Is it possible to install plastic windows in winter? At what stage of construction to install pvc windows When windows are inserted in a house under construction

Installation of window blocks in winter is complicated by low temperatures and high humidity. It is necessary to neutralize these negative conditions somehow. To do this, installers can use two methods of winter installation of double-glazed windows.

The simplest winter installation

As mentioned above, in winter, some nuances must be observed in accordance with the season.

In the cold season, to seal the joints, it is necessary to use frost-resistant polyurethane foam

Firstly, for sealing, you need to use mounting foam with frost-resistant components in the composition.
Secondly, in the cold season, when foaming joints, a “heat” gun is used. With the help of it, a layer of applied foam is heated from the side of the street. And only then proceed to filling the gaps with foam from the inside. This is done for high-quality filling with a sealant (foam) of all voids.
Thirdly, this is a phased installation. That is, having dismantled the old, they immediately install a new one, and so on in turn, working with each opening.
Fourth, the mounting tape is attached in warm conditions. If opportunities allow, then before removing the old ones.
And fifthly, the hydro and vapor barrier tape (PSUL) is also heated with a “heat” gun during installation.

With the help of a heat gun, the joint surfaces and the PSUL-tape are heated

This is the most elementary "winter" technology for installing double-glazed windows, without which it is impossible to obtain a high-quality result.

Warm mounting

The use of such technology will increase the cost of installing windows, but its use allows you to smooth out the conditions of the winter season.

Warm mounting scheme

What does the technology of warm installation of plastic windows provide for?

Warm installation of windows is a mandatory external sealing of the opening. To protect the installation site, a protective screen is fixed to the opening from the side of the street. A thermal screen for window installation keeps the heated air in the room and does not allow the installed double-glazed windows to freeze through. In addition, such protection will not allow the ingress of excess moisture.
For sealing, as with a conventional winter installation, frost-resistant mounting foam is used.
Mandatory compliance with the internal sealing of the joints between the frame and the opening. Inside the room - silicone (sealant that prevents moisture from entering). The middle layer will be mounting foam, which acts as a sealant and insulation of the joint. Outside, all gaps are covered with waterproof tape.

Installation of windows in winter provides for a work algorithm similar to the usual one for installation in the warm season:

The opening is closed;
dismantling of old frames;
opening surface preparation;
installation work;
slope finishing.

Protective screen ensures reliable and high-quality installation of PVC windows in winter

The use of warm installation technology is more preferable in winter. The protective screen in combination with the materials will provide a better installation without additional risks (destruction of the seal, the appearance of mold and fungus) in any type of building (brick, panel or block house). In addition, the use of triple protection during warm installation will increase the tightness, which will reduce heating costs.

Why installing windows in winter is not always possible.

When installing window structures, foam is most often used today. Its feature is the expansion in air at certain parameters of humidity and temperature. Hence, there are restrictions associated with the provision of the required conditions. In terms of temperatures at which mounting foam expands properly until relatively recently, installation in winter was basically impossible.

Today, there are already some technologies that allow you to install windows in almost any weather. Such know-how includes a special fencing for window openings, similar to a thermal screen, which allows you to increase the ambient temperature. Other alternatives are the use of special winter mounting foam kits.

With the obvious advantage of using the latter, it is still possible to speak with a fairly high degree of confidence about their reliable operation at temperatures not lower than -150C.

Thus, as we can see, each window replacement season has its advantages and disadvantages.

The sequence of checking installed plastic windows

In fact, there is nothing complicated about this, and you should be guided primarily by your subjective feelings.

First of all, pay attention to whether the room has become much warmer immediately after installation. After that, carefully inspect the window, whether everything is done neatly, whether any cosmetic flaws are striking, for which you will be ashamed in front of the guests

Make sure that there are no noticeable scratches on the glass and the plastic itself, and that the frame is not deformed. Of course, mounting foam should not protrude anywhere, because it itself does not look very aesthetically pleasing, and besides, over time it can acquire a brown tint. Foam residues must be well cleaned both inside and out.

To check the quality of the installation of fittings, you should make sure that the window sashes open easily, and their movement is soft enough in any working position. To check the fit, you can clamp an ordinary sheet of paper with the window sash and make sure that it is clamped well enough so that it cannot be pulled out.

If you have the skills to use a level, be sure to measure the quality of the installation with it. In addition, the contract should provide that the company undertakes to correct all the shortcomings found already in the process of operation, at its own expense.

After a few days, you should carefully examine the inside of the frame in good light. Even a slight coating of dust indicates that somewhere nearby the tightness of the window is broken.

Selecting the season for installation

So what is the best time of year to do this? In fact, there are many pros and cons to installing windows in summer and winter. Let's consider each in more detail.

Installation of a plastic profile in the summer

If the repair of the apartment is carried out in the warm season, then the replacement of windows should be carried out before the start of fine finishing. And this is a significant plus. In summer, you can open the doors and dry the room, remove the smells of building materials. And most people prefer to do this process before the onset of cold weather. Therefore, it is during the period from spring to autumn that there is a real boom in such services.

Winter installation

Many will be surprised, but when it comes to installing double-glazed windows, then winter time has much more advantages.

First of all, during installation, all the problems of the room are immediately noticeable: drafts, freezing, wall features. An experienced craftsman will immediately notice all this and eliminate it with the help of high-quality replacement of window structures.

Another plus, in which it is worth installing such products in the cold, is the reduction in prices during this period, as well as the holding of all kinds of promotions.

The only possible drawback that exists is the difficulty with installation when it is minus 15 and below outside. In this case, you will need to use a special frost-resistant mounting foam.

Unpleasant features of winter window installation

Of course, not a single serious event can do without minuses. The same situation is with the winter installation of windows. The main disadvantage is that during installation it will become really cold in the room, because the window will be wide open (or rather, it will be completely absent) for at least 30 minutes. Therefore, pets, an aquarium, flowers and electronics, which are often forgotten, should be removed from the room.

In summer, this problem is not relevant, and therefore the procedure is very different, primarily in that all old windows are first dismantled, and then plastic ones are installed one at a time. In winter, this cannot be done; the dismantling of the next window is started only after the previous one is fully installed. When signing the contract, do not forget to clarify whether the installers will adhere to this particular approach.

How quickly do our masters install windows

Some of our customers are concerned about the preservation of heat during installation work. We hasten to assure you - in the winter period it will not affect the temperature regime of your apartment in any way. Since all preparatory work is carried out in the heat, the installation procedure itself takes 30-60 minutes on the strength, which can be compared with conventional ventilation.

So, the dismantling of a conventional three-leaf window takes our specialists about 10-15 minutes. Approximately the same amount of time lasts for the rough installation of the block with its fixation in the opening and hanging the sashes. In fact, the opening remains completely open for no more than 20 minutes, and during this time the temperature in the room has time to drop by a maximum of 5-10 degrees. C. It will take some more time to close the mounting seams. If you decide to put windows in the winter in the whole apartment at once, then in this case the procedure implies a sequential installation, during which the house does not have time to freeze.

The process of winter installation of plastic windows

The first step is to remove the old window. As noted above, in winter, the entire process of work is carried out for each window separately and sequentially. The vacated opening is cleared of the remnants of the old structure, plaster, debris and snow. The surface of the opening is processed and heated with a hairdryer for better adhesion of the mounting foam.

The frame of the future window is installed in the opening, set strictly vertically, after which it is fixed with the help of special fasteners. In this case, it is necessary to carefully monitor the width of the gap between the opening and the window, it should be strictly within 15-30 mm.

The entire surface to be treated is moistened with water, after which it is “blown out” from both sides with mounting foam. When installing in the cold season of the year, of course, a special winter foam is used. After swelling and filling all the cracks, the foam will take several hours to solidify.

An ebb is installed on the outside of the window, while it is mounted so that water does not get inside the window during rain. During installation, the inside of the window is fixed with special spacers so that the expanding foam does not deform or damage the frame.

