Warmth and comfort in the house provides not only the interior, but also the windows. The quality of their installation will determine the duration of their operational life. Currently, various fasteners are used to mount window blocks. Their choice is most affected by the material and wall structure. It can be metal and plastic expansion frame dowels, construction screws and other products. Today we will talk about such fasteners as anchor plates.
What is an anchor plate
Plates are used for reliable fastening of both plastic windows and modern wooden double-glazed windows to openings and walls of brick, reinforced concrete, gas-silicate and foam concrete blocks. They are metal strips having one oblong and several round holes and guide notches. Anchor plates are produced by cold stamping from galvanized sheet steel, the thickness of which is 2 mm, 1.5 mm, 1.2 mm. By their design, the plates can vary, as well as have a different arrangement of holes and notches. Their manufacturability contributes to resistance to loads in the perpendicular plane of the window.
Types of plates
Anchor plates are of the following types:
The swivel plate is installed if it is impossible to fix the window for some reason. Then, during installation, it is turned to a place in the wall where the connection will be more reliable. A properly fitted pivot element with externally bent teeth provides a firm hold for the anchor plate. In this case, the profile is not deformed. Due to the rotatable crab and the possibility of bending, it is possible to install it at different angles.
There are also fixed strips with a hook. The existing crab on the product contributes to reliable fixed fasteners. Anchor plates designed for wood are also available.
Plate advantages
The most important advantage of anchor plates is a high level of manufacturability and reliability. Due to its design, this fastener provides a strong fixation to the wall and allows you to select a mounting point. It makes the connection flexible, and also can withstand both wind and operational loads. This product is easily attached to the window frame, simplifies the leveling of the window by plumb and level, contributes to the quick installation of the structure.
Anchor plate for windows is universal and is used when working with brick, concrete and wood. It can be very easily hidden using various decorative elements (platbands, window sills, slopes). Another important advantage of the plate is that during installation there is no need for drilling through the frame. This preserves the integrity of the contour of the window profile. It is also possible to use anchor plates for plastic windows in high humidity conditions.
Mounting Anchor Plate
The installation of the anchor plate to the window structures is carried out before their installation in the openings and is fastened with screws, size 5x40 mm. One of its legs is inserted at the right angle into the tide at the end of the frame and pressed against it firmly until the second foot is firmly fixed.
Since plates are produced in different parameters, they should be selected strictly according to the size of the window profile. Whether the fastener is selected correctly will be noticeable during installation. If the plate is selected perfectly, it will firmly connect to the structure, and the window will close tightly. This accessory should be purchased by the same manufacturer as the window units.
So, anchor plates are an indispensable fastener, which is often used for fastening wooden and plastic double-glazed windows. They are reliable and durable. The main thing is to choose the right type of plate and install it in a quality manner.