The final stage of installing any plastic window is the installation of strips at the joints. This element is an integral part of the decor. The window slider for plastic windows has another name - a mock bar. Being an element of decoration, it performs some functional duties, namely it hides the gaps between the walls and window blocks, which are sometimes formed during the installation process.
Selection rules
Choosing a splint for plastic windows, do not forget about two important points.
- Firstly, you must carefully choose the manufacturer. An individual approach is needed here. Look for proven quality fillers from metal-plastic window manufacturers (SALAMANDER, REHAU, VEKA, TROCAL) or hardware manufacturers (WINKHAUS, MACO, EXPERT).
- And secondly, this device should be in harmony with the already installed windows and their decoration. This is important when choosing the specified device. The window sash for plastic windows should be selected from the same material from which the windows are made. To get a complete picture, do not forget about the harmony of color and design design.
Types of Elders
Currently, the main criterion for the difference between these products is the material from which they are made.
- PVC fittings. They are sold in rolls. Waste when they are cut will be no more than 1%, which indicates the economy of this option. As a rule, these devices are made with a self-adhesive layer, which greatly simplifies their installation. However, in this case, it is necessary to observe the temperature regime. Installation work must not be carried out at temperatures below 5 degrees. This is important in this case. If the temperature is below the indicated mark, then it is necessary to preheat the surface to be treated or to resort to such additional fasteners as screws and screws. Another advantage of these devices is the possibility of their use in rooms with high humidity, such as kitchens and bathrooms.
- Wood trimmers are also called layouts. They are made mainly from pine. Most often they are used in the installation of window blocks made of wood. Characteristic features of this type of nashchelnik: environmental friendliness, aesthetics and durability. Also, they are characterized by a huge variety of shapes: curly, book, flat, semicircular.
- Metal strips. The material for their manufacture is galvanized steel or aluminum. As a rule, they are used in the construction of hangars, buildings, garages. Installation of strips on plastic windows in this case ends with the application of a layer of polyester. This is necessary to give the design an external aesthetic appearance.
Total
Having familiarized with this article, you can easily choose the fillers for plastic windows, the price of which will be quite reasonable (from 20 to 450 rubles, depending on the size, shape and material of the product). Do not chase the lowest prices. A window sash made of quality materials will have an appropriate cost. Choosing a cheap product, you may encounter some nuances. Namely: fragility, shape change during installation and further use, production defects are also possible.