What can be made from glass: do-it-yourself crafts and the secrets of creating masterpieces. What can be done with old window frames What can be done with window glass
Hi all! In one of my previous works, I showed how it was made, it turned out pretty well, something like a corner for relaxation, but something was missing. What was missing was an outdoor table. Just after replacing one of the windows, I still have an unnecessary double-glazed window, its dimensions are 1m * 0.9m, almost a flat square. There are no difficulties in manufacturing, you can do it in just a few hours, unless, of course, you count the time until the paint dries. Tools needed for making:
- Bulgarian;
- welding machine;
- corner;
- roulette;
- rubber compressor;
- a drill with a diamond nozzle;
- dye.
Table materials:
- double-glazed window 1m*0.9m;
- corner 25, 4 pieces according to the size of the double-glazed window;
- pipe 30, 4 pieces of 70 cm;
- pieces of reinforcement for struts 8pcs, 17cm each.
Table making
First of all, we cut off all the protruding gum from the double-glazed window so that it does not interfere in the future when we install the glass into the frame from the corner. It cuts very easily with a regular knife.
Next, you need to weld a frame from the corner, clearly suitable for the size of the double-glazed window. Welds must be made from the outside and then cleaned with a grinder. I also rounded the corners of the frame a little more.
The next step is to weld the legs of the table. I cut them out of a pipe 30 p 70 cm each, but you can do whatever sizes you like. The most important thing is to weld them evenly, and a square with a right angle helps a lot with this.
The first test of the table for stability showed that it is quite possible to leave it like that, but still, for greater rigidity, small spacers from pieces of reinforcement can be installed. The main thing is that the cat likes everything)))
I welded pieces of reinforcement, one on each side of the leg.
That's all, the frame is completely ready and now it remains only to clean it well and paint it. A little advice: if you do the same, clean the workpieces before you weld everything together, it will be much easier.
Then I laid a rubber band along the bottom of the corner, it will serve as a seal between the metal and glass. I can’t say what kind of tape this is, because I don’t know, it looks like bandage rubber, only thinner.
The edges of the glass are very sharp and in order to avoid injuries with a drill and a diamond grinding nozzle, they need to be cleaned and rounded. Everything is done very easily and quickly.
Important! use a respirator and goggles, as glass fine dust flies a lot.
Modern plastic, aluminum, wooden window structures are not just a tribute to the times, but also an important improvement in the heat-saving function of the house. Very often they replace old frames made of durable solid wood that can last for a very long time, but in a completely new quality. In which? Here are 16 ideas and detailed instructions for them.
Jewelry storage frame
A small frame is an excellent basis for a stand where you can comfortably hang your jewelry. If desired, the wood is cleaned with sandpaper from old paint, or leave the old coating, updating it where required. Glasses together with glazing beads are taken out, and inserted into the gaps metal mesh. It remains to screw on the reverse side of the hinge for hanging the stand on the wall and proceed to decorate it.
Organizer for kitchen items
The kitchen is a room with high humidity, so the wood needs protection. The frame must be varnished or oil paint pleasing to the eye shade. The crossbars between the glasses are ready-made bases for hooks. This organizer can be placed in working area or decorate them with a free wall. Many ladles, stirrers, graters and other tools will find their place on its hooks.
Clue! You can mount such an organizer not only on the wall, but also on the ceiling.
Greenhouse or greenhouse
Two frames with whole glass will serve as an excellent base for a greenhouse on personal plot. We choose a garden. We surround its perimeter with stops. For this, ordinary cobblestones are suitable. We lay them out along the long sides of the beds. We rest two frames with long sides in rows of cobblestones, and bring the upper sides together, getting a “house”.
Advice! To give the structure stability, fasten it with door hinges.
Frame for flower pots
To hang 10 planters on the wall, you will need to punch 10 holes for fasteners. You can do otherwise. We take old frame, take out the glass from it (or leave it as you like). We paint in a shade suitable for the interior. In the upper part on the reverse side we fasten 2 loops for hanging. We make 2 fasteners in the wall (self-tapping screws or dowels). We hang the stand, and then we attach as many planters to it as we want.
