Installation of plastic windows in a wooden house. Features of installing windows in stone, frame and wooden houses Tying window openings in a wooden house

It is known that wooden windows in houses built from timber are rightfully considered the safest and practical solution, favorably affecting the microclimate in the dwelling.

Fundamental in the presented case is that when it shrinks, the window system and walls behave monotonously. The decisive role here is played by their installation according to technology.

Features of installing windows in a wooden house

The assembly of windows in a timber structure has certain features. As you know, wood shrinks. In houses made of chopped logs or during the first 5 years, shrinkage is about 10-13% of the height of the building, while shrinkage does not exceed 2%.

If there is a warping of window structures, the formation of inter-crown gaps in the walls or cracking of a glass unit, this indicates a violation of the technology during the installation process.

1. In houses of chopped wood, round logs, planed or profiled timber, it is advisable to install a window support after shrinkage of the house (not earlier than 1.5 years after construction).
2. The installation of windows after the construction of a log house is not rational due to the lack of the possibility of calculating the shrinkage of the walls. This indicator depends on the moisture content of the timber.
3. In houses made of laminated veneer lumber, installation of windows is allowed immediately after erection of walls and installation of the roof of the house.
4. The installation of windows must be carried out exclusively by means of sliding joints - support bars and casing. It is strictly forbidden to strap window blocks and the structure of the window to logs or beams. Tight fastening during shrinkage leads to a violation of the integrity of the window modules and walls of the building. In fact, the window system must be balanced separately against the wall.
5. In the upper part above the window frames, it is necessary to provide for a shrinkage margin - gaps of 6-7 cm. Miscalculations of spare gaps can lead to poor closing of windows or gaps in the walls.

Installation diagram wooden windows

Preparation of a window opening

Before mounting the box, prepare a window opening. The opening should be rectangular without cracks, depressions, distortions and other flaws. It is necessary to remove construction debris, dirt, dust and layers from all its surfaces.

In order to avoid distortions in the future, it is required to make accurate measurements of the external, internal and lateral sides of the opening.

In the case when the skew of the opening is significant and it is not possible to correct it, it is recommended to expand the parameters of the window in such a way that the highest level of the outer opening exceeded the width by 2.5-4 cm, and the height by 1-2 cm.

The extension makes it possible to install an additional profile on the window. This will prevent the appearance of gaps between the box and the hole in the areas of maximum skew.

In addition to the option of expanding the size of the opening to correct the skew, there is such an option as increasing the parameters of the window frame.

Siege

A special design, which is a wooden box without a bottom crossbar, the purpose of which is to securely fasten the window and maintain the shape of the window frame, regardless of the degree of shrinkage of the house, is called a casing or jamb.

There are several types of this design:

1. Solid. It is made from specially processed solid material.
2. Sticky. The individual components are made of type-setting boards that are connected by means of micro-grooves and glue. All burrs and small knots are removed.
3. Mixed. Part of the casing is made in one piece, while the other part is made using glue. Upon completion of installation, the window is coated with varnish. This view suitable for the use of large window sills.

The window is made according to the size of each window. Moreover, if planned inner lining, then the selection can be made for it. When facing on both sides, the sample is not taken.

Casing assembly can be started after the window opening has been prepared.

Its manufacture is carried out as follows:

1. In the base, which is adjacent to the window hole, grooves are grinded. A bar of the same size is inserted into them, which serves as the side of the casing.
2. First, a bar is placed at the bottom of the opening, which will prevent displacement of the side elements.
3. A sealant is placed under the timber from linseed tow.
4. A sealing material is placed in the grooves and mount the side boards.
5. The final stage is fastening the top board of the structure.
6. Above the window, a space is left for wood shrinkage and it is filled with a sealant. So in the process of shrinking the logs, the load will not affect the window opening.

Installation of windows

The window is installed in the following sequence:

1. On the lower part of the opening, a waterproofing and a sealing material.
2. Install the window frame and fix it with wood pads or wedges.
3. Using a building level or plumb line, they adjust the horizontals and verticals. Thus it is necessary to pay attention to the actual horizontal and vertical, and not to the sides of the window opening.
4. On each side of the opening, with a step of 50 cm, holes are drilled.
5. With self-tapping screws fix the box.
6. Insulate the space between the box and the wall sealing material.
7. Next, the frame is mounted. It is installed in the grooves of the box and fixed to it with screws.
8. Window blocks are installed on the frame with hinges (separable and non-separable). The difference between them is the possibility of recessing the hinge. Detachable ones are convenient in areas where there is no possibility of raising the window sash. Smooth fastening of the hinges contributes to the even hanging of the window transoms. They are fastened with screws.
9. The sash is locked by means of a locking element or a latch. After checking the opening and closing of the transom, fasten the frame using nails.
10. Next, proceed to the installation of window sills. They are mounted from the inside so that the side edges go into the walls by 4.5-5 cm on both sides.
11. Immediately before installation, using a lime-gypsum mixture, align the bottom of the window opening.
12. The sill is fixed by means of wedges. After laying the thermal insulation material, it is finally fixed.
13. Installation of ebbs is performed from the outside of the opening - over the entire width of the frame penetration into the base.
14. The gaps between the casing of the base and the box, as well as the upper and side sides of the window, are closed with a casing. It is advisable to use the same type of wood from which the house was built as platbands.
15. All parts of the casing are connected to each other. To do this, use thorns, nails or glue solution.
16. Placement markup is performed beforehand fasteners (step is 10-12 cm).
17. So that in the process of attaching the platbands they do not move, the structure can be glued.
18. The final step is fixing the platbands with nails or self-tapping screws., and closing the gaps between the base and the platbands with a sealing material.

1. For the manufacture of casing, wood is used with a moisture content of at least 10%otherwise, cracks will form inside the structure over time.
2. It is strictly forbidden when making a window. use metal fasteners.
3. Do not use building foam as a sealing material for casing assembly. In this case, wood is bonded, which prevents its natural shrinkage.
4. In the process of installing windows, it is important to make the holes for them correctly. The optimal distance from the window sill to the floor is 85-90 cm.
5. Experts do not recommend installing windows without installing a window, even if the house was built many years ago, and the frame is completely dry. This is due to the fact that throughout the entire service life the tree tends to shrink.
6. To provide greater efficiency and heat retention wood windows should be installed closer to the outside of the window opening.
7. It is necessary to choose hard wood as the material for the window sill. A window sill made of glued wood has the longest service life, a window sill made of solid wood has the shortest service life (as a rule, the product is warped).
8. The corners of the window opening must be 90 degrees, and the diagonals must not differ by more than 10 mm. If the hole in the base is larger than the allowable value, more sealing material will be required. If you do not ensure that the corners are even, the box may warp.
9. It is important to correctly calculate the planting depth of the window in the opening so that the dew point contour equal to 10 degrees passes through its inner part. Then condensation will not form on the inside of the window.

Basically, in wooden house you can install windows of any design and from any material: wood, plastic, aluminum. This is a matter of expediency, aesthetics and the possibilities available to the owner. In practice, translucent structures made of wood and PVC profiles are most often used.

Wooden windows

It's not only traditional versionbut also the most logical. Wooden house - wooden windows.