Cosmetic finishing of installed windows

It takes two to four hours to fully install a window. After the foam has hardened and stopped expanding, you can proceed to the exterior finish of the joints. Joints are additionally sealed and plastered. Only after that the fittings are installed and adjusted.

With the help of a sealing tape, the mounting foam is protected from the sun and moisture, if necessary, additional processing is carried out with silicone sealant or plaster. Of course, during the finishing process, it is necessary to constantly monitor whether the window sashes open normally and whether they move easily in all working positions.

When the work is completed, and the appearance of the windows suits you, you need to carefully check them, and then sign the acceptance certificate. This is a very crucial moment, because in the future you will no longer be able to make claims if they suddenly arise.

By the way, few people know how to properly check the newly installed window, and what to pay attention to first of all. Let's take a closer look at this process.

Is it dangerous to cool the apartment during installation?

It is clear that at the moment when the old window has already been removed, and the new one has not yet been installed, warm air will intensively leave the apartment. Many homeowners are afraid of expensive repairs in the apartment, since interior finishing materials are usually not designed for operation in sub-zero temperatures.

However, there will be no sub-zero temperature in the room. The fact is that the opening will remain open for no more than half an hour, and even then, at the request of the customer, it can be closed with a film. And then a plastic window will be put in place, and it will only blow into narrow cracks on the sides of the window until foaming. In practice, the temperature in the room drops by no more than 10 degrees.

However, it is better to relocate things and indoor plants that are especially capricious to temperature changes to a warm room for the time of installation.

How to determine if it blows from plastic windows

The sash tightness test is very simple - you need to secure a sheet of paper with the sash and drag it. If the sash fit is good, the sheet will tear, it will not be possible to pull it out. Each sash must be checked in this way from four sides.

An even simpler way to determine blowing is by external signs. If you open the sash wide and find dust on the inside of the frame (rebate), then the window is not tight enough. In this case, it is urgent to call a specialist for repair work.

So, winter installation of plastic windows is quite acceptable, and even beneficial for the customer. quality control of work is required regardless of the season. The customer does not need to take special measures to protect the apartment from frost.

Are there any advantages to installing windows in winter?

If you are not tied to the terms of construction or repair, then in winter it will be beneficial for several reasons:

It will be possible to evaluate the correctness of the installation immediately. If the technology has been violated, or the selected windows are not of the best quality, you will immediately encounter problems such as blowing or excessive condensation. And you will be able to put forward claims to the company where you ordered the product and installation. Also, replacing windows in winter will help identify other room problems - freezing of walls, cracks in slabs, etc.
Window manufacturers are not too busy during the cold season, so you can contact any company and be sure that your order will not be made in haste and will arrive on time.
In winter, most companies have pre-holiday sales and offer good discounts, so you can save on your purchase or choose a better product within your budget.

As for the disadvantages of installation in winter, 2 main points can be distinguished:

it will be cool in the house for several hours (installation + warming after), therefore, if there are small children in the house, it is better to send them to their grandmother or dress them warmly;
it will be impossible to carry out installation at very low temperatures (from -20), so it is better to first look at the weather forecast for the planned days (although there have been no severe frosts in our country in the last couple of years).

So, you see that there are no specific recommendations or restrictions on the choice of season for installing PVC windows. Both summer and winter have their advantages, so the choice is always yours. And in our company you can order high quality plastic windows at any time of the year, and not worry about their installation!

Why are windows replaced more often in summer?

The main argument in favor of replacing windows in the summer is the fear of freezing the apartment while work is underway. However, with modern plastic systems, this problem is no longer there, because the installation process takes an average of 40 minutes to 1.5 hours. In order for the initial temperature to be established in the room, it will not take much time after installation.

When it comes not to a simple replacement of windows, but to repairs in general, then, of course, it is better to choose a warm season. Late spring, summer and early autumn are the best times to renovate. The reasons are obvious: building mixtures dry out faster, there is the possibility of constant ventilation of the room, longer daylight hours and other advantages. If you are equipping a new house or carrying out a major overhaul of an apartment in the summer, then you need to install windows immediately, at the stage of rough finishing.

However, when installing double-glazed windows in the warm season, it is worth remembering two small nuances:

in summer it is more difficult to detect problems - drafts, blowing, small cracks - everything that can make itself felt in winter;
it is better to order windows in advance, as during the peak season the manufacturing process may be delayed due to the large number of orders.

Warm window installation what is it

If you are still afraid to install a plastic profile in winter, you should pay attention to this technology. Not every person is delighted to make installation on a frosty sunny day

Like it or not, but the cold will break into the apartment even in these 25 minutes, during which the opening remains open. And here the technology of warm mounting will be a real salvation. What does she represent?

This unique method is devoid of all the disadvantages inherent in the installation at very high sub-zero temperatures. You can use it even if it is very cold outside and standard installation is not possible. During warm installation, a special screen is installed in the opening, which protects the room from cooling. Let's talk more about this procedure.

As we said earlier, the opening remains open for 25 minutes. If you use this modern technology, then for such a period the master installs a special heat shield. It is fixed using detachable clamps, while the walls do not need to be drilled, which means that the exterior and interior of the building will not suffer.

A pneumatic frame is located along the contour, which is filled with air until the entire window niche is covered with a screen. Specialists pull detachable clamps to press the protective screen as tightly as possible to the wall of the house. As a result, the cold has no chance to get inside the building.

And only after that, the old frame is dismantled, followed by the installation of a new double-glazed window. After the structure is installed, the screen is removed.
As a result, the owner of the apartment is satisfied with the modern PVC window and the heat preservation in the room.

How to start preparing for window replacement

First of all, of course, you should measure the window openings. In any case, a company specialist will come to take measurements again, however, approximate data will help you to better price. With a specialist who came to measure the windows, it will also be possible to discuss the options for the design and design of the window that best suits you.

When all organizational issues have been resolved, the company has been selected, the contract has been concluded and the date for the installation has been set, some preparation should be made in order to optimize this process as much as possible. Many of these things are often forgotten. Here is a list of what should be done first so as not to fuss in the process of work:

Prepare a place to work, remove all unnecessary things;
Protect the floor finish with thick paper or a cover;
Close interior doors (from cold and dust).

Is it possible to install plastic windows in winter

Most often, apartment owners refuse to install plastic windows in the cold for the following reasons:

They fear that in the process of dismantling old windows and installing new ones during frosts, damage to the heating system and freezing of the room will occur;
There is a risk that polyvinyl chloride (PVC) windows, the most common today, will become brittle at low temperatures. This threatens with the appearance of cracks during the mechanical impact on the window, which is inevitable during installation work;
Most often, when filling the assembly joints of a plastic window block with an opening, polyurethane mounting foam is used. There is a risk that with low air humidity, typical for winter time, it will freeze before it polymerizes.

Of course, such concerns are indeed justified. However, in our time, such risks and possible problems of installing plastic windows in winter can be completely prevented.

Let's start with the first reason., according to which the installation of windows in winter is unpopular - there is a danger of freezing the room and damaging the heating system. In fact, if the dismantling of the old window and the installation of a new double-glazed window is carried out by a team of professionals, the room will remain without glazing for 30–50 minutes, maximum for an hour, because everything happens quite quickly. During this time, the room will definitely not have time to completely dry out, and the pipes will freeze.

Warm window technology

In addition, today the technology of warm installation of windows has begun to be widely used. What it is: outside the building, behind the window opening, a special inflatable heat screen is installed. It is mounted on the outer wall along the perimeter of the old window even before it is dismantled, therefore it will close the room from frost and cold wind. Of course, with such a protective screen, it will be more comfortable for workers to dismantle and install.

Important! Even taking into account the possibility of using a heat shield for installing new windows, these works should be carried out in winter in turn in each room. First, a window in one room with a closed door, if there is none, the doorway is closed with a cloth or other materials, then in another

This will prevent the appearance of drafts, which absolutely no one needs in winter.

