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When you can insert windows in a brick house. Is it possible to install plastic windows in winter? Installation of a double-glazed window in winter with Okna-Star

In the process of building a house, many owners have a question when windows are installed. It is important to know that natural wood structures are installed after the completion of the internal finishing works such as screed ceilings and plastering.

Before starting installation, the building should dry out a little, as high humidity can lead to swelling natural material and its cracking, as well as damage to the paintwork.

To reduce air humidity, you can use drywall instead of plastering for wall decoration. In this case, the installation of the window structure can be carried out after performing the screed on the walls and before finishing with drywall.

If you prefer plastic windows for your home, they can be installed both after and before finishing, since the PVC structure is not susceptible to moisture. However, it is important to remember that if the walls are finished with plasterboard, the windows must be installed before using it, since the material is not moisture resistant.

Performing work in the winter: the main subtleties

The main construction processes: laying the foundation, erecting walls, organizing the roof, fall on the warm season. In autumn and winter, it's time for interior finishing work. After installing metal-plastic windows in the house, it is necessary to start the heating system. In winter, it is recommended to use drywall sheets for wall decoration. The choice of this material does not greatly affect the level of humidity in the room, but will significantly speed up the repair work.

If the owners plan to install windows made of natural wood, dry plaster is used for finishing work to avoid swelling of the frames.

The key to success: the right microclimate in the repaired premises

The speed and quality of work is largely dependent on humidity and temperature. In houses where plastic windows need to improve the system natural ventilation. For this, the windows are left ajar, and in ventilation ducts install fans.

You also need to control the temperature. Until the screed and plaster are completely dry, the value on the thermometer should not fall below + 5 ° C. As an alternative to the traditional concrete screed, a prefabricated dry screed can be partially used. This choice will speed up the finishing work by reducing the amount of building moisture.

We carry out finishing work in the summer

Interior decoration is an important and time-consuming process. Before starting the repair, it is desirable to complete the installation of plastic windows. Especially if the work is scheduled for the spring.

Installing windows involves several steps. Upon completion of installation, repairs and alignment of slopes are carried out. Then proceed to the processing of the walls with cement mortar.

Installation of wooden windows should be postponed until the completion of interior work.

It is important to remember that a draft provokes peeling of the wallpaper and causes the paint to “swell”. You can protect the room from air penetration with the help of a film. It is enough to fix it on the window opening.

The slopes must dry after finishing work. Therefore, at the initial stage, the solution should be applied only to the walls. Wooden windows are installed last.

At the final stage, it is necessary to plaster window slopes. Masters also use alternative method cladding - their finishing with plasterboard.

On walls that are not insulated with anything, it is possible to perform facade plastering both before and after installing windows. However, it is still recommended to carry out work after the installation of windows. This will allow you to perform all subsequent finishing work faster and more efficiently. After the installation of windows, the arrangement of slopes and external ebbs can be immediately carried out. These works allow to avoid further alteration of the facade. If the plaster was applied before the windows were installed, then the subsequent plastering of the facade will be very different.

If the plans include the organization of two-layer walls, then initially perform
installation of windows, and then the insulation is laid and the facade is plastered. In addition, such a sequence of installation allows you to better perform finishing work.
external slopes.

In order that after the insulation of the facade it was possible to apply plaster, slabs
impose 2-3 cm on the window opening. We must not allow in the corners
windows formed joints of insulation boards. Therefore, the plates are cut, giving them
the shape of the letter "G". And then they fix it with a cutout in the corner of the window.

For the period of facade plastering, specialists cover the windows with a film, which is fixed with adhesive tape. Upon completion of the work, it is removed. It is not recommended to fix the film with molar tape, because after its removal, traces remain on the window.

Construction installation rules

When ordering windows, it is necessary to invite a company specialist who will accurately measure the dimensions of the future structure.

Installation of the product is carried out at an outdoor air temperature of at least -5 ° C. Lower rates can lead to the appearance of microcracks and chips on the plastic elements of the window. In addition, negative temperature indicators lead to a deterioration in the adhesion of the mounting foam to the wall.

Fixing the window structure to the wall

The window is mounted in the opening with the help of special bars, leveling in the vertical and horizontal direction. It is fixed to the wall by one of two methods - frame dowels and steel anchors.

In the case of using an anchor, one end is fixed on the window, and the other on the wall. Such fasteners can be used to fix window blocks made of various materials.

The frame dowel is not such a versatile solution, as it forces you to make changes to the design. To fix the frame with it, a hole is drilled in the window profile and the wall. A dowel is installed in the formed channel and twisted. All work is carried out by installers carefully, since twisting the dowel too tightly can lead to window deformation.

Upon completion of the installation of the window structure, the joints around its perimeter are foamed, and the material is protected from the outside with a vapor barrier tape or a special liquid sealant. It allows you to prevent the impact on the foam of negative external factors.

Placing a window in a wall

It is required to correctly position the structure in the outer wall, as this will prevent the appearance of "cold bridges".

When installing the structure in a single-layer wall, it is placed closer to the middle, which reduces heat loss. In double-layer walls, the window block is mounted flush with outer part masonry. At the same time, it is important that the insulation enters the profile at a distance of about 3 cm, blocking the joint between the wall and the frame.

In the case of building a house with three-layer walls, the window structure is mounted in an insulating layer, in the immediate vicinity of the masonry of the bearing part of the wall. The resulting gap is filled with a special tape that prevents the negative effects on the structure of moisture and temperature changes.

Installation of window blocks in winter is complicated by low temperatures and high humidity. It is necessary to neutralize these negative conditions somehow. To do this, installers can use two methods of winter installation of double-glazed windows.

The simplest winter installation

As mentioned above, in winter, some nuances must be observed in accordance with the season.

In the cold season, to seal the joints, it is necessary to use frost-resistant polyurethane foam

Firstly, for sealing, you need to use mounting foam with frost-resistant components in the composition.
Secondly, in the cold season, when foaming joints, a “heat” gun is used. With the help of it, a layer of applied foam is heated from the side of the street. And only then proceed to filling the gaps with foam from the inside. This is done for high-quality filling with a sealant (foam) of all voids.
Thirdly, this is a phased installation. That is, having dismantled the old, they immediately install a new one, and so on in turn, working with each opening.
Fourth, the mounting tape is attached in warm conditions. If opportunities allow, then before removing the old ones.
And fifthly, the hydro and vapor barrier tape (PSUL) is also heated with a “heat” gun during installation.

With the help of a heat gun, the joint surfaces and the PSUL-tape are heated

This is the most elementary "winter" technology for installing double-glazed windows, without which it is impossible to obtain a high-quality result.

Warm mounting

The use of such technology will increase the cost of installing windows, but its use allows you to smooth out the conditions of the winter season.

Warm mounting scheme

What does the technology of warm installation of plastic windows provide for?

Warm installation of windows is a mandatory external sealing of the opening. To protect the installation site, a protective screen is fixed to the opening from the side of the street. A thermal screen for window installation keeps the heated air in the room and does not allow the installed double-glazed windows to freeze through. In addition, such protection will not allow the ingress of excess moisture.
For sealing, as with a conventional winter installation, frost-resistant mounting foam is used.
Mandatory compliance with the internal sealing of the joints between the frame and the opening. Inside the room - silicone (sealant that prevents moisture from entering). The middle layer will be mounting foam, which acts as a sealant and insulation of the joint. Outside, all gaps are covered with waterproof tape.

Installation of windows in winter provides for a work algorithm similar to the usual one for installation in the warm season:

The opening is closed;
dismantling of old frames;
opening surface preparation;
installation work;
slope finishing.

Protective screen ensures reliable and high-quality installation of PVC windows in winter

The use of warm installation technology is more preferable in winter. The protective screen in combination with the materials will provide a better installation without additional risks (destruction of the seal, the appearance of mold and fungus) in any type of building (brick, panel or block house). In addition, the use of triple protection during warm installation will increase the tightness, which will reduce heating costs.