Indeed, this option has obvious advantages:

• wood is a natural material, but it is impregnated with various chemical mixtures;
• a wooden window harmoniously fits into the architecture and interior wooden house;
• material for the manufacture of windows is available and inexpensive if we are talking about standard "Soviet" wooden windows.

However, wooden frames during operation are in completely different conditions than others. structural elements wooden house. A window in the cold season is a place of increased heat loss. As a result, condensation can form on the glass and frames, dampening the wood of the frames. And wet wood, in turn, is quickly destroyed by bacteria, bugs, and fungus. At the same time, the wood inevitably dries out over time: the frames warp, cease to close tightly, all the gaps increase and cracks appear in the windows.

Let's summarize the disadvantages of wood:

• the surface requires regular and thorough treatment with protective compounds or painting;
• vulnerable to numerous biodestructors;
• gradually dries up.

Of course, these disadvantages are primarily characteristic of frames made by the traditional carpentry method. Modern technologies wood processing, synthetic protective compounds and a well-thought-out design of windows to a large extent neutralize the mentioned disadvantages. However, the price of such windows is several times higher than that of traditional wooden or plastic ones.

Which windows are better: wooden or plastic - read.

PVC windows in a wooden house

Advantages of windows with frames made of polyvinyl chloride:

• PVC profile is durable, does not rot, does not rust, does not collapse in the sun;
• it is easy to care for plastic windows: wipe the frames with a cloth, lubricate the hardware mechanism with a drop of machine oil 1-2 times a year;
• good heat and sound insulation;
• fire safety: plastic does not support combustion, when high temperatures melts;
• a wide range of finishes: dozens of types of lamination, imitating the pattern and texture of wood of various species;
• windows are made according to the customer's size;
• a large selection of decorative elements (handles, shpros, imposts) and additional accessories (sun blinds, etc.);
• the ability to choose glazing depending on specific tasks: tinted, impact-resistant, with increased sound and heat protection, etc.

You can make a plastic window from any of the many dealers. That is why today plastic windows are installed in wooden houses more and more often: both in new buildings and during renovation instead of old wooden windows.

Panoramic glazing

In addition to ordinary windows, larger-scale glazing options can be manufactured from PVC profiles. For example, a terrace or veranda can be equipped with floor-to-ceiling panoramic glazing. There are no worthy alternatives to plastic structures.

Installation of plastic windows in a wooden house

Installation of PVC windows in different wooden houses is carried out in different ways, depending on what type of house is glazed: frame, timber or log.

But in any case, the installation of windows in a wooden house is performed in the following order:

• froze window opening and making a window in the desired configuration;
• dismantling the old window (if there was one);
• installation of a new window with a window sill and ebb;
• sealing of the perimeter, arrangement of slopes, cashing;
• installation and, if necessary, adjustment of fittings.

However, first you need to talk in more detail about the features of wooden houses.

Processes in wood

Wood is a natural material. Freshly harvested wood has a high moisture content. Gradually, the natural moisture content of the wood decreases - the material dries, moisture evaporates from it. As a result, the wooden part is reduced in volume. Different breeds wood behave differently when dried. However, coniferous wood, which is widely used in house construction, is characterized by a fairly significant reduction in linear dimensions. For example, a board 100 mm wide, cut from the side of a log and dried to an absolutely dry state, is reduced in width to 88-92 mm.

Of course, dried wood is used in construction. However, there is almost always residual moisture. It is economically unprofitable to dry the wood to the end.

On the other hand, with seasonal changes in air humidity linear dimensions wooden parts also change. In spring and especially in wet rainy autumn wood gains moisture and expands, in hot dry summer the material dries up and its linear dimensions decrease. It turns out that the wooden house is in motion all the time - it “breathes”.

But that is not all. Softwood contains a lot of resin. Over time, this resin evaporates and sizes wooden parts decrease - the tree dries up. Of course, coating wood with all kinds of varnishes and paints slows down this process, but does not stop it.

Construction of a wooden house

To put it simply, there are three types of timber house construction: log, squared, and frame. They breathe differently. The most stable frame house. Due to the design features, its dimensions hardly change during operation. The log cabin is the most mobile. A log house is somewhere in the middle: it is more stable than a log house, but more mobile than a frame one.

Why is the log house so mobile? There are several reasons for this. Firstly, it takes a long time for the logs to dry well - several years. At this time, they need to be stored somewhere, protected, and these are no costs. Therefore, as a rule, a blockhouse is erected from logs with a rather high residual moisture.

Secondly, during the construction of a traditional log house, the logs are processed manually. Of course, the craftsmen carefully fit the adjacent crowns to each other, but leaks in the joining of the logs are inevitable. Logs in a log house are pressed against each other under their own weight and are somewhat deformed: gradually the space between adjacent logs is reduced, and the log house sinks in height. Especially noticeable in the first year or two after construction.

Third, caulk. The gaps between adjacent crowns are caulked. The material can be used in different ways: linen tow, moss, jute. Over time, it becomes denser, insects and microorganisms eat it, birds pull out fibers for nests - the height of the walls decreases. Then the house will be caulked again: the master hammers the material into the gaps between the logs, which makes the walls rise slightly.

Installation of a window into the wall log house takes into account these features. The window is not mounted directly in the wall, but indirectly - in the casing (window).

Siege: purpose and device

The cage is a special wooden frame that is installed in window and doorways log houses and log houses. It does not interfere with shrinkage, but at the same time does not allow the resulting stresses to be transmitted to the window or door. Without casing, the load from the subsiding walls can jam and even destroy the window.

Exist different designs casing. But fundamentally they are similar:

• the casing is connected to the wall using the “thorn-groove” method and is compacted with tow: thanks to this, the wall of the house can move along the casing when moisture changes or shrinkage, remaining in the same plane;
• above the casing in the window opening, a free gap of 5–8 cm is provided, which decreases as the log structure subsides;
• the cracks between the wall and the casing are sealed with tow and closed with platbands.

Correctly selected and installed cage performs the function of a load-bearing element, does not interfere with the walls of the log house "to breathe", is not blown out, looks aesthetically pleasing.

From all that has been said, it follows that the planting is a necessary element of a log house or a log cabin, the walls of which are subject to shrinkage. For frame house the cage is not an obligatory element: the window is mounted in the frame.

Replacing old wooden windows with plastic ones

Due to the peculiarities of operation, wooden windows deteriorate much faster than other elements of the house. The problem is not only that the windows after several dozen stains look ugly and sloppy. In winter, cold air blows from the street through an old crumbling window, and warm air comes out: heating costs are growing, but it is cold in the house.

Therefore, replacing old windows is one of the most pressing measures to reduce operating costs and maintain aesthetic appearance houses. For this, PVC-profile windows are perfect.

There are still many log houses in the villages, built 50–70 and even 100 years ago. They were built by carpenters using simple hand tools... The accuracy of the parts was low, so often in an old wooden house there are no two windows of the same size. They differ in width and height by 1–3 cm.

Here, it comes in handy to order plastic windows according to individual sizes. Each window that needs replacement should be carefully measured and used when ordering.

Then the old window is carefully dismantled, and a new plastic one is mounted in its place; the siege remains in place. Such work does not take much time and, if you have certain skills and experience, you can do it on your own. Or you can rely on the experience and knowledge of a company that will manufacture a window according to your order.