Note that some window installers use home-made curtains made of various film materials to make it comfortable to work indoors in winter. And you need to understand that the price of a professional thermal screen for installing windows in winter is quite high.

As for the fact that PVC windows can become brittle in the cold, this problem is also easy to solve.

First, you should choose a trusted manufacturer and high-quality double-glazed windows designed for significant temperature changes.
Secondly, before installing the windows after transportation, it is necessary to hold them in a heated room so that they heat up.

What to Consider

If the installation of windows takes place in an unheated house in winter, for example, a new building that you do not want to leave with open openings during the cold season, you can also take action. The easiest option is to close the window openings with a film and heat the room with a convector, a heat gun, which is available, so that the plastic windows warm up a little after transportation.

Important! In any case, experts advise installing plastic windows at a temperature not lower than minus 25 ° C! Some experts even consider minus 15 °C to be the minimum.

Now let's talk about the third factor. risk when installing plastic windows in winter - using mounting foam. Experienced repairmen sometimes simply heat this composition in a water bath before use, leave it in a warm room for at least a night, warm up the places where the mounting foam is applied with building hair dryers, wet the joints with warm water to speed up polymerization.

But, even if all these measures are applied, you should use a special mounting foam designed for sub-zero temperatures. There are compositions that are “winter” and are calmly used at a temperature of minus 20 degrees. Here, it is they who should be used for winter installation of windows. Yes, winter polyurethane foam is more expensive, but you can’t save on quality and comfort.

Why the customer is willing to pay double the price

As a rule, an increase in demand is accompanied by an increase in the load on production. The workload of the workshops forces window sellers to increase the delivery time of finished products - they are pushed to this by increasing production times. Those of the entrepreneurs who do not want to give up their potential customers in this way (the class of buyers who need PVC windows here and now) correct demand by increasing the cost.

As a result, in the industry as a whole, in this time period, 6-10 months long (seasonal demand for windows sometimes starts from the first sunny March days and ends with the arrival of cold December), customers are forced to buy windows at a higher price.

That small part of customers who decide to replace windows in the winter already has the benefit that their products will most likely be cheaper.

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What season is best to install plastic windows

New technological solutions appear every year, and if a decade ago experts said that plastic windows can only be installed in the warm season, now there is an opportunity to do this when there is a special need for it.

Of course, even now there are some issues that require special attention, but in the event of critical events, plastic windows are mounted at any time.

Advantages and difficulties of installing windows in winter:

the undoubted advantage will be, which falls in the season of low demand. Some clients use this moment to buy windows in advance for the proposed repair, and they plan to install them directly in the summer;
during installation, you can immediately check the tightness, because even a small defect will immediately manifest itself as a draft. As a result, either the defect will be eliminated immediately, or the window will be replaced with a similar one, and no further alterations will be required;
only very severe frosts can interfere with the installation, in which even thermal screens do not help to maintain the temperature of the window opening acceptable for work. While the windows are being installed, it will be cold in the apartment, so you need to plan right away that it will not be possible to stay in the house;
mounting foam, which is used when installing a window, requires a certain external temperature, and humidity will also play an important role. Of the technological innovations, one can confidently single out the presence of a special foam for installing windows in winter conditions, but there is a limit here too (not lower than 15 degrees below zero).

Advantages and difficulties of summer window installation:

comfortable temperature and low humidity will allow specialists to work much faster, and the residents themselves will be able to stay in the apartment. Window openings will be constantly open, but this will not create difficulties, because in summer it is warm enough even in the evenings;
long daylight hours will allow you to install a window block in one working day, all work will be done quickly. By evening, the residents of the apartment will enjoy the view from the new window, since all work will be completed immediately;
everyone understands the benefits of installing windows in summer, so the demand for plastic windows rises sharply, therefore, window prices will increase compared to winter or late autumn.

The most favorable period for the installation of plastic windows is the last months of spring, when it is already quite warm, but there is still no rush to buy windows. If you did not purchase plastic windows in the winter, then you can purchase and install windows in the spring as well - this is economical and convenient in every respect.

Additional work

A prerequisite for high-quality installation both in winter and in summer will be the finishing of the slopes of the window opening following the installation.

Why is this extra work needed? The main function of finishing the slopes is to protect the gaps between the window and the opening from temperature extremes and moisture. Foam is an excellent sealant and insulation, but it is very sensitive to ultraviolet rays and humidity. If the gaps are not closed, in a month the seal layer will lose its properties, and by spring it will begin to collapse.

Finishing the slopes of the window opening is best done with insulation

After installation work comes finishing. It is best to make the slopes warm, that is, with an additional layer of insulation (foam, mineral wool). In the schematic drawing, you can see one of the options for insulating the internal opening. It's not a very big cost. But in this way the thermal insulation of the window will be improved.

At what stage of repair is it better to install plastic windows

We have dealt with seasonal issues. But what to do if the repair is already planned (or already in the process), and when it is better to install the window is a mystery.

Experts advise installing plastic windows immediately before the start of the final repair work in the room. This will make it possible to keep the "cosmetic" repair of the premises in perfect condition and not subject the design of the new window to sometimes ruthless and irreparable influence.

At the same time, the issue of installation before or after the so-called "wet" work is not so fundamental. The main thing is good ventilation and, in some cases, space heating.

Installing windows is a responsible and important matter. You can't do everything at random here.

If you doubt the solution of a particular issue, it is always better to contact the masters. Choose good professionals and enjoy the comfort and coziness of your home. After carefully reading the article, you will be able to answer your question when it is better to install plastic windows.

When to Install Windows

Of course, it is best to make an unhurried replacement or installation in the warm season under normal weather conditions and positive temperatures. But, if the construction of a new house is delayed, then the installation of plastic windows in the winter is also possible. The same applies to replacing old windows with new ones. There are positive moments in this season, but you need to take into account some of the nuances. So is it possible to install plastic windows in winter?

Benefits of winter installation

Windows in our country are a seasonal product. Most consumers try to have time to carry out the installation in the spring and summer, when it is more convenient. Most often, window installation companies work with an increased load during this period, so the owners have to wait longer to complete the order.

In winter, the demand for installation and construction work drops sharply

Installing windows in winter, on the contrary, gives an advantage in the quality of order fulfillment. Most construction work, including the installation of windows, is less in demand during the cold season. At this time, you can find interesting offers for the manufacture and installation of window systems: promotions, discounts and others.. In addition, installers will not be in a hurry, as the schedule is not so tight, which will affect the quality of the installation. These are the main advantages with which you should not be afraid to carry out winter installation of windows.

The nuances of the cold season

It is important to consider at what temperature the installation is carried out. It is forbidden to install plastic windows in winter at temperatures below -20 degrees

In this case, the construction foam, which is used as a sealant, will contain a large amount of ice crystals in its composition, and the quality of such an installation will be much lower. And after a while, there will be such consequences as freezing and mold.

Also, when the frost is too cold (-15 and below), the seals of the opening windows become less elastic, which can lead to poor adjustment of the sashes.

PVC window seal loses its qualities during installation work at temperatures below 15 degrees

If you plan to install plastic windows in the winter in a new building, then at acceptable air temperatures, all work can be carried out without problems.

Another thing is the replacement in residential premises. It should be borne in mind that the installation time is 30-40 minutes for each double-glazed window, and the rooms will cool down. To do this, unlike the summer period, it is necessary to dismantle and change double-glazed windows in stages.

In winter, after the delivery of double-glazed windows, they need to be kept in the house at room temperature for 24 hours so that all elements warm up. This is done in order to avoid thermal deformations..

Another option for winter installation is to carry out the so-called warm installation of window systems.