Why installing windows in winter is not always possible.

During installation window structures foam is most commonly used today. Its feature is the expansion in air at certain parameters of humidity and temperature. Hence, there are restrictions associated with the provision of the required conditions. In terms of temperatures at which the mounting foam expands properly, until relatively recently, installation in the winter was basically impossible.

Today, there are already some technologies that allow you to install windows in almost any weather. Such know-how includes a special fencing for window openings, similar to a thermal screen, which allows you to increase the ambient temperature. Other alternatives are the use of special winter mounting foam kits.

Given the obvious advantage of using the latter, it is still possible with enough a high degree confidence to talk about their reliable operation at a temperature not lower than -150C.

Thus, as we can see, each window replacement season has its advantages and disadvantages.

The sequence of checking installed plastic windows

In fact, there is nothing complicated about this, and you should be guided primarily by your subjective feelings.

First of all, pay attention to whether the room has become much warmer immediately after installation. After that, carefully inspect the window, whether everything is done neatly, if any cosmetic flaws are striking, for which you will be ashamed in front of the guests

Make sure that there are no noticeable scratches on the glass and the plastic itself, and that the frame is not deformed. Of course, mounting foam should not protrude anywhere, because in itself it does not look very aesthetically pleasing, and besides, it can acquire a brown tint over time. Foam residues must be well cleaned both inside and out.

To check the quality of the installation of fittings, you should make sure that the window sashes open easily, and their movement is soft enough in any working position. To check the fit, you can clamp an ordinary sheet of paper with the window sash and make sure that it is clamped well enough so that it cannot be pulled out.

If you have the skills to use a level, be sure to measure the quality of the installation with it. In addition, the contract should provide that the company undertakes to correct all the shortcomings found already in the process of operation, at its own expense.

After a few days, you should carefully examine the inside of the frame in good light. Even a slight coating of dust indicates that somewhere nearby the tightness of the window is broken.

Selecting the season for installation

So what is the best time of year to do this? In fact, there are many pros and cons to installing windows in summer and winter. Let's consider each in more detail.

Installation of a plastic profile in the summer

If the repair of the apartment is carried out in the warm season, then the replacement of windows should be carried out before the start of fine finishing. And this is a significant plus. In summer, you can open the doors and dry the room, remove odors building materials. And most people prefer to do this process before the onset of cold weather. Therefore, it is during the period from spring to autumn that there is a real boom in such services.

Winter installation

Many will be surprised, but if we are talking about the installation of double-glazed windows, then winter time has much more advantages.

First of all, during installation, all the problems of the room are immediately noticeable: drafts, freezing, wall features. Experienced Master will immediately notice all this and eliminate it with the help of high-quality replacement of window structures.

Another plus, in which it is worth installing such products in the cold, is the reduction in prices during this period, as well as the holding of all kinds of promotions.

The only possible drawback that exists is the difficulty with installation when it is minus 15 and below outside. In this case, you will need to use a special frost-resistant mounting foam.

Unpleasant features of winter window installation

Of course, not a single serious event can do without minuses. The same situation is with the winter installation of windows. The main disadvantage is that during installation it will become really cold in the room, because the window will be wide open (or rather, it will be completely absent) for at least 30 minutes. Therefore, pets, an aquarium, flowers and electronics, which are often forgotten, should be removed from the room.

In summer, this problem is not relevant, and therefore the procedure is very different, primarily in that all old windows are first dismantled, and then plastic ones are installed one at a time. In winter, this cannot be done; the dismantling of the next window is started only after the previous one is fully installed. When signing the contract, do not forget to clarify whether the installers will adhere to this particular approach.

How quickly do our masters install windows

Some of our customers are concerned about the preservation of heat during installation work. We hasten to assure you - in the winter it will not affect the temperature regime of your apartment in any way. Since everything preparatory work produced in warmth, the installation procedure itself takes 30-60 minutes on the strength, which can be compared with conventional ventilation.

Thus, the dismantling of a conventional three-leaf window takes our specialists about 10-15 minutes. Approximately the same amount of time lasts for the rough installation of the block with its fixation in the opening and hanging the sashes. In fact, the opening remains completely open for no more than 20 minutes, and during this time the temperature in the room has time to drop by a maximum of 5-10 degrees. C. It will take some more time to close the mounting seams. If you decide to put windows in the winter in the whole apartment at once, then in this case the procedure implies a sequential installation, during which the house does not have time to freeze.

The process of winter installation of plastic windows

The first step is to remove the old window. As noted above, in winter, the entire process of work is carried out for each window separately and sequentially. The vacated opening is cleared of the remnants of the old structure, plaster, debris and snow. The surface of the opening is processed and heated with a hairdryer for better adhesion of the mounting foam.

The frame of the future window is installed in the opening, set strictly vertically, after which it is fixed using special fasteners. In this case, it is necessary to carefully monitor the width of the gap between the opening and the window, it should be strictly within 15-30 mm.

The entire surface to be treated is moistened with water, after which it is “blown out” from both sides with mounting foam. When installing in the cold season of the year, of course, a special winter foam is used. After swelling and filling all the cracks, the foam will take several hours to solidify.

An ebb is installed on the outside of the window, while it is mounted so that water does not get inside the window during rain. During installation inner part the windows are fixed with special spacers so that the expanding foam does not deform or damage the frame.

Cosmetic finishing of installed windows

It takes two to four hours to fully install a window. After the foam has hardened and stopped expanding, you can proceed to the exterior finish of the joints. Joints are additionally sealed and plastered. Only after that the fittings are installed and adjusted.

With the help of a sealing tape, the mounting foam is protected from the sun and moisture, if necessary, additional processing is carried out silicone sealant or plaster. Of course, during the finishing process, it is necessary to constantly monitor whether the window sashes open normally and whether they move easily in all working positions.

When the work is completed, and the appearance of the windows suits you, you need to carefully check them, and then sign the acceptance certificate. This is a very crucial moment, because in the future you will no longer be able to make claims if they suddenly arise.

By the way, few people know how to correctly check just installed window, and what to pay attention to first of all. Let's take a closer look at this process.

Is it dangerous to cool the apartment during installation?

It is clear that at the moment when the old window has already been removed, and the new one has not yet been installed, warm air will intensively leave the apartment. Many homeowners are afraid of expensive repairs in the apartment, because the materials for interior decoration usually not designed for operation in sub-zero temperatures.

However, there will be no sub-zero temperature in the room. The fact is that the opening will remain open for no more than half an hour, and even then, at the request of the customer, it can be closed with a film. And then a plastic window will be put in place, and it will only blow into narrow cracks on the sides of the window until foaming. In practice, the temperature in the room drops by no more than 10 degrees.

However, things that are especially capricious to temperature changes and houseplants it is better to relocate to a warm room during installation.

How to determine if it blows from plastic windows

The sash tightness test is very simple - you need to secure a sheet of paper with the sash and drag it. If the sash fit is good, the sheet will tear, it will not be possible to pull it out. Each sash must be checked in this way from four sides.

An even simpler way to determine blowing is by external signs. If you open the sash wide and find dust on the inside of the frame (rebate), then the window is not tight enough. In this case, it is urgent to call a specialist for repair work.

So, winter installation of plastic windows is quite acceptable, and even beneficial for the customer. quality control of work is required regardless of the season. The customer does not need to take special measures to protect the apartment from frost.

Are there any advantages to installing windows in winter?

If you are not tied to the terms of construction or repair, then in winter it will be beneficial for several reasons:

It will be possible to evaluate the correctness of the installation immediately. If the technology has been violated, or the selected windows do not differ best quality, with problems such as blowing or excessive condensation, you will encounter immediately. And you will be able to put forward claims to the company where you ordered the product and installation. Also, replacing windows in winter will help identify other problems of the room - freezing of walls, cracks in slabs, etc.
Window manufacturers are not too busy during the cold season, so you can contact any company and be sure that your order will not be made "on hastily and will arrive on time.
In winter, most companies have pre-holiday sales and offer good discounts, so you can save on your purchase or choose a better product within your budget.

