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 What are the functions of such an ordinary part of the house as a window? Sometimes we don’t even think that in addition to daylight penetrating through it, the window protects us from street noise, dust and dirt, keeps the house warm.
Regardless of the type of windows - plastic, wooden - they all require repair from time to time.
Prevention, window preliminary inspection and repair - all this will cost you much less than buying new windows. Cheaper, but the quality will not be inferior in anything, both in terms of sound insulation and thermal insulation.
If you decide to repair windows with your own hands, read the information below and calmly get down to work.
It is clear that if your double-glazed window is broken, then there is no need to replace it completely. It will be enough to install a new glass unit.
If cracks appear in the windows, and this often happens over time due to deformation of the windows in view of weather conditions and temperatures, then the now popular Swedish window sealing system will come to the rescue. It is quite simple, and you can easily do this work yourself. Gently remove the glass, remove the old paint layer, treat the sashes and frames. Then you need to paint them again, put back the glass or replace them with new ones. Your window looks like new! Why renovate windows? Firstly, in this way, you will reduce heat loss and increase noise protection, exclude dust and improve the view of the window.
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Let's consider how to properly replace a glass unit.
To begin with, let's decide what is a double-glazed window? It is a construction of glued glasses at a distance. It is determined using a spacer.
There are one-, two- and three-chamber double-glazed windows.
More often than not, people want to replace only one glass in a glass unit that is broken. However, such a replacement is impractical. This repair is only justified if the glass was broken in production.
In any other case, it would be better to replace the entire window as a whole - it will cost you less. Be sure to measure the dimensions of the glass before handing it in for repair.
Spend enough time to measure, otherwise you will be left at the "broken trough" with glass that does not fit into the frame.
If safety plays an important role for you, you can order special armored glass. Triplex and tempered glass have the greatest strength.
Perhaps you do not want to install plastic windows for yourself at all, but decided to restore old wooden windows.
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They have their advantages - they retain heat better, do not have a negative effect on health and look very beautiful. However, they require much more care, because the tree quickly loses its attractiveness, damp, swells, cracks appear.
If you are wondering how to return the windows to their former look, then pay attention to the following tips.
Firstly, it is better to make a high-quality thorough repair of windows. Disassemble the window to the very base, remove it from the hinges, pull out the glass, unscrew the fittings. Then you can start removing the old paint layer and cleaning with a rag or sandpaper.
Now you have a finished surface in front of you, you can start painting it. Here, too, there are some nuances - first you need to cover it with a stain, which is now presented in a variety of colors, choose the one that you like. Leave to dry completely. After that, insert the glass back, if before the repair there were problems with drafts and noise, then do it with a transparent silicone sealant.
After that, cover everything with varnish, be sure to apply at least three layers, and after applying each layer, let it dry.
Note that the higher the quality of the materials used in the repair, the longer the service life of the window will be.
Now you can put all the fittings in place and glue the rubber seal. After repairs, do not forget to sometimes inspect the windows for cracks and cracks, and take good care of them. Wash windows at least twice a year and painting should be done every three years.
Consider another window repair system that has appeared relatively recently. It is called the Euro-strip.
This type of restoration is distinguished by a special technology. All window sashes are preliminarily removed. This ensures high-quality processing of the frame and sashes.
Then the groove is necessarily milled.
Let's talk more about painting (varnishing) windows. Over time, not only the finishing technology has changed, but also the materials for its implementation. Therefore, the term “varnishing” is now more popular, since various varnishes based on synthetic resins or acrylics have replaced oil paints.
In general, it was believed that acrylic varnish is best suited for these purposes, however, synthetic resins have also shown themselves to be on the good side, and now these products are used almost on a par.
If you decide to paint the window yourself, please note that it is not recommended to simply apply varnish to the wood. First, it is necessary to cover the surface with lacquer-compatible products in the form of intermediate layers.
The advantage of varnishes over other coating methods is that they are more resistant to UV rays.
Typically, the scheme for varnishing windows is as follows:
- wood sanding;
- treatment with impregnating soil;
- application of an intermediate coating layer;
- varnishing.
Semi-matt quick-drying compositions based on alkyd resins are also excellent for these purposes; it has moisture-regulating properties.
When working with paints and varnishes, do not forget to read the instructions for use, because they can harm your health.
Rutich A.M.
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