The vacation period quite often coincides with the desire of people to make repairs in an apartment or house, and since the majority chooses the summer months for vacation, the repair work is planned for the summer. Simultaneously with general repairs, plastic windows are usually installed or repaired, because it’s nice to immediately bring the apartment into a decent look so that you don’t have to worry about its appearance for several years.

But all this concerns a complete renovation in the house, and if it was decided only to install new windows? Probably, it will be necessary to choose the most convenient time for the season, because the window openings will be open throughout the day. Despite the fact that the plastic profile is easy to install, it is not so plastic in cold weather, and therefore there will definitely be difficulties in installation.

What season is best to install plastic windows

Of course, even now there are some issues that require special attention, but in the event of critical events, plastic windows are mounted at any time.

Advantages and difficulties of installing windows in winter:

the undoubted advantage will be the cost of plastic windows, which drops during the season of low demand. Some clients use this moment to buy windows in advance for the proposed repair, and they plan to install them directly in the summer;
during installation, you can immediately check the tightness, because even a small defect will immediately manifest itself as a draft. As a result, either the defect will be eliminated immediately, or the window will be replaced with a similar one, and no further alterations will be required;
only very severe frosts can interfere with the installation, in which even thermal screens do not help to maintain the temperature of the window opening acceptable for work. While the windows are being installed, it will be cold in the apartment, so you need to plan right away that it will not be possible to stay in the house;
mounting foam, which is used when installing a window, requires a certain external temperature, and humidity will also play an important role. Of the technological innovations, one can confidently single out the presence of a special foam for installing windows in winter conditions, but there is a limit here too (not lower than 15 degrees below zero).

Advantages and difficulties of summer window installation:

comfortable temperature and low humidity will allow specialists to work much faster, and the residents themselves will be able to stay in the apartment. Window openings will be constantly open, but this will not create difficulties, because in summer it is warm enough even in the evenings;
long daylight hours will allow you to install a window block in one working day, all work will be done quickly. By evening, the residents of the apartment will enjoy the view from the new window, since all work will be completed immediately;
everyone understands the benefits of installing windows in summer, so the demand for plastic windows rises sharply, therefore, window prices will increase compared to winter or late autumn.

The most favorable period for the installation of plastic windows is the last months of spring, when it is already quite warm, but there is still no rush to buy windows. If you did not purchase plastic windows in the winter, then you can purchase and install windows in the spring - this is economical and convenient in every respect.

It must be admitted that the owners of apartments or houses rarely think about heating their homes during the hot season. You can probably say the same about yourself. But when it gets really cold in the rooms, strong drafts are felt, blowing out all the heat, and the window is covered with frost, people begin to worry that it would be nice to replace the old windows with better and more insulated ones. The frost on the glass then turns into water, which flows down the windowsill and spoils the wall cladding.

In this case, it is important to understand that the answer is in the affirmative, however, when carrying out such work, certain rules must be observed.

Is it dangerous to replace windows in winter? Opinions

During the period when the old window is removed and a new one is installed, it can become very cold in the room. At the same time, materials for interior decoration, according to buyers, deteriorate, because they are not prepared for sudden changes in temperature. You will encounter this problem if you decide to replace the window with an unskilled team. It will take a lot of time to install. Otherwise, the work will take no more than half an hour. During this time, nothing will happen to the new renovation, while apartment owners recommend protecting heat-loving plants from frost.

When deciding whether it is possible to install plastic windows in winter, you will need to prepare the room. For this, the product and surfaces that may be damaged are covered with moisture-proof materials. This applies to books and technology. If you are thinking whether it is possible to install plastic windows in winter, you should read reviews about this. From them you can find out that the room where the double-glazed window is being replaced is closed tightly so that cold air does not penetrate into other rooms.

Features of winter window installation

If you're still undecided about whether or not it's worth it to replace double glazing in the winter, then you should consider some of the benefits of doing it during the cold season. The plus is that you can find big discounts for installing windows in the winter, because most consumers prefer to do it in the summer. Demand for plastic windows is falling, and manufacturers are making concessions in order to increase the number of customers.

When thinking about whether it is possible to install plastic windows in winter, you should familiarize yourself with state standards, from which you can find out that such work is carried out at any time of the year, but you need to consider that the temperature outside the window should not fall below -15 ° C. The wind speed is also important, it should not be more than 8 m per second. Otherwise, sealant and mounting foam, as well as other building mixtures, may freeze and become brittle. Therefore, before calling specialists, you need to check the weather forecast and choose the right day.

If you still have not decided for yourself whether it is possible to install plastic windows in winter, then you must remember the internal climate. Sometimes such work is carried out in new buildings. Brought double-glazed windows must acclimatize at a positive temperature. Typically, window transporters have an open body. Under the influence of cold, low-quality plastic can shrink. If you find such a defect, then after the installation is completed, the windows may “float” and lose their rigidity, as well as their original shape.

The effect of cold on materials

Without exception, all modern companies whose activities are aimed at the installation of plastic windows are engaged in the winter installation of double-glazed windows. However, before calling specialists, you should ask which manufacturer's profiles they use. For example, the Veka company positions its products as windows that are not afraid of any frost.

Professionals emphasize that the problem can be expressed in mounting foam. It expands during a chemical reaction. Upon contact with water, polymerization occurs. The colder the air, the lower its humidity will be. As a result, low temperatures can cause the foam to simply not work and remain in a canned state. When it gets warmer outside, the material will begin to swell with all the ensuing consequences.

The problem exists, but is easily solved by using sealants and special purpose foams. It is important to ask if specialists use winter compositions that allow installation to -25 ° C. Some mounting foams have an even lower temperature limit.

When consumers decide whether it is possible to install plastic windows in the winter in an apartment, they often learn about the fact that when carrying out such work, a protective screen is sometimes placed in the opening. It eliminates the penetration of cold wind into the room. But this approach is relevant when the frost on the street is unbearable.

Installation of a double-glazed window in a house under construction. Is it worth it to start work in winter?

When it comes to installing double-glazed windows in the winter in a residential building, a great many questions can arise. Their number increases when the consumer thinks about whether it is possible to install plastic windows in an unheated room in winter? The answer here is also in the affirmative.

However, only materials that are designed to operate at sub-zero temperatures should be used. Their polymerization occurs under difficult conditions, and the properties do not change. As a result, you can get windows that do not "cry". This is what buyers most often worry about when they plan to update double-glazed windows in an apartment or house. But at the same time, you must be prepared that the company sometimes breaks the price of expensive foam.

Additional difficulties

The problem can also be expressed in the fact that the room will have to be freed from all pieces of furniture and plants, which is not always possible. This is due to the fact that the old windows will not have to be taken out until the new ones are in place. This is due to the fact that the account will go for minutes.

Is it worth it?

When you know the answer to the question of whether it is possible to install plastic windows in the winter in a house under construction, you should think three times about the advisability of such work. There are several other ways to improve indoor comfort. You can carry out internal insulation or use economical modern heating appliances. And then, after waiting for spring, call in specialists who will not disturb the comfort of the household.

Finally

If you want to install a double-glazed window when the temperature outside the window has dropped below zero, you should contact a qualified company. Its specialists are trained and prepared for such work. They will do everything pretty quickly, and the house will remain “naked” for a minimum time.

Half an hour after the excavation of the old structure, a new one will appear in the opening. Its position will only need to be oriented vertically and fill the gaps. If you wondered whether it is possible to install plastic windows in a wooden house in winter, then you should take into account that experts advise waiting for spring. But if you want to make your home truly cozy and warm tomorrow, then you should choose the profiles of well-known companies. One of them is Veka, which recommends the installation of its windows in the Far North and Siberia.

Installation of plastic windows in winter: important points and features of installation

Few people associate the winter period with construction or repair work. But if you are interested in installing plastic windows in winter, then it is this time that gives several undeniable advantages. Why it is still possible to install windows in the winter and how to do it correctly, and the "Dream House" will tell in this article.

