not protrude anywhere, because it itself does not look very aesthetically pleasing, and besides, over time it can acquire a brown tint. Foam residues must be well cleaned both inside and out.
To check the quality of the installation of fittings, you should make sure that the window sashes open easily, and their movement is soft enough in any working position. To check the fit, you can clamp an ordinary sheet of paper with the window sash and make sure that it is clamped well enough so that it cannot be pulled out.
If you have the skills to use a level, be sure to measure the quality of the installation with it. In addition, the contract should provide that the company undertakes to correct all the shortcomings found already in the process of operation, at its own expense.
After a few days, you should carefully inspect the inside of the frame when good lighting. Even a slight coating of dust indicates that somewhere nearby the tightness of the window is broken.
Selecting the season for installation
So what is the best time of year to do this? In fact, there are many pros and cons to installing windows in summer and winter. Let's consider each in more detail.
Installation of a plastic profile in the summer
If the repair of the apartment is carried out in the warm season, then the replacement of windows should be carried out before the start of fine finish. And this is a significant plus. In summer, you can open the doors and dry the room, remove odors building materials. And most people prefer to do this process before the onset of cold weather. Therefore, it is during the period from spring to autumn that there is a real boom in such services.
Winter installation
Many will be surprised, but when it comes to installing double-glazed windows, then winter time has much more advantages.
First of all, during installation, all the problems of the room are immediately noticeable: drafts, freezing, wall features. An experienced craftsman will immediately notice all this and eliminate it with the help of high-quality replacement of window structures.
Another plus, which is worth installing similar products it is in the cold that is the price reduction during this period, as well as the holding of all kinds of promotions.
The only possible drawback that exists is the difficulty with installation when it is minus 15 and below outside. In this case, you will need to use a special frost-resistant mounting foam.
Unpleasant features of winter window installation
Of course, not a single serious event can do without minuses. The same situation is with the winter installation of windows. The main disadvantage is that during installation it will become really cold in the room, because the window will be wide open (or rather, it will be completely absent) for at least 30 minutes. Therefore, pets, an aquarium, flowers and electronics, which are often forgotten, should be removed from the room.
In summer, this problem is not relevant, and therefore the procedure is very different, primarily in that all old windows are first dismantled, and then plastic ones are installed one at a time. In winter, this cannot be done; the dismantling of the next window is started only after the previous one is fully installed. When signing the contract, do not forget to clarify whether the installers will adhere to this particular approach.
How quickly do our masters install windows
Some of our customers are concerned about the preservation of heat during installation work. We hasten to assure you - in the winter period it will not affect the temperature regime of your apartment in any way. Since everything preparatory work are made in heat, the installation procedure itself takes 30-60 minutes on the strength, which can be compared with conventional ventilation.
So, the dismantling of a conventional three-leaf window takes our specialists about 10-15 minutes. Approximately the same amount of time lasts for the rough installation of the block with its fixation in the opening and hanging the sashes. In fact, the opening remains completely open for no more than 20 minutes, and during this time the temperature in the room has time to drop by a maximum of 5-10 degrees. C. It will take some more time to close the mounting seams. If you decide to put windows in the winter in the whole apartment at once, then in this case the procedure implies a sequential installation, during which the house does not have time to freeze.
The process of winter installation of plastic windows
The first step is to remove the old window. As noted above, in winter, the entire process of work is carried out for each window separately and sequentially. The vacated opening is cleared of the remnants of the old structure, plaster, debris and snow. The surface of the opening is processed and heated with a hairdryer for better adhesion of the mounting foam.
The frame of the future window is installed in the opening, set strictly vertically, after which it is fixed with the help of special fasteners. In this case, it is necessary to carefully monitor the width of the gap between the opening and the window, it should be strictly within 15-30 mm.
The entire surface to be treated is moistened with water, after which it is “blown out” from both sides with mounting foam. When installing in the cold season of the year, of course, a special winter foam is used. After swelling and filling all the cracks, the foam will take several hours to solidify.
An ebb is installed on the outside of the window, while it is mounted so that water does not get inside the window during rain. During installation inner part the windows are fixed with special spacers so that the expanding foam does not deform or damage the frame.
Cosmetic finishing of installed windows
It takes two to four hours to fully install a window. After the foam has hardened and stopped expanding, you can proceed to outdoor decoration joints. Joints are additionally sealed and plastered. Only after that the fittings are installed and adjusted.
With the help of a sealing tape, the mounting foam is protected from the sun and moisture, if necessary, additional processing is carried out silicone sealant or plaster. Of course, during the finishing process, it is necessary to constantly monitor whether the window sashes open normally and whether they move easily in all working positions.
When work is completed and appearance windows suits you, you need to carefully check them, and then sign the acceptance certificate. This is a very crucial moment, because in the future you will no longer be able to make claims if they suddenly arise.
By the way, few people know how to properly check the newly installed window, and what to pay attention to first of all. Let's take a closer look at this process.