Whatever windows - plastic or wooden - you choose for installation in your home, before buying or ordering them, thoroughly think over all the nuances of the upcoming installation: with what material to seal the perimeter, how to trim the slopes, which platband to put inside, and which outside, etc. Do not forget about the windowsill and the ebb.

Installation of windows in a wooden house is easier than in brick or concrete buildings. This operation has a number of features, which will be discussed below.

Preparatory procedures are half the battle. a lot will depend on them.

Dismantling old frames

Before you insert windows in a wooden house, you need to dismantle the old ones. If your house is new and there are no double-glazed windows at all, you can skip this point. Most offices will charge 50% of the cost of new ones for dismantling old windows. Therefore, it is beneficial to carry out this procedure yourself from an economic point of view. Moreover, it does not require any special skills.

Tip: Old frames can be used for greenhouses or outbuildings.

Armed with a pull, screwdriver and other tools, you will need to dismantle. We start with the doors: open them, remove them from the hinges and pull them out. Next, we remove the frames, window sill and other elements.

Creating a simple casing

If we are talking about an old building and such elements already exist, you can skip this point. Before installing a window in a wooden house, you need to create a "casing". Okosyachka - a structure along the opening, which saves the frame from all kinds of damage. The timber (including "round timber") begins to deform over time - this process is called shrinkage. So that it does not affect the new double-glazed unit, and this structure is installed.

It is created as follows:

• Cut out projections from a medium-sized bar (3 pieces for each side of the opening). They will be needed to create carriages (side elements). The outermost bars should be set to a depth of 5 cm.
• We create grooves at the ends of each of the elements - for secure fixation. So that they do not creak, we tighten the construction of rolled tow. Such a measure will also increase the thermal insulation of the window.
• We get a U-shaped structure. It must be installed in the opening using large nails (200 mm) or special screws.

There are other options for creating a window, but this one is the simplest.

We prepare tools and materials

We need the following:

• Powerful drill and screwdriver.
• Level (better laser).
• Chisel.
• Roulette.
• Gloves.
• Polyurethane foam (or similar material).
• Pliers.
• Spacer bars (you can do it yourself).
• Anchor plates.
• Hexagon (you will need it for finishing the fittings).
• Anchor screws.

The main scope of work

We pass from preliminary procedures to the final stages.

Measurements and design

Self-installation of PVC windows in a wooden house begins with measurements. You will need to do the following:

• Armed with a tape measure, measure all sides to the nearest millimeter.
• We draw a project of the future window on paper, keeping all proportions.
• We mark the places of divisions, vents and other components that you want to see in your double-glazed window.
• Having on hand ready plan, you can contact a window manufacturer.

Starting stage - window sill

Installation must start from the window sill, since it is the basis of the entire structure. Install it as follows:

• Two grooves with a depth of no more than 10 cm are cut from the side in the box. This will allow you to securely fix the window sill.
• We apply it and, if necessary, level it with the wooden plates prepared earlier.

Advice: if the window sill is mounted at the end, a gap will form, which will need to be repaired regularly. Installing it under the frame increases the efficiency of the structure.

• Having achieved an even location, we fix the window sill with self-tapping screws. A rubber gasket should be placed under the cap - this will prevent possible crackling of the plastic.
• We drill holes where the window sill will cover the frame. They need to be done at low speeds so as not to damage the plastic. If you use a powerful drill, it can melt during drilling, so it is better to arm yourself with a screwdriver.
• We adjust the position with the level. The window sill must be strictly horizontal!

Some manufacturers offer insulating glass units without window sills (they are purchased separately and installed at the end). We advise you to purchase all items at once from one seller - this is more reliable.

Preparing the ground for further work

Do not rush to remove the factory film - it will protect the structure from damage. We work in the following sequence:

1. We take out the frames and install the handle. To do this, we put it in a horizontal position, fix it with bolts and lower it down.
2. We mark on the side racks the places for drilling the holes necessary for fixing the frames. Drill - 6 mm, respectively, self-tapping screw - 5mm. On each side post, you need to make 2 holes (total - 4). They should be located at a distance of 30-40 cm from the lower and upper ends of the beam.
3. In order for the screw to reliably rest against the frame, it is necessary to drown it. To do this, use a 10 mm drill to make holes to the steel frame. The cap should fit freely into the cavity of the beam.

We mount PVC - window

The turn of the most crucial stage has come - the installation of frames. We put the finished structure in the opening. We adjust on both sides of the frame and control them with a tape measure and a level. The distance from the flaps to the window on both sides should be the same (within 1 cm). You also need to control the verticality of the installation. This can be done using a plumb line.

Having achieved a level position, we put a spacer bar between the box and the frame. It will act as a stop during installation - without it, the frame can go to the side when screwing in the screws. Having installed the bars, we carefully check the evenness of the location along the slope. After making sure of the ideal horizontal (vertical) position, we fix the window with self-tapping screws. They should be located between the window and the box.

This method of installing the box is different high reliability and mobility - when the wood deforms, the frame will not bend. This is achieved due to the fact that the self-tapping screws are able to go towards the skew.

• We insert the adjusting plates between the drain holes (they are needed to drain condensate - without them, the glass unit will inevitably fog up).
• We insert a double-glazed window into the opening. It should not stand tightly - this is due to seasonal deformations of wood and other materials.

Important! If you find that there is no standard clearance (5-7 mm), contact the manufacturer, as this is a clear defect.

• We install the glass unit exactly and fix it with glazing beads (they must be included in the kit) with profile spikes. You need to tap on them until a characteristic click appears, signaling the correct insertion.
• Fill all existing cracks with polyurethane foam. After 2-3 hours, cut off the excess with a knife.

This completes the installation of windows in a wooden house with your own hands.

A few words about cashing

First of all, it is needed to increase the insulating properties and hide flaws. It closes the foam gaps, which completely prevents cold air from entering. There is also a second function - aesthetic. Window casing in a wooden house favorably frames the opening, giving it an attractive appearance.

It can be executed from various materials, most often made of plastic. These are ready-made structures that only need to be fixed with self-tapping screws along the perimeter of the window. However, for wooden houses, carved casings are sometimes performed. It can be made to order or on your own if the person has carpentry skills. After installation, the enclosure is covered with an antiseptic and wood varnish - this will prolong its life.

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.

Due to their operational characteristics, PVC-material insulating glass units have gained particular popularity among the population. They are installed in buildings and structures made of concrete, brick, wood. It is necessary to insert plastic windows in a wooden house, following certain rules.

Important nuances of installation

Starting the installation, you need to prepare the inventory that will be required: a building level and a plumb line, and also know how to insert a plastic window. It is necessary to install a PVC window, strictly observing the placement in the plane according to the level... This will ensure the correct operation of all elements, the flaps will not spontaneously close and open.

The technology for installing a PVC window assumes its correct placement in the plane according to the level

When purchasing structures made of plastic, you need to buy additional special mounts for installation. The frame is fixed in the box of a wooden structure using self-tapping screws and special fasteners... Observing technological process and performing the installation correctly plastic windows in a wooden house, you are guaranteed to receive window blocksthat will last a long time.

