Replacing rubber seals on plastic windows. How to replace the seal for plastic windows with your own hands How to change the seal on plastic windows

Replacing the seal with plastic windows

Plastic windows are recognized as the most economical and reliable in terms of heat retention. Special sealing gaskets located around the perimeter of the window frame help ensure the safety of heat in the house. Timely replacement of the seal on plastic windows guarantees the absence of drafts and a decrease in the temperature in the room. The process of performing this work is quite simple, but it requires mandatory adherence to the sequence of installation operations, as well as care and accuracy.

Work order.

The first thing to do is to examine technical condition the seal available in the window. It is a harness of a certain relief cross-section, made of the most durable, heat-resistant materials.

Initially, the seal has fairly high performance indicators. For example, pain new seal made in Germany will not require replacement and will perform its job properly functional purpose for 8 years. A Russian-made seal has a slightly shorter service life.

Even the slightest cracks on its surface, especially holes, damage, places of poor quality connection with the surface of the window frame, indicate the need to repair plastic windows and replace the seal as soon as possible.

Having picked up required type seal to your window profile, you can begin installing it. They are divided into two groups: window frame and along the window sash itself. A high-quality replacement of the seal involves replacing both types at the same time.

You can familiarize yourself in detail with the process of replacing the seal on plastic windows if you look at the photo repair work.

1. Start installation work it is necessary to first remove the window sash from its place. This is not difficult to do: close the window tightly with the handle, remove the outer trim from the top canopy, knock out the core and remove the frame. Now the window remains attached only to the lower canopy, from which it can be easily removed by just lifting it slightly.

2. Lay the window sash on the floor (or sofa) and remove the damaged rubber seal from its place. It is enough to pick up the edge and it comes out freely. In the area of ​​the top hinge, you need to slightly raise the fastener, since in this place the fastener serves as a clamp for the seal. Actually, this is why it was necessary to remove the window.

3. Clean or wipe the freed holes from dust and all kinds of contaminants.

4. We place a new seal in the window groove in the same way as the previous one along the entire perimeter of the window frame. Do not tighten the rubber seal, because As a result of temperature fluctuations, the rubber is compressed/stretched, which can lead to rupture of the solid seal bundle.

Now you need to replace the seal on the window frame. The work plan is the same:
- remove worn material;
- cleans the area from dirt;
- insert the harness of the new seal into the prepared place.

Watching how professionals replace the seal on plastic windows on video is an opportunity to understand the whole process thoroughly. With such training, even a person who is far from repair work will be able to brilliantly cope with window insulation of your home.

The main features are:

The procedure for replacing an old seal with a new one

1. The technician inspects the entire structure and finds out the exact cause of rubber wear, blowing, etc.;
2. The old seal is removed and the place where it is fixed is degreased;
3. Select the appropriate type for your window frame;
4. Using a special roller, the new seal is fixed and checked for tightness when closing.

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Types and Types (EPDM and TPE)

Sealing rubber is divided into two types during production. There is a noticeable difference in quality and characteristics between them.

1. Type EPDM - produced by extrusion, the base is synthetic rubber.
2. TPE type - also created by extrusion, but also using modified plastic.

They also differ in the types of profiles for installation. The main differences are dimensional and geometric features.

Appearance and dimensions	Brand and type of material	Window profile	Purpose
	OP-01-227, TPE	KBE	porch (inner)
	OP-06-228, TPE	KBE	universal, chamber
	art. 227, EPDM	KBE	porch (sash, frame)
	art. 228, EPDM	KBE	porch (sash, frame)
	OP-04-R, TPE	REXAU	porch
	EPDM	REXAU	porch (sash, frame)
	OP-05-07, TPE	VEKA	universal
	EPDM	VEKA	porch (sash, frame)
	EPDM	ARTEC	porch (sash, frame)
	EPDM	LG	porch (sash, frame)

Is it possible to change the rubber seal yourself?

If you decide to undertake this procedure yourself, you need to know that they differ in shape for different window profiles. To do this, you need to choose exactly the same rubber for your type of sash and for the double-glazed window.

Attention! If you decide to use a “universal” type of material instead of the required one, the fittings may break!

At best, cut off a piece and ask the sellers for exactly the same one, and good quality. In addition, you need to buy a special lubricant. During the replacement process, you may need to remove the frame from its hinges to top corner near rotary mechanism you were able to reach the fixation grooves. After installation, it is necessary to lubricate all the fittings, and you also need to adjust the degree of pressure on the sash.

Without adjustment, rapid wear of the new material and even breakage of the fittings is possible!

Replacing the seal in plastic PVC windows necessary if you begin to feel a draft in the room.

Window rubber is a special material that ensures the tightness of the connection of the sashes to the frames. With active use, the seal is susceptible to mechanical damage and rapid wear.

Also, the window seal, regardless of whether it is rubber, silicone or rubber, loses over time

elasticity, as a rule, needs to be replaced after 7 - 10 years of use of windows.

Advantages of replacing plastic window seals by professionals

Our company offers services for replacing window seals. Our specialists have extensive experience in servicing window systems, which guarantees a high-quality approach to completing the task.

