Finishing arched windows with siding. Installation of siding around the window

Siding is often used for facade decoration. various designs including residential buildings. This material can make the outer part of the house beautiful and stylish, as well as 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 should be borne in mind that this process is quite complicated and requires accuracy in everything. Of course, you can turn to specialists for help, but self-plating will save both money and time.

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

Window siding has the following benefits

moisture resistance;
frost resistance;
withstands high temperatures in summer;
attaches beautiful view windows;
window framing 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 monitored, then this window trim can last a long time.

On the surface of the siding for a metal window, a special protective covering with a polymer composition that protects the substrate from corrosion. In addition, this coating provides a long service life - 45-50 years.

But it should be borne in mind that the metal material has a lot of weight, so it should not be used for sheathing old houses with dilapidated wall structures. In these cases, the walls may simply not withstand and collapse along with the sheathing.

Fittings for installation work

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

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

Calculation of fittings for fasteners

So that in the subsequent period you do not have to buy additional strips, besides, it is not always possible to find products from 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, it is not necessary to take into account the distance under the windows, because in this area window sills and ebbs will be installed in the future. As soon as the necessary measurements are made, it is required to add the finished values. Also Necessarily have to take stock 10%.

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

Many sellers often offer a lot of unnecessary fasteners. For this reason it is worth in advance determine what will be needed for work, this will significantly save 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 the window trim and other components;
Corners with external and internal design, which are required to cover the joint of panels;
finishing bar;
Chamfer;
Near-window siding strip;
Low tides - usually come with plastic windows.

It is better to choose all the fittings so that they match the color characteristics and texture of the sheathing panels. Sometimes framing window openings with siding can be done 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 they are sheathed with siding, inventory must be prepared. List of required tools:

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

Installation rules for finishing profiles

The appearance of each house can be different, so the decoration of windows and facades with siding from the outside will also have some differences. But the whole cladding process will depend on the chosen cladding material and general style building.

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

Self-tapping screws for fastening panels to wall surfaces and frames must have a stainless base or be galvanized;
Screwing screws is required to be carried out at an angle of 90 degrees. Even if there is even a small level of inclination, this can reduce the degree of reliability of fastening profiles;
Don't overtighten the screws., strongly pressing the fastener components to the surface. It's important to leave some space. This will ensure movement during the expansion of the material under thermal phenomena. Otherwise, with a sharp change temperature regime panels may warp.
Panel cuts to make side folds require a 45 degree angle. This will prevent the formation of gaps when joining individual components in the corner area;
If a low tide is to be installed, then this element must be fixed at the very beginning. This will ensure that the fasteners overlap with the vertical components of the side slopes;
It is necessary to firmly press the cladding panels to the area of the slopes around the windows. To provide good seal sometimes along the region of the edge on inner surface panels are sealed.

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

crate

The siding sheathing is necessary condition to ensure even sheathing, especially if the slopes of the structure are made of cement or stone material.

Features of the crate:

before the crate is made, it is required to allocate the fixation zones of the rack components;
rack parts can be vertical or horizontal, it all depends on the position in which the siding will be installed;
the size of the thickness of the crate is calculated taking into account the thickness of the siding. This will prevent overlapping of the window clearance.

Window decoration without slopes

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

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

To begin with, measurements are taken in the lower frame;
The casing is indented a small distance, the dimensions of which are the same as the dimensions of the width of the casing. Then a segment is measured, which is equal to the lower part of the window, and another segment equal to the width of the casing is receded;
At the resulting part, an angle of 45 degrees is measured on each side. According to the received mark, the front side of the panel is cut. In this case, the inner corner must be intact;
The top plank of the skin remains intact;
Then gluing is done with liquid nails, and the bottom panel is fixed on the bottom area;
The side platbands are alternately screwed, while their edges are placed in the inner area of \u200b\u200bthe bar, which is placed at the bottom of the window. This will prevent gaps between individual panels;
The top panel before fixing is removed in the area of the side parts of the platbands and twisted.