As for the disadvantages of installation in winter, 2 main points can be distinguished:

it will be cool in the house for several hours (installation + warming after), therefore, if there are small children in the house, it is better to send them to their grandmother or dress them warmly;
it will be impossible to carry out installation at very low temperatures (from -20), so it is better to first look at the weather forecast for the planned days (although there have been no severe frosts in our country in the last couple of years).

So, you see that there are no specific recommendations or restrictions on the choice of season for installing PVC windows. Both summer and winter have their advantages, so the choice is always yours. And in our company you can order high quality plastic windows at any time of the year, and not worry about their installation!

Why are windows replaced more often in the summer?

The main argument in favor of replacing windows in the summer is the fear of freezing the apartment while work is underway. However, with modern plastic systems this problem is no more, because the installation process takes an average of 40 minutes to 1.5 hours. In order for the initial temperature to be established in the room, it will not take much time after installation.

When it comes not to a simple replacement of windows, but to repairs in general, then, of course, it is better to choose a warm season. Late spring, summer and early autumn are the best times to renovate. The reasons are obvious: building mixtures dry out faster, there is the possibility of constant ventilation of the room, longer daylight hours and other advantages. If you are setting up new house or spend overhaul apartments in the summer, then windows should be installed immediately, at the stage of rough finishing.

However, when installing double-glazed windows in the warm season, it is worth remembering two small nuances:

in summer it is more difficult to detect problems - drafts, blowing, small cracks - everything that can make itself felt in winter;
it is better to order windows in advance, as during the peak season the manufacturing process may be delayed due to the large number of orders.

Warm window installation what is it

If you are still afraid to install a plastic profile in winter, you should pay attention to this technology. Not every person is delighted to make installation on a frosty sunny day

Like it or not, but the cold will break into the apartment even in these 25 minutes, during which the opening remains open. And here the technology of warm mounting will be a real salvation. What does she represent?

This unique method is devoid of all the disadvantages inherent in the installation at very high sub-zero temperatures. You can use it even if it is very cold outside and standard installation is not possible. During warm installation, a special screen is installed in the opening, which protects the room from cooling. Let's talk more about this procedure.

As we said earlier, the opening remains open for 25 minutes. If you use this modern technology, then for such a period the master installs a special heat shield. It is fixed using detachable clamps, while the walls do not need to be drilled, which means that the exterior and interior of the building will not suffer.

A pneumatic frame is located along the contour, which is filled with air until the entire window niche is covered with a screen. Specialists pull detachable clamps to press the protective screen as tightly as possible to the wall of the house. As a result, the cold has no chance to get inside the building.

And only after that, the old frame is dismantled, followed by the installation of a new double-glazed window. After the structure is installed, the screen is removed.
As a result, the owner of the apartment is satisfied modern window PVC and heat preservation in the room.

How to start preparing for window replacement

First of all, of course, you should measure the window openings. In any case, a company specialist will come to take measurements again, however, approximate data will help you to better price. With a specialist who came to measure the windows, it will also be possible to discuss the options for the design and design of the window that best suits you.

When all organizational issues have been resolved, the company has been selected, the contract has been concluded and the date for the installation has been set, some preparation should be made in order to optimize this process as much as possible. Many of these things are often forgotten. Here is a list of what should be done first so as not to fuss in the process of work:

Prepare a place to work, remove all unnecessary things;
Protect the floor finish with thick paper or a cover;
close interior doors(from cold and dust).

Is it possible to install plastic windows in winter

Most often, apartment owners refuse to install plastic windows in the cold for the following reasons:

They fear that in the process of dismantling old windows and installing new ones during frosts, damage to the heating system and freezing of the room will occur;
There is a risk that polyvinyl chloride (PVC) windows, the most common today, will become brittle at low temperatures. This threatens with the appearance of cracks during the mechanical impact on the window, which is inevitable during installation work;
Most often, when filling the assembly joints of a plastic window block with an opening, polyurethane mounting foam is used. There is a risk that with low air humidity, typical for winter time, it will freeze before it polymerizes.

Of course, such concerns are indeed justified. However, in our time, such risks and possible problems of installing plastic windows in winter can be completely prevented.

Let's start with the first reason., according to which the installation of windows in winter is unpopular - there is a danger of freezing the room and damaging the heating system. In fact, if the dismantling of the old window and the installation of a new double-glazed window is carried out by a team of professionals, the room will remain without glazing for 30–50 minutes, maximum for an hour, because everything happens quite quickly. During this time, the room will definitely not have time to completely dry out, and the pipes will freeze.

Warm window technology

In addition, today the technology of warm installation of windows has begun to be widely used. What it consists in: outside the building, behind the window opening, a special inflatable heat screen is installed. It is mounted on the outer wall along the perimeter of the old window even before it is dismantled, therefore it will close the room from frost and cold wind. Of course, with such a protective screen, it will be more comfortable for workers to dismantle and install.

Important! Even taking into account the possibility of using a heat shield for installing new windows, these works should be carried out in winter in turn in each room. First a window in the same room with closed door if it doesn't exist - doorway closed with a cloth or other materials, then in another

This will prevent the appearance of drafts, which absolutely no one needs in winter.

Note that some window installers use home-made curtains made of various film materials to make it comfortable to work indoors in winter. And you need to understand that the price of a professional thermal screen for installing windows in winter is quite high.

As for the fact that PVC windows can become brittle in the cold, this problem is also easy to solve.

First, you should choose a trusted manufacturer and high-quality double-glazed windows designed for significant temperature changes.
Secondly, before installing the windows after transportation, it is necessary to hold them in a heated room so that they warm up.

What to Consider

If the installation of windows takes place in an unheated house in winter, for example, a new building that you do not want to leave with open openings during the cold season, you can also take action. The easiest option is to close the window openings with a film and heat the room with a convector, a heat gun, which is available, so that the plastic windows warm up a little after transportation.

Important! In any case, experts advise installing plastic windows at a temperature not lower than minus 25 ° C! Some experts even consider minus 15 °C to be the minimum.

Now let's talk about the third factor. risk when installing plastic windows in winter - using mounting foam. Experienced repairmen sometimes simply heat this composition in a water bath before use, leave it in a warm room for at least a night, warm up the places where the mounting foam is applied with building hair dryers, wet the joints with warm water to speed up polymerization.

But, even if all these measures are applied, you should use a special mounting foam designed for sub-zero temperatures. There are compositions that are "winter" and are calmly used at a temperature of minus 20 degrees. Here, it is they who should be used for winter installation of windows. Yes, winter polyurethane foam is more expensive, but you can’t save on quality and comfort.

Why the customer is willing to pay double the price

As a rule, an increase in demand is accompanied by an increase in the load on production. The workload of the workshops forces window sellers to increase the delivery time of finished products - they are pushed to this by increasing production times. Those of the entrepreneurs who do not want to give up their potential customers in this way (the class of buyers who need PVC windows here and now) correct demand by increasing the cost.

As a result, in the industry as a whole, in this time period, 6-10 months long (seasonal demand for windows sometimes starts from the first sunny March days and ends with the arrival of cold December), customers are forced to buy windows at a higher price.

That small part of customers who decide to replace windows in the winter already has the benefit that their products will most likely be cheaper.

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What season is best to install plastic windows

New technological solutions appear every year, and if a decade ago experts said that plastic windows can only be installed in the warm season, now there is an opportunity to do this when there is a special need for it.

Of course, even now there are some issues that require special attention, but in the event of critical events, plastic windows are mounted at any time.

