Adjustment of double-glazed windows

Very often during the use of plastic windows, users have various problems with their operation. Often the windows sag, touching the sash frame - thus, the sash does not have the ability to smoothly open or close. Sometimes it happens that the windows are not tight enough to the frames, letting in cold air. You have the opportunity to fix such problems yourself by learning from this article how to adjust the glass.

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When it is necessary to adjust double-glazed windows?

They come to adjustment only in those cases when:

• The window was not installed correctly from the very beginning. In other words, it was not aligned horizontally and vertically.
• Worn elements of the window structure.
• The door catches the frame and accessories, sags.
• Leakage of shutters to the frame.

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Horizontal adjustment

Consider the situation when the window frame has moved or skewed in a horizontal position. Such a malfunction can be eliminated without resorting to the help of masters.

To adjust the glass, you need to follow a few simple steps:

1. Open window.
2. Examine the appearance of the hinges of this window. Find the connectors for the hex key on them.
3. Insert the hexagon into the detected hole, and carefully turn the key clockwise. Soon, the leaf will move away from the fastening loop, and the part opposite to this loop will begin to lower.
4. Continue working with the hinges until the double-glazed windows are adjusted to the desired position.
5. Adjust the lower plummet from the outside (the window should be closed). It will be enough for you to remove the decorative plug from the loop, insert the key into the hole on the side and perform the subsequent adjustment.

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Vertical adjustment

Double-glazed windows are adjusted vertically using the lower hinge. To do this, perform a simple algorithm:

1. First of all, you need to remove the decorative cap (cap, trim) from the loop.
2. Insert a hex wrench into the top hole of the hinge.
3. Start by carefully turning the key until you reach the desired result.

Important! If you twist in a clockwise direction, the double-glazed window will rise, and if you rotate it counterclockwise - on the contrary, lower.

The problem of unbalancing double-glazed windows often pops up when the wings are too wide. In the end, from the frequent opening of the sash begins to sag, giving the user a lot of inconvenience.

There are two solutions to this problem:

• Acquisition of windows with sashes, which will be already previous.
• 2-3 times a year to allocate a certain time to set up a double-glazed window.

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Adjustment of loose fitting double-glazed windows

If you notice that your windows begin to blow noticeably, you must immediately check the quality of the clip. To do this is quite simple: just close the window and bring a lit match to it. If the flame deviates, then there is a huge chance that a gap is present.

To adjust the tightness of the glass, it is necessary to change the position of the eccentrics. To do this, perform the following algorithm:

1. Open the window and turn the handle as needed when closing it. You will see the clowns.
2. Turn them clockwise, try to close the window.
3. To loosen the clamp, the cam must be moved counterclockwise.

Important! Care must be taken to ensure that all eccentrics are in the same position. You can not rotate them too much - most often only 2-3 millimeters are enough.

If the observance of the algorithm described above did not help you achieve the desired result, most likely the problem lies in the fact that the hardware mechanism has failed. Such an element will need urgent replacement - in this case, it is better to contact a professional.

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Prevention

Do not forget about maintenance work. Consider the main ones:

• Timely cleaning of double-glazed windows from various types of pollution.
• Avoiding the use of aggressive window cleaners.
• Control in what position the structure is at one time or another.
• Timely adjustment.

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The condition of the double-glazed window directly depends on the temperature in your house, so you should always ensure that there are no flaws in it. From this article, you learned how to adjust a double-glazed window, which means that now you can protect your home from the cold yourself, without resorting to specialists.