How to install double-glazed window with his own hands : video

preliminary stage

window frames with double-glazed windows have long become integral parts exterior not only urban high-rise buildings, and even country houses and cottages in gardening.The advantages of these constructions in all versions (PVC, metal, wood) are obvious: a good thermal and acoustic insulation, air tightness, ease of maintenance and installation.That last quality and pushes the most active citizens for the installation of double-glazed windows with their hands, good is good for their installation and maintenance instructions.

1. choice of material and design .Here you can rely on the advice of friends, their preferences and the first turned up advertising.All models on the market comply with GOST 30921-02, have been tested and tested in practice.Recall that the product can be equipped with standard mountings or mounted through the frame.
2. Sizing .Making measurements of glass (referring to the design team with the packages) with your hands is not recommended even if you plan to self-assembly, Kampmann manufacturer's make it more professional.The consequences of your mistakes after signing the contract you no offsets.
3. Preparation tools.Probably need: an electric drill (hammer), jigsaw, rubber mallet, hammer, crowbar, and the level of the knife.From consumables: dowel - screws, polyurethane foam.When and why did they have to take into their own hands when installing the glass, you will be able to learn from the video at the end of the article and our comments.
4. order and anticipation of the finished product.

Note: Only after receipt of the product in complete set makes sense to start further actions.

Preparations

• before installing double-glazed window and the start of installation work you have to own hands to dismantle an old window unit, as shown in the video. wooden box, first removed the sash, then use nadpilov on the perimeter and break out box mount. Old glazed , subject to replacement or repair is removed in the reverse sequence of the installation activities.
• clearing and preparation of the window opening.First, the sill is removed and flow;removed the remnants of insulation, foam.All irregularities in the place of installation are stripped, the surface processed primer to increase the adhesion of the sealant.
• Choosing the type of fastening.In this respect there are clear guidelines for all kinds of building materials, so before you start the installation of double-glazed window with his hands in the video, read the instructions and pick the correct fasteners.For example, concrete embedment anchors should be 40 mm.
• Preparing the frame.Hinged transom just removed from its hinges, but the windows of the back sections have to be removed.The process requires accuracy, because the extract and not to spoil the short glazing beads without proper skills is not easy.After removing gaskets Oborne frame without glazing enclosure ready for installation.

Installation of glass in the window opening

decisive stage of the installation of glass with your own hands is presented in detail in the video, we can only comment on some important details.

1. marking and drilling holes in the chassis should be binding on the proven scheme (for the white frame profile is not less than 700, a laminate - 600 mm) must be using a high-quality power tools and drill bits.
2. depth mounting holes must correspond to the material overlaps, diameter - Plug fasteners.
3. Mount PSUL (pre-compressed self-adhesive tapes) necessary to improve the hydro and thermal insulation properties of the window clearance, and the entire unit as a whole.
4. Additional protection opening in convective heat transfer area of ​​the moisture provides Hydro, preliminary fixing which is carried out before sealing the seams of mounting tape.
5. pads (pads) to install glass frame can be done by hand or search the STROYMARKET ready.
6. work with assembly foam before filling voids better rehearse in advance or produce it in several stages as grouting.The formation of bubbles or incomplete insulation can significantly affect the performance characteristics of the new window.

See, study, go ahead, start the installation and you will succeed!