Advantages and difficulties of installing windows in winter:

the undoubted advantage will be, which falls in the season of low demand. Some customers use this moment to buy windows in advance for the proposed repair, and they plan to install them directly in the summer;
during installation, you can immediately check the tightness, because even a small defect will immediately manifest itself as a draft. As a result, either the defect will be eliminated immediately, or the window will be replaced with a similar one, and no further alterations will be required;
only very severe frosts can interfere with the installation, in which even thermal screens do not help to maintain the temperature of the window opening acceptable for work. While the windows are being installed, it will be cold in the apartment, so you need to plan right away that it will not be possible to stay in the house;
mounting foam, which is used when installing a window, requires a certain external temperature, and humidity will also play an important role. Of the technological innovations, one can confidently single out the presence of a special foam for installing windows in winter conditions, but there is a limit here too (not lower than 15 degrees below zero).

Advantages and difficulties of summer window installation:

comfortable temperature and low humidity will allow specialists to work much faster, and the residents themselves will be able to stay in the apartment. Window openings will be constantly open, but this will not create difficulties, because in summer it is warm enough even in the evenings;
long daylight hours will allow you to install a window block in one working day, all work will be done quickly. By evening, the residents of the apartment will enjoy the view from the new window, since all work will be completed immediately;
everyone understands the advantages of installing windows in summer, so the demand for plastic windows rises sharply, therefore, window prices will increase compared to winter or late autumn.

The most favorable period for the installation of plastic windows is the last months of spring, when it is already quite warm, but there is still no rush to buy windows. If you did not purchase plastic windows in the winter, then you can purchase and install windows in the spring as well - this is economical and convenient in every respect.

Additional work

A prerequisite for high-quality installation both in winter and in summer will be the finishing of the slopes of the window opening following the installation.

Why is this extra work needed? Main function slope finishing is the protection of the gaps between the window and the opening from temperature extremes and moisture. Foam is an excellent sealant and insulation, but it is very sensitive to ultraviolet rays and humidity. If the gaps are not closed, in a month the seal layer will lose its properties, and by spring it will begin to collapse.

Finishing the slopes of the window opening is best done with insulation

After installation work comes finishing. It is best to make the slopes warm, that is, with an additional layer of insulation (foam, mineral wool). In the schematic drawing, you can see one of the options for insulating the internal opening. It's not a very big cost. But in this way the thermal insulation of the window will be improved.

At what stage of repair is it better to install plastic windows

We have dealt with seasonal issues. But what to do if the repair is already planned (or already in the process), and when it is better to install the window is a mystery.

Experts advise installing plastic windows immediately before the start of the final repair work in the room. This will make it possible to keep the “cosmetic” repair of the premises in perfect condition and not subject the design of the new window to sometimes ruthless and irreparable influence.

At the same time, the issue of installation before or after the so-called "wet" work is not so fundamental. The main thing is good ventilation and, in some cases, space heating.

Installing windows is a responsible and important matter. You can't do everything at random here.

If you doubt the solution of a particular issue, it is always better to contact the masters. Choose good professionals and enjoy the comfort and coziness of your home. After carefully reading the article, you will be able to answer your question when it is better to install plastic windows.

When to Install Windows

Of course, it is best to make an unhurried replacement or installation in the warm season under normal weather conditions and positive temperatures. But, if the construction of a new house is delayed, then the installation of plastic windows in the winter is also possible. The same applies to replacing old windows with new ones. There are positive moments in this season, but you need to take into account some of the nuances. So is it possible to install plastic windows in winter?

Benefits of winter installation

Windows in our country are a seasonal product. Most consumers try to have time to carry out installation in the spring summer period when it's more convenient. Most often, window installation companies work with an increased load during this period, so the owners have to wait longer to complete the order.

In winter, the demand for installation and construction work drops sharply

Installing windows in winter, on the contrary, gives an advantage in the quality of order fulfillment. Most construction work, including window installation, is less in demand during the cold season. At this time, you can find interesting offers for the manufacture and installation of window systems: promotions, discounts and others.. In addition, installers will not be in a hurry, as the schedule is not so tight, which will affect the quality of the installation. These are the main advantages with which you should not be afraid to carry out winter installation of windows.

The nuances of the cold season

It is important to consider the temperature at which the installation is carried out. It is forbidden to install plastic windows in winter at temperatures below -20 degrees

In this case, the construction foam, which is used as a sealant, will contain a large amount of ice crystals in its composition, and the quality of such an installation will be much lower. And after a while, there will be such consequences as freezing and mold.

Also, when the frost is too cold (-15 and below), the seals of the opening windows become less elastic, which can lead to poor adjustment of the sashes.

PVC window seal loses its qualities during installation work at temperatures below 15 degrees

If you are planning a winter installation of plastic windows in a new building, then at acceptable air temperatures, all work can be carried out without problems.

Another thing is the replacement in residential premises. It should be borne in mind that the installation time is 30-40 minutes for each double-glazed window, and the rooms will cool down. To do this, unlike the summer period, it is necessary to dismantle and change double-glazed windows in stages.

In winter, after the delivery of double-glazed windows, they need to be kept in the house for 24 hours at room temperature so that all elements warm up. This is done in order to avoid thermal deformations..

Another option for winter installation is to carry out the so-called warm mounting window systems.

As a rule, most buyers strive to have time to make all repairs, including window replacement, in summer time. This decision seems more correct for most owners of apartments and houses.

However, practice shows otherwise. First of all, it is worth noting that it is in the summer, that is, in the midst of the season, that the prices for installing windows, and for the windows themselves, have the highest rate.

On the other hand, the quality of the installation can also leave much to be desired. The fact is that it is in the summer that window installation teams have a seriously busy schedule, which means that the installation speed is quite high, which can also affect the quality of installation.

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There is nothing wrong with installing windows during the summer. However, there are some things you won't be able to fix until the cold season starts. Plus, some owners...

Any time of the year can be suitable for installing or changing plastic windows, as each period has its own advantages. Production is running all year round, experienced installers thoroughly know the technology of installing windows in any weather.

Summer orders and installation of plastic windows have the following nuances:

external temperature environment quite high, there is no risk of letting cold into the apartment;

installation waiting time is 10-15 days;

comfortable natural working conditions for installers;

in summer it is impossible to determine the shortcomings or defects made during the installation process;

high demand for these services and intensive workload of workers.

Carrying out work in the winter also has a number of its own features and advantages. Among the main points that arise in the process of fulfilling an order for the installation of windows, the following can be distinguished:

relatively short waiting time for installation - 2-7 days;

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Many people who decide to install plastic windows are wondering: when is it better to install them - in winter or in summer? For some reason, such a stereotype has developed, and we hasten to note that it is completely unreasonable that the installation of plastic windows in winter can lead to freezing of the room.

We hasten to assure you that everything is not as bad as you imagined. The fact is that with an open window opening, dismantling and installation work takes an average of 20-30 minutes. This is a relatively short period of time, and therefore the room will not have time to cool much. In addition, the customer has the opportunity to assess the level of comfort immediately after installation. It should be noted that in the winter season, the installation of plastic windows is not allowed only if the air outside the window is lower than -15 °. Today, buying windows in Moscow is not a problem, since many companies are engaged in the production of plastic windows. It is important not only to purchase high-quality plastic ...

When is the best time to change windows?

Overhaul in the apartment begins, perhaps, with the replacement of windows. The old windows of our houses have long served their time, and sometimes the window is the only element that, by some miracle, still opens, despite the thick layer of paint and sagging rusty hinges. There are so many manufacturers of metal-plastic windows today that their listing alone can take more than one page. Which company's products to give preference to, it's up to you. But in what period of the year it is better to replace windows, we'll talk about this. Almost any of you will say: well, of course, in the summer! However, let me disagree with this. It just so happened that I replaced the windows in my apartment in January, I didn’t have another suitable time. The temperature outside the window was about minus 10 degrees, I noticeably...

When is the best time of year to change windows?

When choosing plastic windows, most people do not think about the fact that not every season is equally well suited for their installation. Omitting the technical nuances, it can be argued that the price of installation, and indeed of the windows themselves, depends on the time of year. At first glance, it seems that the most favorable time for the installation of window structures will be summer or early autumn. Warm weather and long daylight really have a lot of advantages. However, the disadvantages of this choice are also very extensive.

