This is best noticeable in the winter season, since not only dust and noise from the street, but also cold air begins to penetrate into the room. The reason for blowing can vary. Sometimes incorrect adjustment is to blame for this, sometimes poor-quality material from which the frame is made, sometimes mistakes made by installers during installation, sometimes a worn-out sealing gum can lead to this, and so on. Each of the presented cases has its own solution to the problem. But the most correct decision would be to seek help from a good master. He will find the problem and fix it quickly. The consultant of the Teplo Dom company is right now waiting for you in the online chat to discuss any questions that interest you.
Can you repair aluminum windows on the balcony yourself? If not, just contact our online consultant and discuss the terms of cooperation.
In the video presented, we talk in detail about why it blows from the windows.
A very common problem. When the window starts to close and open with difficulty, the owners realize that it has broken. And what to do with it further is unclear. In most cases, they leave it as it is. You cannot do this, because the problem will not go away by itself. Moreover, it will only get worse over time. Most likely, the problem lies in the malfunctioning of the window fittings. But in order to make the correct diagnosis, it is necessary to carry out a diagnosis. And this, as you understand, should be done by an experienced specialist.
Repair of a window, a door, a balcony by the Teplo Doma company is the surest step if you want the problems of opening and closing to be solved quickly and without unnecessary noise.
It happens that the window handle remains in one position, and the window is switched to another mode. For example, the handle is in the ventilating position and the window is fully open. What you shouldn't do in this case is use force. Try to gently reposition the window or handle. If it doesn’t work, it means that the fittings are stuck. You can try to lubricate it, but not the fact that it will help. There is a possibility that some element has been damaged, so until it is replaced, nothing will fall into place.
This is most noticeable in the winter season. Not to be confused with surface condensation. We will talk about this further. If moisture, dust and dirt accumulate inside the glass unit, this means only one thing - it has lost its tightness. What to do in this case? There is only one way out - to replace it with a new one.
Important! Is the glass unit to be repaired? Definitely not! And here's why, read in the articles - "A double-glazed window is cracked: the reasons, what to do?", "Is it possible to repair a double-glazed window?"
If repairing a kitchen with a balcony window consists in replacing a double-glazed window, then it is worth considering that it will be quite difficult to carry it out on your own.That is why we recommend that you seek the help of specialists.
If condensation forms on the surface of balcony windows, then equal parts are to blame for this: temperature, relative humidity and dew point. This topic is covered in detail in the article "Why do plastic windows cry, and what to do about it?" Here we will try to explain everything in a few words. Condensation formation is influenced by the following reasons:
If the windows on the balcony are fogged up, then you need to either raise the temperature in the room, or reduce the humidity, or heat the surface on which dew drops accumulate.
Balcony glazing, PVC window renovation - all this is associated with sliding window systems. Such systems can be performed both from an aluminum profile and from a plastic or wooden one. The aluminum profile was recognized as cold, so people more often prefer metal-plastic structures or wooden euro-windows. Such windows serve for a very long time, but like any other mechanisms, sometimes they require repair.
If these problems occur, it is necessary to repair the wooden windows on the balcony. You can do it yourself, or you can turn to qualified craftsmen for help. Find out what it will cost from our consultant.
Do you want to know what kind of work is included in the professional service of plastic sliding windows? Here are they:
Thus, the repair of sliding windows on the balcony is carried out.
If you have any problems with the windows (they do not close well, make strange sounds, let cold air pass through), then you can safely turn to the specialists of the Teplo Doma company for help. Why waste your own time studying an issue when you can just limit yourself to one call? Our craftsmen have vast experience in this area and are able to repair windows on a balcony in Moscow of any complexity. The choice is yours.
The presence of a balcony or loggia allows you to increase the area of the apartment with their competent arrangement.
In order to translate into reality various ideas aimed at achieving the desired result, you will have to carry out repair work.
What should be done and in what order? Consider in this article.
