Repair and restoration of wooden windows

Due to natural wear and tear during prolonged use, restoration of wooden windows may be required. Given the technological features of this process and the selection of quality materials, the renovated structures will last for quite some time.

Main problems

Probably, the most frequent defects of wooden windows are associated with the wear of the fittings. And they, fortunately, can be fixed most quickly, because it's enough to just replace the worn out parts with modern ones. The restoration of wooden windows may be required in case the problems started directly with wood. This material is environmentally friendly, but easily amenable to various external influences. To avoid problems, impregnation with special antiseptics is required, which will become a reliable protection against insects. The service life of the structures depends on the type of wood used: the service life of larch products reaches 35 years, and from oak - up to 90 years.

Stage one: we study the state of windows

Restoration of old wooden windows begins with the determination of the general condition of the structures. To do this, carefully examined transoms, sills, frame. Old windows have primarily:

1. Inaccurate appearance, which is obtained because of the large amount of paint.
2. Low thermal insulation qualities, due to the loose fit of the transoms to the frame and to each other.
3. Decayed areas on the transoms and window frames .
4. The window skewed.
5. Difficult closing.

Restoration of wooden windows with their own hands begins with the definition of the way to fasten the glass. Most often they are kept on glazing beads or simply on putty. Remove the glazing beads carefully so as not to damage the glass itself. A window putty simply cleaned with a knife. After the glass is removed, you can proceed with the removal of the paint.

Step two: remove the paint

When restoring windows, the old paint must be removed completely - it is best to use a building hair dryer. With its help, the paint warms up well, after which it is well removed. Many remove paint layers with special flushes, but their use is impractical, since it will take some time to work with wood, and the smell in the room will not be the most pleasant. Restoration of wooden windows, especially if they are old, can become a difficult process, so you need to anticipate different ways to solve problems in advance.

With the removal of the paint, all the hidden defects will immediately appear, which will have to be overcome. Local cracks and rotten areas of small sizes are easily neutralized, but if the wood has become loose all the way, many elements will have to be replaced. Problem areas can be the lower corners - in them, as a rule, often accumulates the main moisture. In such cases, it may be necessary to repair and restore the wooden windows.

Stage three: dismantling transoms

A qualitative restoration without this procedure is unlikely to manage. The lampshade is disassembled into separate parts, which allows to identify the main defects. True, if the corners are preserved intact and there is no rot, then the disassembly of the transoms will not be required. If there are rotten patches, they are easily removed by chisels, kiyankoy.

In place of the removed elements, you need to insert the insert - it must match the shape and size with the cleaned section. The prepared liner is laid in the hole on the glue, after which it is securely clamped. The restoration of wooden windows at this stage is completed by polishing the surface. When the problem areas are repaired, the treated areas must be lubricated with an antiseptic compound and dried. The joiner triangle will allow straight angles to be aligned. All small unevennesses must also be removed with the help of putty on wood.

Stage four: shpaklyuem and polished

Any slots that appear during the repair, are carefully sealed with joinery glue and sawdust. When the glue dries, you can do the final grinding. If you are restoring wooden windows with your own hands, grinding should be performed using abrasives, which are selected under the condition of the transom. If there is paint on it, a large abrasive, for example, P60, will work: it will reliably remove the desired layer. And if the surface needs to be made close to glossy, you can use a fine abrasive - P180. Grinding of wooden windows is a dusty process, which it is better not to perform in a dwelling.

Stage five: attention to the frame and window sill

Restoration of wooden windows and doors is a whole series of activities, including the repair of the frame. If it is strongly rotten, you will have to remove it - as a rule, such rotten elements are easily removed. The longitudinal edge of the window sill should be carefully studied - all voids under the windowsill are blown out with mounting foam. The section of the frame during restoration is better to create from two elements - the main and additional overlays on top.

Before work, the window sill must be removed from the old paint, and when a longitudinal slit appears, it must be filled with a wooden bar of a certain thickness. If the window sill is not in the best condition, you will have to replace it - in such cases restoration is unlikely to help. The wooden historical window - the theatrical profile - is one of the most difficult in terms of repair, because it has an unusual design and design.

Step Six: Correcting Geometry

This is one of the most difficult stages of restoration, because with the changed geometry of the windows it will be necessary to make adjustments to the dimensions and solve the problem with fitting to the frame. Correction of geometry is performed in different ways, depending on the state of the transoms. After correcting the defect, the skew will no longer be there. In some cases, it may be necessary to build up a transom - for this purpose a bar of a greater thickness and width is glued than the slit itself. It is fixed with screws and glue. After the build-up, the machined slot is thoroughly ground to ensure a smooth surface. After the height of the transom is finally adjusted, you can try it on in place before installation to avoid the appearance of cracks.

Stage seven: glazed windows

Today many companies offer such a service as the restoration of wooden windows. Reviews about their activities are good, because they perform all the work qualitatively and professionally. And they pay close attention to the stage of glazing. If you decide to do this kind of work yourself, remember that it should be performed in several stages:

1. First, the glasses are cleaned of putty and dirt. To avoid cuts, you should work in strong gloves.
2. Glasses are most often placed on glazing beads or galvanized nails with a length of 20 mm.
3. The perimeter of the glass fitting is treated with acrylic sealant, then glass is applied. The adhesion of the glasses to the frame must be leakproof.
4. The final stage is painting wooden windows with a roller and a small brush for processing hard-to-reach places.

Swedish technology: what's the point?

Restoration of wooden windows according to Swedish technology is that tubular insulation of the structures along with their repair is performed. This allows for a high level of thermal insulation. The essence of the method is in the cutting of holes 1 cm deep along the entire perimeter of the frame. These holes are filled with a tubular silicone sealant, which is resistant to paint and dirt. As a part of the window, this sealant can serve for about 20 years.

This technology has become popular in European countries 40 years ago. In the Russian version, it underwent a number of changes, which primarily concerned the fitting of the doors and locks, as well as sealing around the perimeter of the structures. Thanks to such insulation, not only heat is stored in the room, but a high level of noise insulation is achieved. To no less pleasant features of the technology are economy and simplicity.

The advantages of restoring wooden windows include the following:

1. Thus, it is possible to preserve the ecological compatibility of the housing.
2. The house will provide the most comfortable microclimate.
3. Compared with the replacement of windows, for example, plastic restoration - a more profitable exercise.

In addition, wooden windows are often the main highlight of many structures. And they want to be preserved in their original form, to show the architectural appearance of the building in all its glory. In addition, modern materials and technologies make it easy to restore and repair windows to give them a fresh look and ensure the durability of their operation.

Wooden windows are structures that you need to look after in a timely manner to preserve their attractive appearance. All scratches and areas with peeling paint should be grinded and surface treated with modern materials. And if you use Swedish technology, you can not only repair the window, but also to insulate it.