Decoration of windows with slopes

To begin with, the installation of the ebb is performed. The installation of this element should be carried out according to the following scheme:

it is important that the tide sits evenly on the bottom of the window, you need to fit this element well. The indicators are taken from the lower region of the frame and from the edge of the window sill between the wall partitions. It is also necessary to measure the width of the slope under the window;
based on the parameters obtained, a mark is placed on the ebb, 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. Also fix it to vertical wall surfaces through bends.

Then you can start trimming. window slopes plastic. This stage is carried out as follows:

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

Finishing arched and lancet windows

Facing a window with an arched or lancet structure is carried out using additional elements. In the 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 the window with siding, in these cases, it is required to cut the profile every 20 centimeters. Due to this, cracking of 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 trim is done correctly.

The main thing is to do it right and in accordance with the rules. This will provide not only beautiful finish windows and facade, but will also greatly extend the life of the entire structure of the house. Finishing with siding can be easily done on your own, especially since this is the only way to decorate the facade and window openings in accordance with your preferences.

Siding panels are one of the most popular finishing materials, the installation of which can be done by hand. Siding is made from wood, metal, vinyl and cement. The lock fastening of elements between themselves reliably protects the internal structure of the house.

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

Methods for decorating window openings with siding

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

The material is different:

With its ease.
Environmental friendliness.
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 near-window profiles.
Window openings without slopes are framed with platbands.
For arched windows, a flexible profile is used.

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

We carry out installation work

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

General rules for siding slopes:

produced before wall cladding, after lathing.
The surface of the slopes is cleaned of dust and primed.
Take measurements and calculate the amount of materials and fasteners.
Fasteners must be made of stainless or galvanized metal so as not to spoil the material with rusty streaks.
If a tide is installed, then it is mounted first.
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 for possible thermal expansion of the material.
For a hermetic finish of window openings, the panels are cut and connected at an angle of 45 0.

Advice. If the dimensions of the slopes are allowed, then a crate is installed for their decoration, the same as for wall cladding. Insulation and waterproofing are laid between the laths of the crate 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 trim elements.

Installation of platbands from siding for windows without slopes:

Measure the width of the window opening.
On the lower platband, the resulting size is set aside, adding the width of the platband on both sides.
The edges of the casing are cut 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.
Side platbands are measured along the height of the opening, add the width of the platband at the top and bottom of the panel.
At an angle of 45 0, the upper edges of the side trim are cut off, leaving the inner corner straight. Bevel towards the frame.
The top trim is measured to fit the bottom panel, but the corners are not cut off.
The lower casing is fixed with self-tapping screws into the grooves for sliding fastening of the siding.
The right angles of the side trims are carefully inserted under the inclined cuts of the bottom bar, ensuring the tightness of the connection.
Fix the side panels with self-tapping screws.
The upper trim is inserted at right angles under the cuts of the side panels and fixed with self-tapping screws.

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

Profile	Name	Application
	It is fixed at the window frame and serves as the final element of the near-window panel
	Universal profile for edging and decorative finishes window openings
	Used as a trim for 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 fix the first panel
	or H-profile	Panel connection
	Making the outer corners of the window opening
	Making the internal corners of the slope of a deep opening

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

Installation of near-window profiles

The fastening of such panels can be done with the installation of universal profiles around the window frame. In this case, an 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 along the width of the opening. This part will cover the upper slope of the window. For thermal expansion, a few millimeters are added to the size of the opening on both sides. Small gaps will allow the siding to expand without resting against the side slopes.

The bottom panel is measured in the same way as the top panel, but the corners of the front part are cut and folded up 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.

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

The bottom panel is fixed with self-tapping screws to the wall crate.

The side panels are put on the bends of the bottom panel and fixed 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 strips, the upper panel is cut in the same way as the lower one. The edges of the front part are cut to the size of the opening and bent down.

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

Making slopes of deep window openings

The slats are mounted horizontally or vertically in universal J-profiles. If the window frame is not located end-to-end 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.

In size, a pattern of ebb is built with allowances in depth of 4 cm for protrusion over the edge outer wall, in width - 2 cm on each side for bends on the side slopes.

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

the ebb is fixed with screws to the window frame.

The space under the tide is blown out with foam, and a load is placed on the panel.

A J-profile is installed on the upper 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 mount the upper and lower lamellas are cut at an angle along the slope of the lower and upper slopes.

