For a long time, the aluminum window profile was not in demand everywhere, like the plastic one. But the development of production of aluminum structures and the introduction of fresh ideas in profile window systems gave lightweight quality windows to the world. Starting with stained glass and facade glazing, using a standard double-glazed window, the window structures made it clear that we are dealing with a durable product.
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The pros and cons of windows from the aluminum profile are still in the stage of preferential accumulation. A variant of rough total glazing is not excluded. To speed things up, take advantage of helpful tips from professionals.
Windows with aluminum profile
It is known that when creating an exterior decoration, the most impressive and grateful way is glazing. Transparent facade structures and windows with an aluminum profile are no longer a curiosity when decorating high-rise buildings and private houses.
Aluminum window complete set is able to fully protect the heated and unheated rooms from the atmospheric impact.
To glazing using aluminum profile has broadened the boundaries of our perception of the decorative and operational capabilities of glazing systems, experts recommend studying the methods of installation, and at the same time the views of developers.
Reviews about the aluminum profile
Alexander Ivanovich, the developer, the work experience of 35 years
"Frankly, I was pleased with the stylish appearance of the installed aluminum window, due to the small weight of which I made the installation, eliminating the load on the base. The range of products from the manufacturer is designed for any need: they are warm windows, blind and swivel-folding, doors with top or bottom sandwich filling.
I installed my own a dull warm window dimensions of 800 x 1200 mm and profile AGS 68 with a single-compartment double-glazed window 5 mm on the second floor of a private house. This is an unheated room located on the south side of the house. I dream to glaze in the same way the entrance group of the first floor and the terrace. "
Georgiy Pavlovich, developer, 12 years work experience
Aluminum windows, the price of which is made up of the cost of the profile, the features of the door and fittings, is democratic and allows for a reasonable choice to produce an economical installation.
I was not too lazy to calculate the savings from installation. You will not believe it, but the savings from mounting an aluminum profile made up to 20% of the installation of standard PVC windows as standard! "
To feel advantages and pluses of windows from an aluminum profile it is possible at studying of a standard complete set of "cold" or "warm" window and technology of installation.
Profile types and window design
The profiles of aluminum windows are similar in technical parameters.
It is necessary to distinguish between "warm" and "cold" windows, which are intended for heated rooms and unheated rooms. A distinctive feature is the presence of thermal insertion or thermo-breaking section.
In the cold profile, the insert is missing and the profile is single-chamber.
Thermo-burst inserts (sections) are made of fiberglass and polyamide. A warm profile provides good sound and thermal insulation.
The design of the full-size aluminum window has the following configuration:
- standard frame profile
- profile of sash and glazing beads
- stump and impost profiles.
Regardless of the type of profile, the installation is performed according to the basic technology.
Installation of aluminum windows with your own hands
basic technology
Technologically, the installation of aluminum windows is absolutely no different from the traditional installation of PVC windows and integrally consists of the following stages:
- removing the old frame and preparing a window opening for installing a new window
- installation and alignment of a new aluminum frame with subsequent fastening
- perimetre
- installation of ebb and sill
- installation of double-glazed windows and adjustment of accessories.
When removing and installing the frame, you will need a standard set of metalwork tools: saw, chisel, construction level, punch, metal drills, dowel-nails, wood blades and mounting foam.
installation of aluminum window, detailed instructions
Detailed instructions include the stages of performing the work, starting with measurements and selection of tools, devices, consumables and preparatory work.
Before the installation of a new aluminum frame, the old window is dismantled and the window sill is removed. Then remove the remnants and fragments of fasteners, concrete garbage. Freed opening is wetted with water and primed.
Installing the frame
Aluminum window comes from the manufacturer in disassembled form, so it is recommended to pre-assemble the frame and equip it with accessories.
Aluminum frame is exposed in the opening and leveled, podstiviv bottom wedges and adjusting the horizontal.
On the perimeter of the frame and the opening prepare mounting fastening holes for the chosen fastening element - an anchor or an anchor plate. Anchor plates fix in the opening dowel nails. After installing the frame, the seam is welded around the perimeter. Mounting wedges are removed, formed voids are also filled with foam.
Mounting of window sill and low tide
Installation of the window sill is made under the frame, inserting the edge into a special groove. Then the window sill is "planted" on the foam.
The spout is attached to the bottom of the frame structure from the outside, fixing the position with screws. The gap between the frame structure and the tint of frost.
Hinging the sash
The hinges are hung on the lower hinge by first exposing the handle to the open position (horizontally). In the upper frame loop, the corner of the leaf is turned on and fixed with a pin. For a better approach of the pin into the loop, the flap is recommended to press against the frame. Hanging the leaf, adjust and check the fixing screws of the hardware.
We install the double-glazed window and adjust the fittings
In the mounted frame we install the double-glazed window and fix it with beads, beginning with the upper-lower, left-right.
Shtapiki are hammered and compacted with a special rubber hammer.
After the final installation of the double-glazed window, place the mosquito net on the window and check for missing cracks.
Useful tips for glazing the balcony with aluminum sliding windows are shown here.
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