Installation of plastic windows in winter

Why is it profitable to install plastic windows in winter

The main advantage of winter installation of plastic windows is low cost. Since most people still tend to finish labor-intensive repairs during the warmer months, window installation companies have to make seasonal discounts when winter arrives. In addition, as a rule, employees are less loaded with orders in winter, so they will be able to devote more time to you. However, an attractive price is by no means the only advantage of winter window installation.

Quite often, situations arise when, having installed windows during a warm period, during a cold snap, the owners notice some problems, for example, plastic windows sweat, leak, condensation forms between the sashes, etc. This happens either due to the use of low-quality components, or due to errors made during installation. When installing windows at low temperatures, all the shortcomings are immediately noticeable, which, accordingly, makes it possible to correct them on the spot.

Thinking about whether it is possible to install windows in winter, many are afraid of freezing the room. Of course, in winter it is not very comfortable to be in a room without windows, but you need to take into account that the window opening will be completely open for no more than one hour. For such a short time period, even if the temperature is below zero, the room will not have time to freeze out.

Is it possible to put plastic windows in winter

Installation of plastic windows in winter

How are windows installed in winter?

According to the established norms, it is possible to carry out the installation of plastic windows only at temperatures above -15 ° C. The fact is that at very low temperatures, the rubber seal and the window profile become inelastic, which may cause errors during installation. However, if the installation of a window is urgently needed and the air temperature is below -15°C, then a special protective screen or a heat gun will be used to carry out the work. These features do not affect the quality of installation and the functionality of the structure, however, the cost of installing a window using a protective screen or a heat gun will be several times higher.

Installing windows in winter has several characteristic features. Since the window frame cools down significantly during the transportation of the structure, it is recommended that the installation work be carried out the next day, that is, the window structure should be in the room for about a day. This is necessary for better installation of windows. Under the influence of low temperatures, the plastic shrinks a little, but when it warms up, it will begin to expand, which will lead to deformation of the lines and a violation of the functionality of the window. In addition, being in the cold for a long time, the plastic becomes more brittle, which complicates the entire installation process.

Installation of plastic windows in winter photo

Preparing for the installation of metal-plastic windows in winter

In winter, during the installation of plastic windows, it is necessary to take into account changes in the properties of the mounting foam and tape.

At sub-zero temperatures, the surface of buildings and structures decreases by several degrees, which causes a decrease in the adhesiveness of mounting tapes necessary for isolating openings. Because of this, even before starting installation work, it is necessary to warm up the surface of the adhesive tape to at least 15 degrees above zero. In addition, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the joint surface, since even a small amount of frost will make it impossible to fasten the tape. To reduce the stages of preparatory work, experts recommend fixing the tapes to the window frame even before the installation process. It is best if this operation is done before dismantling the old window. If you notice that the tape is still frozen, you need to warm it up as soon as possible with hot steam at a distance of at least 15 centimeters.

Proper installation of plastic windows in winter

The qualitative features of a plastic window largely depend on the mounting foam. For winter installation, mounting foam is required, which contains antifreeze additives that contribute to rapid hardening.

The joints are filled with foam after the installation of the structure and fixing with tapes. During installation, it is necessary to exclude the ingress of cold air onto the surface of fresh mounting foam, since in this case it will no longer be possible to hermetically fill the joints. To eliminate possible errors, in winter this operation is recommended to be carried out in two stages. First, the joints are filled in the cold zone, using a "heat gun", then a second layer of foam is applied to the warm zone.

Winter window installation

High-quality installation of plastic windows in winter

How to check the quality of window installation

As already noted, after installing plastic windows in winter, its quality can be checked immediately after completion of work.

The first step is to carefully inspect the mounting foam for the presence of "bubbles", deformations and cracks. With high-quality installation and construction, the window should open and close easily. When closing, the window should fit snugly against the frame without forming gaps, and the handle should turn freely in any direction.

The following symptoms indicate errors made during installation:

bringing the palm to the seal, cold air is felt;
the window jams during opening / closing;
gaps or gaps are noticeable between the wall and the frame of the window structure;
when the window is opened, the frame profile moves.

In addition, a clear sign of poor quality design or the presence of errors during its installation is the low temperature in the room. Even in the most severe frosts, the temperature in an apartment or house with closed plastic windows cannot be below +18°C.

Is it possible to install windows in winter

Installation of windows in the winter photo

As you can see, installing plastic windows in winter is more than possible. However, in order to avoid possible installation errors, as well as significant inconvenience for the residents of the apartment, experts recommend that this work be carried out in winter at temperatures from 0 to -10 ° C.

Is it possible to install plastic windows in winter?

Many people are interested in the question, is it possible to install windows in winter? And really, is it possible? In fact, not everyone thinks about it. As a rule, when it becomes possible to change windows to more modern ones, then they do it. And in winter, you can still get a discount, because the companies that do this do not have so many orders during the cold period. Also, the windows themselves will be made faster for the reason mentioned above. In general, everything seems to indicate that it is not necessary to wait for the warm season. Well, of course, during the installation of the house it will be cold, but then you can warm everything up. Seems like it's not a problem. In addition, if the installers know their business, the work will be done quickly.

But is it really so? In this article, we are just going to raise the question - is it possible to install plastic windows in winter?

The Teplo Doma company offers its assistance in installing and repairing windows. It does not matter to us when you need our services: in winter or summer. Our specialists always strive to perform their work with high quality. We are responsible for everything we do. If you decide to change your windows, then you just need to contact our online consultant.

Installation of plastic windows in the winter season

Are windows installed in winter? There is a myth on the Internet that the installation of plastic windows is strictly prohibited in winter. Many people willingly believe this without going into too much detail. For most, the main thing is that everything works for a long time and does not create problems. And asking some unnecessary questions is superfluous.

However, there is one small "but" - plastic windows can be installed in winter. Nobody forbids doing this. Even according to GOST it is allowed. Of course, there are nuances and rules. If you follow them, then there will be no problems. There are recommendations from the window manufacturer, and experienced installers also know about them.

Here, for example, a newly brought window cannot be installed. Why? The fact is that in the cold, plastic tends to shrink. After installation, the window will heat up from the room and it can lead. That is why before carrying out the installation, it is necessary that the metal-plastic structures lie in a warm room for some time.

Is it possible to install plastic windows in winter? Yes, but not at -15 gr. Why not? It's the rubber seal. In the cold, it will harden, and it will be very difficult for the installers to accurately adjoin the sash. Although, on the other hand, if the double-glazed window warms up in the room, then it is unlikely that it will freeze so much even with the window opening open. Therefore, in principle, there is nothing to worry about.

Another thing is the cooling of the apartment. After all, during installation, you will have to completely open the window opening.

Is it dangerous to cool the apartment when installing windows in the winter season?

And really, how to deal with it. Even the most efficient masters will not be able to do the job so quickly as not to cool the room. Right? With an open window opening in the room, it will become colder every second. So?

Many owners first of all begin to worry about their expensive repairs. After all, most materials intended for interior decoration are not suitable for use in sub-zero temperatures. That is why a logical question arises - “Is it worth putting plastic windows in winter?”

All this looks like horror stories, which for some reason scare gullible citizens. Where does the sub-zero temperature come from in the room? After the old window is dismantled, the film is immediately stretched instead of it. The door to the room is closed. Work with a fully open opening lasts no more than 30 minutes. In practice, the temperature in the room drops by only 10 degrees. If you do not want this, you can simply turn on the fan heater, and then the temperature regime will remain unchanged.

Winter installation and its quality

In fact, the quality of installation, both in winter and in summer, depends mainly on the experience of the craftsmen who carry out the repair work. Also, do not forget about the quality of the materials themselves. But here the question is definitely not appropriate - at what temperature do they put windows in winter? From all this it follows that with the windows installed in the summer, problems can begin in a month, and the metal-plastic structures installed in the winter will serve faithfully for many years. Or maybe everything will be vice versa.