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

Advice. Instead of external corner profiles trim panels can be used 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 the slopes of arched windows

The vinyl profile is fixed in increments of 10-15 cm, the screws are screwed in until it stops.

So:

The vinyl profile is measured a little more than the length of the arched part of the frame. The protruding part is cut and brought under a vertical or horizontal guide profile, depending on the configuration of the window.

The profiles are connected without gaps, and vinyl or nylon caps are installed at the joints of the corners.

Further, the finishing of the slopes is carried out by fixing the panels in the guide profiles.

Advice. If a conventional rigid J-profile is used, it is notched in order to be bent along the arc of the arch.

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

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

Do-it-yourself window siding can be done qualitatively if the instructions for performing this process are carefully studied, and technological recommendations are strictly followed and special care is shown during the work itself.

Siding for sheathing the outer surfaces of the walls of the house is made from different materials, but the most common 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 home decoration, as it has many positive qualities, and at the same time has a price lower than metal:

It is aesthetic and neat, therefore it transforms the structure literally beyond recognition.
The material is resistant to moisture, as it is non-hygroscopic, frost-resistant and tolerates the highest summer temperatures well.
Vinyl siding is easy to maintain. Dust and dirty splashes that have fallen on the walls are easily washed off from it.
At good quality material and compliance with the installation rules, the vinyl material will last a fairly 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 is able to serve for 45 ÷ 50 years, thanks to the polymer coating applied to it, which will keep the metal from the occurrence of corrosion centers. This layer can not only protect the base of the siding, but also transform it aesthetically, as it can have different colors and imitations. natural materials- for example, under natural wood.

The material is heat resistant, and if the vinyl is very high temperatures slowly melts, then the metal endures them.

Another 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 walls, windows prefer to finish with metal panels.

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

What is necessary for finishing work

Tools for finishing window slopes

For installation of trim on window openings, it is necessary to prepare tools for work. So, you will definitely need:

Shurupov rt for screwing in self-tapping screws.
Scissors for cutting metal, as you will have to cut profiles, fitting them to the size of the window opening.
Knife-cutter - it is used to mark the line of cut or fold vinyl siding. Sometimes, according to the marking, the material is bent in one direction and 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 instead of it with a set of appropriate files.
Punch for making holes.

Hammer.
Square and ruler different sizes, roulette.
Building level.
Chalk and pencil for marking.

What do you need from fittings - profiles and fixing materials

Now - about the necessary profiles and fasteners and materials.

For window decoration, most often, accessories are purchased from the same manufacturer as the main sheathing material. However, often, given the ease of installation, metal type-setting profile elements are also selected for vinyl lining.

It is better to buy all the finishing details right away, because if it is lacking, then when purchasing the material after some time, you may not get into the same color tone that previously purchased products are painted.

Given the previous point, it is necessary to carefully calculate the number of fittings in advance. The calculation is made as follows:

- further, in the same way, the remaining sides of the window are measured, that is, the width and height of the frame, and the same parameters - along the outer side of the slopes. It is better to apply them immediately to the drawingso that there is no confusion;

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

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

The diagram shows the option of 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 scheme in detail, you can consider replacing some parts with less expensive ones, since usually the fittings are not cheap.

To improve window slopes and joints between them and wall surfaces, it will be necessary to have the following details:

J profile.

H-profile.

Corners for registration of joints of panels outside and inside.

Plastic flashing - usually comes with PVC windows

Drain for vinyl finish.

Metal ebbs - more practical

Metal outflow.

Window plank.

Finish plank.

What is important to know when installing finishing profiles

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

However, it should be noted that there are general points in the installation of the finishing material 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 only at an angle of 90 degrees - any, even a slight slope, will reduce the reliability of fastening profiles.
It is impossible to screw in the screws completely, until they stop, strongly pressing the fittings to the surface. It is imperative to leave a gap of approximately one millimeter, leaving a "degree of freedom" for the possibility of movement during the thermal expansion of the material. Otherwise, when changing temperatures, the panels can be seriously deformed.
Notches on panels for side folds are made at an angle of 45 degrees. They are necessary so that when docking individual elements there were no significant gaps at the corners.
If it is planned to install a low tide, then it is fixed first of all in order to close the fasteners with vertical elements of the side slopes.
It is very important to press the cladding panels well against the slopes around the windows. To seal sometimes on the edge inside panels are sealed.

