Installation of roof windows with their hands

Choosing mount technology skylights

Start the installation of the roof window with his hands begins with a consultation with a specialist.Next you need to choose the appropriate installation option that affects the quality of the operation of the windows and interior room.They have identified a number:

• Vertical

• trigger (oblique)

common variant is considered slanted, defining it the most efficient and easy to use, letting in plenty of sunlight.Vertical mounting truss has a base and slopes prevent the passage of light into the room.Experts say that the vertical skylights make the room about 40 percent darker.A room with a slanted installation of skylights looks bright, spacious.Exterior angled windows does not seem pretentious, it is almost neprimechatelen reason - mounting box is built on the lines of the ceiling.Vertical - a mini-balcony design, installation is fundamentally different from the previous one.Modern building technology has leaped forward today vertical windows are added, leaving no hint of the projections in the ceiling or the exterior roof.Of course, this adds to the functionality of the window.The cost will also be overstated.

Required tools and materials

Install roof window with his hands requires the use of the following materials:

• window frame (S = 0,7 square meters.)
• means heat and waterproofing
• Salary window
• Gypsum plate
• materials slopes

not do without additional consumables and tools:

• Nails
• Measuring tape
• level
• Clamps
• Saw
• Chisel
• Construction points (in order to avoidcontamination in the eye with the roof surface)

Spent time - about 3-4 hours.Two hours takes arrangement slopes.The main thing - to do everything in a measured, steady and firmly laid construction materials, waiting for them to dry completely.Do not interfere in difficult situations specialist help.

Important!Careful attention should be paid to the tightness of the window.Any precipitation will bring discomfort of the room occupants.The flow from the rain, passing the cold air will create unpleasant moments that require immediate solutions.

Installing sloping windows with their hands

process is divided into steps:

1. frame is removed from the window box.Sharp corners vdevayutsya the grooves.The hole in the roof of the building is mounted on a par with punks crate.It is important to take into account the required window openings with a width of more than 4.5 cm box (if the window opening was very large, it is possible to insulate and seal the cracks with special construction means the installation of slopes).
2. frame is placed in the hole of the roof.The side of the frame and its angular sides reinforced with screws.Only after a heavy frame placement, you need to fix it and close the window.Develop clearances box.Tackle box waterproofing.Waterproofing put a knife and a stapler.Set the upper horizontal strap and belt-drip.
3. puts the lower horizontal tape.Checking density.
4. Placed side components of the frame and the window.The door window adjustable for a hermetic closure.On the door should not be visible any unnecessary details.Remove
5. can see ot foam used for thermal insulation of windows.Its elimination is performed using the knife construction.
6. Check and make sure of the quality of the installation of the roof window with his hands.

roof having a roof window, looks more aesthetically pleasing and modernized.Room with a window has its advantages: better lighting, air circulation, ventilation, ennobled the building exterior, the interior creates a romantic mood.

Do not worry about the rain on the glass window of the attic.Manufacturers carefully approached this issue.Glasses are able to withstand strong pressure precipitation.This creates additional advantages quality.Even heavy hail will not be intimidating factor for the window.

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