In general, the installation of plastic windows in winter is not much different from the work carried out in the warm season. Although there are still some nuances:

First you need to dismantle the old windows.
Then comes the preparation of the opening: cleaning from ice, snow and dirt, heating with a hairdryer. The latter is done for better adhesion of the mounting foam to the surface.
Box installation.
Foaming. In this case, a special frost-resistant polyurethane foam is used.
Slope insulation.
Window sill installation.
Window fittings and adjustments.
It is desirable that the temperature outside was not lower than -15 degrees.

Window testing

After installing the window, each owner considers it his duty to check his work. And it is right. You need to make sure that plastic windows can be installed in winter. By the way, it is worth noting that it is much easier to check the operation of windows in cold weather. It's warm inside, but cold outside. You can immediately feel whether it is blowing or not.

So, first you should check the window for tightness. To do this, you need a regular A4 sheet. You need to pinch it with a sash, and then try to pull it out. Naturally, the attempt should not succeed. The sash should be checked on each side.

You can find out whether it is blowing from the window using an ordinary candle. Set fire and drive around the perimeter. If somewhere pulls, then the installers should not be released.

Important! The window should close tightly, it should not blow out of it, the sash should not cling to anything. If noise continues to be heard from the street, then, most likely, an installation error was made.

But in order not to worry once again, you should contact a company that has already proven itself on this issue.

Results

When is it better to install windows: in winter or summer? When it's convenient for you. In winter, you can "run into" a good promotion, and in the summer it is more comfortable to carry out repair work. If we are talking about the quality of installation, then a good specialist does not care when to install. Although, as already noted, it is not recommended to carry out work in severe frosts.

That, perhaps, is all.

Where to order window installation in winter in Moscow?

The services of the Teplo Doma company are presented to your attention. Our experts will equally well make installation and repair of windows both in summer, and in winter. Only unscrupulous craftsmen can blame the season for the fact that the window does not fulfill its functions. We all understand this and want you to understand it too. If you want the work to be done efficiently and quickly, then contact us. Right now you can discuss this issue with our consultant.

Is it worth it to install plastic windows in winter?

We hear from window manufacturers that winter installation has many advantages, but nevertheless we prefer to leave this process for the warm season. It would be great if there was confidence that everything would go smoothly and the installation of windows in winter would not result in additional problems.

By the way, we can say that winter is a time when we generally have less worries. After all, in the summer you want to spend more time with friends and family, travel, especially since the summer ends very quickly. So why waste time replacing windows in the summer, if it can be done perfectly in the winter, and just enjoy and have more free time in the summer?

Benefits of changing windows in the winter

Oleg Kolkutin, head of the installation site of the IRTYSH WINDOWS company, will talk about the advantages of winter installation and the features associated with installing windows in winter :

1) More favorable price. In winter, all window companies make good discounts and this is really an opportunity to buy windows at a better price. What's the catch? A very large discount is a clear sign that the company will save on the quality of materials. For example, a company spends 50% of the money received from a client on the purchase of materials. The remaining 50% goes to paying fixed costs: rent, taxes, employee salaries, and these costs are fixed, that is, they cannot be reduced. Therefore, the discount is mainly given due to the price of materials: cheaper sealant, fittings, thinner metal, etc. Conclusion: if you see a suspiciously large discount, you should be wary and learn more from the manufacturer about the quality of the materials offered. However, a discount in the range of 10-15% is just healthy competition, and it is unlikely that something bad is hiding behind it.

2) The quality of the window is immediately evident. In warm seasons, it is difficult to objectively judge the quality of the installed plastic windows, because they, first of all, should protect your house from the winter cold, and when it is warm outside, you can only evaluate the sound insulation, which is secondary. Any windows immediately show their true face only in winter. What's the catch? Yes, indeed, in winter you can immediately evaluate the result of the work: is there any blowing, do windows freeze through, etc. However, what will it actually change? The result is the same - you still have to call the company's employees again so that the work is done in full and with high quality. Conclusion: if the work is done by professionals, then it is of the same quality both in winter and in summer. To keep the heat in the room during the cold season, you can use a special installation with closing the opening with a special material like a tent.

3) Unforeseen circumstances during the installation process. Perhaps the most unpleasant thing is when the new window does not fit, and the old one has already been dismantled. Even if the company fulfills all warranty obligations and manufactures a new window of the correct size, stress is guaranteed for you. Anyone can make mistakes and such cases cannot be reduced to zero. However, if the company is professional, it will never allow a client to be left without a window. In our company, before dismantling the window, installers check the new window for compliance with the dimensions of the opening. In this case, the maximum that you will have to go through if the window does not match the size of the opening is the transfer of installation to another date!

Conclusion

The conclusion that can be drawn: it does not matter what time of the year you have planned the installation of windows. It is important which company you have hired to carry out these works. And if you turn to professionals, then you really have the opportunity to buy good windows on favorable terms and install them in a shorter time.

Is it possible to install a plastic window in winter

Korovin Sergey Dmitrievich

Master of Architecture, graduated from the Samara State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. 11 years of experience in design and construction.

Modern windows are installed not only to replace old wooden ones, they are often preferred in the construction of new housing. What if the process of installing a window block fell on the winter period? Is it possible to install plastic windows in winter, or will this process have to be postponed until spring?

When to Install Windows

Benefits of winter installation

In winter, the demand for installation and construction work drops sharply

The nuances of the cold season

It is important to consider at what temperature the installation is carried out. It is forbidden to install plastic windows in winter at temperatures below -20 degrees. In this case, the construction foam, which is used as a sealant, will contain a large amount of ice crystals in its composition, and the quality of such an installation will be much lower. And after a while, there will be such consequences as freezing and mold.

Also, when the frost is too cold (-15 and below), the seals of the opening windows become less elastic, which can lead to poor adjustment of the sashes.

PVC window seal loses its qualities during installation work at temperatures below 15 degrees

If you plan to install plastic windows in the winter in a new building, then at acceptable air temperatures, all work can be carried out without problems.

Another option for winter installation is to carry out the so-called warm installation of window systems.

Winter installation technology

The simplest winter installation

As mentioned above, in winter, some nuances must be observed in accordance with the season.

In the cold season, to seal the joints, it is necessary to use frost-resistant polyurethane foam

Firstly, for sealing, you need to use mounting foam with frost-resistant components in the composition.
Secondly, in the cold season, when foaming joints, a “heat” gun is used. With the help of it, a layer of applied foam is heated from the side of the street. And only then proceed to filling the gaps with foam from the inside. This is done for high-quality filling with a sealant (foam) of all voids.
Thirdly, this is a phased installation. That is, having dismantled the old, they immediately install a new one, and so on in turn, working with each opening.
Fourth, the mounting tape is attached in warm conditions. If opportunities allow, then before removing the old ones.
And fifthly, the hydro and vapor barrier tape (PSUL) is also heated with a “heat” gun during installation.

With the help of a heat gun, the joint surfaces and the PSUL-tape are heated

This is the most elementary "winter" technology for installing double-glazed windows, without which it is impossible to obtain a high-quality result.

Warm mounting

The use of such technology will increase the cost of installing windows, but its use allows you to smooth out the conditions of the winter season.

What does the technology of warm installation of plastic windows provide for?

Warm installation of windows is a mandatory external sealing of the opening. To protect the installation site, a protective screen is fixed to the opening from the side of the street. A thermal screen for window installation keeps the heated air in the room and does not allow the installed double-glazed windows to freeze through. In addition, such protection will not allow the ingress of excess moisture.
For sealing, as with a conventional winter installation, frost-resistant mounting foam is used.
Mandatory compliance with the internal sealing of the joints between the frame and the opening. Inside the room - silicone (sealant that prevents moisture from entering). The middle layer will be mounting foam, which acts as a sealant and insulation of the joint. Outside, all gaps are covered with waterproof tape.