Is it dangerous to cool the apartment during installation?
It is clear that at the moment when the old window has already been removed, and the new one has not yet been installed, people will intensively leave the apartment warm air. Many homeowners are afraid of expensive repairs in the apartment, because the materials for interior decoration usually not designed for use in sub-zero temperatures.
However, there will be no sub-zero temperature in the room. The fact is that the opening will remain open for no more than half an hour, and even then, at the request of the customer, it can be closed with a film. And then a plastic window will be put in place, and it will only blow into narrow cracks on the sides of the window until foaming. In practice, the temperature in the room drops by no more than 10 degrees.
However, things that are especially capricious to temperature changes and houseplants it is better to relocate to a warm room during installation.
How to determine if it blows from plastic windows
The sash tightness test is very simple - you need to secure a sheet of paper with the sash and drag it. If the sash fit is good, the sheet will tear, it will not be possible to pull it out. Each sash must be checked in this way from four sides.
An even simpler way to determine blowdown is by outward signs. If you open the sash wide and find dust on the inside of the frame (rebate), then the window is not tight enough. In this case, it is urgent to call a specialist for repair work.
So, winter installation of plastic windows is quite acceptable, and even beneficial for the customer. quality control of work is required regardless of the season. The customer does not need to take special measures to protect the apartment from frost.
Are there any advantages to installing windows in winter?
If you are not tied to the terms of construction or repair, then in winter it will be beneficial for several reasons:
- It will be possible to evaluate the correctness of the installation immediately. If the technology has been violated, or the selected windows do not differ best quality, with problems such as blowing or excessive condensation, you will encounter immediately. And you will be able to put forward claims to the company where you ordered the product and installation. Also, replacing windows in winter will help identify other room problems - freezing of walls, cracks in slabs, etc.
- Window manufacturers are not too busy during the cold season, so you can contact any company and be sure that your order will not be made in haste and will arrive on time.
- In winter, most companies have pre-holiday sales and offer good discounts, so you can save on your purchase or choose a better product within your budget.
As for the disadvantages of installation in winter, 2 main points can be distinguished:
- it will be cool in the house for several hours (installation + warming after), therefore, if there are small children in the house, it is better to send them to their grandmother or dress them warmly;
- it will be impossible to carry out installation at very low temperatures (from -20), so it is better to first look at the weather forecast for the planned days (although there have been no severe frosts in our country in the last couple of years).
So, you see that there are no specific recommendations or restrictions on the choice of season for installing PVC windows. Both summer and winter have their advantages, so the choice is always yours. And in our company you can order high quality plastic windows at any time of the year, and not worry about their installation!
Why are windows replaced more often in summer?
The main argument in favor of replacing windows in the summer is the fear of freezing the apartment while work is underway. However, with modern plastic systems this problem is no more, because the installation process takes an average of 40 minutes to 1.5 hours. In order for the initial temperature to be established in the room, it will not take much time after installation.
When it comes not to a simple replacement of windows, but about repairs in general, then, of course, it is better to choose warm season. Late spring, summer and early autumn - best time for repair. The reasons are obvious: building mixtures dry out faster, there is the possibility of constant ventilation of the room, longer daylight hours and other advantages. If you are setting up new house or spend overhaul apartments in the summer, then windows should be installed immediately, at the stage of rough finishing.
However, when installing double-glazed windows in the warm season, it is worth remembering two small nuances:
- in summer it is more difficult to detect problems - drafts, blowing, small cracks - everything that can make itself felt in winter;
- it is better to order windows in advance, as during the peak season the manufacturing process may be delayed due to the large number of orders.
Warm window installation what is it
If you are still afraid to install plastic profile in winter, it is worth paying attention to this technology. Not every person is delighted to make installation on a frosty sunny day
Like it or not, but the cold will break into the apartment even in these 25 minutes, during which the opening remains open. And here the technology of warm mounting will be a real salvation. What does she represent?
This unique method is devoid of all the disadvantages inherent in the installation at very high sub-zero temperatures. You can use it even if it is very cold outside and standard installation impossible. During warm installation, a special screen is installed in the opening, which protects the room from cooling. Let's talk more about this procedure.
As we said earlier, the opening remains open for 25 minutes. If you use this modern technology, then for such a period the master installs a special heat shield. It is fixed using detachable clamps, while the walls do not need to be drilled, which means that the exterior and interior of the building will not suffer.
A pneumatic frame is located along the contour, which is filled with air until the entire window niche is covered with a screen. Specialists pull detachable clamps to press the protective screen as tightly as possible to the wall of the house. As a result, the cold has no chance to get inside the building.
And only after that dismantling is carried out old frame with the subsequent installation of a new double-glazed window. After the structure is installed, the screen is removed.
As a result, the owner of the apartment is satisfied modern window PVC and heat preservation in the room.
How to start preparing for window replacement
The first step, of course, is to measure window openings. In any case, a company specialist will come to take measurements again, however, approximate data will help you to better price. With a specialist who came to measure the windows, it will also be possible to discuss the options for the design and design of the window that best suits you.