Coffee table
A solid frame is a finished tabletop. It can be decorated in any way: painting, carving, painting, varnishing, etc. From below, it remains only to screw the legs to get coffee table suitable height.
Headboards
Rustic style requires that the interior has a lot of light and undoubted signs of antiquity. Making a headboard out of a used rectangular or arched frame is a great idea. We remove the old headboard from the bed and fasten a new one from 1, 2 or even 4 frames. Fortunately, wood is a material that is malleable for creating three-dimensional structures, and self-tapping screws and ordinary nails can be used as fasteners.
Picture frame
If the thickness of the frame is not very large, like its format, then it will easily turn into a photo frame. When the binding is already divided into 6 cells, this is ideal, but the internal space can also be independently distributed into the required number of sectors with slats. All you need is to nail a sheet of plywood on the back, and the stand is ready. Photos are easily fastened with buttons, pins.
Tray
A small window sash turns into a neat and reliable tray in a matter of minutes. It only takes two door handles loop type, which we attach to the right and left, in order to conveniently carry the tray from place to place. But in the decor you can show all your imagination.
Organizer
We have several containers, dainty hooks, decorative pouches or baskets - you can make a great organizer for anything. It is enough to distribute in artistic order (or disorder) all this wealth along the frame. The glass does not need to be removed. It remains to find a place for a masterpiece in the workshop or pantry.
Hanger
An elegant hanger is obtained from any frame. Glass will only add grace to the finished thing. If there are 2 wings, then they are fastened at a right angle and get a hanger with a shelf. All you need to buy is hooks of the right size and design and fasteners to the wall.
Summer gazebo
Sometimes windows are changed according to plan and as a result they get a whole bunch of large frames. It is expensive to take them out and dispose of them, but making a gazebo out of them is much easier, and even more useful. To make the structure really strong, make 4 support pillars, the lower ends of which are dug into the ground and strengthened cement mortar. But the frames on this frame can be mounted in a way that is more convenient in this case.
note board
You will need: frame - 1 piece, a sheet of plywood in a slightly smaller format. We nail the plywood to the base and cover it with black paint. In a suitable place, such a note board can simply be nailed to the wall.
Watch
The finished mechanism, along with numbers and arrows, can be bought at the store, or you can use the existing one. We take small size sash and make a hole with a glass cutter. We insert the clock mechanism and fasten the rest of the watch parts with special glue. You can hang!
Advice! The thinner the frame, the more elegant the finished result will be.
room decor
Colorful panels and posters are a great decoration for any interior. Instead of a banal frame, you can use a more creative option. Take the sash with glass and place the poster behind it. In this form, the picture takes on a completely different charm.
Mirror
Depending on where exactly the mirror will hang, you can decorate it in different ways. For example, use only the outer contour of the window frame, filling its inner space with a single piece of mirror. Or cut the mirrors according to the glass format and replace the glazing with them.
garden lantern
The small frame sizes are ready-made parts for assembling a garden lantern. In fact, we need a box in which one of the faces of the box is hinged. To make it so is very simple, it is enough to use furniture hinges. And on top we attach a hook for hanging a flashlight in the gazebo or on the veranda.
After installing new structures, it is recommended not to rush to throw away old plastic windows, since in some cases they can last for a long time. Since products from PVC profiles have been actively installed and operated for only about 15 years, their resource has not yet been exhausted. After all, even double-glazed windows can last 20 years, and window frame designs can last twice as long. In addition, today quite often completely new windows are changed in new buildings, which are extremely irrational to write off as scrap. All of these products can always be used, and this applies to people with different income levels.
Where can I use used plastic windows
The scope of old windows is quite large. There are not so many conditions for their reuse - you need the product to be intact, and the dimensions of the frames and openings in the new place to match. Today, used plastic windows are actively used at such facilities as:- country cottages;
- workshops and small production shops;
- change houses and gatehouses.
