The approaching winter and, accordingly, the coming frosts present us with the problem of window insulation. The most cardinal step on this path is replacing old windows with new ones, but other options are possible with a detailed consideration of this situation..
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There is such a system of window insulation, which is called Swedish or Canadian. Its essence consists in laying a special high-tech material throughout the frame, between the sashes, cutting it right into the tree.
It is durable (service life of fifteen years), wear-resistant, resistant to chemical and physical influences, easy to use, flexible. This is one of the varieties of chemical rubber, but its harmlessness has been proven and confirmed by certificates and GOSTs of safety for human health. It fills all the cracks, and therefore does not allow the penetration of cold air, dust, dirt, noise, wind.
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If you decide on such a repair of your wooden windows, entrust this work to professionals with the appropriate skills, experience, tools and knowledge..
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The sashes are removed, a narrow groove is made with a special milling unit, into which the seal is driven with the appropriate equipment, the sashes are set back and tightly adjusted in size, while maintaining the possibility of smooth movement of window frames, namely, their trouble-free opening and closing. If necessary, they change locks, fittings, handles, bolts, locks.
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From the outer side of the window, at the place of installation of the sealant, pass through silicone sealant, which excludes the ingress of dust, noise, moisture, dirt.
Such a seal requires special care, it is wiped with a cotton cloth once a year, it does not withstand mechanical stress, exclude paint from getting on it, it should be removed immediately. Only in this case, all efforts to repair the window will not be in vain and you will enjoy the warmth and comfort of the room for a long time..
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