Self replacement of glass in a plastic box

Replacement glass is not a big difficulty, the main thing - to know a few basic rules of how to replace the glazing into plastic windows independently.

Replacement glass may be required in case of damage of the window.

Of course, you can invite an experienced professional who will help qualified in glass replacement.

However, for professional services should be given a certain amount of money, so you can save and change the self-glazing.

In general, the replacement process is divided into three stages:

• holding an old glass measuring;
• removal of old glass and its constituent elements:
• installation of new glass and constituent elements.

Consider all the steps in detail.

measurements and dismantling of old glass

it is believed that for the measurement of plastic windows of the old glass it needs to pull out of the opening, but in reality everything is different.You can take measurements without interrupting the design.

To do this, measure the distance between the glazing beads that serve as the basis for all calculations.It is necessary to measure the width and height of the glass.From each value must be subtracted 1.5 cm.

These figures are ready size.Now you can proceed to the removal of old glass.

To remove the old glass will need the following tools:

• plastic hammer, mallet;
• chisel;
• spatula;
• special curved knife silicone sealant;
• pencil;
• roulette.

Removing the old package begins with detaching from the glass of the window frame, by removing the glazing beads.This requires to insert angle chisel into the space between the frame and the glazing bead.

By placing the tool at an angle to the frame, you need to lightly tap the instrument handle, increasing the space between the frame and glazing bead.

required to take into account that the sting sharpened chisel edge must be placed away from the windows.Knock on the glazing beads should be up to the moment when he did not come out of the slot.Then the tool is removed.

Dismantling each subsequent bead is recommended to start with a free angle.

When removing the glazing beads is recommended to mark them, so that later when you install the new glass All glazing beads were set into place.

first removed the left bead, then - right, then - the lower, and the latest is always the top is removed.With this sequence, the window does not fall out of the frame.

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Also, if the frame contains the fixing nails, they must pull gently.

pull out the window better together, or you can use a special suction cup, which is good hold glass.

Sealing gum between the glazing and the rebate of window profiles, yet they are called bridges, must be carefully collected and also mark for installation in its place.

seal provides adjustment of glass, adding stiffness.

Installation of new glazing

When dismantled the old glazing, you can proceed to install the new.Pre-need to view the window frame for dust and dirt.

having the dust can be removed with a brush and a narrow spatula is removed grease rebate.

At the first stage of the installation on the frame fit sealing gum in a certain sequence.Seal fixes glazing in windows.

seal is also protected by plastic windows from drafts, freezing, condensation.Then you need to install double-glazed window.

Before final installation of the glazing beads, make sure that seal tightly against the glazing and sealing gum completely invisible, because the protruding gum disclose a violation of the geometry of the window.

Glazing beads are set in reverse order, first vertical, then - lower and upper.

Filling the glazing beads can be plastic hammer not strong movements.First you need to set one corner bead, then - the second, then the bead should be slightly bent.

In the central part of the need to flip the hammer, and bead snaps into place.

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It should be noted that the glazing has been inserted not too tight, as this can cause cracking when temperature drops.

Thus, with the replacement of glass in a plastic frame can be managed independently, the main thing - all actions are performed with care and precision.Detailed replacement process is presented on the video in the article.

Replacement and installation of the constituent elements

plastic window design consists of a number of additional elements, which may also require repair or replacement.

Set sill

When the frame and glazing installed, you can set the window sill.First, measurement is made.First measured the width of the window opening.

To this figure must be added 10 cm in length and get ready sill.The width corresponds to the distance from the window to the wall angle, to which is added 5 cm.

wider sill is not recommended, as the disturbed air circulation, and the glass will fog up.

should be prepared to support the sill, the substrate used for this purpose.The width of the bars substrates must not exceed 5 cm in length - may not exceed the length of the sill.

thickness of the bars must be chosen such that the sill has entered into the space between the frame and the substrate.Before you install bars, you want to align the base with cement.

bars should be placed with a pitch of 45 cm

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supports must be aligned horizontally, then you need to check the compatibility of inserting the windowsill.Finally, the sill is installed after removing the protective film from the panel.

from the end sill is equipped with plugs.Next sill trim movement is mounted on a support.Side clearances are filled with sealant.

In the central part and on the sides of the spacer must be placed to prevent the raising of the base that can be done with their own hands or buy in the store.After that the remaining gaps are filled.

Replacement handle

Consider how to install or replace the handle.

case of breakage you must first remove the cause of the defect, and then adjust the knob.To this plate is rotated, covering fasteners 90 °.

If you want to pull up the handle, it is sufficient to tighten up the screws with a screwdriver.

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If the knob needs to be replaced, first unscrew the screws need to, and then remove the handle.

to repair or replace the handle is enough for 15 minutes.

Installation mosquito nets

Now, if necessary, can be installed mosquito net for plastic windows.

mosquito nets installed to prevent insects entering the room, as well as from excessive dust from the street.Mosquito Net is best mounted on aluminum brackets.

To remove an old mosquito net, you need to remove the rubber cord.Now, a new grid must be attached to the profile of the same rubber cord.

cord is fixed with a blunt object, everything should be done carefully.The grid extending over the edge of the profile, you need to cut.After this structure is mounted on a plastic window.

When inserting the grid in the window frame, you must be extremely careful, despite the fact that all actions are simple and easily achievable.

If the grid is mounted for the first time, in the open sash using screws attached a special attachment to the structure.Fastening is fixed at the top and bottom of the window frame.

After this profile is exposed to the outside and firmly pressed against the handles to the prepared strips.

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final stage of installation grid on a plastic window is pressed against the profile to the top of the window frame.

Then start up the profile of the lower bar, and sinks to the bottom of the mounting grid.Then you need to check that the grid is not staggered.

replace the constituent elements of glass it is possible independently.All installation of glass and its components can be seen on the video in this article.