When all organizational issues are resolved, the company is selected, the contract is concluded and the date for the installation is set, some preparation should be made in order to optimize this process as much as possible. Many of these things are often forgotten. Here is a list of what should be done first so as not to fuss in the process of work:
- Prepare a place to work, remove all unnecessary things;
- Protect your floor finish by laying thick paper or cover;
- close interior doors(from cold and dust).
Is it possible to install plastic windows in winter
Most often, apartment owners refuse to install plastic windows in the cold for the following reasons:
- They fear that in the process of dismantling old windows and installing new ones during frosts, damage to the heating system and freezing of the room will occur;
- There is a risk that polyvinyl chloride (PVC) windows, the most common today, will become brittle at low temperatures. This threatens with the appearance of cracks during the mechanical impact on the window, which is inevitable during installation work;
- Most often, when filling the assembly joints of a plastic window block with an opening, polyurethane mounting foam is used. There is a risk that with low air humidity, typical for winter time, it will freeze before it polymerizes.
Of course, such concerns are indeed justified. However, in our time, such risks and possible problems installation of plastic windows in winter can be prevented.
Let's start with the first reason., according to which the installation of windows in winter is unpopular - there is a danger of freezing the room and damaging the heating system. In fact, if the dismantling of the old window and the installation of a new double-glazed window is carried out by a team of professionals, the room will remain without glazing for 30-50 minutes, maximum for an hour, because everything happens quite quickly. During this time, the room will definitely not have time to completely dry out, and the pipes will freeze.
Warm window technology
In addition, today the technology of warm installation of windows has begun to be widely used. What it is: outside the building, behind the window opening, a special inflatable heat screen is installed. It is mounted on the outer wall along the perimeter of the old window even before it is dismantled, therefore it will close the room from frost and cold wind. Of course, with such a protective screen, it will be more comfortable for workers to dismantle and install.
Important! Even taking into account the possibility of using a heat shield for installing new windows, these works should be carried out in winter in turn in each room. First a window in the same room with closed door if it doesn't exist - doorway closed with a cloth or other materials, then in another
This will prevent the appearance of drafts, which absolutely no one needs in winter.
Note that some window installers use home-made curtains made of various film materials to make it comfortable to work indoors in winter. And you need to understand that the price of a professional thermal screen for installing windows in winter is quite high.
As for the fact that PVC windows can become brittle in the cold, this problem is also easy to solve.
- First, you should choose a trusted manufacturer and high-quality double-glazed windows designed for significant temperature changes.
- Secondly, before installing the windows after transportation, it is necessary to hold them in a heated room so that they heat up.
What to Consider
If windows are installed in an unheated house in winter, for example, a new building that you don’t want to leave with open openings for a cold period, you can also take action. The easiest option is to close the window openings with a film and heat the room with a convector, a heat gun, which is available, so that the plastic windows warm up a little after transportation.
Important! In any case, experts advise installing plastic windows at a temperature not lower than minus 25 ° C! Some experts even consider minus 15 °C to be the minimum.
Now let's talk about the third factor. risk when installing plastic windows in winter - using mounting foam. Experienced repairmen sometimes simply heat this composition in a water bath before use, leave it in warm room at least overnight, heat the places where the mounting foam is applied with building hair dryers, moisten the joints with warm water to speed up the polymerization.
But, even if all these measures are applied, you should use a special mounting foam designed for sub-zero temperatures. There are compositions that are “winter” and are calmly used at a temperature of minus 20 degrees. Here, it is they who should be used for winter installation of windows. Yes, winter polyurethane foam is more expensive, but you can’t save on quality and comfort.
Why the customer is willing to pay double the price
As a rule, an increase in demand is accompanied by an increase in the load on production. The workload of workshops forces window sellers to increase delivery times finished products- they are pushed by the increasing production time. Those of the entrepreneurs who do not want to give up their potential customers in this way (the class of buyers who need PVC windows here and now) correct demand by increasing the cost.
As a result, in the industry as a whole, in this time period, 6-10 months long (seasonal demand for windows sometimes starts from the first sunny March days and ends with the arrival of cold December), customers are forced to buy windows at a higher price.
Ta not most of customers who decide to replace windows in the winter already have the benefit that their products will most likely be cheaper.
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What season is best to install plastic windows
New technological solutions appear every year, and if a decade ago experts said that plastic windows can only be installed in the warm season, now there is an opportunity to do this when there is a special need for it.
Of course, even now there are some questions that will require special attention, but in the event of critical events, plastic windows are mounted at any time.
