🏠 Repair of plastic windows with their hands at home: how to solve basic problems

If the plastic sash windows do not work well, or He appeared draft, It is necessary to undertake repairs and make it their own hands at home. To do this, you should decide what problem occurredAnd how to deal with it. We offer it to understand in more detail.

Adjust the plastic window sash slack

If some difficulties began to arise when closing the sash, it is possible, it just sag. To return the performance window system is sufficient to perform adjustment plastic window. We offer to find out where and how it can be done.

Horizontally

Sometimes you need to move the lower part of the blade to the right or to the left. This is done as follows:

• open the flap;
• removing the trim, set the hex key into the slot located at the bottom of the loop;
• turn the key clockwise, to shift the flap to the left, against - to move to the right.

If you want to move the horizontal upper part of the window adjustment is performed from the top. Opening the window, twisting clockwise hex key inserted into the adjusting socket to move the blade to the left, or in the opposite direction to move to the right.

Vertically

If the plastic window sagged, change its position can be achieved by adjusting the lower hinge. For this:

• open the flap;
• release the bottom hinge on the trim;
• with an Allen wrench inserted into the adjusting slot on the top of the loops, provide the desired position of the sash.

Attention! Rotate clockwise to raise the key will allow okno against - omitted.

Adjusting the clamping of a plastic window at podduvanii

If you bring it to a plastic window lighted candles, the flames will begin to deviate in the direction of the apartment, so you want to repair the window system. We offer to find out how to perform the repairs with their own hands, depending on the cause of the occurrence of drafts.

sash clamp

If the blade is loosely fitted to the frame, you must adjust the clamping mechanism. To do this, using hexagonal changing the position of the eccentrics located on the ends of the wings.

Attention! Turn eccentrics should be a couple of millimeters.

If the adjustment cams is not possible to change the position of the response mechanism. For this loosen bolts, by which it is bolted to the frame, and then need to shift the locking device to a desired distance.

Attention! Cams and locking pins are used for the seasonal adjustment of insulating glass.

We offer watch a video, which tells in detail how to correctly adjust the clamp leaf in the repair of plastic windows:

clamp loops

If you want to adjust the clamp loops should first decide on their type. From this depends the order of execution of works. We offer watch a video, in which the sequence of repair described in detail so that you can perform all the work with his own hands:

The replacement procedure of straightening plates at a warp profile

If the plastic window skewed profile can restore by replacing the straightening plates. Works are carried out in the following sequence:

Illustration	Procedure
	We check the profile geometry. To do this, the window is closed hold a pencil line along the top and bottom sides. Open the flap and measure the distance from the line to the edge of the frame. In a plastic box with the correct geometry it should be 8 ± 1 mm. If the value is greater than or less - need renovation.
	Remove the glazing beads, beginning with the longest, the most flexible. Then remove any beadings open angle. Removing glazing from the frame.
	Install double glazing in place. Set the correct size straightening plates, a little pushing glazing. We arrange them at a distance of 5 cm from the corners.
	Set the straightening plate by pressing rear to avoid blowing the hinge side. Beadings hammered in the reverse sequence until it clicks. We check the profile geometry.

Debugging fittings when clogged

In the operation of hardware inevitably becomes clogged. This may adversely affect the work of all plastic construction. As such, in this case repair is not required. Fittings simply dismantled and then carefully cleaned. need for twisting screwdriver or screwdriver. Vykruchennyh hardware elements decompose on the table, remove dirt and then lubricates and twists in place.

Tip! Before starting work, take photos in the collection of accessories to later in the assembly no difficulty.

Cleaning accessories should be performed at least twice a year. When wringing the elements planned maintenance is performed.

replacement seal

If during operation of the plastic window compactor significantly worn, repair their own hands is performed as follows:

• remove the old seal;
• well my window, removing the remains of the seal and the accumulated pollution;
• wait until the seat is completely dry;
• fasten sealing cordSequentially inserting it into the slot, carefully pressing, but without pulling. Place the start (end) of fastening and joints sizing.

Tip! To avoid mistakes when buying a standard size and shape of the seal, cut a small piece before purchasing the required number for the repair of plastic construction.

Repair of plastic windows with their hands at home with a faulty handle

If the pen does not work properly, it can deliver a lot of inconvenience. To troubleshoot possible, without resorting to the master. It is only necessary to determine what kind of repair is required, as well as to understand the sequence of work.

slacking

If the handle of a plastic window has become unsteady, turn a decorative plate at its base. Via screwdriver tighten up the fastening screws, ensuring the correct position of the handle, thereby eliminating the problem. After that, the trim returns to its original position.

Problems with rotation

When the knob is bad, it is necessary to unscrew and disassemble. With all the elements remove dust and debris. After drying, apply lubricant and set the knob.

jamming

Sometimes during the operation knob can jam. In this case, the flap of a plastic window may be in a different position. We offer to find out how to perform a repair in any given situation.

In the "open" or "closed"

If the handle is stuck with the window open, so you can confidently assert that the load lock. To close the window, enough to disable lock, located on the end flap. Its shape and mode of operation are dependent on the manufacturer.

If, because of a jammed pen can not even open a window to understand the order of repairs, we offer watch the following video:

In the tilted position

The reason for seizing the handle in the "winding" is the fault of this item as a "scissors". Repair of plastic windows in this case, in the following order:

1. Remove the flap dismantling the upper hinge.
2. Put the "scissors" in the corresponding slots.
3. Turn the knob. If not impossible - to click on the lock.
4. Make sure the locking mechanism working.
5. Assemble window.

When you open the windows at the same time in two positions

Sometimes the leaf happens to be in the open and tilted position. Recover design performance in this case can be as follows:

• translating the handle into a rotary mode, are arranged vertically;
• presses the upper hinge. The flap is opened;
• Turn the knob to the horizontal position. If this is not possible, disable the lock;
• closing flapBy turning the handle down.

In more detail how to do it, you can see in the following video:

Replacement handles plastic window

If the handle is broken, repair it becomes impractical. In this situation the only possible replacement of the damaged element to the next. This is done as follows:

• translating the handle in "open" position;
• remove the trim;
• unscrew fasteners;
• remove the damaged hardware;
• installing a new pen.

What if damaged glazing: procedure depending on the situation

If glass is broken, restore the integrity of the window can be achieved by replacing a single glass or glass unit as a whole. We offer to meet with the repair sequence in both cases.

replacement of glass

If the block to be replaced as a whole, the work is done in the following sequence:

Illustration	Procedure
	We determine the characteristics of the damaged glass unit indicated on the aluminum kaomke. It will not make a mistake in determining the geometric parameters of the element. Order a new glazing. Disassemble the plastic window glazing beads.
	We take out the damaged glass unit, observing all necessary safety measures. My frame. Remove accumulated contamination.
	Install the new double glazing, pre-defining the right direction.
	Set the glazing beads in place.

Replacement of glass in the pane

If you replace the entire glazed is not possible to eliminate the problem can be achieved by replacing the broken glass. This is done as follows:

Illustration	Procedure
	Remove the glazing beads and remove the damaged glazing. We put it on a flat surface.
	With the construction of the knife cut away the sealant to the spacer. We are doing it on the perimeter of the insulating glass from the damaged glass.
	Remove the damaged glass.
	If necessary, my glazed and new glass, and then combine them. Handle connection point sealing compound based on silicone. It is advisable to choose a clear sealant.
	Paste on the face of the glazing tape perimeter. We set it in place.

Share in the comments, if you have to repair the plastic window with his hands. What kind of work did you do and whether you like the results of your labor?