In addition, you need to consider how deep the windows are into the wall. The depth of the existing opening will also depend on how the siding will be mounted on the slopes.

Russian window design standards assume slopes with a width of more than 190 ÷ 200 millimeters. In this option, siding panels are used to frame 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 seam between them.

Moreover, the installation of siding can be carried out both from a single panel installed vertically, and from separate equal fragments installed horizontally.

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

In this option, a special window strip is taken, designed to decorate slopes, which has the desired width. Its edge is hidden by a finishing profile or J-profile.

If the window has practically no slope and is installed flush with the wall, then a casing 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, they also use J-profile, which is cut in several places for a smooth bend, or flexible plastic version this piece of furniture.

Installation of siding on window slopes

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

Preparation of slopes for facing

Be sure to audit 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, and the old plaster will peel off along with the trim attached to it.

After the repair composition has dried, it will be a very correct decision to 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.

crate

Just like for fixing siding on walls, window openings sometimes require sheathing, especially if slopes are finished in a stone or concrete structure.

Before its installation, the marking of the places for fixing the lathing rails is carried out, on which the panels and profiles will be attached. The battens can be placed vertically or horizontally, depending on how the siding is to be installed. It is very important to calculate the thickness of the crate, with the obligatory consideration of the thickness of the siding itself, so that the finish after installation does not cover the window opening.

The crate 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 fixed to liquid nails, and if the building itself has wooden walls, then the screws are screwed directly into them.

Window decoration without slopes

Facing a window opening, which does not have slopes, is carried out by fittings, which are called platbands and, if necessary, J-profiles.

The first thing to do is to measure the bottom of the frame.
Further, on the platband, you need to retreat 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 platband.
Further, on both sides of the resulting part, an angle of 45 degrees is measured. Cut off at the mark front side panels. Inner corner remains whole.
The side panels are measured in the same way, but only the upper edges are cut at an angle of 45 degrees.
The top cladding is left intact.
Then, first, it is glued to liquid nails and the lower facing panel is screwed from below.
Then, in turn, the side platbands are fixed, their edges are inserted inside the bar installed at the bottom of the window. Thus, there are no gaps between the individual panels at the corners. The top panel before fastening is installed in the side parts of the platbands and also screwed.
It also happens that the platbands are combined with J-profilefixed to the window frame.
In the diagram above, the assembly of pre-prepared parts is clearly visible.

Window siding with slopes

If the slopes are wide, then you can’t do without low tide. Work begins precisely with the installation of this structural element.

In order for the tide to fit perfectly on 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. According to the measurements taken at low tide, a line is drawn along which the metal fold will pass or the vinyl material will be cut off.

- From the metal tide, the excess distance is not cut off completely, 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 segments on both sides of the ebb are bent along the vertical walls. This installation of the ebb will help to avoid the formation of a gap between the ebb and the side panel.

- The prepared ebb is screwed to the window frame, but first it is recommended to apply a strip to the area that will be in direct contact with the frame. liquid nails". This precaution will completely close the gap between the frame and the ebb.

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

The next step is fixed to the frame from above and on the sides J-profilein which the measured segments of the 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 ebb, 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 - the outer side of the slope.

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

- In addition, slope siding can be installed in profiles and horizontally. In this case, it will be necessary to prepare a certain number of siding sections, which are also installed between the profile and the extreme corner. The upper and lower segments are adjusted to the slope of the 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 own 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 these works yourself.

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

Slopes over 19 cm

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

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

Finishing arched openings

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

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

Advice! To finish windows with siding to be of high quality, neat and last for many years, it is necessary to observe technological gap. In this case, such a gap should be in any place where two siding elements are connected.

Window siding technology

To interior decoration balcony looked complete and tidy, it is necessary to correctly install the trim around the window. This process has certain nuances that must be observed:

If you need to connect the fittings with your own hands, 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 crate strictly straight, the slightest deviation from the horizontal must be excluded.
Relatively mounting hole- the screw is screwed in strictly in the middle.
At the same time, the screws must not be screwed in completely, 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 elements.
Under the window must be installed finishing bar, which will ensure the tightness and reliability of fastening the top panel of the siding.