Many consumers believe that they can replace rubber bands on PVC windows on their own, without special skills. This opinion is wrong.

5 reasons to order a replacement seal from our company:

• Visit of a specialist in Moscow FOR FREE
• The craftsmen have all types of seals in stock, replacement is carried out immediately ON THE SAME DAY
• Adjusting fittings and lubricating windows FOR FREE
• We provide DISCOUNTS, by volume, pensioners, persons in preferential categories
• All replacement work is provided GUARANTEE

Our specialists will select the right type of seal: petal or tubular, rubber, silicone or rubber and competently carry out the replacement.
The price for work performed by our company will be adequate to the quality of the work performed. The cost of materials will be lower than an individual purchase by the customer, because it is based on wholesale prices.

How can I find out the cost of replacing a rubber seal?

To call a specialist in Moscow, you can call us by phone, or you can leave a request on the website. A specialist will arrive on the same day, this service is provided free of charge.
The necessary measurements and assessment of the volume of work will be carried out. Based on this, the cost of replacement will be calculated. This process does not require the use of a tool, the operation of which is accompanied by noise, and therefore can be performed at any convenient time.

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Replacing the seal in plastic windows - the only way eliminate heat leaks at the junction of the sash and the frame.

Our company’s employees first carry out an external inspection and select the required brand of rubber seal.

When performing operations on PVC profiles, only original components from the corresponding manufacturer are used. During installation, no devices are used to speed up the work, the use of which can damage the rubber. The process is carried out for both the outer and inner contours simultaneously; this is the only way to guarantee quality.

From the outside, this operation does not look too complicated; some people try to do it themselves. However, there are a lot of subtleties here and therefore such attempts often lead to even greater drafts through unprofessional installed elements. Replacement is usually done on their own in order to save money; consumers buy cheap components, which only aggravates the problem.

Materials are sold wholesale in large quantities up to 500 m. They are intended for enterprises that produce windows and doors, or companies involved in their installation, maintenance, and repair. IN retail trade Their price is quite high and the client cannot receive any benefits from replacing them independently.

All PVC double glazed windows: Veka, KBE, Rehau as well as other manufacturers have their own own systems with its own tolerances.. The use of non-original seals only leads to deterioration general characteristics designs. This is easy to understand from the following example:
It would seem that if you install a thicker rubber band, this will eliminate the flow of cold air from outside.
But at the same time, the load on the locking elements greatly increases, which often leads to adjustment violations and even system breakdowns.

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The widespread use of metal-plastic window structures is due to their practicality and functionality. Balcony blocks and window systems made from modern PVC profile, fit harmoniously into the interior, cope well with their functional responsibilities and do not require as much care as their somewhat “outdated” wooden counterparts. But is everything so smooth and cloudless?

Duration of good service window design entirely depends on the quality of the components (PVC profile, fittings, double-glazed windows, seals - rubber bands). Most often problems arise precisely because poor quality elastic bands that ensure the fit of the sash to the frame. Also, replacing rubber bands on plastic windows is a necessity in those situations. When the window has been used incorrectly or for too long, as a result of which the rubber bands have simply dried out and lost their elasticity. But, even with proper and careful care, as a result of prolonged use, the insulating properties of the seals may decrease. Their service life is usually about 3-5 years, after which they need to be replaced.

Is it possible to cope on your own?

The replacement process is not difficult, but coping with such work on your own is quite problematic. For such a process, you need to have not only special practical skills, but also a fairly good understanding of the types of rubber for sealing plastic windows, and the availability necessary tools is prerequisite to perform quality work.

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If you do not have practical skills and knowledge, it is better to contact specialists with such a problem service center, which will not only complete the task as quickly as possible, but will also provide a guarantee. Otherwise, you simply risk damaging yourself in the process of independent unprofessional actions. plastic profile or double-glazed windows, and their repair will cost you much more.

How to understand that your window needs to replace the sealing rubber?

It is quite easy to understand that your window needs preventive maintenance. If the rubber on your window has become thin and lost its properties, the following phenomena are observed:

1. freezing;
2. condensation formation;
3. draft.

Freezing. A plastic window can freeze during frosts, which is why inner surface ice forms on the metal-plastic profile. This problem may arise due to complete or partial wear of the sealing rubber.

Formation of condensation. The reason for the formation of condensation on the window may be due to poor closing of the sash - as a result, the temperature of the inner glass decreases slightly, which leads to the formation of condensation in a certain area.

Draft - such an unpleasant phenomenon can be caused by loose fit sash to frame. Not sealed closed window is a consequence of wear of the seal. Replacing the plastic window seal will solve this problem.

Seals for metal-plastic windows, types

Sealant of modern metal-plastic window – important element design, which is responsible for sealing and also prevents drafts in the room. That is why such an elastic band needs proper care, because if elasticity is lost, it simply will not cope with its functional responsibilities. Most often, window structures are equipped with the following types:

• rubber;
• silicone;
• EPDM.

