Repair of wooden windows. Antique technology

Currently, wooden windows are in demand and popular. The naturalness of the material from which they are made gives the frame an exquisite and prestigious appearance. It also has a number of significant advantages:

• Heat and sound insulation properties;
• Humidity control in the room;
• Resistance to external influences (snow, rain);
• Well tolerates temperature changes.

Modern manufacturers offer a wide range of wooden frames in various sizes, shapes and configurations. However, their cost is very high, not all people are able to afford such a purchase. Therefore, the repair of wooden windows at the present time is still as relevant as before. Owning a certain technology, you can independently restore the frame so that it can not be distinguished from the new product.

Tools and materials

In order to repair old wooden windows, you will need to purchase the necessary tools and materials that will be used in the reconstruction.

Tools :

• Set of chisels;
• plane;
• Jig saw or saw band with a width of 0.3 mm and 4 mm;
• Wide knife for removing paint;
• Drill in wood, the size is determined after the removal of the wings;
• Gon;
• level;
• Plumb line.

Materials :

• kerosene;
• Linseed oil;
• Liquid nails ;
• Fine sandpaper;
• Brush and roller;
• Putty, intended for wooden surfaces;
• Nails;
• Silicone adhesive;
• Paint, stain or acrylic lacquer.

After preparing everything you can safely start repairing wooden windows. However, we must not forget that this process is very expensive, it will require considerable investment and patience. But the end result with the right approach will allow you to enjoy a beautiful appearance.

Dismantling window frames and auditing

There is a certain technology for repairing wooden windows, which includes several stages. And the first thing to begin with is the dismantling of the block structure.

• Removing the leaflets. This process requires caution, since the hinges are covered with several layers of paint, and when the pressing is strong, glass may crack. The removed leaves are placed on a prefabricated board made of plywood.
• Dismantling of glazing beads (putty). They are removed with neat movements using a chisel.
• Taking out the glasses. After all fastening elements have been removed, it is necessary to look through the grooves in which the glass is installed directly. If the audit performed shows that the adhesives do not hold it, then it is squeezed out with one hand from the bottom of the frame with one hand and the other is picked up.
• Removing accessories. This process must be carried out most carefully, so as not to damage the wooden frame.
• Liberation of the front side from low tide, and internal - from steel angles.
• Be sure to pull out all the nails, screws.
• The frame is aligned.

Before directly repairing windows, wooden double-glazed windows and frames, it is necessary to carry out the above manipulations. And only after this you can proceed to the next stage - cleaning the surface of the paint.

Removal of old coatings

In order to completely clean the surface of the wooden frame from the paint, two common methods can be used. For one, special chemicals are used, for the other - exposure to high temperatures. Both options are designed to undermine the old layers of paint, thereby facilitating its removal. For this process, you can use a wide chisel or knife, but you must be extremely careful not to damage the surface of the frame. Repair of wooden windows is impossible without complete removal of old coatings.

Finishing varnish

The cleared wood surface needs to be restored. After all the rotten and dilapidated areas in the process of dismantling have been removed, it is necessary to impregnate the linseed oil so that the frame does not deform afterwards. Processing will consist of 3-4 stages. With the help of a brush, it is necessary to impregnate the wooden surface well on all sides, after full absorption the manipulation is repeated several times.

Puttying and painting the frame

As a rule, the old leaves have many defects, especially well seen after removing old layers of paint. Therefore, a full repair of wooden windows can not take place without such a step as surface plastering. It is this work that will correct the small flaws in the frame. The main thing - do not forget to set the ebb. Putty can be purchased at the store or done by yourself. Some take sawdust and knead them in liquid nails, it is also possible to prepare a mixture of chalk and oil paint. The putty surface after drying is rubbed with fine emery paper to ideal smoothness. After that you can start painting. However, one must take into account that for the outside and inside there are different types that are designed for certain climatic conditions. Already for several decades, oil paint is preferred for this. It is applied in 3 layers:

• Priming;
• Roughing;
• finishing.

Window Glazing

The last, final stage - glazing. For better tightness, it is recommended to use silicone adhesive, which will increase the thermal insulation and give an additional strength. In order to remove its remains, it is enough just to moisten a rag in vinegar and wipe the place. At this it is necessary to finish the repair of wooden windows, testimonials of grateful readers prove the importance of using sealant during glazing. This method completely eliminates drafts and moisture penetration under the glass, which, in turn, protects the frame from rotting.

The described technology appeared long before our time, however its application in combination with modern materials and tools gives such an end result that not every master will be able to distinguish a new window from the old one.