One of the main disadvantages of the summer period is the high demand for plastic windows. And high demand necessarily generates inflated prices and a relatively long wait for the order to be completed. Plus, the risk of unfair work in the summer also increases. Struggling with the abundance of orders, companies reduce the installation time, which cannot but affect the quality.

From another point of view, choosing winter for replacement or...

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When is the best time to change windows?

by the most best time to replace old windows with new ones made of plastic profile is autumn and summer. If you think so, then you are among the 90% of those who think the same way.

The installation of windows during this period is a tribute to the weather conditions, comfortable and safe for the dwelling, where it is planned to replace the glazing. In addition, it is during this period that most of the repair work falls, to which the renewal of window frames or the installation of new windows is often tied. That is, in fact, summer and autumn are the very season when buyers are looking for windows the most and, accordingly, when window companies experience a period of growth.

Why is the customer willing to pay double the price?

As a rule, an increase in demand is accompanied by an increase in the load on production. The workload of the workshops forces window sellers to increase the delivery time of finished products - they are pushed to this by the increasing production time. Those of the entrepreneurs who do not want to give up their potential customers in this way (the class of buyers who need PVC windows here and now) correct demand by increasing the cost.

That small part of customers who decide to replace windows in the winter already has the benefit that their products will most likely be cheaper.

During the winter months, when the outside temperature drops below zero degrees, checking the quality of the work is not a big deal. If the installation was done incorrectly, then from the window in places where the thermal insulation circuit is violated, it will noticeably blow. This is the very signal that should inform you about the "hack" of the workers and indicate the place where the installers made a mistake.

In winter, the detection of such a "blowing" is possible immediately upon acceptance of work, so the installers will seal and, if necessary, reinstall the window block on the same day.

Why installing windows in winter is not always possible.

When installing window structures, foam is most often used today. Its feature is the expansion in air at certain parameters of humidity and temperature. Hence, there are restrictions associated with the provision of the required conditions. In terms of temperatures at which the mounting foam expands properly, until relatively recently, installation in the winter was basically impossible.

With the obvious advantage of using the latter, it is still possible to speak with a fairly high degree of confidence about their reliable operation at temperatures not lower than -15 0 С.

Thus, as we can see, each window replacement season has its advantages and disadvantages.

The order of work during the construction of the house is clearly defined, and it is better to strictly adhere to it. And this applies to eurowindows, both plastic and wooden. At what stage of construction is it better to install windows, and what will be the consequences of installing translucent structures at another time, the WINDOWS MEDIA portal will tell.

A common practice in domestic private construction is to install windows just before winter into bare walls to close the inner shell and be able to carry out finishing work, usually damp and dirty. This is a common mistake in the art of building.

Irreversible consequences of "amateur" in the installation of windows

Ideally, if the installation of windows and doors will be carried out after the screed and internal plaster have been completed and dried, but before laying the insulation outer wall. Such a sequence of work will ensure that the insulation layer around the windows does not accumulate excess moisture (which in winter will lead to condensation in the insulation layer, then freezing it in the foam layer, and, consequently, degradation of the cellular structure of the mounting foam).

In the case of wooden windows, excess moisture can cause swelling of the window frames, cracks in the painted surface, and even frame joints, as well as corrosion of hardware components. humidity in the range of 50-60%. Very often, the provision of just such conditions of use is the starting point of the guarantee documents of eurowindow manufacturers.

At what stage of construction should eurowindows be installed?

Wooden windows. It is better to install them upon completion of "wet" work inside the house. If you install them before, then the high level of humidity in the room (about 90%) can cause irreparable damage to wooden frames. Although manufacturers claim that modern wooden windows are resistant to moisture from atmospheric precipitation and do not deform, they do not recommend their installation before plastering and screeding. Some of them even warn that the guarantee offered for euro-windows made of wood loses its relevance if, after the installation of joinery, "wet" work was carried out in damp, inefficiently ventilated and poorly heated rooms.

PVC windows. It does not matter whether they are planned to be installed before or after wet work. Should always provide effective ventilation rooms (if necessary, and heating), so that moisture does not condense on the surface of the double-glazed window, because it can then go to the slope and subsequently provoke the appearance of mold.

Wet work in winter. Often construction work is completed at the end of autumn and the installation of windows and finishing work fall into the winter period. In this situation, it would be better to choose plastic windows, which in principle can be installed at any time of the year (although days when the temperature drops below -5 ° C should be avoided, even if winter polyurethane foam is used for sealing, which can work at temperatures up to - 10°C). If the winter is cold, it is best to postpone the installation of plastic windows for the spring. Very low temperatures will cause the PVC to become brittle, which can lead to cracking of the profile during transport, unloading and installation.

With the installation of wooden eurowindows, it is also better to wait until spring. However, if the euro windows are already installed and there is a desire to finish the house in the winter, it is worth considering whether wet work should be replaced with dry work. Laying drywall and gypsum boards does not have much effect on indoor humidity, nor does it delay further finishing work. When work is interrupted for the winter, and the windows have already been installed, it is important to ensure ventilation in the premises, otherwise the accumulated moisture will condense inside the house - most likely on the windows.

The most useful sequence of work when installing eurowindows

Thanks to this sequence, it will be possible to avoid pollution or damage to the window, high humidity in the house, and unnecessary duplication of work (correction of previously made slopes damaged during the installation of windows).

Installation of windows before or after plastering

Before plastering. If the finishing work will be carried out in spring and summer, the windows can be installed before the "wet" work. They must be shielded with a protective film or the sash can be removed during plastering and the frames carefully protected. You can also install windows, plaster slopes and corners, and then, after protecting the windows with a special film, plaster the rest of the wall surfaces. The application of plaster requires temperatures above 5 °C, so when planning this work for the winter (especially gypsum plaster), eurowindows should be installed earlier. This sequence of work is acceptable if it is decided to install plastic windows.

With the installation of wooden windows, it is better to wait until the plaster has completely dried. If windows are inserted in autumn before plastering, they should be carefully screened with foil and left open to allow moisture to escape.

After plastering. It is best to plaster the walls inside, leaving slopes and corners unplastered. After they dry, windows are installed, and after the foam has dried and cured, the slopes are plastered. This approach is especially appropriate in the case of wooden windows. Then it is possible to avoid their possible contact with excess moisture from the drying of the plaster.

It happens, however, that plasterers do not want to agree to complete the slopes. If it is planned to install drywall, then a team of drywall installers can help with the finishing of the window opening. After installing the window, cut drywall slabs are glued to the opening in a certain way. You can, of course, completely plaster the walls and slopes, but after that it will be difficult to install windows without damaging the plaster.

Installation of a window after performing “wet” work in interiors has another advantage: the surface of the frame and double-glazed windows are not exposed to dirt, scratches and irreversible damage by workers of another construction team. Unfortunately, there is a risk of not avoiding this when installing thermal insulation around window frame or window sill. Therefore, before starting work on insulation, it is necessary to protect the window together with the frames with a layer of a special film.

When do you think it is better to change windows - in winter or summer? Most people think that the most favorable time to install plastic windows is summer. Many of our customers are sincerely surprised when they answer the question: “Do they install plastic windows in winter?” receive a positive response.

Installing windows in the winter has its advantages. This:

instant quality check of the installation;
high speed of order fulfillment;
significant savings (due to discounts and gifts).

Fast installation quality check

One of the reasons why people are afraid to install windows in winter is the fear of chilling the apartment. Today experts use best technology installation. The apartment or room will be “windowless” for no more than 30 minutes. Just choose the right weather conditions so that the need does not arise too soon.

When is the best time to change windows?

at a temperature not lower than minus 15 degrees,
in calm weather.