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

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

Having studied the technology for performing work, one can come to the conclusion that it is possible to finish the windows with their own pvc hands siding is quite possible without the involvement of employees. In addition, glazing and finishing of balconies with ennobled windows will complement the appearance and emphasize the originality of the loggia cladding.

Such facing material, as siding, often used in decoration industrial buildings and private houses. If in the first case they turn to specialists, then in the second, do-it-yourself window siding is welcome - as a way to save money and carry out all the work as soon as possible.

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 coating with a corrugated surface - a material that is very decorative and interesting in appearance, as well as qualitatively protecting the sheathed surface from external influences.

Most often, metal is used for sheathing the entire house and window slopes, either. Steel sheets are heavier, more demanding to maintain and more expensive. Therefore, the palm can be given vinyl siding because it:

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

Work on window cladding with these two types of material is carried out almost identically.

Choosing the necessary tools and accessories

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

Siding around a window with a slope less than 19 cm

scissors for working on metal for cutting on top of the panel, with their help produce curly cutting siding for finishing arched openings;
hacksaw with small tooth or an electric saw for wood or metal work;
knife-cutter - they draw a strip along the siding panel, and then the panel bends / unbends.

During the installation process, you will also need:

screwdriver;
hammer;
a square with which the correct mounting angle will be marked on slopes and around windows;
building (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 right amount of self-tapping screws and certain fittings. It is better when all the components and the siding itself are purchased from the same manufacturer This guarantees the quality and durability of the structure. Fasteners must be original - this will make the cladding perfect. Since the original components may seem too expensive for you, make a preliminary drawing - it will help to accurately carry out all the calculations.

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Components and self-tapping screws are purchased according to a pre-calculation - this will save you the trouble of finding the right colors or sizes in the process. So, the number of fastening strips is calculated according to a certain algorithm:

The window opening is measured around the perimeter. From the obtained value, the distance under the window is minus - 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 in the process of work.

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 finish strips.

Basic rules for work

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

For fastening siding around window openings, it is recommended to use standard metal profiles.

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

The process of designing a window opening begins with the installation of the starting strip. After that, serial installation is carried out, with each row carefully adjusted to the grooves already installed. If plank standard size cannot be installed in a slope, the sheet is cut to the desired dimensions.

Important! What the markup will be, you will see only during the installation process, so cutting sheets is not carried out in advance.

Installation scheme window profiles for siding

After the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe slopes is sheathed, additional accessories are installed. However, these elements are completely optional - all their functions are performed by standard siding.

Sheathing works are carried out in a special way arched window opening. This will require a special elastic profile. It is fixed on nails or self-tapping screws around the perimeter of the window opening. Next, sheathing is carried out - always in compliance with the 15-cm step. Where the siding will touch the carrier profile, the most durable fastening is provided - no expansion gaps are left in the arched windows.

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

Features of the work - we do everything faultlessly

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

they are not screwed tightly, so that there is a millimeter gap for the expansion of the material;
fasteners are screwed only straight, not at an angle;
the place of attachment of the self-tapping screw is clearly in the middle of the mounting hole (violation of this requirement will cause the fittings or panel to deform or crack).

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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About the characteristics of window seals.

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The corners in the panels are cut at 45°. That part of the fittings that is adjacent is cut at an angle on one side of the docking bar, and on the other, it is wrapped. This ensures that there are no gaps when fastening. Under the window, the final bar must be mounted - this gives the whole structure additional reliability.

Finishing with siding of external window openings requires tight fitting 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 with ordinary water. If there are persistent stains, then you can use a brush or rag. If these methods do not help, then you will have to use a special washing 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 outdoor decoration windows can get moldy. It is eliminated with 5% sodium hydrochloride diluted in 1 liter of water. Keep in mind that siding sheathing is susceptible to organic and chlorine-containing substances. Their use can significantly harm the panels - so choose detergents with the utmost care.

Finishing windows outside with siding video

This section presents a video tutorial on the topic of our article "How to sheathe 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 mounting near-window profiles and platbands.