Adjustment of double-glazed windows with own hands

Modern windows are a complex technical system, therefore, like any other complex mechanism, double-glazed windows require periodic care and attention from the owners. As practice shows, even the most expensive double-glazed windows can eventually require adjustment. And if you have such windows installed in your home, then this article will not be superfluous for you. So, how is the glass unit adjusted by yourself?

We find out the reasons

First, let's find out why it becomes necessary to constantly adjust the leaflets. Most often, the reason for this is the natural shrinkage of the house. The walls of the building slightly change their configuration, and accordingly, the leaf will not be so tightly pressed against the frame. Strangely enough, this problem arises even in new buildings.

The second reason is the natural wear of the windows themselves. Often from the long-term operation of some elements of the insulating glass (namely seals) simply erased or shrunk. Depending on the quality of this part is from 3 to 5 years (seasons) of operation. In this case, the adjustment of the double-glazed window completely does not solve the problem with draft. In this case, it is necessary to make a complete replacement of the worn out part. You can buy a seal for a plastic window in any specialized store, and install it will not be a problem.

Sometimes it happens that the lower part of the sash touches the surface of the frame when the window is opened. This happens because in time the first detail sags from its own weight. But this can also contribute to the natural subsidence of the house. In this case, it is not necessary to install a new sealant - just just make sure that the window flaps are adjusted correctly.

Preparing the necessary tools

In order to adjust the glass unit without problems, you just need to have only one key - a hexagon.

When you open the window, you will see that there are 6-hole holes on the hinges. They should insert the key. Rotating it, you adjust the position of the loops. The main thing you need to know is, in what direction you need to twist the hexagon. The window is adjusted from the top of the loop, and then the lower position is set. By the way, the adjustment of wooden double-glazed windows is made on the same principle. Below we will look at how to properly configure the windows of metal-plastic windows in different places.

Adjusting the upper leaf

In order to get rid of the engagement of the casement behind the frame when closing, it is necessary to start the work by adjusting the leaf relative to the frame. As we noted earlier, you only need to have one tool - a hexagon - to set the proper slope parameters. They also made the adjustment of the double-glazed door. The top of the leaf is configured left-right in the place where the above element is attached to the plastic frame.

In order to properly configure the window, you need to open it completely and find the screw. This adjusting element is located on the leaf of the element. That's it we will twist the hexagon. After making a few turns, it is necessary to remove it from the adjusting screw and close the window. If it opens with difficulties (it touches some part of the frame), then you need to re-set all the settings. So the glass unit is adjusted until the window is normally closed. By the time this work does not take you more than 20 minutes.

Adjusting the glazing unit with your own hands: how to adjust the lower hinges of the fittings

This element serves to adjust the bottom of the leaflet to the left or to the right, and also to set the values of the element up and down relative to the window frame. In order to adjust the bottom, it is necessary to rotate the lower screw. It is located directly on the window frame. To adjust up and down, rotate the element located directly on the leaf itself.

How to adjust the clamp pressure?

At the end of the sash there are special mechanisms responsible for the correctness of the glazing unit closing. Along the perimeter of the window such elements can be located several. Here, in addition to the hexagon, you need a screwdriver. It needs to rotate the head, which when closing the metal-plastic window enters the frame. It is made in the form of an eccentric and is responsible for adjusting the clamp.

Tips for the care of plastic windows

In order for your double-glazed windows to last as long as possible without additional settings, do not make strong seals in the summer by pressing the roller. In the stressed state, this element wears out very quickly, and after a short time with it you will have to install a new sealing mechanism. However, if this is the adjustment of double-glazed windows for the winter, strong sealing with a clamping roller is allowed.

And in order to avoid frequent distortions and loosening of loops, get windows with a width of an opening leaf not more than one meter. The same material (plastic) of double-glazed windows should be as light as possible, but it is strong enough. So the load on the window elements will significantly decrease, and, accordingly, their service life will increase.

So, we found out how the glass is adjusted by our own hands, and how to prevent frequent distortions and wear of the elements of the metal-plastic window.