Once the installation is complete, you will immediately feel the difference. Mounting foam fills all the cracks, so drafts should not bother you. All this - if the windows were installed qualitatively, according to the rules. If not, then the window defect will appear quickly. From the remaining cracks it will start to blow, so claims to the masters about what may arise even before they leave.

In this sense, the question of whether to install plastic windows in winter or not has an unequivocal answer: “Yes!” In the summer, it will be difficult to check the quality of the installation immediately, since drafts or frost cannot occur in any case. The temperature outside is not the same. In winter, you will immediately feel if the masonry is blown. In addition, you will see if ice and condensation are forming.

More profitable and faster - in winter

As you know, the demand for plastic windows in the summer increases significantly compared to the winter period. The main reason is the availability of free time for people, because summer is the time for holidays.

In winter, the hype for the installation of windows subsides. To attract customers, companies make significant discounts. Therefore, the question of whether it is possible to change windows in winter has a definite answer - of course, yes. You will spend much less money and possibly receive gifts from the company. For example, care products for plastic windows.

Due to the fact that the installers are not heavily loaded, the installation of the window will take a minimum of time. They will be able to pay more attention to your order, they will work calmly and without fuss. Do you understand when it is better to install plastic windows - when a specialist has one order per day or several?

Of course, for an experienced installer, the question of when it is better to install plastic windows is not so important. A real specialist will install windows with high quality under any conditions. Installation at low temperatures is a common process for a professional.

Thus, the advantages of installing windows in cold weather are obvious. Your order will be fulfilled quickly and efficiently, as there are usually fewer customers in winter. You will receive big discounts, and most importantly, you will immediately check the quality of the installation.

Specialists of the Relit Company will carry out high-quality installation of PVC windows at any time convenient for you. In addition, we do and provide services for the installation of slopes and window sills, and their modernization.

Last spring, while putting up the windows after the winter cold, you firmly decided: "Stop! This summer I'm changing the windows!" The romantic season of cottages, vacations, high temperatures and heavy rains has safely come to an end and you are again in front of the window with strips of foam rubber and paper. "Stop! Why didn't I change the windows?"

You have not changed the windows, because summer is a precious time that you need to devote to children, relatives, loved ones and yourself, and let the windows wait for winter. This is the right approach, and professionals support it! Many employees of window companies are specifically waiting for winter to change the windows in their apartments, and they know a lot about this.

Many are worried that during installation the apartment can cool down a lot, which will not have the best effect on heating systems. In fact, this doubt is not justified. On average, the installation of a standard window lasts 1.5 hours, of which the opening remains open for 30 minutes (maximum 50 minutes). During this time, only the air in the room will have time to cool, so ...

The best time to replace old windows with new plastic profiles is autumn and summer. If you think so, then you are among the 90% of those who think the same way.

Why is the customer willing to pay double the price?

As a rule, an increase in demand is accompanied by an increase in the load on production. The workload of the workshops forces window sellers to increase the delivery time of finished products - they are pushed to this by the increasing production time. Those of the entrepreneurs who do not want to give up in this way ...

The market of plastic windows is very specific and has a seasonal orientation, underloading the production of plastic windows from December to June (OFF-SEASON) and a high workload from July to November (SEASON). The seasonal nature of work significantly limits the growth of production, since in the winter and spring months the equipment is idle and production incurs losses, workers receive low wages and there is a turnover of qualified personnel. Therefore, manufacturers of plastic windows in the season strive to get the maximum profit and keep the maximum orders, and in the off-season to attract maximum amount clients. Thus, the strategy of sellers of plastic windows is different at different times and, accordingly, the question is: "When is it better to install plastic windows?" quite takes place.

Installation of plastic windows in season

During the season, it is necessary to keep a large number of customers, but there is not enough capacity, the production time for plastic windows increases, and the client...

At what time of the year is it better to install plastic windows, this question is asked by many who make repairs, or are just planning to do it. Is it possible to install plastic windows in winter, and what is it like, installation of windows in winter. I will try to talk about all this today.

And so, when it is better to change windows, the installation of plastic windows in the winter season is technically practically the same as installation in the summer, although many argue the opposite, and see only disadvantages in this, but in vain.

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A large number of companies offer big discounts for window installation in winter. All this is not due to problems in installing windows in the cold season, but to the traditional decline in consumer activity, few people change windows in winter, so there are few customers. Of course, it is more convenient to change windows in the summer, and all repairs are carried out in warm weather, but in the summer, this is an expensive undertaking, and in the summer, usually no one has money, everything goes to vacations and summer cottages.

In winter, you can save a lot of money by...

When to change windows - in summer or winter?

When is the best time to change windows?

Change windows to plastic windows better in winter. There are several important reasons for this:

1. Summer is precious and a short time, which must be given to children, relatives and friends, and the windows will wait until winter. Many employees of window installation companies are waiting for winter to change the windows in their apartments, and they know a lot about installing plastic windows.

2. The peak in the window business comes in September, it is during the summer period that the load on all areas of the window company is maximum. Window installers are no exception. In winter, installers work slowly, devote more time to the order than in summer.

3. When installing plastic windows in winter, you can immediately see all the shortcomings in the installation of windows and the insulation of window slopes after foaming the opening. If it comes through, fogging of the windows appears, then the problem is eliminated immediately. This is easy to do, since in summer the air temperature is the same indoors and outdoors, and in winter ...

It is desirable that only high-quality materials be used in the manufacture of the window block, since it is this indicator that determines how long the window will last and how often it will have to be repaired. It is important to check how well the seams are fixed at the joints between the frame and the wall, because it bears very large mechanical loads caused by fluctuations in the dimensions of the parts of the structure due to changes in temperature and humidity. If the tightness of the seam is broken, then droplets of condensed steam will appear on the glass from the inside, and the joint itself may crack. What affects the quality of the installation of a plastic window?

1. Measurement accuracy. The window must be made in strict accordance with the dimensions of the window opening. Before concluding a contract for the installation of the product, you must make the most accurate measurements. This is best done by experts from window companies.

2. Quality workmanship. When making a frame,...

Have you decided to replace old wooden windows with plastic ones? Of course, it is better to entrust this matter to professionals, since the installation of plastic windows carries many nuances, if they are not observed, the windows may not retain heat, be not airtight, close poorly and fog up. If you are sure that you will cope with this task, then we will talk about the nuances of installing PVC windows in this article.

Organizational matters

Advantage self installation plastic windows lies in the fact that you yourself will do it much more scrupulously than most installation teams, who sin by non-compliance with GOST when installing windows. But again, we repeat that if you have never seen it visually and are not familiar with the process of installing plastic windows, order the installation from specialists.

When is the best time to install uPVC windows?

It is best to replace windows in the warm season, from May to September. Assembly work...

The disturbed performance of plastic windows is restored with the help of various adjustments. But, in addition to them, there is another one: the adjustment of plastic windows - winter / summer, which is needed only in order to change the degree of pressing of the window sashes. Changing the position of the locking pin on the sash fittings allows you to press the sash more strongly, as a result of which the access of cold air through the window is reduced.

Casement pins can take three positions:

Maximum sash pressure. Medium pressure (factory setting). Minimum pressure.

In winter, the sashes are pressed strongly so that cold air does not break through the sealing rubber; in summer, the pressure softens. To prevent the effect of this fitting from weakening ahead of time, the following adjustment recommendations must be followed:

After installing new windows, adjust the fittings to a small clamp. While the seal is new, there is no need to squeeze it hard: having remembered the deformation, it will no longer be able to return to the original one ...

If you are talking about windows, then they are installed all year round. The only thing is that installation work is not carried out in winter if the air temperature is below -15 degrees. The window opening of competent installers is open for no more than 20 minutes, and during this time the room does not have time to cool down. With good foam, you can work up to minus 15 degrees. I don’t know how it is in Novosibirsk (where Evgeny Sinyatkin lives), but in the Moscow region in the summer there are so many orders that installers sometimes don’t have days off. And there are more reasons to rush in the summer: the beach, barbecue, etc. Regarding gifts - free cheese is only in mousetraps, all gifts, anyway, are paid for by you. In a serious company with normal quality control and qualified installers, there are no jambs either in winter or ...