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At this stage, you need to do the following:
1) draw up an installation diagram and purchase all materials;
2) dismantle old structures (remove windows, balcony blocks and remove trim);
3) if necessary, you can knock down the old screed or remove the old wooden floor, and check the condition of the balcony slab (if there are potholes on it, from which the reinforcement protrudes, it must be treated with a rust converter, and the potholes must be plastered);
5) to create a reliable fence, you can use blocks of foam concrete, laying them with edges on a special adhesive mixture (the old parapet can be left in its place).
Advice: foam blocks should not be confused with gas blocks, since the latter absorb moisture very strongly and are not suitable for arranging a balcony fence.
It can be accomplished using materials such as:
- metal-plastic profile (optimal in price, durable and perfectly retains heat for a long time);
- aluminum (as a rule, it is installed on loggias that are not intended for insulation);
- wood (the most expensive material, which, in addition to everything, is highly susceptible to moisture).
The sequence of work related to the glazing of balconies or loggias is as follows:
1) on a parapet equipped with foam blocks, using a building level, a window frame is placed strictly vertically and fixed with self-tapping screws or anchor bolts (at least two on each side);
3) and from the outside - low tide;
4) after that, a double-glazed window is installed in each window frame;
5) all cracks formed during glazing must be sealed with polyurethane foam (this will not only help retain heat, but also create reliable protection against various sounds coming from the street);
6) after drying, the protruding parts of the foam are cut off with a clerical knife and these places are covered with special overlays.
To create a comfortable environment on the territory of a balcony or loggia, it is imperative to bring in electrical wires for installing an outlet, a switch and lighting lamps.
To prevent these wires from spoiling the interior, they must be laid in the corners or hidden in special channels made in the walls. Light sources can be a variety of lamps or LED backlighting.
To create comfortable conditions on the territory of the inner space of the loggia, it will be necessary to insulate all surfaces through which the heat from the apartment can escape to the street.
First, the cracks are closed and waterproofing work is performed. After that, they draw up an installation diagram and carry out the purchase of materials.
There are two ways to insulate this surface, each of which depends on the coating material (we are talking about a wooden or concrete field).
For a wooden floor, the sequence of work is as follows:
1) a film of waterproofing material is laid on top of the balcony slab;
3) sheets of insulation are laid in the formed gaps, which can be polystyrene or mineral wool;
4) another layer of waterproofing is laid (it is necessary to protect the insulation from water ingress during wet cleaning of the floor);
5) cover it all with a floorboard or sheets of OSB plates, fixing them to the logs with self-tapping screws;
6) the formed surface is covered with several layers of paint or varnish.
Advice: in no case should chipboard sheets be used as flooring, since this material is very afraid of moisture (swells and collapses).
1) first, they equip a rough screed made of cement mortar (with its help they try to smooth out the unevenness of the balcony slab as much as possible);
2) then the sheets of expanded polystyrene are laid close to each other (in the case of the formation of gaps or cracks, they are sealed with polyurethane foam);
3) a waterproofing film is spread over them and a reinforcing mesh is laid;
4) then put up beacons and fill in a finishing screed 5–7 mm thick, leveling it with a small rule.
Such a system can work either with a heated coolant or from an electrical network using elements specially designed for this purpose (we are talking about an electric cable, heating mats, or a film covering that emits infrared rays).
If the apartment is not equipped with a water floor heating system, then in this case the use of electric heating will be the most appropriate.
1. An electric cable intended for heating is placed on top of a layer of insulation, after which a finishing screed is poured. When the concrete is dry, floor tiles are glued to it.
The advantages of this method are that the cable connected to the electrical network heats up over time and transfers its heat to the concrete, which, in turn, heats the entire floor area.
2. As for the heating mats, they can be placed in a layer of tile adhesive, on top of which the tiles are laid.
3. To place an infrared-emitting film on the floor, a heat-reflecting material must first be laid on top of the rough screed. The final coating can be tiles, linoleum, etc.
If it is necessary to insulate the ceiling, it is imperative to seal all the cracks using polyurethane foam before starting work. Otherwise, condensation will accumulate between the layer of insulation and the upper ceiling of the balcony, which will eventually lead to the formation of mold.