Also, old plastic windows may be suitable for installation in another apartment, since the dimensions of the openings in many typical multi-storey buildings may be the same. However, in this case, it is recommended to first consult with a specialist who will conduct it in those premises where the installation of used structures is planned.
In what cases it is impossible to reuse old plastic windows
If the profile structures are damaged, then the windows cannot be reused. This applies to all components, including imposts and sashes. Violation of the integrity of the profile most often provokes depressurization, and can also lead to deformations. Non-critical failures include the following:- violation of the integrity of the clamping beads - they can be replaced at any time;
- unbalance of fittings - eliminated by adjusting, cleaning, lubricating and replacing failed elements;
- problems with the seal - solved by installing new circuits.
What if there is a slight difference in the size of openings and frames
Ideally, when the dimensions match completely, but this either requires a lot of luck, or it is necessary to build walls taking into account the dimensions. window structures. Such situations are rare. More often you have to deal with a non-critical mismatch in size. If the opening is a little smaller, you can try to expand it. This is best done when the walls are built of foam blocks or bricks. The situation is more complicated with reinforced concrete structures, but in this case the problem can be solved with a good tool.If the opening is slightly larger than the windows, then it is recommended to try to build up the frame using. These elements are also called expanders, as they increase the dimensions of the window sash. Thanks to them, it is possible not to lay the opening to the required width and height, which is far from always feasible. The expanders create the visual effect of a one-piece wide frame and have excellent thermal insulation.
Additional elements coincide with the frame profile and ensure the strength of the joints at the joints - thanks to special hooks, a lock is formed, which is distinguished by reliability and tightness. Also, these elements will compensate for the thickness of the insulation boards, which are recommended for finishing slopes. Today, a lot of expanders with different dimensions are on sale, so you can easily adapt the dimensions.
If a decision is made to expand the opening, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the external walls are load-bearing, so a violation of their integrity can lead to serious trouble. It is always necessary to consult with experienced builders before performing such work.
Dismantling with preservation
Old windows are suitable for reuse if dismantled and preserved. On OknaTrade it is described for old carpentry. The procedure for dismantling with the preservation of PVC profile structures has much in common with the basic technology. When extracting plastic windows from the opening it is recommended:- first remove all active sashes;
- take out double-glazed windows;
- find the location of fasteners.
Greenhouses from old plastic windows
Some gardeners find original application products from profile systems - they build greenhouses on their own using them summer cottages. At the same time, it must be understood that the area of \u200b\u200bsuch a structure will be small. A compact greenhouse made of windows is usually erected as a small extension on the south side. country house. For reliable tight joining of individual frames, it is recommended to use a special connecting profile. front door one of the active shutters serves in such an original structure. In order for plants to feel comfortable in such a greenhouse, it is necessary to equip the structure with microventilation valves.
Arbor from window frames in the photo
This version of the gazebo-kitchen with an eight-pitched roof has frame structure and octagonal in plan. It is planned to close the openings between the pillars of this building with glazed window frames (from mosquitoes, wind, rain, etc.).
Since it is now common to replace old windows with plastic ones, such window frames can be found at garbage bins in any area of \u200b\u200bany city, which means that they will cost nothing and for construction you will need to spend money only on materials for the foundation, frame and roof.
The octagonal gazebo is a traditional Swedish house, only in this case most of the walls will be made in the form of windows.
The construction of the gazebo-kitchen takes place in stages and in a certain order.
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An octagonal gazebo made of glazed window frames can be placed closer to the center of the site, then from all the windows of the building it will be possible to admire the landscape and observe what is happening around. It will be a kind of command post. At the same time, being outside, it will be possible to monitor what is happening inside the gazebo, for example, if something on the stove caught fire.
On a note!