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At what time of the year is it better to install plastic windows - a question that many people ask themselves, who have already decided for themselves another question - which plastic windows are better. Now it remains only to choose the right season to update the plastic windows. We will be happy to advise you on the reasons why it is better to install windows in the spring.

Many firms advise installing plastic windows in winter, and there is logic in this - in winter, the production of plastic windows is not loaded with work, sellers reduce prices, the shortcomings of new windows are detected immediately after installation, since in the cold season blowing and freezing through a plastic window is felt instantly and distinctly .

However, from my own experience, a decrease in the production time of windows due to the minimum workload of production can adversely affect the quality - workers are relaxed by an irregular work schedule, because either ...

Among those who decide to install plastic windows, one can often hear arguments in favor of carrying out work in winter or summer. The largest number of users are inclined to order new window designs in the summer, since this season has a number of noticeable advantages. Others, on the contrary, recommend placing an order for the installation of PVC windows in the winter, and also give enough arguments in their favor. Here are just a few reasons in favor of a particular opinion, after reading which you can make your choice.

When installing new window structures in the summer, many winter troubles can be avoided. With a summer installation, the room will not freeze through and be exposed to drafts, and the mounting foam hardens much faster. As a result, the window structure will be installed hermetically and in full compliance with the basic rules of operation. In addition, the work of installers in the summer is much more comfortable, which means that they will not rush to install ...

Seasonal installation of plastic windows. Is it possible to produce PVC installation systems in winter

As practice shows, most consumers, having decided to install plastic windows, have no idea when it is better to do it. We competently declare that summer installation practically does not differ from work performed at other times of the year. If you still have doubts, then below we will tell you how winter glazing actually happens.

season selection

The choice of season for the installation of PVC windows is absolutely not critical. As for winter installation, it has significant advantages. Low temperature is perhaps the only and main drawback that significantly affects the time of fixing the foam. Here you can add a slightly increased ventilation and unpleasant drafts, with which good window companies have already learned how to cope - the installation of window structures in winter takes place under the "protection" of a special thermal screen.

The benefits are more significant and...

Installing windows in the winter has its advantages. This:

Instant check of the quality of the installation; high speed of order fulfillment; significant savings (due to discounts and gifts). Fast installation quality check

One of the reasons why people are afraid to install windows in winter is the fear of chilling the apartment. Today, specialists use the best installation technologies. The apartment or room will be “windowless” for no more than 30 minutes. Just choose the right weather conditions so that the need for window repairs does not arise too soon.

When is the best time to change windows?

At a temperature not lower than minus 15 degrees, in calm weather.

When the installation is complete, you...

When is the best time of year to install plastic windows?

Many people do not know when it is better to install plastic windows: in winter or in summer? So, according to some, if you install plastic windows in winter, you can provoke freezing of the room. But it is not all that bad. With an open window opening, execution dismantling works will take 20 minutes. This is a fairly short period of time, which will not allow much cooling of the room. In addition, immediately after the installation of the structures, the customer will be able to appreciate the comfort.

In the winter season, the installation of plastic structures is only permissible if the temperature is above -15 °. The company that will fulfill the order will wait for a day with a suitable temperature. In winter, the option of disrupting the installation is almost completely excluded, because experienced specialists will be able to make the correct calculations.

PVC windows will be installed at a special installation price, which is calculated for operation at sub-zero temperatures. As is known...

To watch a video about winter window installation,
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It is winter outside and the issue of heat in the apartment comes to the fore. Many people change old windows with the first cold weather. Others, on the contrary, are trying to postpone the replacement of windows until spring.

Why are we afraid to install windows in winter?

The main reason for refusing to install windows in winter is the fear of overcooling the room during the winter installation of new windows. According to the installation technology, the window opening remains open from 20 to 40 minutes. During this time, the room does not have time to cool down, so you should not be afraid of this.

Installation of windows is allowed to be carried out at an air temperature of at least minus 15 degrees. At the same time, it is necessary to use professional winter polyurethane foam, which retains its characteristics (expansion, adhesion) even at low temperatures.

Putting windows in winter is better than summer! Winter installation technology

Winter installation Windows has one important...

Installation of plastic windows in winter. Set or wait until summer?

The winter is merry
With skates and sleighs
With powdered ski tracks,
With a magical old fairy tale.
On a decorated Christmas tree
The lanterns swing.
May the winter be cheerful
It doesn't end anymore!
(I. Chernetskaya)

Before we had time to look back, the first snowflakes were already flying outside the window, the first ice appeared in the puddles, the foliage flew around. And the real winter time is just around the corner. For four long months we will be surrounded by snowdrifts, and the thermometer will confidently register at minus marks.

But what about those who did not have time or for objective reasons did not install new windows in the warm season? After all, you must admit that we put aside many things “for later”, choosing between repairs and vacations, a new car and expensive building materials.

But now, as they say, the time has come to change the windows. Let us quote F.M. Dostoevsky...

Many people who decide to install plastic windows in the country are asking this question. There is no unequivocal answer to it, because. both winter and summer have their advantages and disadvantages in installing windows. We will list most of them, and you will already determine what is more important to you and make your choice.

1. The room will not freeze and draft during the dismantling of old windows and the installation of new ones. At the same time, installation usually lasts no more than an hour. Therefore, this plus can be neglected.

2. Foam dries much faster, so you'll see the final result before the workers leave.

1. Firms usually have a lot of orders in the summer, so the order fulfillment time may be delayed.

2. You will be installing windows as quickly as possible in order to have time to do as much as possible in a day, so the quality may suffer from this. In addition, to feel the drafts you will have to wait ...

Windows production and installation technologies are being improved every year. But there is another significant factor that affects the durability and reliability of windows: when they are installed.

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General rules. Ideally, it is better to mount any window after performing wet finishing work inside the house, before finishing the facade. Installing windows before warming the house will allow you to perform high-quality exterior finish slopes and the walls themselves. The ideal sequence is as follows: wet work inside (without finishing the slopes); window installation; slope finishing; then wet work on the facade.

When to install windows during the construction phase?

Wooden windows. Wet construction works (plastering, pouring screeds) create high humidity indoors and can cause deformation wooden structures. Will not protect them and special acrylic paint(even if the manufacturers claim otherwise). In addition, moisture evaporating from the surface of finishing materials is chemically aggressive, which is also not good for wood. Conclusion: it is possible to install wooden windows only when the “wet” work is completed, and the room is dried and well ventilated. If the windows need to be installed quickly, but it is impossible to follow these rules, it is better to replace the wet finish with a dry one (for example, drywall).

Plastic windows. It is possible to put plastic windows before carrying out wet work. And if it happens in autumn or winter, this is the only possible option. The main thing is to ensure good ventilation and a temperature above “+5” in the room so that excess moisture does not form and accumulate inside the structure.

Let's focus on the facade. If the walls are single-layer, windows can be installed both before and after finishing the facade. Although the first option is preferable: you can more carefully track the connection of the elements, more accurately and more securely fix them. Otherwise, it all depends on what you prefer: to protect the windows from plaster or apply a second, cosmetic, layer on the facade after installing the windows. Windows are placed in double-layer walls before finishing with insulation. Its slabs adjacent to the windows are laid so that their joints do not coincide with each other in the corners of the openings. The corners of the slopes are reinforced with reinforcing mesh and corners. Insulation for 2-3 cm is superimposed on the window frame. If the windows are mounted after facing with insulation, some of the work will have to be done again.

When to install windows during renovation?

Before plastering. As already mentioned, at this stage you can install a plastic window - it is better to wait with a wooden one. Before the start of work, the windows and the entire structure are covered with a film and first the slopes and corners of the openings are plastered, and then the walls. If the repair is in the fall, the windows protected by the film are left open so that the moisture leaves.