The window frame is secured with anchor plates

If the sashes are dismantled, the structure will become much easier and it will be easier to move it, however, mounting metal-plastic windows in a wooden house alone is still not recommended. To pull out the sash, you need to remove the pins from the hinges.

How to install PVC double-glazed windows

Do-it-yourself installation of plastic windows in a wooden house is done in stages:

• preparatory measures before installation;
• installation of PVC windows;
• control-check of location in space;
• blowing out with foam.

To understand how to install plastic windows both in a wooden house and from a bar or log house, we will consider each stage in more detail.

Preparatory work

First of all, you need to take the exact dimensions by measuring the opening and order the window structure from a trusted manufacturer. To do this, most often they invite a representative of a company that manufactures plastic frames. You can take measurements yourself. After that, they are determined with the color of the structure and the completeness of the fittings necessary for the functioning of the window.

When the manufacturer delivers the product to the site, the following steps must be taken:

• if a decision is made to replace the installed windows in the old opening, first of all, it is necessary to dismantle the structure;
• after which they clean dust, dirt and remove debris that got into the opening from dismantling;
• it is worth aligning the opening if its geometry is broken.

After completing the preparation, they insert a plastic window into a wooden house with their own hands.

Fastening the window structure to the prepared opening

We install the window sill first, it will be the base for the double-glazed window, so you need to put it strictly on the level (horizontally). For the strength of the fastening, cuts are made on the sides of the box approximately 8 mm deep. Adjustment is carried out using plastic plates or plaques. Fastening takes place with self-tapping screws to the bottom of the box. When screwing in, it is worthwhile to put washers under the screw head, this will exclude damage to the surface.

The next step will be correct installation pens. The film that protects the structures should not be removed, it protects them from damage when the windows are being installed. Place the handle horizontally when fastening. When all the fittings have been assembled, the installation of metal-plastic windows begins.

First you need to level the PVC frame. A frame is placed on two-centimeter bars and aligned horizontally using a water level. After that, proceed to vertical alignment.

Having received the ideal parameters at the water level, they fix the frame with self-tapping screws to the window, using mounting fasteners that were specially bought in the store. It is important not to get a self-tapping screw into the crest of the log where the jig is installed.

Fix the frame with self-tapping screws

After attaching the window element, we obtain 2 cm gaps around it for polyurethane foam.

Before using the foam, you need to hang the sashes so that after foaming the frame profile does not bend and does not damage the window. It is important to remember that foam can only be used when the sash is closed..

Construction control and foaming

After hanging the sashes, you need to check how the glass unit opens and closes. If the window, which is half open, does not close and does not move further, then the frame is considered to be set correctly and the alignment is correct. Having closed the sash, foaming is performed with foam for installation and left for full fixation for a day.

Why is a shedding for plastic windows in a log house done?

To get high-quality PVC windows in a wooden house, you need to strictly observe the installation features, that is, to mount to a special frame (base). The need for such a design is due to the peculiarities of timber buildings. Unlike a building made of stone (concrete or brick), a wooden panel house is unstable for a long period.

Shrinkage prevents deformation of the frame during shrinkage of the house

The building will sit down in the first five-year period after its construction. In this case, the walls dry up to 6 cm.This important nuance must be taken into account when installing a plastic window in frame house... It is clear that it is impossible to simply insert a plastic window in a wooden house, it is necessary to create a structure for the opening, which has the name of a cage, they also say - a window. Its direct purpose is to prevent the shrinkage of the walls from affecting the frame, therefore the window:

• strengthens the opening;
• carries a load;
• prevents the effect of shrinkage.

Okosyachka looks like a box made of thick boards. The structure is fastened in the side post to the groove, and fasteners are not used. Above the window, there is a gap for shrinkage compensation for a wooden house. There are several options for installing it:

• a groove is cut in the log where the bar is laid. Self-tapping screws are screwed into the last element of the embedded beam;
• a groove is cut out in the racks on the sides of the structure, a spike is cut out from the end of the log in the opening;
• a groove is made at the end of the logs, a spike is located on the side racks of the box.

Casing options

To get a high-quality design, you need to follow the technology for installing plastic windows in a wooden house. To begin with, they cover the crests of the logs with insulation and fasten it with staples or small carnations. This stage is necessary to insulate the house and eliminate squeaks. Then the lower crossbeam of the casing is mounted, and the carriages (side posts of the scissors) are stuffed onto the ridges, the upper jumper is laid in the upper groove of the posts. After collecting, the boxes are carefully connected with self-tapping screws, it is important that they do not fall into the logs.

The slots that are visible in the opening after installing the casing must be filled with tow or insulation. Then happens standard installation plastic windows in a frame house or log house.

The slots are sealed with insulation or tow

The expansion gap is filled with flat planks pre-wrapped with tow. When the walls shrink, they are gradually knocked out. To do this, remove the upper platband and, knocking out the plank, put it back.

The final stage in the glazing of a wooden structure

Finishing after installing PVC windows in a log house is done in the same way as wooden ones, that is, after installing the frame structure and insulation, they put wooden platbands. When ordering PVC windows in a wooden structure, it is worth taking a closer look at the option for the texture of the tree, this will allow them to look harmoniously against the background of a felled structure.

Many manufacturers of PVC structures offer not only classic white version frame colors. You can order any shade that the customer wishes. Colored plastic frames will cost a little more, but become more suitable option for a house made of natural material.

When ordering, it is important to correctly measure the opening and not be mistaken in the width of the window sill. Self-installation of a PVC window in a wooden house with knowledge of all the nuances is not such a difficult process. You can do it yourself, without resorting to the help of expensive installers.

Installing plastic windows in a wooden house with your own hands

I hope no one will argue that since their appearance on the construction market, plastic windows have proven themselves only on the positive side, although there are several unpleasant moments, but still. It is because of the excellent performance and ease of installation that more and more homeowners prefer them. PVC - windows can be easily installed in any window opening, but when installing in a wooden house, you need to take into account a number of nuances, without which all your work will go down the drain. Further in the article we will consider what these nuances are and we will analyze all the stages of installing windows with our own hands.

Materials and tools

To accomplish this task, in addition to PVC windows, we will need the following materials:

Material

Characteristics	Appointment
Bar	150*100	Installation of siege
Board	50*100	Installation of siege
Flax	Insulation of the sides of the cage
High quality insulation	Insulation of the thermal gap on top of the cage
Heat-waterproofing tape	Thermal gap waterproofing
Galvanized self-tapping screws	Fastening the cage
Concrete screws	Nagel MRS	Fastening PVC - windows
Lining	Plastic	Window installation
Sealant	Seam sealing
Polyurethane foam	Sealing the gap between the frame and the casing

Let's prepare this from the tools:

• Perforator, drill, screwdriver;
• Chain saw, ordinary saw, grinder;
• Hammer and rubber hammer;
• Painting knife, ordinary knife, pliers, furniture stapler, screwdriver;
• Building level, tape measure;
• Polyurethane foam gun.

Preparatory work

1. We dismantle old windows (if any), check if there is a jamb or as it is also called a shedding and in what condition it is (shedding is the most important element of a window opening in a wooden house and therefore this stage is very, very important). If there is a window, and it is in good condition - you are lucky, you got rid of a lot of work, if it is not there or it is in a deplorable state, then read below how to install it.