Inside, such a gazebo can be arranged according to your taste and discretion. Here the kitchen block - gas or electric stove, home-made cupboards for dishes and kitchen utensils, a refrigerator and, of course, a sink. In another part, closer to the center, you can put a large dining table with a bench, chairs or armchairs. If desired, you can install a TV here, music Center, hang a hammock. And you can use a regular metal brazier by installing it next to the gazebo.
The foundation for a gazebo from window frames with your own hands must be made from eight single concrete blocks that are laid on the ground at the corners of the gazebo. Under each block, it is necessary to dig a hole on the bayonet of a shovel, the width and length of which is approximately three times more sizes block. Then sand should be poured into the bottom of the pits and carefully compacted to make a layer 5-10 cm thick. Concrete blocks are placed in prepared pits and leveled.
Building walls - using a frame for a gazebo with your own hands imposes a restriction on the width and height of the structure.
On top of the foundation blocks, it is necessary to lay waterproofing from a roofing material folded in half, and then a lower trim is made from a bar with a section of 100 x 150 mm. The corner joints of the beams can be assembled with a half-tree cut, placing them exactly above the foundation blocks. The crossbars must be cut into the longitudinal bars of the strapping also half a tree. The joints of the beams can be strengthened with nails 120 mm long, hammering two nails into each joint.
Next, in the corners of the assembled strapping, you need to install racks from a bar with a section of 100 x 150 mm. The distance between adjacent pairs of posts should be given by the width of the window frames and the door(s). Each rack must be set strictly vertically along the plumb line, fixed with temporary struts, and then attached below to the strapping of the beams with two nails, hammering them from both sides perpendicular to one another.
Then, at a height of about 50 cm from the strapping bars, it is necessary to cut the window sill boards between the racks strictly vertically, without distortions, after which you can remove the temporary struts and replace them with permanent ones. Then you should check the height of all eight racks, and if everything is correct, you can mount on them the top harness from the same beam with a section of 100 X 150 mm, which should exactly repeat the dimensions of the bottom one. It should be attached to the posts with nails 200 mm long.
Look at the gazebos from the frames in the photo, which shows the finished structures:
Arbor from old frames 
Arbor from frames
Gazebo for giving 
DIY pavilion
For the roof, you must first install a truss truss. To do this, you need to temporarily tie the bars of the upper trim located opposite each other crosswise with two pairs of coupler boards. This design will simultaneously serve as a guide that supports the central rack in a vertical position, and a construction bridge for "high-altitude" work. Also, for the convenience of further work in the center of the gazebo, you need to install a temporary auxiliary vertical rack. At the bottom, near the floor, it can be knocked out with wedges, and in the upper part, an octagonal lock insert can be attached to it. In order for the auxiliary rack to be stably kept in a strictly vertical position, it is necessary to additionally nail it with two nails to the coupler boards nailed to the bars of the upper harness.
Edged boards with a section of 50 x 100 mm will go to the rafters. The upper end of each rafter should rest on the central octagonal insert, and the lower end on the top trim bar, on which you need to select grooves in advance that correspond to the thickness and angle of inclination of the rafter. Rafters should be installed in pairs from two opposite sides, nailing them to the liner and timber. To prevent the nails from “going” to the side when driving, you must first drill pilot holes in the rafters. The sides of the upper ends of the rafters are recommended to be slightly trimmed so that they fit better.
Next, a continuous roof crate is made from a lining board, which must be laid with the front (planed) side down. When laying, the ends of each flooring board must be nailed to the rafters with two nails in order to ensure the rigidity of the roof structure and exclude the appearance of a bursting force on the belt of the upper trim and the wall. In this case, the roof will rest on the walls of the building as a rigid "cone".
The roof of the gazebo is made of galvanized sheet steel. Pre-painted metal sheets must be marked out, blanks of the required shape and size must be cut out of them and alternately fastened to the crate using roofing screws with rubber washers. To protect the gazebo from possible leaks, the joints of the roof sheets from above must be closed with corners cut and curved from the same sheet metal.