The performance characteristics of these materials are almost identical. The service life of the seal, regardless of the type of material from which it is made, depends on external climatic factors And proper care.

Caring for the seals of plastic window structures

First of all, it should be noted that the service life depends not only on external factors, but also on proper care. In order to extend the service life of the sealing rubber, it is important to keep it clean, periodically, as necessary, clean it from dust and dirt, and then thoroughly lubricate it with a special silicone gel. Such manipulations need to be carried out several times a year. Only under this condition will it be possible to replace rubber bands on plastic windows installed in your home much less frequently.

How does the replacement take place?

First of all, in order to replace the rubber in plastic windows, you need to remove the old seal from the grooves, thoroughly clean them and degrease them.

The seal for a window structure is a special rubber cord with a tubular or shaped cross-section, depending on the type of structure profile. It is the rubber band that is responsible for the microclimate of your home, whether it will be warm in the cold season, whether the window will not be ventilated, etc.

To ensure that your new window seal serves you well long time you need to choose one made in Europe, since Turkish and Chinese analogues are not durable.

The following tools and materials are required for replacement:

1. seal;
2. special glue;
3. scissors for rubber.

The first step is to completely remove the worn cord from the grooves. This is quite easy to do and can be easily removed. Next, you need to carefully and thoroughly clean the profile and grooves from dust and dirt. For this purpose it is best to use a soft sponge or cloth.

Important: the cleaner the window is during the process of replacing the seal, the longer it will last you!

Next, you should carefully coat the corners of the frame with glue and insert a new one into the grooves. Please note: the rubber must be inserted into the grooves only as a continuous piece, and not in parts. Without practical skills and experience, this is not easy to do. During operation, you should not over-tighten the seal, but you should not over-compress the material either. The seal should lie evenly around the entire perimeter.

At first glance, it seems that this is a fairly simple job and anyone can handle it on their own. But, nevertheless, the task of replacing rubber bands on plastic windows should be trusted only to professionals, especially if you are not confident in your abilities. Professional, high-quality work on replacing the seal will make your home warm, quiet and cozy, saving your nerves and money.

Sealant on plastic windows serves for many years. Does it need care? What should I lubricate it with? And is it necessary to change the seal on plastic windows at all? Where can I buy it and how much does it cost? Read more about this.

Why change the seal on plastic windows?

First, let's talk about how people come up with the idea of ​​replacing the window seal.

First. It starts to blow somewhere. A person turns to the Internet and oh my God, he finds a solution - change the seal.

Second.

Clients call a plastic window repair specialist, and he, instead of the simplest one, begins to replace fittings and seals.

Third. Recently, many small window repair companies have sprung up, whose managers call people and offer their services. Moreover, calling a specialist is free. As a result, we get the following. The technician, having examined the windows, comes to the conclusion that the seal needs to be replaced, motivating this replacement by the fact that the new seal is better than the old one.

So, I believe that replacing the seal on plastic windows should be done in extreme cases. As a rule, problems with blowing are solved by other actions. Well, that's up to the client. If a comprehensive window repair is underway, including replacement of double-glazed windows and fittings, adjustments, replacement of the mounting seam, and alteration of the slopes, then it makes sense to replace the seal.

Caring for seals on plastic windows

What in general can happen to the seal over time?

It can dry out, shrink and take on a flattened shape. All this happens due to improper care, or more precisely, due to lack of care for the seal on plastic windows. Therefore, it is customary to lubricate the seal twice a year with either silicone grease or a grease stick from a special kit for caring for plastic windows. By the way, it also includes lubricant for hardware and white milk for rubbing out scratches.

Silicone lubricant is sold in automotive stores, and a care kit can be purchased in the same place where components for plastic windows are available. More details

Replacing the seal on plastic windows

• If you still decide to replace the seal, this can be done in two ways:
• On one's own

By using At self-replacement

you need to know some important points.

The seal changes both on the sash and on the frame. For convenience, it is better to remove the sash by removing the pin from the top hinge. But you don’t have to take it off. When removing the old seal, remember how it stood.

Also, in the corners, it is better to glue the sealant to the plastic with super glue. The ends of the seal are also glued together. The new seal should not be lubricated. It's already lubricated.

On the sash, in order to insert the seal under the top hinge, this hinge must be removed.

How much does a sealant for plastic windows cost and where can I buy it?

It is known that there are several types of seals. They differ in shape depending on the PVC profile. Therefore, before looking for the right seal, you need to know the name of the profile of your window. I must say that there is universal seals, which fit most popular profiles.

The seal also differs in color. As a rule it is black. But, in Lately gain popularity grey colour. But, it is more expensive.

Where to buy sealant for plastic windows? The easiest way to purchase is to contact the same company where the windows were purchased or any window company. But, in window companies, the seal will be more expensive than in online stores, but they will cut off as many meters as you need.

Therefore, you can search on the Internet. Here are a few stores:

• inookno.ru

The cost of sealant for plastic windows is approximately 20 rubles per meter. And finally, a video, although not of very good quality. But the man in this video knows what he's talking about. See for yourself.