2. We check the opening for defects such as rot, chips and eliminate them.

3. We process the opening with a special composition designed for wood, of which there are a lot in hardware stores, and proceed to the main work.

Instructions for installation of PVC - windows

Step 1: As I wrote above, the box plays, perhaps, a key role in the task we set for the installation of plastic windows. But first things first, casing is such a structural element that prevents deformation of windows during the shrinkage of a wooden house and therefore its installation is mandatory.

There are several modifications of this design, namely:

1. Seed in the "embedded block";
2. Siege in the "pack";
3. Siege in the "thorn monolith";
4. "Fine" casing box.

Most often, the last two options are used, we will not reinvent the wheel either and will make the casing “spike monolith”.

First: Knowing the dimensions of the future window, mark and cut out the corresponding opening.

Advice: From above we cut out the window opening 5 - 10 cm higher than the window will be installed. This is done in order to provide a thermal gap.

Second: We mark the future groove, usually it is made five centimeters in size. After marking, chain saw choose a groove.

Third: We process the side beams. At the first stage, we should get a t - shaped bar "thorn monolith". After cutting out this figure, it remains for us to make a bed for the apex, that is, the upper lintel, it all looks like this.

Advice: If it is supposed to finish the house from the outside, then we buy the rough material, but if the house is not additionally finished from the outside, then we use the finishing material based on glued laminated timber.

Fourth: We process the window opening and all the elements of the window with a special agent that protects the tree from rotting and other troubles. At the same stage, it is necessary to make thermal insulation between the wall of the house and the window for this purpose, it is best to use linen.

Fifth: We install the side elements of the cage, then measure and cut the board for the top bar (top). The top bar needs to be cut so that it fits into the groove of the side bars with little effort. After installing all the elements, we fix them to the walls of the house using self-tapping screws.

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Sixth: We insulate the thermal gap left on top of the cage, it is best to do this with a high-quality insulation installed both on the outside of the window and on the inside. Then, the insulation is necessarily hydro- and vapor-insulated with a tape specially designed for such purposes, such a tape has a self-adhesive strip, but for more reliable fastening it is better to walk over it with a furniture stapler.

From everything I described above, the following should turn out:

Important: Never use polyurethane foam to insulate the thermal gap, since after hardening it will turn into a very solid substance that will transfer all the loads associated with the shrinkage of the house, windows and the window will cease to perform their functions.

Step 2: We proceed directly to the installation of a plastic window in a wooden house, this step, like the previous ones, will be divided into several stages.

1. Take out the glass unit from the window frame. We start with the opening sash, insert the handle into the groove and move it to the open position, you do not need to open the sash. We remove the stem of the upper hinge, open the sash and remove it from the lower hinge.

2. We remove the side glazing beads from the “blind” sash, for this we use a thin object, for example, with a knife, to bend the glazing beads towards the glass unit and back, they should snap off and remove them. After, as all the glazing beads will be removed, put on gloves, since the edges of the glass unit are very sharp and carefully remove the glass unit.

Advice: In order to avoid falling out of the glass unit, first remove the side glazing beads and only then the lower and upper ones.

3. We drill holes for fasteners in the frame. For this purpose, we use a drill bit 6 * 70 or longer. We drill holes for fasteners at a distance of 15 cm from the corners and imposts of the frame and no more than 70 cm from each other.

4. We try on the prepared window frame, after placing plastic linings under the corners and impost. Then we align the window frame using the same linings and the building level, applying it to the glazing beads attachment points and installing the linings where necessary. Make sure that the upper part of the frame does not rest against the casing. The gap at the top must be at least 1cm.

5. After the frame is aligned and the necessary wedges are placed, proceed to drilling the walls. You cannot cope with such a task alone, because one person will have to drill, and the other has to hold the window box and look at the level so that the verticality of the window does not get lost. To begin with, we drill two holes at the top and bottom of the box, insert screws into them, for fastening we will use screws for concrete (MRS head), tighten them, but not completely, as it may be necessary to adjust the lateral deviation of the window box. After leveling the window, tighten all the screws.

Advice: It is not necessary to tighten the screws too much, as you can knock down the verticality of the window. It will be enough to slightly sink the screw head into the plastic.

6. Foam the gaps between the window frame and the casing. Fifteen minutes later, as soon as the foam gains rigidity, you can insert double-glazed windows and finish the window opening. Fine finishing we will not touch upon in the framework of this article, since this topic is very extensive.

Read here how to make slopes for plastic windows.

On this, the installation of plastic windows in a wooden house can be considered complete, good luck with your work!

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Do-it-yourself installation of plastic windows in a wooden house: installation features, instructions, video

Plastic insulating glass units have gained popularity because of their performance. But can they be used in the construction and renovation of wooden buildings? Of course, you can and should.

The installation of plastic windows in a wooden house has a lot of differences and features. The process includes a number of preparatory manipulations, primarily related to the fact that the structure tends to sink over time.

We install a PVC window in a private house

The features of the technology for installing PVC windows in a wooden house of a new or old building do not have much difference. In any case, experts recommend a technology using casing - time-tested, this technology avoids deformation, regardless of the material from which it is made.

Installing a plastic window in a wooden house or cottage with your own hands will require some knowledge and skills from the contractor. Of course, if there are none, then it is more advisable to contact specialists. Complexity self-assembly PVC systems in a wooden house consists in the fact that the frame is fastened using the “thorn-groove” mechanism. This design allows you to create such operating conditions in which the deformation and subsidence of wood does not directly affect the glass unit.

According to statistics, a wooden house can shrink up to 30 cm.Depending on the material, due to the drying of the wood in 1 year after the construction of the structure, the amount of structure shrinkage per meter of height is:

• log: 40-60 mm;
• timber: 30-40 mm;
• glued timber 10-30 mm.

These factors should not be neglected, since the subsidence of the structure already in the first year threatens to press down the window with the crowns of the wall structure.

Wall shrinkage can also occur after 5 years of house operation under the influence of seasonal changes in the composition and humidity of the air. At the same time, the installation of windows in old houses also implies the presence of casing.

So, let's consider the algorithm for installing PVC systems in wooden houses.

Stage number 1. Preparatory work

Before starting direct installation, it is necessary to carry out a number of preparatory measures:

• dismantling the old window (if replacement is taking place);
• cleaning the opening from dirt and debris;
• make the necessary measurements and calculations;
• drawing up a drawing and fixing the parameters for measuring the opening;
• alignment of the contours of the sides of the window opening, if the hole has an irregular shape;
• alignment is performed using a putty or sealant;
• decide on the design and functionality (the number of doors, their size, which of them will open);
• decide on the manufacturer and the color of the product.

Only after completing all the above manipulations, we order a window from the manufacturer, taking into account individual wishes.

Stage No. 2. Installation

As soon as the windows are delivered and the necessary preliminary work has been carried out, you can proceed directly to the installation. Tools:

• drill;
• construction level;
• chisel;
• screwdriver;
• roulette;
• mallet;
• pliers;
• anchor plates and bolts;
• key for adjusting windows;
• mounting foam;
• wedges-spacers;
• spray bottle with water.

Siege: purpose, types and design

The cage is a box-like structure, which is made from three or four boards and is installed around the perimeter inside the opening.