Installation of windows in winter provides for a work algorithm similar to the usual one for installation in the warm season:

The opening is closed;
dismantling of old frames;
opening surface preparation;
installation work;
slope finishing.

Protective screen ensures reliable and high-quality installation of PVC windows in winter

Additional work

A prerequisite for high-quality installation both in winter and in summer will be the finishing of the slopes of the window opening following the installation.

Finishing the slopes of the window opening is best done with insulation

How good is the installation?

How to understand that the windows were installed without violating the technology?

The double-glazed window does not fog up and does not freeze through.
There are no drafts from under the frame or sash. When installing windows, they are adjusted and seasonal settings are set. You can check for drafts by holding a lit match or lighter to the window. If the light does not fluctuate and does not go out, then the sealing is correct.
The sash opens easily without the use of significant effort, the same applies to the transition to the ventilation mode.
When opening or pressing on the frame, there are no backlashes of the entire system.
There should be no gaps between the profile and the window opening.
All joints with ebbs and window sills have been carefully requested.

The installer is obliged to check the quality of work and provide warranty service for double-glazed windows

Also, during operation for a significant period of time (several seasons), the frame should not sag and loosen in the opening. And all accessories work correctly, without jamming and failures. If there are violations from those listed in the list, then you need to contact the installer company. Usually, all manufacturers and installers give a warranty on maintenance and such defects are eliminated free of charge.

The answer to the question of whether it is possible to install plastic windows in winter is yes, but taking into account some nuances. One of them is temperature control. Installation of PVC windows in winter is a more technology-demanding process, but it is possible, just like in summer. In addition, properly installed plastic double-glazed windows will significantly reduce heating costs.

Benefits of installing PVC windows in the fall
With the onset of autumn, rains and cold weather, old windows show their worst side. Drafts start, rain water gets in, and so on. In this case, the right solution is to replace wooden double-glazed windows with new PVC windows. At the same time, there is an opinion that it is better to install PVC window systems in the summer. And autumn and winter are considered not the best periods for this.

But such a statement was true only in those days when the industry of production and installation of window structures was at the initial level. Then the technology was not as developed as it is today, and the quality of the materials was not as high. Today, the level of development of production allows you to order plastic windows in autumn and winter. Installers have all the necessary skills and tools for the correct installation of plastic windows in the winter. At the same time, the client even receives additional bonuses.

Why is it advantageous to install PVC windows in the fall?
Let's look at the main concerns of customers when installing window systems in the fall. Many are afraid that during installation, hypothermia will occur in the room where work is being carried out and the whole apartment will get cold. Here it must be said that the main process of replacing a window takes 40 minutes or a maximum of an hour. All this time the window opening will be open, but no hypothermia of the room will occur. And even more so, the walls or batteries will not freeze. Household appliances and appliances will not be affected either. Only indoor plants can suffer from this, which can be moved to another room and close the door.

Another problem that customers cite is the poor quality of installation work at low temperatures. However, this is not a cause for concern. It is quite possible to install PVC windows at temperatures up to minus 15 degrees Celsius. When youorder a window in the company, then the specialists will choose a suitable day for installation. Prior to work, special winter building materials, mounting foam, sealant, and so on are used. These substances retain their properties at sub-zero temperatures.

In addition, when installing windows in autumn or winter, the draft is always felt more. Therefore, after installing the structures, installers will more easily and quickly find defects in the form of drafts, cracks and cavities. And they will immediately shut them up.

As a customer benefit, faster order fulfillment in the autumn period is offered. When autumn and winter come, construction work stops, and firms have fewer orders. As a result, they get the job done faster. Workers in production, assemblers and so on are released. Therefore, small orders for glazing offices, apartments, cottages are carried out quickly and optimally.

In addition, it is worth remembering the various discounts in the autumn and winter, which the company provides to its customers, even for small orders. So that the installation of PVC windows in the fall does not lose quality, compared with the summer installation. If you have a need to install windows in the fall, do not postpone it until spring or summer. Naturally, such an installation should be carried out by experienced installers with professional tools and finishing materials.

But is it really so? In this article, we are just going to raise the question - is it possible to install plastic windows in winter?

Installation of plastic windows in the winter season

Another thing is the cooling of the apartment. After all, during installation, you will have to completely open the window opening.

Is it dangerous to cool the apartment when installing windows in the winter season?

Winter installation and its quality

In general, the installation of plastic windows in winter is not much different from the work carried out in the warm season. Although there are still some nuances:

First you need to dismantle the old windows.
Then comes the preparation of the opening: cleaning from ice, snow and dirt, heating with a hairdryer. The latter is done for better adhesion of the mounting foam to the surface.
Box installation.
Foaming. In this case, a special frost-resistant polyurethane foam is used.
Slope insulation.
Window sill installation.
Window fittings and adjustments.
It is desirable that the temperature outside was not lower than -15 degrees.

Window testing

You can find out whether it is blowing from the window using an ordinary candle. Set fire and drive around the perimeter. If somewhere pulls, then the installers should not be released.

But in order not to worry once again, you should contact a company that has already proven itself on this issue.

Results

That, perhaps, is all.

Where to order window installation in winter in Moscow?

Is it possible to install a plastic window in winter

Korovin Sergey Dmitrievich

Master of Architecture, graduated from the Samara State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. 11 years of experience in design and construction.

When to Install Windows

Benefits of winter installation

In winter, the demand for installation and construction work drops sharply

The nuances of the cold season

Also, when the frost is too cold (-15 and below), the seals of the opening windows become less elastic, which can lead to poor adjustment of the sashes.

PVC window seal loses its qualities during installation work at temperatures below 15 degrees

If you plan to install plastic windows in the winter in a new building, then at acceptable air temperatures, all work can be carried out without problems.

Another option for winter installation is to carry out the so-called warm installation of window systems.

Winter installation technology

The simplest winter installation

As mentioned above, in winter, some nuances must be observed in accordance with the season.

In the cold season, to seal the joints, it is necessary to use frost-resistant polyurethane foam

Firstly, for sealing, you need to use mounting foam with frost-resistant components in the composition.
Secondly, in the cold season, when foaming joints, a “heat” gun is used. With the help of it, a layer of applied foam is heated from the side of the street. And only then proceed to filling the gaps with foam from the inside. This is done for high-quality filling with a sealant (foam) of all voids.
Thirdly, this is a phased installation. That is, having dismantled the old, they immediately install a new one, and so on in turn, working with each opening.
Fourth, the mounting tape is attached in warm conditions. If opportunities allow, then before removing the old ones.
And fifthly, the hydro and vapor barrier tape (PSUL) is also heated with a “heat” gun during installation.

With the help of a heat gun, the joint surfaces and the PSUL-tape are heated

This is the most elementary "winter" technology for installing double-glazed windows, without which it is impossible to obtain a high-quality result.

Warm mounting

The use of such technology will increase the cost of installing windows, but its use allows you to smooth out the conditions of the winter season.

What does the technology of warm installation of plastic windows provide for?

Warm installation of windows is a mandatory external sealing of the opening. To protect the installation site, a protective screen is fixed to the opening from the side of the street. A thermal screen for window installation keeps the heated air in the room and does not allow the installed double-glazed windows to freeze through. In addition, such protection will not allow the ingress of excess moisture.
For sealing, as with a conventional winter installation, frost-resistant mounting foam is used.
Mandatory compliance with the internal sealing of the joints between the frame and the opening. Inside the room - silicone (sealant that prevents moisture from entering). The middle layer will be mounting foam, which acts as a sealant and insulation of the joint. Outside, all gaps are covered with waterproof tape.

Installation of windows in winter provides for a work algorithm similar to the usual one for installation in the warm season:

The opening is closed;
dismantling of old frames;
opening surface preparation;
installation work;
slope finishing.