1) build a wooden frame and lay the sheets of insulation in the gaps thus formed, then fix the vapor barrier on top of the insulation and hide it all behind the finishing;
2) fix the penoplex on the upper balcony slab using special dowels (they are also called "umbrellas"), lay a layer of vapor barrier and, having built a wooden frame, close it all with plastic panels.
Only those sides of the loggia that are not adjacent to the apartment should be insulated. Insulation sheets can either be glued with glue and additionally attached with dowels, or placed in the gaps between the previously equipped frame.
Then (in both the first and second cases) a layer of vapor barrier is laid. Finally, the installation of the topcoat is carried out, which can be used, for example, plastic panels or other materials.
To carry out work related to the interior decoration of balconies or loggias, you can use various building materials, but the most practical among them are:
- wallpapers of various types, tiles and whitewash (recently they have been used very rarely due to the loss of their relevance).
The lining made of wood, although it has a high price, but it has a beautiful appearance and is made of natural material that does not have a negative effect on the human body. It is mounted on a wooden crate with self-tapping screws. Upon completion of the work, the surface equipped in this way should be covered with several layers of varnish, each of them sequentially dried.
PVC panels are durable and harmless material that is very easy to cut, install and wet clean. Installation is carried out in a similar way.
MDF panels are also expensive because of their beauty and strength. Using such a material, you can imitate the surface of marble, granite or expensive wood. Installation is carried out by analogy with clapboard made of wood or PVC panels.
Decorative stone brings its zest to the interior decoration of the loggia. The territory of the balcony, equipped in this way, looks dignified and elegant. This material is harmless to humans and can serve for many years.
For a longer service life of all building materials involved in the repair, the balcony or loggia must be heated in the cold season.
Applying all the above tips, and consistently translating each of the stages of work into reality, you can repair balconies or loggias of varying complexity, using the most practical building materials.
Plastic balcony doors are subject to intense stress, especially if there is a winter garden or workplace on the balcony. A balcony door can experience deforming loads due to the formation of condensation or temperature differences. Then it ceases to function normally and the question arises: how to repair the plastic door leading to the balcony with your own hands?
In this article, we will answer these questions, briefly describing the malfunctions and ways to fix them that you can do yourself.
PVC profile, which is used in the manufacture of balcony doors and windows, must initially cope with such loads. But time, careless handling or increased stress on the fasteners can lead to door breakage or loose fit to the door frame. These defects not only create inconvenience in use, but also tend to further aggravate the situation, up to the failure of fasteners or door locking.
To prevent this from happening, it is sometimes necessary to carry out preventive work. In case of obvious breakdown, repair it.
It should be noted that not every repair of balcony doors and windows can be done by hand. Large surface defects, destruction of the frame, violation of the integrity of the glass unit, deformation of the door frame due to exposure to high temperatures cannot be repaired. In these cases, you must contact the company that installed the doors or specialists working in this profile.
Small repairs of plastic doors and windows, which can be done by hand, may consist in the following operations:
handle repair;
sealant;
small surface defects;
clamps;
replacement of a double-glazed window;
door position adjustment.
Before proceeding with the repair of a PVC profile door, it is necessary to prepare a tool that may be needed during the work.
No specialized equipment is required for minor repairs to balcony doors and windows.
In most cases, it is available in every home.
screwdriver with replaceable bits (screwdriver set);
screwdriver drill (cordless);
set of drills for metal ∅1-10 mm;
building level;
construction plumb line;
set of hex keys;
pliers;
saw for metal;
mallet with a striker made of white rubber;
white rubber spatula;
plastic or wooden paddles for cashing.
Consumables that may be required when repairing PVC profile products include:
glue for PVC Cosmofen Plus-S white;
adhesive sealant Cosmofen 345;
putty COSMOFEN RM for the restoration of hard PVC products;
rubber seals - in case of damage and the need to replace;
door handles and latches - in case of breakage;
plastic gaskets.