After plastering. The walls are trimmed with plaster, without touching the slopes, and after installing the window and drying the mounting foam, they are also plastered. If it is decided to finish the room with drywall, the same team that performs the cladding can put the slopes in order.

Can windows be installed in winter?

Pros. Usually in winter, windows are sold at a significant discount. In addition, in winter, all defects and installation errors, if any, are immediately detected. For example, with poor-quality insulation of assembly joints, all cracks, and therefore drafts, are immediately noticeable, and in summer they are easy to miss.

Minuses. Savings on windows can evaporate during installation if special frost-resistant materials, thermal barriers, etc. are required. It is better not to install wooden windows at all in winter. In principle, it is possible to install plastic windows, but only if the air temperature is not lower than "-5", even if the mounting foam and sealants are designed for lower temperatures. The most resistant polyurethane foam does not adhere well to the wall during frost and dries longer, while PVC becomes brittle: cracks and chips are possible under mechanical stress.

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Most often, the installation of windows in the house is carried out in parallel with other repair and construction work. This is especially true for the private sector, when, in addition to plastering the interior, the facade of the building is lined and insulated. All of the above works have a direct impact on the quality of window installation. The correct sequence of actions is important. Our article will tell you when to install windows when building a house and why you should not ignore the recommendations. Also, this material will help you find out what needs to be done first and how they differ. summer work from winter.

The sequence of work during the installation of eurowindows

The very procedure for installing plastic and wooden windows is carried out in the same sequence in accordance with GOST 30971-2012. For each of the designs, there are certain nuances, which you can learn about in special reviews on WindowTrade, but in general, both events are completely identical. When installing two types of windows, professional installers use the following algorithm of actions:

Preparation of the opening - at this stage, the internal and external slopes are cleaned of peeling plaster and other building mixtures. Also, dust and objects that may interfere with the installation are removed from the walls.
Sealing all seams and cracks in the walls - such a procedure will significantly reduce the likelihood of moisture from entering the interior from the outside.
Temporary dismantling of active shutters and double-glazed windows.
Installation, marking for fasteners and alignment with the level of the frame in the opening.
Drilling holes in profiles for anchor elements.
Pasting the frame with PSUL tape.
Fixing the profile structure with wedges and drilling the walls for fasteners.
Installation and fastening of fasteners.
Foaming assembly seam around the window.
Installation of trough and window sill.
Installation of double-glazed windows and active shutters.

Although the installation of a PVC or wood euro-window is carried out in the same sequence, there are fundamentally important differences between these two installations. The difference lies in the moment when you can start work. Wrong order leads to negative consequences. Due to the mistakes made, the windows can be deformed, the installation seams will be destroyed, or problems may arise with the drying of the plaster. To avoid trouble, you need to choose the right time for installation. Ideally, for two types of windows, it should be carried out before facing the facades after all the “wet work” in the interior has been completed. However, reality makes its own adjustments, so there are several options installation.

When to put windows - before or after plaster

The sequence of repair and construction work at this stage depends on when exactly the installation of windows is planned. Indeed, thanks to the appearance of frost-resistant foam, installation can be performed all year round. Moreover, therefore, many owners of houses under construction are planning purchases at this time. Also, when choosing a sequence, it matters what material the frames and sashes are made of.

PVC - before plastering

If the event is scheduled for spring or summer, plaster can be applied to the wall both after the procedure for installing structures made of plastic profiles, and before it. At this time of the year, the sequence is of no fundamental importance. But in winter, PVC windows need to be installed first. Indeed, the application of most building mixtures to the walls is carried out at a temperature not lower than +5 ° C. In this case, the windows help keep the heat needed to dry the plaster.

To maintain the desired temperature, you can use special screens or temporary wooden frames. However, these devices retain heat worse than metal-plastic windows with double-glazed windows.

Wood - after plastering

Timber windows can only be installed after the plaster has dried. If work is carried out in late autumn, winter or in early spring, building screens or temporary windows from film-covered frames will come in handy. This will allow maintaining the optimum temperature for drying the building mixture in the interior. Violation of the recommendations and a change in the sequence leads to the fact that the frames with sashes actively absorb evaporating moisture and quickly deform.

Slope plaster

It is optimal if the plastering of the slopes after the installation of plastic windows or wooden models is performed at the final stage. That is, the walls are first lined, and only after the building mixtures have completely dried, work is carried out in the area of the openings. This sequence gives enough time for the mounting foam to completely harden. Otherwise, it will be difficult to remove its excess and it is possible to break the tightness of the assembly seam.

Until the end of all repair and construction work, wooden or plastic windows must be protected with a film from the inside. Such a screen protects sashes, frames and double-glazed windows from ingress of paint that is difficult to wash off, and fittings from lumps of building mixtures that interfere with the normal operation of mechanisms.

Installation of windows before finishing the facade or after

When finishing the facade of a private house, the windows are installed in a different sequence. The order of work depends on individual characteristics construction. Or rather, from the type of facade plane, which can be one- or two-layer.

Single layer walls

Despite adjoining the windows, the wet facade is not able to damage them. After all, evaporating moisture is absorbed by the atmosphere and is not able to adversely affect profile structures and assembly seams. If the building is not planned to be insulated from the outside, windows can be installed in any order. In this case, it does not affect anything, although experts recommend plastering the facade last. However, the window manufacturer may delay the execution of the order or other unforeseen events will occur, so it is most often necessary to act on circumstances where the correct order is considered last.

In order not to perform double facing of external slopes, it is advisable to plaster them after the window installation procedure. If you break this sequence, you will have to redo everything again. Indeed, during the installation of windows, slopes are almost always damaged, so it is most logical to finish them last. Also plastering slopes on finishing stage allows you to properly seal the assembly seam. After all, it is more convenient to apply foam and sealing tape when additional layers of the building mixture do not interfere with the perimeter of the window opening.

double wall

With such a structure of the facade, it is recommended to install windows first, and then insulate the walls. If the sequence is violated, the slopes lined with insulation can completely block the profile of the frames. In such cases, not only the aesthetics and light transmission of structures suffer, but also problems arise with the installation of mosquito nets. To avoid such situations, you must first install the windows, and then select the insulation of optimal thickness for the slopes. Its layer should overlap the frames by about 2-3 cm.

Regardless of the type of facade and installation sequence, the outer part of the windows must be immediately closed with a protective film after installation. After all, when facing slopes, you can stain or scratch the profile and double-glazed windows.

Despite the difference in the technologies used, the decoration of windows, the facade of the house and internal walls- related activities. In the presence of general rules, which are published in this material, there are quite a few nuances. If they are not taken into account, further operation of the windows may lead to depressurization of structures, heat leakage, condensation and the formation of fungus. To obtain high quality installation of windows and wall decoration, it is necessary to have solid experience in performing these construction works. Only in this case, you can avoid mistakes and have the right to a guarantee from the manufacturer, so it is better not to try to save on the services of builders and immediately contact the responsible specialists.

The consequences of installing windows with your own hands

Today, many videos have appeared in which their authors tell and demonstrate how easy and simple it is to do the installation with your own hands. However, self-installation of windows is undesirable under any circumstances. Lack of experience causes a large number marriage. Even if you thoroughly study the theory, you can still make too many mistakes without practical skills. Their result is:

poor quality window fasteners;
deformation of structures during their operation;
depressurization of windows along the perimeter of the assembly seam;
the appearance of fungus and mold on the slopes, frame, sashes;
an increase in financial costs and a large loss of time.

You also need to consider what untimely installation will add problems. If you choose the wrong moment for installation, excess moisture in the walls can not only provoke an early destruction of the installation seam, but also damage the window frames.

Manufacturers usually give a guarantee on the condition that the windows will be installed in compliance with the installation requirements. Violation of these rules may cause the company to refuse to correct the malfunctions. That is, amateur performance and mistakes made almost always deprive the window owner of the warranty from the manufacturer.