Restoration of wooden Windows with their hands
The contents
Before you decide on the restoration of a wooden window unit, is to listen carefully to the voice of common sense, sometimes repair and restoration of wooden Windows is more expensive than a complete replacement with a new product. The advantages of wooden Windows are not discussed and are not in dispute, of the disadvantages of modern wooden Windows can note the sky-high prices of glass in a wooden frame. Man, not spoiled any refinements in repair, but savvy and has a joiner’s skills, you should try to perform their own restoration of wooden Windows with their hands.
Restoration of old wooden Windows requires patience and precision. Among the many different variants of restoration of the most accustomed way of recovery on the Swedish technology. But rather to say – the restoration of old wooden Windows with the use of Swedish materials. Even a cursory glance at the proposals of the corporate repair and restoration of wood Windows on the Internet, anyway, based on the use of products of concern «VARNAMO»(Sweden). All the secrets of the popularity of restoration are rooted in the outstanding properties of rubber seal:
- The material is not afraid of freezing cold (down to -50onC) and heat (up to +130onC);
- High abrasion resistance guarantees a lifetime of more than ten years.
- High elasticity allows to compensate for the curvature of the surface of the wooden RAM, which ensures airtightness around the perimeter of the window.
Practical application of restoration of wooden Windows on Swedish technology collects good reviews about the efficiency of the method.
Step one – get the skills of the restoration of wooden Windows on Swedish technology ↑
The complexity of the restoration works at the Swedish scheme is the need to run around the perimeter of the end surface of the rectangular groove width of 5mm at an angle of 45on. Conventional electric mill allows you to do it without any problems, but to perform quality work after a 2-3 hour practice on scrap materials. The tool for restoration can be rented for a nominal money.
The second type of work requiring qualifications and certain skills, is the repair or replacement of the inner rotary handle locks window shutters. Such handles are used in large quantities wooden Windows of the Soviet apartments. Their restoration is impossible, to replace analogs difficult, so you should consult a specialist.
This practice will give you the opportunity to evaluate exactly how much packing materials you will need for the restoration of a particular window and will save you from unnecessary costs.
The sequence of restoration ↑
Before carrying out repair and insulation should be a little bit of preparation:
- to remove the sash opening of the window, untwist and remove the screws that connect the window frame;
- clean away old paint and varnish all the surface of the wooden window frame;
- remove dust and flakes skim coating, wash and thoroughly dry wooden box.
Before removing old paint paste on the perimeter surface of the window glass construction tape. This will prevent the glass from possible scratches from the tool and protect from hit of drops of primer or paint in subsequent operations.
Step two – preparing for the restoration ↑
First assess the health of the old window awnings. Usually the old Soviet loops serve Windows are incredibly long though and lose the look. Under constant load within two to three decades mount sheds can become loose, losing some screws or even shift relative to the original position.
If you can effortlessly remove the screw that secures the canopy to the wooden frame, he is subject to compulsory replacement and restoration. The hole in which was wrapped the screw, reams drill diameter 8-10mm to a depth of 2cm, after applying the layer of adhesive is pressed on a round wooden tube of suitable diameter. After drying, the adhesive mounting of the canopy on the frame is similar to the installation of a new product.
Next, carefully studying the geometry of the window, with the obvious signs of warping wood construction «propeller» it is necessary to lay the frame on a flat surface and mark the area to be cut protruding areas with «grinders».
Step three – seal installation ↑
After the restoration of the loops and restore the geometry of the sash and frames wooden Windows move on to cutting the groove for brand sealer EURO-STRIP. The complexity of manufacturing the grooves is that cutting tools – end mill, diameter 4mm, should be inclined at an angle of 45on to the end surface of the window.
To do the long straight propyl a hand tool is not easy even for an experienced carpenter. Therefore, if the mill is equipped with a special device for the execution of such works, the master is placed in the plane of the end face of the frame wedge-shaped wooden block. Using the beveled surface of the bar as a support, stand the angle of the tool simply.
After performing the groove, measure its length using a conventional three-millimeter nylon cord laid in the groove. Cut the gasket according to the measured length and glue the ends. Thus, you have got the ring from the tubular gasket, which is easy, using the clip, can be put in the groove before the final Assembly of wooden Windows.
In addition to the use of the tubular seal flaps wooden Windows, it is very effective is to lay it between the window frames an additional layer of sealant or rubber sheet. Like the previous procedure, setting miranova material is performed after the completion of the painting frames.
If the window structure allows – you can use the colorless sealant applied by motorists for various seal gaskets in cars. Before the completion of the restoration, Assembly, and final Assembly interior and exterior parts of the window frame, on the surface of the adjoining frames is extruded a layer of silicone sealant with a width of 4-5mm and a height of 4 mm. of the frame are collected in a window unit, but the fixing screws on the perimeter of the frame not twisted to the end a couple of turns. After partial curing of the silicone, after 4-5hours, the screws are twisted to the stop.
The fourth step – restoration and painting of the wooden base of the window ↑
In the restoration of old wooden Windows you should pay special attention to the quality of the wood frames and proper selection of coatings for it. The most stable and durable wood was oak or larch, then softwood, poplar or birch, worst of all, resist the sun and moisture.
Before painting or varnishing window frames should:
- Thoroughly cleaned with emery cloth the surface to be painted, using a clean rag slightly moistened with acetone to remove dust;
- At least twice to apply a layer of primer with thorough drying of each layer;
- To choose high-quality paint or varnish that is compatible in chemical-based soil, previously deposited.
Commonly used paint or varnish on pentaphthalic basis. The best option is a lacquer composition based on epoxy, very expensive, but most quality and resistant. Similar paints are used for painting cars.
When applying the first coat of paint or varnish on a clean wooden surface of the frame using the base paint, diluted with thinner at 10-15% by volume. The mixture turns very fluid and easily spreads on the surface-treated soil. The second layer should be done with paint of normal consistency, even better with the increased content of the varnish. For the outside of the window frame, after applying the second coat of paint, you can optionally provide a protective coating with clear varnish for exterior use.
The finishing of the operation the restoration of the wooden window ↑
Before assembling the painted wood of the window you should remove the tape and apply a clear sealant on the inner side of the window frame. This procedure will strengthen the wooden bead that secures the glass in the frame, and eliminate the cracks.
Next fit mezhramnye insulation or sealant, is mounted a tubular gasket inside the machined groove. Sash, transoms and window vents are hung on hinges, verified proper operation of all locking mechanisms and handles.