Why it is better to Get Windows Installed by Professionals
When purchasing modern plastic windows some
owners refuse to professionally install them in the hope of wanting to save
money and consider themselves capable of coping with this “seemingly simple”
job. Ordinary people are provoked by the stories of neighbours or friends installing
plastic windows with their own hands, guided by the instructions of
"specialists" from the Internet, and educational videos on YouTube. However,
most beginners get frustrated when they try to do the job on their own. Let us discuss
whether the installation of modern windows is simple or difficult and whether
it is worth attempting to install them yourself or hiring a professional window
installer to do it for you.
Many people can independently carry out minor repairs in their apartment, believing that there is nothing particularly difficult in installing modern windows. You just need to dismantle the old structure, install a new window in its place, fix it in the opening with self-tapping screws, and then seal up the remaining space with polyurethane foam and close it with decorative slopes. On paper, this sounds simple. But there are a lot of nuances that need to be considered in the process of this work– it is on them that the result and the ability of products to fully carry out its functions depends.
What
is the risk of improper installation of windows?
Before you independently undertake the
installation of modern windows, you need to study the features of the room,
find out what material the walls are made of, decide on the strength and
configuration of the openings (which will help you choose the optimal work
scheme and suitable technology).Small and inconspicuous details determine the
method of fastening the structures, the type of materials used, as well as the
sequence of actions and the correctness of their implementation. Professional window installers know that even identical windows can behave differently when installed,
requiring an individual approach and attitude. Exceptions are made only for
mass installation in newly built facilities - where minor flaws are eliminated by
personal adjustment and additional work with each structure. The most common of
them are:
·
The
appearance of cracks and gaps through which heat will leave the room.
·
Freezing
slopes due to leakage during installation.
·
Misting
and ice formation in winter.
·
Poor
performance and quick breakdown of the locking elements.
·
The occurrence of interference with the
movement and closing of the shutters.
Installation
of windows - options and features of installation
Among the many questions that arise before installing a window, the first one that needs to be addressed is which installation method is the most optimal in a particular case? The question must be solved correctly because the result of the work depends on:
· Mounting on anchor bolts - used to install large,
massive windows, models with heavy armored glass units, etc.
· Casement Window Fastener - most often used when
installing structures in residential premises, as well as in buildings with
loose, wooden and brick walls.
It is quite
difficult to understand the intricacies and features of each method without
practical experience and using theoretical instructions from the internet are
unlikely to help in this case. It is impossible to determine from guides or
videos the quality and strength of walls, and their ability to withstand a
certain weight and load.
For that
reason, it is not worth taking risks and doing work on your own – it is better
to turn to a professional who guarantees the correct installation of windows in
accordance with the accepted standards that are tested and proven by specialists.
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