New seals, handles and gaskets must be of the same manufacturer that are installed on your doors!
In the case of sealing dents, cracks and chips on the surface of the balcony door, you may need sanding paper for grinding surfaces with a grain size of P-1000 or P-1200 according to ISO or M20 according to GOST (designations of different manufacturing countries may have their own designation of grain size).
The most common problem is the loose closing of doors and windows due to sagging under its own weight or loosening of the hinge fasteners.
To eliminate the skewing with your own hands, first determine the verticality of the door leaf relative to the door frame using a plumb line. A plastic marker (water-soluble) marks the places where the door catches on the box.
After that, the decorative plug is removed from the upper door hinge and the door position is adjusted using hex keys.
It should be remembered that the top screw at the end adjusts the movement of the door in the vertical plane, and the screw located on the side in the horizontal one.
If by adjusting the upper hinge it is not possible to achieve the skew of the door leaf, the same operation is performed with the lower hinge.
After the end of the adjustment, the decorative overlays on the hinges are installed in place.
The most common and at the same time easily eliminated cause.
To remove a broken handle, it is necessary to set the broken handle in a horizontal position - parallel to the floor, squeeze and rotate the decorative plug at the base of the handle by 90 °. Unscrew the opened bolts and remove the broken handle. Pull out the square bar on which the handle was attached. Install a new handle with a square bar and secure with the bolts removed when removing the old handle. Turn the decorative plug at the base of the handle to its original position, closing the screw heads.
A defect in a rubber seal occurs, as a rule, as a result of mechanical damage from hard or sharp objects.
To replace it with your own hands, first dismantle the old seal. This is done mechanically using a flat screwdriver or chisel. The grooves under the old seal must be completely free of glue and dust residues. Before installing a new seal, the groove surface is wiped with Kalosha gasoline or 96% denatured alcohol for degreasing.
The new seal must be of the same manufacturer as the door, and the width and height of the profile must match the old seal.
After the degreased groove dries out, we proceed to install a new seal, pressing it with our fingers. When installing, do not tighten the seal. Installation is carried out from bottom to top. At the end of the installation, the excess length of the seal is cut off with a sharp knife, and the ends of the sealing strip are additionally fixed with glue.
You can close the door only after the glue has completely dried.
If the glass unit of the balcony door is broken, you must first order a new one from the manufacturer that installed the doors. A measurer must come to you and take off the dimensions of the glass unit to be replaced. Taking measurements yourself is strongly discouraged.
Without being a specialist in the installation of PVC profile products, you are unlikely to be able to take into account the required technological tolerances and accurately measure the thickness of the insulating glass unit with the measuring tools at hand.
After the new glass unit is delivered to you, you need to dismantle the broken one. For this, with the help of plastic or wooden spatulas and a mallet, the casings are removed, which hold the glass unit in the door frame. The old (broken) glass unit is removed. The grooves in which it was installed are thoroughly cleaned of dust and glass fragments, degreased with gasoline or alcohol. After drying, we install a new double-glazed window and secure it with the removed cashing.
When replacing glass with your own hands, be sure to observe the following conditions:
All work with glass must be carried out in cotton work gloves.
When dismantling and installing cashing, do not use unnecessary efforts. If you are unable to remove the cashing and dismantle the broken glass unit on your own, it is better to invite the master.
Do not use metal tools in contact with glass and plastic. The plastic can be scratched or damaged. Glass may shatter from contact with metal.
Apply COSMOFEN RM putty to shallow dents or scratches using a rubber trowel. After complete drying within the period indicated on the putty package, we process it with sanding paper and cover it with a matte or glossy varnish - depending on the material from which the doors are made.
We briefly reviewed the most common malfunctions of PVC balcony doors and windows and how to fix them with our own hands. Not all breakdowns of balcony doors can be repaired on their own. Sometimes a special tool is required, which not everyone has at home. Sometimes - the replacement of plastic construction elements, which cannot be removed by any adhesives.
In any case, it is within the power of everyone to carry out some repair work, in which we wish you success.
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