How to pull up a plastic window yourself

Plastic windows are much safer and more convenient than traditional wooden windows. But over time, plastic windows need to be adjusted or repaired. It is possible that you will need to replace the handle, stopper or rubber seal. And the pressure of the window sash to the frame can weaken over time, which will lead to a deterioration in the tightness of the window. Therefore, let’s figure out how to independently adjust plastic windows..

It is the weak fit of the window sash to the frame that leads to the flow of fresh air into the apartment from under the rubber seal. It is quite easy to eliminate this malfunction – you need to turn the eccentrics, which are located on the side surface of the frame. When closing the handle, these eccentrics go behind the plates that are on the frame. Therefore, by increasing the distance from the center of the eccentric to the point of contact with the plate, you will increase the pressing of the window sash to the frame.

If you have fittings from Roto, Sigenia or AUBI installed on your window, then to turn the eccentric you need a hex wrench with which you can easily turn the eccentric into the desired position. Well, you can turn the eccentrics of the Winkhaus fittings with two fingers. To do this, you need to pull the eccentric towards you, and then turn it in the right direction..

Well, do not forget to install the eccentrics in such a position during the summer period so that the pressure of the window sash to the frame is minimal – this will extend the service life of the sealing rubber.

But poor fit of the sash to the frame can also be caused by the fact that the eccentrics do not fully extend beyond the locking plates that are on the frame. To eliminate this problem, you need to move the lock plates slightly lower.

And if cold air enters the apartment from under the hinges, then to eliminate this problem, you will have to lay intermediate plates between the profile and the glass, the width of which should be equal to the thickness of the glass unit. First, using a knife or screwdriver, remove the glazing bead located on the hinge side of the sash, and then insert the intermediate plate. Moreover, a regular school ruler can be used as an intermediate plate..