The system allows you to install a plastic window yourself, so that the window is fixed independently of the main structure of the wall and has a floating character. The window system is fixed by means of grooves on the side, which are mounted on the spikes protruding from the end of the logs and beams.

To fix and seal the casing, only tow, linen or fiber insulation is used. In no case is polyurethane foam.

Thus, the shrinkage of the walls of a wooden structure does not in any way affect the window, and even less damage it. Depending on the mountings, casing can be classified into the following types:

• into a thorn. Such a design is characterized by the presence of a thorn, which is mounted on the lateral parts of the casing, and a groove, which is located in the logs of the opening;
• in the mortgage bar. The basis of the attachment is a bar that is placed in a groove in the ends of the opening and passes through the casing posts;
• into the deck. The spike is located at the ends of the logs of the window opening, but the groove is in the casing racks.

The box is a floating mechanism that excludes deformation of the plastic window during operation, regardless of the type of casing installation.

Calculations should be made with high accuracy, since even a minor error can lead to deformation of the window frame or leaks in the structure. Moreover, correct installation - this is a guarantee of the quality of the plastic window itself.

How to make a casing (casing)

The design can be of two types: complex and simple. A simple jig is a system described above with bars and grooves. The complex design is performed in a slightly different way: a comb is cut out in the window opening, on which a carriage with grooves is put on. This option is more reliable. When the walls are shrinking, the ridge can slide and does not allow vertical deviations, eliminating pressure on the window frame.

The cage is usually made of timber. Using a chisel, a 0.5 cm groove is knocked out on a tree in the center of the bar, and a thorn is cut out from one end (0.5x0.5x, 25 cm). A ridge with spikes 0.5x0.5 cm is cut from the end of the logs of the opening. You can use a saw or chisel for this.

After the ridge is ready, we proceed to the installation of the risers and the formation of the structure of the opening between them. The bars are set according to the level, taking into account the gaps for the shrinkage of the walls (1 cm on the sides and 0.5 cm from the top). The frame made of beams is reinforced with grooves with the main canvas of the walls and dowels between themselves. The gaps left are sealed with tow or other fiber. That's all, now you can start installing the plastic frame directly. You can see the process in more detail in this video:

Stage number 3. Installation in the prepared opening

After the necessary preparatory work and installation of the window, you can start installing the window.

To begin with, we check the dimensions and the location of the parallels, the gaps between the casing and the frame. The stock for foaming should be: 4-5 cm at the top, 2-3 cm in width and height, 3-4 cm in the area of \u200b\u200bthe windowsill. After making sure that the stock corresponds to these indicators, we proceed directly to the installation of the plastic frame.

The window is fastened using special fasteners, which are sold in any hardware store. They are metal plates with holes.

Installation of a plastic window should be done at a level. If you neglect this factor, then you run the risk of getting a tilted structure, which significantly reduces the operational and aesthetic tasks of the window.

After the window is fixed in the opening, it is necessary to fill the gap with polyurethane foam. To avoid displacement of the structure when foaming, place bars that will maintain the position of the frame without deviations. After drying, remember to remove it.

Anchoring the window to the casing is done with care. In this case, you must choose correct location tightening screws. Under no circumstances should the window be fixed in the ridge area!

That's all, we end the process by completely foaming the opening. We put on the sash and let the foam dry.

We presented the right way installation of plastic windows in a wooden house. This process can be difficult, so if you are not confident in your abilities, it is better to turn to professionals.

However, installing a plastic window with your own hands is a significant cost saving. We offer you to watch the video instructions for installing the window yourself:

Installation of plastic windows in a wooden house: do-it-yourself installation video

Repair work in a wooden house is significantly different from similar buildings in a different form. Most firms do not provide guarantees for installations carried out here, especially for plastic windows. Is this not a reason to think about DIY installation? Armed with step by step video, can be achieved quality result, significantly saving the family budget.

Features of installing a window system in a wooden house

There are many prejudices about wooden houses. The service life of the PVC windows installed here completely depends on the quality of the structure itself and compliance with the technology of the installation process.

You cannot start working with a window opening in a new wooden house right away. In order to avoid deformation in the future, it is recommended to wait some time for the structure to stand, the wood dries up, excess moisture evaporates from it, and the walls become static. Thus, the chance of mowing the opening is minimized.

The outer part of a wooden house is not chosen as a place for a window. The opening can be in the center or closer to one of the corners, but not in contact with it.

The installation process itself is not too laborious: it can be carried out in one pair of hands in a few hours. The subtleties of the preparatory work depend on whether the windows have already been installed before or whether the casing needs to be created from scratch. Similar technology can be used to pVC mounting in any wooden building: bathhouse, gazebo, etc.

Preparing the work area

For self-installation of plastic windows, you need a reliable base - a frame. If the previous windows were installed over the past few years, did not have time to acquire physical damage and they were not touched by rot, then you can use the box from them as a frame for the new system. With this option, measurements are made according to the new size of the opening, focusing on the remaining box.

If PVC is installed in a new building, then you will have to take care of the window. This is the name given to a structure that prevents the window system from deforming. There are several types of it:

• With a mortgage bar;
• In the groove of the log wall;
• On a thorn in the wall;
• With a quarter.

Using a rag, you can remove dirt, dust and start measuring. The reliability and expediency of all further work depends on their accuracy: carelessness at this stage can jeopardize the entire installation.

Council. If the opening is distorted, then to create a plan diagram with measurements, they are guided by the supposedly correct geometric shape and right angles, and deformations are removed with a sealant or ordinary putty.

Window sill installation and window preparation

The window sill is the basis of the entire window system, therefore, its installation must be carried out with a level: the horizontal surface should be ideal from both longitudinal and transverse locations.

To carry out work with your own hands, the following algorithm of actions is used:

1. Small indentations (at least 5 mm) are made in the window frame for additional fixation of the window sill.
2. Using plates of fiberboard, plastic or wood treated with an antiseptic, level the level of the window sill.
3. With the help of self-tapping screws, the window sill is installed. A gasket or washer must be placed under the caps to avoid cracking. For self-tapping screws, you need to choose a place where they will be hidden by the future window. Usually, it is located at a distance of 2-4 cm from the end.
4. After installing the window sill, control its horizontal position using a building level.

As for the window itself, the handle must be attached in the down position (closed state) before installation.

Window installation

Installing a window into the prepared area of \u200b\u200ba wooden house does not differ from installing it into another structure. The process is performed in the following sequence:

1. Marking the window frame and drilling the mounting holes. The procedure is carried out using a 6 mm drill for the corresponding self-tapping screw 1 mm smaller in diameter.
2. Installation of the system in the opening. At the same time, they are guided by the window sill, the even level of which, thanks to additional control, is beyond doubt. The center is determined using a measuring tape.
3. Level relative to the wall. To make the window parallel to the wall surface, use a plumb line. If it is finished with siding, which allows you to place a level between the finish and the wall, then you can use it.
4. Fixing a timber that would completely fill the space between the window and its frame. It will become the focus for further installation. Installation without it can lead to overlapping of the window open / close mechanism.
5. The window is fastened with self-tapping screws from the bottom and top of the side posts, so that they do not interfere with the free opening of the window in the box.
6. Foaming gaps and removing excess.