Protective screen ensures reliable and high-quality installation of PVC windows in winter

Additional work

A prerequisite for high-quality installation both in winter and in summer will be the finishing of the slopes of the window opening following the installation.

Finishing the slopes of the window opening is best done with insulation

How good is the installation?

How to understand that the windows were installed without violating the technology?

The double-glazed window does not fog up and does not freeze through.
There are no drafts from under the frame or sash. When installing windows, they are adjusted and seasonal settings are set. You can check for drafts by holding a lit match or lighter to the window. If the light does not fluctuate and does not go out, then the sealing is correct.
The sash opens easily without the use of significant effort, the same applies to the transition to the ventilation mode.
When opening or pressing on the frame, there are no backlashes of the entire system.
There should be no gaps between the profile and the window opening.
All joints with ebbs and window sills have been carefully requested.

The installer is obliged to check the quality of work and provide warranty service for double-glazed windows

Is it possible to put plastic windows in the winter in the apartment?

In this case, it is important to understand whether plastic windows can be installed in winter? The answer is yes, but when carrying out such work, certain rules must be observed.

Is it dangerous to replace windows in winter? Opinions

Features of winter window installation

The effect of cold on materials

Installation of a double-glazed window in a house under construction. Is it worth it to start work in winter?

Additional difficulties

Is it worth it?

Finally

Is it worth it to install plastic windows in winter?

Benefits of changing windows in the winter

Oleg Kolkutin, head of the installation site of the IRTYSH WINDOWS company, will talk about the advantages of winter installation and the features associated with installing windows in winter :

Conclusion

Good question: Is it possible to install plastic windows in winter

What should be feared when installing windows in the cold season, and how these problems are solved

There are several factors that make winter window installation relevant. For example, customers often want to replace windows just when it gets colder, but they can't always do it in the fall. Another option is a house under construction, when you need to urgently put windows in order to “close the perimeter”, turn on the heating and do the finishing work in winter. In addition, window companies want to ensure the loading of production and installation teams even in the cold season, and therefore in winter they often make good discounts on their products.

And here the question arises: at what temperature can plastic windows be installed? My friends okonshchiki give different numbers. A former window installer from Novosibirsk (now a technologist for a large Moscow company) claims that in calm weather, with all precautions, it is possible to work up to -25 degrees. And no less competent Moscow specialist does not recommend installation if the thermometer drops below -1 0.

Problems of winter window installation
Many fear that during the replacement of windows at low temperatures, freezing of the room and damage to heating systems will occur. In addition, the most common windows today are made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or, as we say, plastic windows. And PVC becomes brittle at low temperatures, there is a risk of cracking under mechanical stress on the structure during installation. Polyurethane foam, which is most often used as a filling for the mounting joints of a window block with an opening, requires water vapor for polymerization, which are very few in the air in winter (a lot in summer). And at lower temperatures, the foam can freeze before it polymerizes. It seems that the answer to the question “when is it better to install plastic windows: in winter or summer” is unambiguous - it is better to install windows in the warm season. Not certainly in that way.

Yes, modern hermetic windows came to us from fairly warm European countries. But we live in a country with a harsh climate - look at the temperature reports below.

On the diagram: archival data on average winter temperatures in Moscow

In such circumstances, you need to look at things realistically. If there is a construction task of winter installation - to mount in the winter. But to look for compromise solutions that allow in winter to bring the installation conditions closer to the summer regime. What can they be?

Problem 1. Freezing of a house or apartment
This is a myth about “when is the best time to install windows”. Qualified and experienced installers organize the process in such a way that the window opening remains open for a very short time (from 20 to 50 minutes). During this time, only the air in the room is cooled, the walls cannot freeze in any way.

Of course, in winter, unlike in summer, certain measures must be taken: not all windows should be installed at once, but one at a time in different rooms. During installation, keep the door to the corridor closed so that the thermal draft in the exhaust ducts draws cold air into the room less. In addition, it is better to mount windows in calm weather.

In the photo: a transparent thermal screen for winter window installation. Photo from 4geo.ru

Protection from inconvenience - t heat screens
And yet, at what temperature can plastic windows be installed so that the installation is of high quality, and it is comfortable for specialists to work? It turns out that almost any In situations where the temperature is low and the weather is windy, and the customer is afraid of inconvenience during installation, special protective screens are used to make installation of windows in winter quite convenient. On the Internet, you can easily find videos detailing the installation and use of such screens.

Fact: Installers are resourceful people. If it is not possible to purchase a professional thermal screen, various home-made screens and curtains made of film materials are used. And sometimes their quality is not inferior to industrial ones.

Problem 2. Embrittlement of PVC profiles
This problem is also being solved. Frozen in the warehouse and during transportation, window blocks are kept in a warm room for a day. In addition, when using thermal screens, the windows are already in the warm zone during installation. If you need to install windows in a frozen country house-new building, the openings are covered with foil before installation and the room is heated to positive temperatures with the help of heat guns.

Problem 3. Freezing of polyurethane foam
Competent installers heat the foam in a water bath before use or simply leave it in a warm room overnight. To speed up the polymerization process, before applying the foam, the window slopes are heated with hair dryers, the foam itself is applied in two approaches, special PSUL tapes (pre-compressed self-expanding sealing tape) are used for primary sealing, the surface of the slopes is wetted before applying the foam, etc. A special "winter foam" is also produced, which, according to manufacturers, can be used up to -15 degrees (the usual "summer" foam - up to +5 degrees).

Fact: The quality of window installation in the winter period (and not only) directly depends on the professionalism of the installers. And with winter installation of windows, there are advantages: due to the lower workload of window companies, you can get not only good discounts, but also more competent installers for your facility.

Set windows a little - need to save them
And in moderate frosts, in compliance with all the rules, competent window installers installed, adjusted, you signed the acceptance certificate. Now what? In the case of an ordinary inhabited apartment, everything is simple: minimally damaged wallpaper can be carefully glued, calmly wait for the summer and make cosmetic repairs.

It is worse when it is a new building, where, with the involvement of "specialists" from the post-Soviet space, a "European-style renovation" is being done. It has already become a bad habit to start such repairs with the replacement of windows. What does it threaten?

In the photo: windows installed at the very beginning of the repair may not survive to the end

1. Often, builders throw construction debris through open doors, and by the time the work is completed, the fittings are clogged with cement and brick dust. When trying to close the sashes, you can easily damage their fittings.

2. Carrying out "wet" construction and finishing works (screeds, brick partitions, wallpapering, the use of water-based paints, etc.) lead to a sharp increase in air humidity and, accordingly, condensation on slopes and window structures. Moreover, this can go on for months, and the workers refuse to do even elementary ventilation to reduce air humidity, because "it blows" and "the wallpaper warps."

The situation is even worse at large facilities, where internal construction and finishing work can continue for more than one winter. These photographs show "dead" windows from Sweden. They could no longer be repaired and had to be replaced. The object is an elite residential building in the center of Moscow.

Conclusion: It is not necessary to start repair with replacement of windows. If windows made of PVC and "warm aluminum" can still be washed and cleaned after finishing work, then "euro-windows" made of wood, combined wood-aluminum and aluminum-wood windows can receive irreversible damage. The same applies to window sills made of plastic and wood: they are sometimes extinguished and "bull-calves" are sometimes extinguished, and people walk on them in dirty boots.

In the photo: an example of condensation on the windows in winter with high humidity indoors. It is better to move the installation to the end of the finishing work, after the end of the “wet” processes and the drying of the premises. Otherwise, condensation on the windows and mold on the slopes will not take long.

Advice: If there is a long period of internal construction and finishing work, including in winter, window openings must be closed with “ersatz windows” (frames made of wooden bars covered in two layers of plastic wrap). This is exactly what they did during the construction of this house in St. Petersburg (pictured). After the completion of dirty and “wet” work, the “ersatz windows” will be replaced with normal ones.

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