windows and window sills, as soon appeared on the market, immediately won wide appreciation of our compatriots.Even now, when the initial excitement has gone to "no", they are still very willingly buy.But you always want to save on the work of installers not cheap, but because the installation of PVC window sills with their hands interests many.
Benefits
Such widely distributed has a simple explanation: they are not afraid to rot, they do not need to paint and putty, PVC poorly lit and does not expand due to moisture or temperature extremes.In addition, quite easy to put them without using any complicated and expensive instruments.
perform measurements correctly!
to install PVC window sills with their hands is successful, all you need to properly measure.Professional installers often say that they often have to correct those flaws, which allowed the owners in the process of self-assembly.
example, the maximum length of which can have the window sill, is three meters.Maximum width - no more than 70 cm. If the product is too wide, it is necessary to carry out pruning, and in the course of this work you need to carefully look at the state of the cutting line.
How to crop?
If the installation of PVC window sills involves their own hands shortening, the line cut must necessarily take place behind the ribs (departing 1.5-2 cm).If done correctly, the material will not wrinkle, being rigidly attached to the window frame.
rear edge of the window sill should go under the window, and to give the whole structure necessary rigidity and strength necessary to use wedges and foam.If you trim the edges incorrectly, gradually begins to wrinkle the material inside, and the whole structure "go."Cut
best with a jigsaw.
methods
Any installation of PVC window sills with their hands can be performed using three methods.
easiest and fastest way to apply for this conventional screws suitable size.The frame is necessary beforehand to drill fixing holes.First, place the joint with the frame construction is treated with a special sealant, and then give birth to a window sill frame, and then fixed with screws.
Note that the seat for itself the product carefully (but without fanaticism) propenivaetsya.This setup window sill PVC is available to anyone who has a screwdriver and screws.
But far more common and reliable method, in which the windows are screwed to the very doorway special metal straps.The groove which is formed by a gap between the window and the opening is inserted the window sill itself, which is fixed on the same screw.Then the design is fixed with foam.
latter method does not provide for the use of any additional tools for the fastener.A process long enough, but the experts consider it the most reliable.The meaning of this method lies in the fact that under the sill gradually inserted expansion wedges.This is done as long as there will be gaps.
As you can see, the installation of plastic window sills with their own hands is not some incredibly complex undertaking.
