Repair of window frames

Repair of window frames – Window is an essential element of any room. Through it gets sunlight , gas exchange occurs between the room and the street , a man looks at him to get information about what is happening outside the building. The main element is its window frame, where mounted window. The best material for it – of course the tree .

Wood or plastic

Natural wood has excellent thermal insulation properties , quite firmly , after appropriate processing tolerates adverse atmospheric conditions . And most importantly – like any natural material , wood is environmentally safe , looks great both inside the building and outside the building.

But today most people prefer windows from PVC profile , do it so much better tree. It turns out PVC in performance in almost all inferior wood, especially in environmental safety. Not to say plastic windows installers , with strong heating and mechanical stress they evaporate harmful to the body.

The only distinct advantage of PVC windows – a relatively low price. Plastic window will certainly cost less wood . Incidentally, this is also indirect evidence that the wooden frame is the best option for windows. But wooden windows can be repaired or restored, and PVC profile , in case of damage can only be replaced .

Why you need a repair window frames ?

Even if the wooden window has lost integrity, it cracks and gaps , no need to change it on the plastic .

The wooden frame can be repaired , fully returned to her original performance. We can distinguish the following main stages of repair sash window :

Removing glass  ;
removal of old protective layers ;
removal of cracks and chips and other defects;
application of protective coatings;
installation of glass or glass .

Removing and cleaning the glass frame

To provide a quality repair window frames made ​​of wood, it is necessary to remove the glass or glazing . T Each bead is nailed to the frame with nails, remove it with a chisel can be picked up near Carnation and carefully separated from the frame. This must be done carefully so as not to damage the surface of the wood or glass. If bead  and poorly separated , it is better to break it than to damage the window . Then you can remove the glass without effort or window.

To remove old paint , you can use  grinder , trowel or regular sandpaper. To use each of these tools , you need to know the specifics of working with them.

For example, power positions, in any case can not be used , if not removed glass from the heat they just burst. Sander perfectly cope with cleaning any surface, but in the corners and other hard to reach areas of the frame , it is impossible to do anything . Accurately and qualitatively can spend sweep sandpaper , but the process will be slow . Special fluids for flushing can be used only in warm weather.

Defect removal and painting windows

After cleaning the window frame, it is tested for the presence of chips and cracks . All the best to seal defects specifically oil- or latex adhesive putty . Then you need to wait for it to dry and sand the surface if necessary with fine sandpaper . If the frame is loose , they need to strengthen the special metal area that is attached with screws . So it does not seem to fit out, to do by its size hole in the frame with a chisel .

Before painting the window to be treated with a special liquid that will stop the processes of decay and corrosion. With the help of these fluids can effectively identify tree drawing and give it the desired color, if the surface is then lacquered frame . After that, the window surface with a layer of varnish or paint .

For better use of special stains window enamel or oil paint . If the stain is performed on a frame with glass installed , they glued over special construction tape to help avoid paint streaks on the glass. Varnishing selected special formulations for exterior woodwork.

installation of glass

After the paint dries, the places where the frame rests on the other surface when closed , glued insulation , which is a strip of cellular rubber or dense foam . This will avoid drafts in the future.

Back glass or double glazing installed using special adhesive that will hold them in the window and ensure its impermeability . New beadings also planted on the adhesive or sealant and stronger nails.