Advantages and difficulties of installing windows in winter:
- the undoubted advantage will be, which falls in the season of low demand. Some clients use this moment to buy windows in advance for the proposed repair, and they plan to install them directly in the summer;
- during installation, you can immediately check the tightness, because even a small defect will immediately manifest itself as a draft. As a result, either the defect will be eliminated immediately, or the window will be replaced with a similar one, and no further alterations will be required;
- only very severe frosts can interfere with the installation, in which even thermal screens do not help to maintain the temperature of the window opening acceptable for work. While the windows are being installed, it will be cold in the apartment, so you need to plan right away that it will not be possible to stay in the house;
- mounting foam, which is used when installing a window, requires a certain external temperature, and humidity will also play an important role. Of the technological innovations, one can confidently single out the presence of a special foam for installing windows in winter conditions, but there is a limit here too (not lower than 15 degrees below zero).
Advantages and difficulties of summer window installation:
- comfortable temperature and low humidity will allow specialists to work much faster, and the residents themselves will be able to stay in the apartment. Window openings will be constantly open, but this will not create difficulties, because in summer it is warm enough even in the evenings;
- long daylight hours will allow you to install a window block in one working day, all work will be done quickly. By evening, the residents of the apartment will enjoy the view from the new window, since all work will be completed immediately;
- everyone understands the benefits of installing windows in summer, so the demand for plastic windows rises sharply, therefore, window prices will increase compared to winter or late autumn.
The most favorable period for the installation of plastic windows is the last months of spring, when it is already quite warm, but there is still no rush to buy windows. If you did not purchase plastic windows in the winter, then you can purchase and install windows in the spring as well - this is economical and convenient in every respect.
Additional work
A prerequisite for high-quality installation both in winter and in summer will be the finishing of the slopes of the window opening following the installation.
Why are these additional work? The main function of finishing the slopes is to protect the gaps between the window and the opening from temperature extremes and moisture. Foam is an excellent sealant and insulation, but it is very sensitive to ultraviolet rays and humidity. If the gaps are not closed, in a month the seal layer will lose its properties, and by spring it will begin to collapse.
Finishing the slopes of the window opening is best done with insulation
After installation work are finishing. It is best to make the slopes warm, that is, with an additional layer of insulation (polystyrene, mineral wool) . In the schematic drawing, you can see one of the options for insulating the internal opening. It's not a very big cost. But in this way the thermal insulation of the window will be improved.
At what stage of repair is it better to install plastic windows
We have dealt with seasonal issues. But what to do if the repair is already planned (or already in the process), and when it is better to install the window is a mystery.
Experts advise installing plastic windows immediately before the start of the final repair work in the room. This will make it possible to keep the "cosmetic" repair of the premises in perfect condition and not subject the design of the new window to sometimes ruthless and irreparable influence.
At the same time, the issue of installation before or after the so-called "wet" work is not so fundamental. Main - good ventilation and, in some cases, space heating.
Installing windows is a responsible and important matter. You can't do everything at random here.
If you doubt the solution of a particular issue, it is always better to contact the masters. Choose good professionals and enjoy the comfort and coziness of your home. After carefully reading the article, you will be able to answer your question when it is better to install plastic windows.
When to install windows
Of course, it is best to make an unhurried replacement or installation in the warm season under normal weather conditions and positive temperatures. But, if the construction of a new house is delayed, then the installation of plastic windows in the winter is also possible. The same applies to replacing old windows with new ones. There are positive moments in this season, but you need to take into account some of the nuances. So is it possible to install plastic windows in winter?
Benefits of winter installation
Windows in our country are a seasonal product. Most consumers try to have time to carry out the installation in the spring and summer, when it is more convenient. Most often, window installation companies work with an increased load during this period, so the owners have to wait longer to complete the order.
In winter, the demand for installation and construction work drops sharply
Installing windows in winter, on the contrary, gives an advantage in the quality of order fulfillment. Most construction work, including the installation of windows, is less in demand during the cold season. At this time, you can find interesting offers for the manufacture and installation window systems: promotions, discounts and others. In addition, installers will not be in a hurry, as the schedule is not so tight, which will affect the quality of the installation. These are the main advantages with which you should not be afraid to carry out winter installation of windows.
The nuances of the cold season
It is important to consider at what temperature the installation is carried out. It is forbidden to install plastic windows in winter at temperatures below -20 degrees
In this case, the building foam, which is used as a sealant, will contain a large number of ice crystals, and the quality of such an installation will be much lower. And after a while, there will be such consequences as freezing and mold.
Also, when the frost is too cold (-15 and below), the seals of the opening windows become less elastic, which can lead to poor adjustment of the sashes.
PVC window seal loses its qualities during installation work at temperatures below 15 degrees
If you are planning a winter installation of plastic windows in a new building, then with allowable temperatures air, all work can be carried out without problems.
Another thing is the replacement in residential premises. It should be borne in mind that the installation time is 30-40 minutes for each double-glazed window, and the rooms will cool down. To do this, unlike the summer period, it is necessary to dismantle and change double-glazed windows in stages.
In winter, after the delivery of double-glazed windows, they need to be kept in the house for 24 hours at room temperature so that all elements warm up. This is done in order to avoid thermal deformations..
Another option for winter installation is to carry out the so-called warm installation of window systems.
