There is no need to explain to anyone what a window is in a house. At least, these are two components - a window opening and a frame with glass. The window opening appeared in the first house in the form of a hole in the wall, so since then it has only changed its shape. But the frames have undergone many changes from the moment of their first appearance to the present day. Without going into their history, it should be noted that now in new buildings they install window frames made of plastic, and in old houses they often replace wooden ones with plastic ones. And when replacing old ones with new ones, the appearance of the window opening is damaged. And problems arise - how to make it beautiful, what material to finish it with, how to match the fashion. And one of the main questions in this problem is this - what to use instead of plastic on window slopes.
Read in the article
- 1 What are window slopes
- 2 Facing window slopes
- 3 Conclusion
What are window slopes
The inner part of the window opening is the "slope". The overall impression of both the room and the view from the window largely depends on its size, proportions and shape, as well as on the type of facing material. The slope is between the frame and the wall. Slopes protect the premises from cold penetration. They close the seams at the junction of the frame and the window opening. Slopes should serve without losing their appearance as much time as the glass unit itself. Their operational function is to protect assembly seams with improved sound, moisture and heat insulation. Slopes are located on both sides of the window - both from the inside and from the outside.
With a serious renovation of the premises, when replacing wooden frames with plastic ones, and sometimes during finishing work in a new building, the question arises about the material for facing the slopes.
Facing window slopes
The finishing operation for the installation of any windows is the finishing of the slopes. They create the appearance of the window. In addition, the correct finishing of the slopes increases their performance.
The cheapest and most technologically advanced cladding option is the use of plastic. This is a cheap option and looks cheap. And not everyone likes it.
In practice, three methods of finishing slopes are usually used. This is their plastering, finishing with plastic or drywall. Each of these options has advantages and disadvantages.
The first option is the oldest in terms of time of origin and the most widespread. It's cheap and technologically advanced. The option is suitable for any interior style. To complete it, you need to prepare a finishing mixture, a traditional set of plaster tools and paint that can be diluted with water. The procedure is as follows. The base is leveled with a starting putty prepared on a gypsum mixture, and then the finishing putty is put into operation. Layers of putty are applied alternately, the next layer only after the previous one has dried. The plaster is fire resistant.
Plastic cladding can significantly reduce labor intensity and time of work. The financial costs are minimal. But the opening loses the property of vapor permeability, this leads to the appearance of condensation on cold glasses. And over time, the plastic turns yellow. And when wiped with a rag or brush, it becomes electrified.
Sandwich panels are an improved version of plastic. There is insulation between the two plastic sheets. Thermal insulation improves, but aesthetes don't like the plastic look and economists are expensive.
The slopes, trimmed with wood, have a noble appearance. It can be just a board, lining, imitation under a log and others. It goes well visually with wooden frames.
Stone slopes in combination with wooden frames look beautiful. But this option is very expensive. And the builders should think over the technique of fastening the heavy stone.
Plasterboard finishing is the cheapest. Plus, it's almost a versatile material. In the sense that it can be combined with both plastic and wood windows. Easy to handle - slopes can be made quickly and in any size. Can be painted in any color. And, perhaps, the main modern advantage is that drywall is an environmentally friendly material, without any emissions.
Its disadvantages are low mechanical strength and high moisture absorption. Therefore, there are problems with durability. There is also moisture-resistant drywall, it is green.
Conclusion
Dreamers and artists can come up with many more options. Carried away by design, one should not forget about the main purpose of the slopes - they must ensure a reliable joining of the frame with the wall of the house. Carefully insulating the mounting slots will keep the room warm and quiet.
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