Any structure, in particular the old one, can berefresh by siding. But in order to add this design to the finished view, it is necessary to make a near-window bar. In addition, such a finish can decorate the appearance of the window and make it more aesthetic. Next, you will learn about the specifics of installing this bar and the requirements for doing the job.
Purpose and characteristics
Okolokonkaya plank for siding designedto close doorways and window openings. And the structure she gives a complete look. Typical dimensions of the window frame: length 3.5 meters, width 7.5 cm. A part is produced using the same technologies as the panels, this makes it possible to choose materials precisely according to the color and texture of the cladding. If desired, the windows and other architectural elements of the building can easily be selected with the help of contrasting color solutions, since the window sills for siding come in different colors.
The cost of this part varies in a wide range, and for fastening the products you will need self-tapping screws and screwdrivers.
Before you start work
Window decoration with siding suggestspreliminary training, as well as the availability of some knowledge in this area. Taking into account the fact that the materials used to install the window frame are affordable, most owners prefer to do the work themselves. Therefore, the information described below, for sure, many of them useful.
- The material used to cover the windows, withchanges in the temperature regime changes its physical characteristics (it expands when heated and shrinks in the cold), for this reason, when installing a window near the window, it is necessary to leave a gap of 6-9 mm between the panels - in the summer and about 10 mm (in winter).
- When installing the profile in the cold season, it needs to be warmed in a warm room for at least 12 hours. If you do not, the plastic will crack in the frost.
- Do not tighten the screws tightly during the fastening of the profile, as this will lead to the destruction of the material, which will increase or contract depending on the weather conditions.
- At calculations it is necessary to consider a stock for a trimming and to take approximately on 6-7 sm more.
Applying these tips when installing, you can beconfident that the profile after a certain time will not become unusable and it does not need to be replaced. Accordingly, the owner of the building will not need to redo the work and spend money.
Materials for installation
In addition to the profile itself, the installation of a siding and a window sill requires the availability of materials:
- The bar is J-shaped. This detail is needed to hide the siding cuts formed around the window openings.
- The finishing line. Used to strengthen the prikonnoy bar.
- Casing. Applicable only when the window opening is level with the wall.
In addition to materials, you will need the following set of tools:
- Measuring tape.
- Building level.
- A hammer.
- Cutter.
- Hacksaw.
- Shurupovort.
- Hermetic means.
- Screws.
Calculation of materials
Before you start work, you needcalculate the amount of material that will be required. For this, it is necessary to calculate each window separately, since in most cases in practice even an ideal structure has errors in volumes that at first glance are invisible.
The calculation process is elementary - to measure the length of allsides of the window. Do not forget to add 6 mm to the stock from all sides, they will be required for docking corners and cutting off surpluses with the maximum fit of the elements.
If there is an ebb at the bottom, its length is not taken into account, as it usually replaces the prism bar.
In addition, it is important not to forget thatokolokonnaya lath should be installed in a solid array, because the window is the first thing that visitors and passers-by see. The aesthetic appearance of the windows creates a first impression of the house as a whole, and if the finish will consist of several parts, then the view will be appropriate. Such oversights can not be hidden even in the photo, and even more so it's impossible not to notice while being near.
Mounting the bar
The dimensions of the window sill are always standard, so to speak, euro-size, so there are only two types of window frames:
- "Depressed window" to a depth of up to 20 cm.
- More than 20 cm.
If the depth of the slope is less than 20centimeters, then in this case it is possible to install a near-window bar. This arrangement is considered exemplary for installation. The near-window bar is set in two stages.
Stages
- Start the installation with the finish strip, which is installed on the entire edge of the opening.
- The window clip is fastened.
At first glance, it may seem that everythingquite simply, but if you do not take into account some of the details in the work, you can spoil everything. Therefore, those who have not yet done this kind of work, it is recommended to study some rules:
- The installation of parts begins horizontally, and only then you can go to the vertical elements. If you plan to install a window sill, the lower bar is not useful.
- Angle joints are performed by the method of bends and cuts.
- It is very important to leave small gaps (about 4-6 mm) for the upper near-window profile. This interval later compensates for temperature changes.
When installing a window near the window in the oldThere may be excess gap gaps between the panels. Cope with this problem will help silicone sealant, which is ideal for working with siding elements. The main thing is that after installing the prefrontal strip, there is no need to equip the ebb.
Features of the installation of the J-bar
When the depth of planting is more than 20 cm, you should use the J-shaped bar and special corners that are placed on the outside.
This bar is strengthened strictly along the border of the window.First, these elements are fixed at the sides. After that, from above, it is necessary to make an incision along the bottom horizontally placed part in such a way that as a result an "eyelet" is formed, which will need to be bent down slightly. This part must necessarily come under the side rails, moreover strictly from top to bottom.
In the slats of the side elements, the cut is performednamely the size of the "ear". A right angle is cut at the edge of the top-mounted element. There are established criteria for tilt, directly depending on the location of the angle:
- The right side is placed from top to bottom and necessarily from right to left, with the angle being equal to 45 degrees;
- The left side is the direction from top to bottom, from left to right and also by 45 degrees.
The back side of all bars can be executedin the same way, but provided that after installing all the components of the siding it will not be visible, as a result can result in a right angle. By the same scheme, an ordinary wide clypeus is also installed, but in this case all the allowances should be a little more, it all depends on the characteristics of the width of the profile.
Important
Setting a near-window bar, it follows thatremember that all the formed voids must be filled with a mounting foam or a heater, otherwise cold air will get through them in winter. In addition, it is important to pay attention to the waterproofing of these areas, so that rainwater or snow can not penetrate under the profile, which can damage the insulation and walls of the building.