The order of work during the construction of the house is clearly defined, and it is better to strictly adhere to it. And this applies to eurowindows, both plastic and wooden. At what stage of construction is it better to install windows, and what will be the consequences of installing translucent structures at another time, the WINDOWS MEDIA portal will tell.
A common practice in domestic private construction is to install windows just before winter into bare walls to close the inner shell and be able to carry out finishing work, usually damp and dirty. This is a common mistake in the art of building.
Irreversible consequences of "amateur" in the installation of windows
Ideally, if the installation of windows and doors will be carried out after the screed has been completed and dried and internal plaster but before laying the insulation outer wall. Such a sequence of work will ensure that the insulation layer around the windows does not accumulate excess moisture (which in winter will lead to condensation in the insulation layer, then freezing it in the foam layer, and, consequently, degradation of the cellular structure of the mounting foam).
When wooden windows excess moisture can cause window frames to swell, paint surface cracks, and even frame joints, as well as corrosion of hardware components. Recall that windows are designed for "normal" operating conditions, which fluctuate around an internal temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and relative humidity in the range of 50-60%. Very often, the provision of just such conditions of use is the starting point of the guarantee documents of eurowindow manufacturers.
At what stage of construction should eurowindows be installed?
Wooden windows. It is better to install them upon completion of "wet" work inside the house. If you install them first, then high level indoor humidity (about 90%) can cause irreparable damage to wooden frames. Although manufacturers claim that modern wooden windows are resistant to moisture from atmospheric precipitation and do not deform, they do not recommend their installation before plastering and screeding. Some of them even warn that the guarantee offered for euro windows made of wood loses its relevance if, after the installation of joinery, "wet" work was carried out in damp, inefficiently ventilated and poorly heated rooms.
PVC windows. It does not matter whether they are planned to be installed before or after wet work. Should always provide effective ventilation premises (if necessary, and heating), so that moisture does not condense on the surface of the double-glazed window, because it can then go to the slope and subsequently provoke the appearance of mold.
Wet work in winter. Often construction work is completed at the end of autumn and the installation of windows and finishing work fall into the winter period. In this situation, it would be better to choose plastic windows, which in principle can be installed at any time of the year (although days when the temperature drops below -5 ° C should be avoided, even if winter polyurethane foam is used for sealing, which can work at temperatures up to - 10°C). If the winter is cold, it is best to postpone the installation of plastic windows for the spring. Very low temperatures will cause the PVC to become brittle, which can lead to cracking of the profile during transport, unloading and installation.
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With the installation of wooden eurowindows, it is also better to wait until spring. However, if the euro windows are already installed and there is a desire to finish the house in the winter, it is worth considering whether wet work should be replaced with dry work. Laying drywall and gypsum boards does not have much effect on indoor humidity, nor does it delay further finishing work. When work is interrupted for the winter, and the windows have already been installed, it is important to ensure ventilation in the premises, otherwise the accumulated moisture will condense inside the house - most likely on the windows.
The most useful sequence of work when installing eurowindows
Thanks to this sequence, it will be possible to avoid contamination or damage to the window, high humidity in the house, and unnecessary duplication of work (correction of previously completed slopes damaged during the installation of windows).
Installation of windows before or after plastering
Before plastering. If finishing work will be carried out in spring and summer, windows can be installed before "wet" work. They must be shielded protective film or during plastering, the sash can be removed and the frames carefully protected. You can also install windows, plaster slopes and corners, and then, after protecting the windows with a special film, plaster the rest of the wall surfaces. The application of plaster requires temperatures above 5 °C, so when planning this work for the winter (especially gypsum plaster), eurowindows should be installed earlier. This sequence of work is acceptable if it is decided to install plastic windows.
With the installation of wooden windows, it is better to wait until the plaster has completely dried. If windows are inserted in autumn before plastering, they should be carefully shielded with foil and left open to allow moisture to escape.
After plastering. It is best to plaster the walls inside, leaving slopes and corners unplastered. After they dry, windows are installed, and after the foam has dried and cured, the slopes are plastered. This approach is especially appropriate in the case of wooden windows. Then it is possible to avoid their possible contact with excess moisture from plaster drying.
It happens, however, that plasterers do not want to agree to complete the slopes. If it is planned to install drywall, then a team of drywall installers can help with the finishing of the window opening. After installing the window, cut drywall slabs are glued to the opening in a certain way. You can, of course, completely plaster the walls and slopes, but after that it will be difficult to install windows without damaging the plaster.
Installing a window after performing “wet” work in the interiors has another advantage: the surface of the frame and double-glazed windows are not exposed to dirt, scratches and irreversible damage by workers of another construction team. Unfortunately, there is a risk of not avoiding this when installing thermal insulation around a window frame or window sill. Therefore, before starting work on insulation, it is necessary to protect the window together with the frames with a layer of a special film.
