Prevention of plastic windows: when necessary, materials and tools, step by step instructions

Thanks to careful maintenance of plastic windows, you can extend their life. There are several important procedures that must be performed regularly. The effective prevention of plastic windows is described in the article.

Why is this required?

The main function of a double-glazed window is heat preservation, protection of the room from external noise. He also should not allow the formation of condensate. Gradually, plastic and rubber wear out, usually due to changeable weather and a sharp change of seasons.

If plastic windows are prevented 2 times a year - in the summer and before cold weather, then the service life of the products is extended. Procedures prepare structures for temperature changes.

Features

Prevention of plastic windows must be performed taking into account the following nuances:

1. Now there is a special kit designed to service structures. Usually it includes tools for the care of the profile, glass and lubricant for the mechanisms. Sometimes it includes a liquid to eliminate rust and a tool for the elasticity of rubber gaskets. But these funds can be purchased separately, which will be cheaper.
2. Polyvinyl chloride is not as strong and stable as the advertisement says. For him, the effects of alkalis, acids, solvents and other aggressive fluids are harmful. The design is easy to clean with ordinary dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. But abrasive compounds are not suitable.
3. To improve the appearance of the glass, you can use any wiper.
4. Movable metal elements are perfectly lubricated with machine oil.
5. If a liquid is needed to eliminate rust, an effective aerosol labeled VD-40 can be used. It is also used to lubricate window mechanisms.
6. Rubber and polymer seals often deteriorate. The service life of these elements is 3-7 years. If you take care of them, it will extend the service life. Therefore, in the off-season they are lubricated with silicone.

It is necessary to regularly air the room. The PVC profile has a high tightness, therefore, it hardly passes air from the street. Because of this, moisture regularly accumulates in it. It manifests itself in cold areas in the form of condensation and fogging. In severe frosts, ice is likely to occur. To avoid this, a reduction in humidity is required by regular ventilation.

Washing and cleaning

Do-it-yourself prevention of plastic windows is easy. It is necessary to wash and clean the glass and other parts of the structure: profiles, slopes, windowsill. In order to prevent condensation and freezing of the frame, they clean the drainage systems on the street with a brush.

You can wash the glass, accessories and seal with a warm soapy solution. To remove dirt from the frame, special plastic products are used. It is necessary to pay attention to the composition. Due to gasoline, acetone, solvents, acids, chlorine-containing and abrasive substances, the profile deteriorates and the sealant corrodes.

Grease

How to do the prevention of plastic windows yourself? In addition to washing, lubrication is performed. Wipe the hinges, the handle mechanism and other movable fittings with silicone oil or glycerin. They should be put in action 2-3 times to check the health.

For prevention, the lubrication of plastic windows with their own hands is performed as follows:

1. For lubrication, VD-40 is suitable. It is necessary to open the wings and remove dirt with a rag. Complex stains are removed with a stiff sponge or a special brush (not very coarse, otherwise it will damage the surface).
2. Lubricate brackets, bolts and metal parts.
3. For inaccessible places, a tubular nose is used, which is included with the VD-40.
4. If grease is used in a bottle, then 2-3 drops of the substance are applied to each part.

This completes the procedure. Do not experiment on your own with the means. For example, sunflower oil is not suitable for this procedure.

It is necessary to process a sealant. When greasing is done, it is necessary to inspect its outer and inner sides. Cracks and damage are the main causes of drafts.

Seasonal change

This is done with pins - small protruding parts at the ends of the window frames. They must be rotated to the right with a hex wrench or pliers - the frame clamp to the flaps increases. And to the left - it is weakening.

Windows in the summer, that is, with a weakened pressure, allow you to let in more air. And in the winter they keep warm. Prevention of plastic windows for the winter allows you to prepare them for the cold period.

Trouble-shooting

Prevention of plastic windows is the timely detection of faults and their elimination. If the window handle is loosened, you need to raise the decorative strip under it, turn it from a vertical position to a horizontal one and tighten the screws for high-quality fastening.

Often there is the problem of sagging the sash and poorly closing the window. To fix the problem, tighten the adjustment screw on the bottom hinge of the window. It can be found if the protective plastic cap is removed from the loop. It is necessary to inspect the accessories for malfunctions and get rid of them before the cold weather.

Handle replacement

Repair and prevention of plastic windows can be performed independently. A common problem is the breakdown of the handle structure. The replacement procedure is simple and affordable. Fixing bolts are located under a decorative overlay. She is under the pen. It must be rotated 90 degrees and the screws will open.

In some products, the pads just do not rotate. If you can’t do this, do not make more efforts. It is advisable to pull the handle slightly toward you, the pad will rise and easily turn around.

You need to buy a new part based on the old one. Therefore, a broken pen is taken with them to buy a new one. It is installed in place of the old. If you want to install an opening limiter in a new one, then you need to insert a special plate, a ventilation regulator, into the base.

Seal replacement

Many trust specialists in the prevention of plastic windows. The First Window Company carries out all types of work to extend the operation of structures. The seal is also replaced if it is cracked or damaged. Change it with the window sash removed. First you need to free the window hinges from the decorative caps. From the upper loop pliers pull down the rod loop. Then the window sash is slightly deflected towards itself and lifted.

The shutter must be placed on a horizontal surface and the damaged seal removed from the groove. The groove must be thoroughly washed and, after drying, lubricated with technical petroleum jelly or silicone grease. The new seal must be cut along the length of the groove, leaving a margin of 20 mm.

The sealant must be lubricated with petroleum jelly (silicone) and inserted into the edge of the groove. Then you need to stretch the entire length of the groove, hold the end with pliers. The ends of the seal are cut with a sharp knife so that they overlap each other - vertical and horizontal. The edges of the seal should be degreased with gasoline and fixed with silicone sealant. At the end, the sash is put in place: put the lower loop on the stem, then hammer the upper stock down. Then, the position of the sash and the clamp are adjusted.

Mechanism adjustment

Prevention of plastic window fittings can improve the functioning of the entire product. It is necessary to adjust the structure mechanism. This work can be done independently. The main thing is to take into account that the screws are twisted clockwise, and the unscrewing is against.

To determine where to move the structure, frame, movable sash, seals and mechanisms should be examined for abrasion and pressure. This is the most important point. If abrasions of the plastic on the right are detected, then the sash must be moved to the left. According to this principle, the top, bottom and other points of contact are adjusted:

1. The movement of the right and left bottom of the sash is carried out by a screw, which is located on the lower hinge on the side. To make the adjustment, remove the cover, insert the hexagon into the screw head and rotate it in the necessary direction. When torsion clockwise, the sash goes to the left, and against the right.
2. To adjust the upper part of the leaf on both sides, it is necessary to open the leaf, where a screw is located not far from the hinge, which is responsible for this procedure.
3. The movement of the sash up and down is performed using the screw located on the upper end of the lower hinge. There is a stub, it must be removed and adjusted. When torsion clockwise, the sash goes up, and against - down.
4. In addition to the above method of adjusting the clamp with pins, this clamp is regulated by screws located on the outer end of the sash. The number of screws is determined by the chosen model, usually there are 2, but there are also 3 screws.
5. Sometimes you need to reduce or increase the gap between the frame and the sash in the ventilation mode. For this sector, the adjusting screw is responsible, which is located below on the link supporting the sash when opening for ventilation. Specialists call the system scissors.

Thus, the prevention of plastic windows is the regular conduct of effective measures for the care and troubleshooting. If they are carried out in a timely manner, then the product life is noticeably extended.