Do-it-yourself PVC window installation can save up to 60% of the family budget. Following detailed instructions their installation will make the structure resistant to seasonal deformations of the tree, extending the service life of the system for a long time.

Greetings, dear readers!

I decided to replace the old windows in a wooden house myself. It's not easy at all, so before that I reviewed a bunch of sites and forums, talked with friends who performed the installation. And he identified the basic rules for the installation.

First you need to measure the windows in order to know the exact dimensions and order the window correctly.

Next, you need to dismantle the old windows. Then he prepares the place for installing the window, for this you need to remove the dust and debris accumulated during dismantling. Next, we carry out the installation of the window sill and prepare the plastic window for installation. Then we install the window itself.

At first it seems very simple, but there are small nuances, considering which you can easily do it. I want to tell you more about the installation later in this article.

Installing plastic windows with your own hands in a wooden house. Installation technology. Instruction, photo

The installation of plastic windows with your own hands in the prepared window of a wooden house, like other construction and installation work, is carried out using a building level and a plumb line.

It is very important that the plastic windows in the house are strictly level, otherwise an open, for example, a window sash will close itself or, on the contrary, open under its own weight. Thus, the technology of installing plastic windows in the window of a wooden house includes setting it in level and plumb before fixing the window.

Here is our, developed by our own experience, instructions for installing plastic windows in a log house.

First, I would like to note one point that will need to be remembered when buying plastic windows: When you buy windows, it would be good to immediately buy mounting fasteners for them, ideally 6 pieces per window.

These are iron plates (see photo) which, with the help of small efforts, are fixed in special technical sleds on the sides of the window frame. Thus, the frame is attached to the box with self-tapping screws through these mounting brackets.

During installation, many installers of plastic windows fasten the window by drilling through the frame, but this is a violation of technology, and the tightness of special air chambers in the profile of a plastic window is thus violated, so this is not our method.

Plastic windows in a wooden house are generally a very capricious thing in theory, but if the correct installation technology is followed, then such windows in your house will last a long time, without upsetting their owners with all sorts of distortions and other malfunctions.

In order not to turn the installation of windows into torment with your own hands, we advise you to remove the window sashes from the window frame. To remove them, you need to pull the pins out of the hinges. Without window sashes, the frame weighs a little, and it will be much more convenient to turn it over, which will greatly facilitate the installation of windows.

The instructions for installing plastic windows in the prepared window of a wooden house are as follows:

Align the window. We put the window on the lower part of the opening on chips with a thickness of about 2 cm and adjust it horizontally. To set the horizontal level the best tool in our opinion is the water level.

Water cannot be fooled, it always aligns with the horizon.

Thus, having installed the window exactly at the level of the horizon, placing chips of the required thickness under the frame for this, will leave about a two-centimeter gap below for foaming with mounting foam, we proceed to setting the vertical level so that the window sashes do not live their own lives.

How the vertical level is set when installing a plastic, or any other window, I think, is not worth explaining in detail, everything is clearly visible in the photo.

After we put the window on the level, we fasten it to the window with self-tapping screws through the above-mentioned mounting fasteners.

There is one technological point here - do not hit the crest of the log on which the jig is sitting with a self-tapping screw.

It is better to screw the self-tapping screw a little obliquely than to deprive the construction of the window of independence from the log house in terms of the free movement of the carriages along the crests of the logs.

The next step in our instructions for installing plastic windows in a wooden house will be to attach the window sashes. It is imperative to hang the sashes on the window before foaming, but if you foam the frame without sashes, the foam may slightly bend the frame, and the sashes will not close / open well.

Thus, if the technology is followed correctly and the installation of the window and the plastic window is smooth, your window should stand in such a way that there will be approximately 2 cm distances from all sides from the frame to the window for mounting foam.

And above the upper part of the window, there will be a gap of 5-10 cm to the log for shrinking the log house, so that when it dries completely, the upper logs do not press on the windows.

Foaming the window. Control check - On the already fixed, but not yet foamed window, with the sashes inserted, open the window and look.

If the half-open sash of the plastic window does not try to open further or, on the contrary, close, then our window is installed correctly and you can foam the frame with polyurethane foam.

Here is our do-it-yourself technology for installing plastic windows. We hope you find it useful in the construction of your wooden house! Happy construction!

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How to install plastic windows in a wooden house with your own hands

In our wooden house, we decided to replace the old wooden windows with modern plastic ones. This article discusses in detail the installation of double-glazed windows with your own hands in a house made of wood. The article is based on personal experience... Why is it profitable to install windows yourself:

When installing double-glazed windows in a wooden house by a supplier or manufacturer, the cost of the window together with the installation will cost 40-50% more from its original cost.

As a rule, about 95% of companies that install windows do not guarantee the quality of installation in a wooden house. Therefore at self installation in a wooden house of plastic windows, you do not lose the warranty period, but only save for your own good.

Installation of windows is shown on the example of self-assembly of a double-glazed window, without the help of outsiders, which takes an average of two and a half hours (for one window). Further, the process of inserting a plastic window into the window opening of a wooden house is described step by step.

Removing old windows

Self-installation of double-glazed windows in a wooden house is carried out on a solid foundation (frame). Since in our example the window boxes were installed quite recently (about 5 years ago) and were without damage (cracks, chips, putrefactive formations and wormholes), we decided to use them instead of a frame for installing new windows.

Old window frames that are in good condition and have sufficient strength can be reused, for example, to install a greenhouse.

Therefore, in order not to damage the wood of the frame, their dismantling must be carried out carefully, and before that it will not hurt to remove the glass from them. In our case, we didn’t pull the glass out of the frame, since the sturdy frames did not warp when they were removed and were easily dismantled.

Preparing a place for installing a double-glazed window

With a dry and clean cloth (or a soft brush), wipe the window frame, remove the waste and debris accumulated after dismantling.

The PVC window sill is installed first, since it is the base of the glass unit when it is installed. In this regard, the window sill should be installed as evenly as possible (ideally horizontal). We check the exact horizontality of the installation of the window sill with a level both in the longitudinal position and in the transverse one.

To keep the window sill firmly, we make cuts well up to 8 mm deep on the sides of the window box. To adjust the evenness of the window sill, we use special plates made of plastic or fiberboard, or thin wooden planks pre-treated with an antiseptic. After final installation of the window sill we measure the evenness of the window sill with the building level.

We fasten the window sill with screws to the bottom of the window box, while making an indent from the outer end of the window sill by 2 cm.When tightening the screws, we put washers under their caps in order to protect the surface of the window sill from damage, which is possible if it breaks through with a screw cap (at PVC window sill cavities are available). After the window is fully installed, the attachment points of the window sill will not be visible, since they will be hidden from the eye.

Preparing a plastic window for installation

At the very beginning, even before you start installing the window, you need to install the handle. It is not yet necessary to remove the entire protective film from the window surface, since it protects the window from possible mechanical damage.

Note!

The protective film is removed only in the place where you want to install the handles. When installing the handle, the handle should be in a horizontal position.

This position means that the window opens on its side, while if the handle is turned down, the window will be locked in the closed state, but if the handle is turned up, the window will open in rolling mode.

We fix the handle to the window on two bolts, move the handle down. On the side racks of the window (at the ends), we make markings for making holes on which the window will be fixed to the block.