Many people are interested in the question, is it possible to install windows in winter? And really, is it possible? In fact, not everyone thinks about it. As a rule, when it becomes possible to change windows to more modern ones, then they do it. And in winter, you can still get a discount, because the companies that do this do not have so many orders during the cold period. Also, the windows themselves will be made faster for the reason mentioned above. In general, everything seems to indicate that it is not necessary to wait for the warm season. Well, of course, during the installation of the house it will be cold, but then you can warm everything up. Seems like it's not a problem. In addition, if the installers know their business, the work will be done quickly.
But is it really so? In this article, we are just going to raise the question - is it possible to install plastic windows in winter?
The Teplo Doma company offers its assistance in installing and repairing windows. It does not matter to us when you need our services: in winter or summer. Our specialists always strive to perform their work with high quality. We are responsible for everything we do. If you decide to change your windows, then you just need to contact our online consultant.
Installation of plastic windows in the winter season
Are windows installed in winter? There is a myth on the Internet that the installation of plastic windows is strictly prohibited in winter. Many people willingly believe this without going into too much detail. For most, the main thing is that everything works for a long time and does not create problems. And asking some unnecessary questions is superfluous.
However, there is one small "but" - plastic windows can be installed in winter. Nobody forbids doing this. Even according to GOST it is allowed. Of course, there are nuances and rules. If you follow them, then there will be no problems. There are recommendations from the window manufacturer, and experienced installers also know about them.
Here, for example, a newly brought window cannot be installed. Why? The fact is that in the cold, plastic tends to shrink. After installation, the window will heat up from the room and it can lead. That is why, before installation, it is necessary that metal-plastic structures for a while in a warm room.
Is it possible to install plastic windows in winter? Yes, but not at -15 gr. Why not? It's the rubber seal. In the cold, it will harden, and it will be very difficult for the installers to accurately adjoin the sash. Although, on the other hand, if the double-glazed window warms up in the room, then it is unlikely that it will freeze so much even with the window opening open. Therefore, in principle, there is nothing to worry about.
Another thing is the cooling of the apartment. After all, during installation, you will have to completely open the window opening.
Is it dangerous to cool the apartment when installing windows in the winter season?
And really, how to deal with it. Even the most efficient masters will not be able to do the job so quickly as not to cool the room. Right? With an open window opening in the room, it will become colder every second. So?
Many owners first of all begin to worry about their expensive repairs. After all, most materials intended for interior decoration are not suitable for use in sub-zero temperatures. That is why a logical question arises - “Is it worth putting plastic windows in winter?”
All this looks like horror stories, which for some reason scare gullible citizens. Where does the sub-zero temperature come from in the room? After the old window is dismantled, the film is immediately stretched instead of it. The door to the room is closed. Work with a fully open opening lasts no more than 30 minutes. In practice, the temperature in the room drops by only 10 degrees. If you do not want this, you can simply turn on the fan heater, and then the temperature regime will remain unchanged.
Winter installation and its quality
In fact, the quality of installation, both in winter and in summer, depends mainly on the experience of the craftsmen who carry out the repair work. Also, do not forget about the quality of the materials themselves. But here the question is definitely not appropriate - at what temperature do they put windows in winter? From all this it follows that with the windows installed in the summer, problems can begin in a month, and the metal-plastic structures installed in the winter will serve faithfully for many years. Or maybe everything will be vice versa.
In general, the installation of plastic windows in winter is not much different from the work carried out in the warm season. Although there are still some nuances:
- First you need to dismantle the old windows.
- Then comes the preparation of the opening: cleaning from ice, snow and dirt, heating with a hairdryer. The latter is done for better adhesion of the mounting foam to the surface.
- Box installation.
- Foaming. In this case, a special frost-resistant polyurethane foam is used.
- Slope insulation.
- Window sill installation.
- Window fittings and adjustments.
- It is desirable that the temperature outside was not lower than -15 degrees.
Window testing
After installing the window, each owner considers it his duty to check his work. And it is right. You need to make sure that plastic windows can be installed in winter. By the way, it is worth noting that it is much easier to check the operation of windows in cold weather. It's warm inside, but cold outside. You can immediately feel whether it is blowing or not.
So, first you should check the window for tightness. To do this, you need a regular A4 sheet. You need to pinch it with a sash, and then try to pull it out. Naturally, the attempt should not succeed. The sash should be checked on each side.
You can find out whether it is blowing from the window using an ordinary candle. Set fire and drive around the perimeter. If somewhere pulls, then the installers should not be released.
Important! The window should close tightly, it should not blow out of it, the sash should not cling to anything. If noise continues to be heard from the street, then, most likely, an installation error was made.
But to once again do not worry, you should contact a company that has already established itself on this issue.
Results
When is it better to install windows: in winter or summer? When it's convenient for you. In winter, you can "run into" a good promotion, and in the summer it is more comfortable to carry out repair work. If we are talking about the quality of installation, then good specialist no matter when to install. Although, as already noted, it is not recommended to carry out work in severe frosts.
That, perhaps, is all.
