19/09/20

How to dismantle old windows before installing new ones.

Before installing new PVC windows, it is necessary to dismantle the old window and prepare the window opening. This process contains several steps that you need to thoroughly familiarize yourself with. Dismantling old windows is a rather dirty and dusty procedure, so you need to take care of furniture and appliances. So, how to prepare the house for window dismantling?
1. You need to take all the equipment out of the room where it will be dismantled, because if dust gets into it,it can fail.
2. Remove floor coverings from the room, such as loose carpets, etc.
3. Move large furniture, if possible, take it out of the room, and do not forget to cover the furniture with a protective film.
4. If your floors are easily damaged, it is better to cover them with plywood.
All work should be carried out carefully, paying great attention to the window opening and the type of structure of your house. If you decide that you will carry out the dismantling yourself, do not forget to carefully remove the windows so that there were no cracks on the window opening and on the brick.
Stages of dismantling:
1. Remove the window sash from the hinges, and if the sash is blind, remove the glass from it.
2. Saw the frames and impost.
3. Remove old frames.
4. Clean the window opening from cement and plaster.
5. Remove all garbage from the room.
To sum up, it should be noted that this process requires accuracy and the availability of appropriate tools. It is worth entrusting this work to specialists, in any case, the dismantling of Windows is part of the complex of services for installing new PVC Windows.