Installation of plastic windows in winter

It is widely believed that in winter it is best to abandon the installation of plastic windows and wait for warming. However, this is nothing more than one of those construction myths, the debunking of which seems very useful. If we talk about the professionals and specialists of the window market, then they are all convinced that the installation of windows in the winter season is not only possible, but also desirable, since it is especially beneficial.

As a rule, in the summer, a number of manufacturers of translucent structures simply do not have time to accept a huge number of new orders. Sometimes customers have to wait several weeks for order fulfillment, which will inevitably affect delivery or installation times.

In winter, the situation is completely different. Due to a significant decrease in the demand for the installation of windows, the load on the corresponding manufacturing companies is also reduced. In this case, the overall order execution is fast, and the installation can be scheduled at a time and time convenient for customers. In addition, companies that do not have a large number of orders in the winter months are directly interested in each new client, and that is why they offer rather favorable conditions – many different discounts, bonuses, as well as special offers.

Another argument in favor of installing plastic windows in winter is the fact that it is at this time of the year that all mistakes or shortcomings made during installation will be immediately visible. Indeed, in the presence of cracks, even before the installers leave the apartment, a very noticeable draft will appear. Moreover, if the replacement of windows is postponed until warming, then throughout the winter the owners of the apartment will face problems associated with old, already crumbling windows, due to which not only heat is not retained in the room, but drafts appear..

Of course, we cannot say that the installation of windows in the winter does not differ at all from carrying out similar work in the summer. On the contrary, there are a number of nuances and differences that specialists from plastic window manufacturing companies must certainly take into account. First of all, it should be noted that at low air temperatures, windows cannot be installed immediately after their delivery to the object, since due to cooling of the frame and sash, they can significantly decrease in size. Therefore, it is better to start the installation the next day, waiting for the moment when the windows warm up to room temperature, which will avoid deformation of the window structure..

Also, according to the established building requirements, the installation of windows must be carried out at a temperature of at least 15 ° C. This is due to the fact that the load on the window during installation is much higher than that which occurs during the operation of the window. In addition, rubber seals and profiles simply lose their plasticity in the cold, which significantly complicates the installation process of all relevant structures. If the window needs to be installed at temperatures below 15 ° C, then it is recommended to do this using special protective screens or heat guns.

Many clients of the companies manufacturing plastic windows do not want to freeze in winter for obvious reasons. After all, the old window is being removed, and, as they believe, the cold breaks into the apartment. This is another myth. It is a well-known fact that the process of installing plastic windows will take no more than three hours, and the room will be devoid of windows for only half an hour. During this period of time, the temperature will drop by no more than 10 ° C. In addition, it is always possible to ask specialists during the installation of windows to temporarily close the window opening using a special polymer film..