Where to order window installation in winter in Moscow?
The services of the Teplo Doma company are presented to your attention. Our experts will equally well make installation and repair of windows both in summer, and in winter. Only unscrupulous craftsmen can blame the season for the fact that the window does not fulfill its functions. We all understand this and want you to understand it too. If you want the work to be done efficiently and quickly, then contact us. Right now you can discuss this issue with our consultant.
Is it possible to install a plastic window in winter
Korovin Sergey Dmitrievich
Master of Architecture, graduated from the Samara State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. 11 years of experience in design and construction.
Modern windows are installed not only to replace old wooden ones, they are often preferred in the construction of new housing. What if the process of installing a window block fell on the winter period? Is it possible to install plastic windows in winter, or will this process have to be postponed until spring?
When to install windows
Of course, it is best to make an unhurried replacement or installation in the warm season under normal weather conditions and positive temperatures. But, if the construction of a new house is delayed, then the installation of plastic windows in the winter is also possible. The same applies to replacing old windows with new ones. There are positive moments in this season, but you need to take into account some of the nuances. So is it possible to install plastic windows in winter?
Benefits of winter installation
Windows in our country are a seasonal product. Most consumers try to have time to carry out the installation in the spring and summer, when it is more convenient. Most often, window installation companies work with an increased load during this period, so the owners have to wait longer to complete the order.
In winter, the demand for installation and construction work drops sharply
Installing windows in winter, on the contrary, gives an advantage in the quality of order fulfillment. Most construction work, including the installation of windows, is less in demand during the cold season. At this time, you can find interesting offers for the manufacture and installation of window systems: promotions, discounts and others.. In addition, installers will not be in a hurry, as the schedule is not so tight, which will affect the quality of the installation. These are the main advantages with which you should not be afraid to carry out winter installation of windows.
The nuances of the cold season
It is important to consider at what temperature the installation is carried out. It is forbidden to install plastic windows in winter at temperatures below -20 degrees. In this case, the construction foam, which is used as a sealant, will contain a large amount of ice crystals in its composition, and the quality of such an installation will be much lower. And after a while, there will be such consequences as freezing and mold.
Also, when the frost is too cold (-15 and below), the seals of the opening windows become less elastic, which can lead to poor adjustment of the sashes.
PVC window seal loses its qualities during installation work at temperatures below 15 degrees
If you plan to install plastic windows in the winter in a new building, then at acceptable air temperatures, all work can be carried out without problems.
Another thing is the replacement in residential premises. It should be borne in mind that the installation time is 30-40 minutes for each double-glazed window, and the rooms will cool down. To do this, unlike the summer period, it is necessary to dismantle and change double-glazed windows in stages.
In winter, after the delivery of double-glazed windows, they need to be kept in the house at room temperature for 24 hours so that all elements warm up. This is done in order to avoid thermal deformations..
Another option for winter installation is to carry out the so-called warm installation of window systems.
Winter installation technology
Installation of window blocks in winter is complicated by low temperatures and high humidity. It is necessary to neutralize these negative conditions somehow. To do this, installers can use two methods of winter installation of double-glazed windows.
The simplest winter installation
As mentioned above, in winter, some nuances must be observed in accordance with the season.
In the cold season, to seal the joints, it is necessary to use frost-resistant polyurethane foam
- Firstly, for sealing, you need to use mounting foam with frost-resistant components in the composition.
- Secondly, in the cold season, when foaming joints, a “heat” gun is used. With the help of it, a layer of applied foam is heated from the side of the street. And only then proceed to filling the gaps with foam from the inside. This is done for high-quality filling with a sealant (foam) of all voids.
- Thirdly, this is a phased installation. That is, having dismantled the old, they immediately install a new one, and so on in turn, working with each opening.
- Fourth, the mounting tape is attached in warm conditions. If opportunities allow, then before removing the old ones.
- And fifthly, the hydro and vapor barrier tape (PSUL) is also heated with a “heat” gun during installation.
With the help of a heat gun, the joint surfaces and the PSUL-tape are heated
This is the most elementary "winter" technology for installing double-glazed windows, without which it is impossible to obtain a high-quality result.
Warm installation
The use of such technology will increase the cost of installing windows, but its use allows you to smooth out the conditions of the winter season.
Warm mounting scheme
What does the technology of warm installation of plastic windows provide for?
- Warm installation of windows is a mandatory external sealing of the opening. To protect the installation site, a protective screen is fixed to the opening from the side of the street. A thermal screen for window installation keeps the heated air in the room and does not allow the installed double-glazed windows to freeze through. In addition, such protection will not allow the ingress of excess moisture.
- For sealing, as with a conventional winter installation, frost-resistant mounting foam is used.
- Mandatory compliance with the internal sealing of the joints between the frame and the opening. Inside the room - silicone (sealant that prevents moisture from entering). The middle layer will be mounting foam, which acts as a sealant and insulation of the joint. Outside, all gaps are covered with waterproof tape.