Then we drill with an electric drill according to this marking two through holes (lower and upper) in the right pillar of the glass unit and in the lower pillar (4 holes in total). The distance between the lower and upper parts of the glass unit to the hole should be from 25 to 35 cm. The drill diameter for this work should be 6 mm, while the diameter of the self-tapping screw is 5 mm.

In order for the screw head to firmly rest against the window frame, on the side racks on the inside, we drill holes for fastening with a drill with a large diameter - 10 mm, to the very metal frame... The hole should be such that the screw head goes freely into the cavity of the window pillar.

Window installation

We install the assembled window into the window opening. The center is controlled by measurements, which are carried out with a tape measure starting from the edge of the window and ending with the surface of the window frame on both sides, the distance should be the same (approximately 1 cm).

We install the window on the surface of the previously installed window sill. Since we have already checked the window sill for evenness with the help of a building level, there is no need to control the window itself for horizontalness.

For the installation of a window parallel to the wall of the house, we install a building level between the wall and the siding for an emphasis. If the house was sheathed to another finishing material for example, a clapboard that fits snugly against the wall and does not allow you to place the level, then you need to use a plumb line for control.

We install a spacer bar 1 cm wide between the window frame and the window. It is necessary that this block fits between the window frame and the window tightly enough. This block is needed as a stop at the moment when the window will be attached to window opening using self-tapping screws.

If this is not done, then the window, when attaching it, may go to the side (it will simply be taken away) and the mechanism for opening and closing the window will function poorly, or the window sash will not open at all.

When the installation of thrust bars is completed, and the window is aligned with the level or slope parallel to the wall of the house, then we fix the glass unit to the screws. We fix the window to the window box from the bottom and top of its side pillars, so that the self-tapping screw is in free space between the box and the window.

Such an attachment is not only reliable, but also provides a floating effect. If there are seasonal movements in the structure of the house that skew the window openings, then the windows that are not rigidly bound to the box are almost not skewed, due to the fact that the self-tapping screw can arbitrarily move towards the skew of the window box.

Installation of double-glazed windows in a wooden house

First, we install adjustment plates between the drain holes. This is necessary so that the glass unit does not cover the holes through which condensate is drained from the window.

We carefully install a double-glazed window into the window opening. We make sure that it does not fit tightly between the window pillars, since when seasonal changes and, accordingly, distortions of the window frame occur, the glass can burst.

Note!

If you have a tight entry of the glass unit, and there is no gap between the window pillars and the glass unit (at least 5 mm), then you should contact the company that made the windows for you according to your order for an explanation so that the company's employees eliminate this drawback. It is necessary to check the gaps between the frame and the glass unit even before removing the old window.

We install the glass unit evenly and fix it with plastic glazing beads, which have profile spikes inserted into the grooves of the window frame by lightly tapping on the glazing beads, in which the spike goes into the groove and a click is heard. A click means the bead is securely fastened.

After the window is installed, we fill the void between the window frame and the window with foam for installation, both from the inside and from the outside of the house. Excess cured polyurethane foam is cut off with a sharp knife.

After that, you can start finishing with platbands, fittings and drainage.

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How to properly install plastic windows in a wooden house

The relevance of the question: "How to install plastic windows in a wooden house" (and not only plastic ones) lies in the fact that wooden houses are very unstable. Moreover, unlike a stone or reinforced concrete house, this instability manifests itself throughout the entire service life of a wooden house.

If these factors are not taken into account when installing plastic windows or doors in a wooden house, very unpleasant (to put it mildly) problems can arise!

What is the peculiarity of a wooden house? And the fact that the tree tends to "shrink", especially in the first years after construction. Those who claim that the blockhouse shrinks in a year after its installation are mistaken.

Yes, the most noticeable shrinkage occurs in the first year, but the process continues for at least 5 years, and in some climatic zones - all life! As the logs or beams dry, the height of the wall can decrease by up to 1.5 cm per meter of masonry. This means that the height of the wall can "dry out" up to 6 cm.

And imagine now what will become of the plastic window if you, as always, left a gap for the foam of 2 - 2.5 cm ?! So, is the installation of plastic windows in a wooden house generally unrealistic? Quite the opposite!

But only if a special structure is installed in the opening, called a window or casing.

The purpose of this structure is to give windows (and not only plastic ones) complete independence from load-bearing walls at home, to exclude even the slightest load on the window during shrinkage or curvature of the walls:

1. The cage does not allow the logs to move from the vertical in the window opening.
2. Does not interfere with vertical shrinkage.
3. It takes over the entire load.
4. Strengthens the wall of the house in the opening area.

Let's take a closer look at this system. The simplest casing option is when a 50x50 mm vertical groove is cut at the ends of the opening logs and a bar of the same size is inserted into it.

But this method of squinting is suitable ONLY for wooden windows. Therefore, we will not dwell on it. A more reliable option for casing is when a ridge is made at the ends of the logs, and a window carriage with a groove is put on it.

Now, when shrinking (due to the ridge), the logs will slide inside the groove without deviating from the vertical and without pressing the window.

It happens that the groove is made in the logs, and the spike is on the carriage, the main meaning, I think, is clear.

Window carriages are vertical beams 150x100 mm, at the ends of which cutouts 50x50 are made for inserting horizontal lintels - boards 150x50 mm with spikes at the ends.

The assembled cage is made less than the window opening by 7 - 8 cm in height. This gap is allowed for wall shrinkage. When assembling the jigs in the opening, we put the crests of the rolled tow and stuff the carriages on it. This will relieve us of squeaks during shrinkage and insulate the opening.

Note!

Further, the procedure is as follows - we lay the lower lintel, fill the carriages with tow on the ridge, put the upper lintel into the upper gap and lower it into the grooves. We fasten the entire structure with self-tapping screws, trying not to grab the ridge, otherwise the whole point of installing the casing will be lost. In the gap between the window and the logs, we also hammer in tow.

But now you can insert plastic windows into a wooden house without fear of the consequences. We carry out installation in compliance with all technology: steam - noise - moisture protection. The gap between the casing and the frame is filled with thin boards wrapped in tow.

As the house shrinks, they have to be knocked out and replaced with others. For this, the upper platband (attached only to the casing) is carefully removed and, after replacing the filling, is put in place.

At seminars, I was often asked the question, why would a window fitter know the technology of building a wooden house. And then, so that you can determine whether it is possible to install a window in this opening.

And, if necessary, equip it with a classic casing. Of course for a fee. In my practice, there have been such cases.

Now such an important point. You insert a plastic window into a wooden house, where there are wooden windows. The platbands were removed for accurate measurement, but there is no casing. That is, the box of the old window plays the role of a window.

Here is where you have to make a choice (the owner, but with your help): redo window hole under the casing or very significantly reduce the size of the future window. After all, on each side you need to add the thickness of the casing + window frame + foam gap. And what will be left there ?!

And in conclusion, I want to warn you:

Helpful advice!

In no case agree to install windows without casing in the opening. Even if the owner proves that the house is 300 years old and "all the shrinkage has already settled." The tree "breathes" all its life with everything, as they say, following.

Well, in the most extreme case, you can yield to the client, under his responsibility. But do not forget to put a dash in the "Guarantee" column in the contract !!!

All the same, the installation of plastic windows in a wooden house requires very serious attention.