Installation of windows in winter provides for a work algorithm similar to the usual one for installation in the warm season:
- The opening is closed;
- dismantling of old frames;
- opening surface preparation;
- installation work;
- slope finishing.
Protective screen ensures reliable and high-quality installation of PVC windows in winter
The use of warm installation technology is more preferable in winter. The protective screen in combination with the materials will provide a better installation without additional risks (destruction of the sealant, the appearance of mold and fungus) in any type of building (brick, panel or block house). In addition, the use of triple protection during warm installation will increase the tightness, which will reduce heating costs.
Additional work
A prerequisite for high-quality installation both in winter and in summer will be the finishing of the slopes of the window opening following the installation.
Why is this extra work needed? The main function of finishing the slopes is to protect the gaps between the window and the opening from temperature extremes and moisture. Foam is an excellent sealant and insulation, but it is very sensitive to ultraviolet rays and humidity. If the gaps are not closed, in a month the seal layer will lose its properties, and by spring it will begin to collapse.
Finishing the slopes of the window opening is best done with insulation
After installation work comes finishing. It is best to make the slopes warm, that is, with an additional layer of insulation (foam, mineral wool). In the schematic drawing, you can see one of the options for insulating the internal opening. It's not a very big cost. But in this way the thermal insulation of the window will be improved.
How good is the installation?
How to understand that the windows were installed without violating the technology?
- The double-glazed window does not fog up and does not freeze through.
- There are no drafts from under the frame or sash. When installing windows, they are adjusted and seasonal settings are set. You can check for drafts by holding a lit match or lighter to the window. If the light does not fluctuate and does not go out, then the sealing is correct.
- The sash opens easily without the use of significant effort, the same applies to the transition to the ventilation mode.
- When opening or pressing on the frame, there are no backlashes of the entire system.
- There should be no gaps between the profile and the window opening.
- All joints with ebbs and window sills have been carefully requested.
The installer is obliged to check the quality of work and provide warranty service for double-glazed windows
Also, during operation for a significant period of time (several seasons), the frame should not sag and loosen in the opening. And all accessories work correctly, without jamming and failures. If there are violations from those listed in the list, then you need to contact the installer company. Usually, all manufacturers and installers give a warranty on maintenance and such defects are eliminated free of charge.
The answer to the question of whether it is possible to install plastic windows in winter is yes, but taking into account some nuances. One of them is compliance temperature regime. Installation of PVC windows in winter is a more technology-demanding process, but it is possible, just like in summer. In addition, properly installed plastic double-glazed windows significantly reduce heating costs.
Installation of windows in winter: debunking myths
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Our specialists are often asked the question: “When is it better to change windows, in winter or summer?” We answer: most often this question directly depends on when repair or construction work is planned. Often they are planned from March to November.
But there are also benefits in ordering windows in winter. In order to make it easier for you to decide when to change windows, I will give the advantages and disadvantages of ordering and installing plastic windows in the warm and cold seasons.
Window replacement in summer
Let's say you're doing a renovation. Replacing windows is one of its first stages, and all further work (for example, finishing slopes and walls) is best done in the warm season. In summer, you can safely open the windows and dry the room faster. Therefore, most residents of the Russian Federation seek to replace windows before the onset of cold weather.
That is why summer is a real boom for those who want to change the windows in the apartment. We accept most orders from August to October, and due to the high workload of production, the timing may change.
Window replacement in winter
Oddly enough, the benefits of replacing PVC windows in winter are much greater than in summer.
- In cold weather, all the shortcomings of the room are immediately visible: blowing, freezing and other shortcomings of walls and structures. This eliminates most of these shortcomings when replacing windows in winter.
- The disadvantage of replacing windows in summer leads to the advantage of installation in winter: you can be sure that your order will be given more time compared to summer and autumn orders.
- Another nice bonus: in winter, many companies (including Kaleva) often hold holiday promotions and make discounts. Therefore, in December-January, you can change the windows in the apartment with an additional benefit.
The disadvantage of replacing windows in winter is, perhaps, only one. It is difficult to install windows in frost below -25°C. Therefore, when negative temperatures you have to use a special mounting foam.
Another shortcoming rather belongs to the category of myths. We are talking about cooling the room at the time of installation. It is worth dwelling on it in a little more detail.
In the process of replacing the window, the opening remains open for no more than 40 minutes, so the temperature in the room will be restored in a maximum of a couple of hours. Often the temperature in the room is restored even before the end of all installation and finishing work. So you should not be afraid to freeze during window replacement.
When is the best time to change windows?
When it is better to change windows, in summer and winter, you decide. Personally, I recommend changing the windows in the apartment in winter. Then you do not have to wait for the onset of cold weather to understand whether the windows were installed well.
If you decide to change windows in winter, you should think about thermal insulation. The best option- which protects the house from the cold twice as effectively as a conventional two-chamber double-glazed window.
I also advise you to visit our blog, where we publish useful articles about plastic windows every week.
Sincerely,Igor
