Is it possible to extend the service life of PVC windows? Sure! The main thing is regularly, carefully and competently to care for them. Surprisingly, many mistresses misses key points in the care of frames and double-glazed windows. We tell what to pay attention to.
1 glasses
Glasses need to be regularly washed, and not only because of the aesthetic side of the question. Dirty, dusty windows pass significantly less sunlight, because of what you used to include light in the apartment - and, accordingly, we spend daily, without noticing, more electricity. If there is not enough light in your room, we have other tips, how to change it.
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A suitable detergent should be selected: first, it should not contain abrasive particles. They can scratch the surface of the glass, and later the dust will be scored in these microarchs, which is not so easy to wash. Secondly, if there is an additional coating on your glass packages (for example, protecting against ultraviolet rays), choose detergent should be taken into account this particular, in order not to damage the sensitive surface.
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2 profiles
Plastic window profile also needs regular care. Like glass, it is necessary to wash away from time to time from pollution and dust. At the same time, avoid rigid brushes and too active household chemicals: choose detergents intended for plastic, and avoid chlorine, acetone, acids and other aggressive components in the composition. Otherwise, there is a risk of damageing plastic, which will significantly resort the appearance and functional characteristics of your windows.
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3 Drainage holes
Many have never paid attention to this moment, but at the bottom of the windows of PVC provides special drainage holes. They are needed to bring condensate out and do not give your glasses to fog. These holes need to be carefully cleaned with each window washing. This can be done with a soapy-aqueous solution or a vacuum cleaner, with strong pollution you can use the wire (not forgetting, of course, remove the protective caps before that).
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4 seals
They are used to ensure a glass of tightness. In order for these important items of your windows to be served as long as possible, several times a year they should be carefully lubricated with special means. You can purchase a special product for rubber care in the construction store. Or, as an option, use the folk methods: glycerin (sold on any pharmacy) or silicone lubricant.
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5 Cressing gums on sash
Another sealing element of plastic windows, providing tightness, is a pressed gum located on windows. They are also necessary periodically (at least several times a year) to carefully treat the tire care means (or already mentioned above glycerol or silicone lubricant).
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If the seals on the sash still acted into disrepair due to the flow of time and inappropriate care, they can be replaced with new, without updating the entire window block.
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6 Furnitura
Furnitura requires your attention and regular care to no less (or more!) The rest of the plastic window. Several times a year (3-4), try to lubricate all movable compounds with machine oil.
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It will help keep hinges and other metal elements in the "battle" condition, protecting them from corrosion and preventing premature wear due to dry friction.
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How else can you extend the service life of the fitness? Smoothly open and close the windows, rotate the handles, without making sharp movements and jerks; Avoid unnecessary loads on the sash and handles (do not hang anything on them). In case the fittings slightly breaks out, pull the screws and screws and screws on time.
If the fittings clearly served her, it can also be replaced, it is better to do this in a timely manner and trust in this matter to professionals.
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7 windowside
This part of the window block requires much more frequent care: dust accumulates faster on the horizontal surface. Plastic window sills should not rub hard brushes and enjoy aggressive household chemicals or abrasive substances (even if it comes to a rough window sill). Take advantage of PVC or soap solution and a soft cloth or sponge.
Return the former whiteness yellowed from time and sun plastic window sills, alas, will not succeed. But you can replace them without affecting the profiles and double-glazed windows. The network also exists instructions on how to paint plastic window sills.
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Remember: with careful and timely care, plastic windows are capable of listening without replacing parts not one decade! Agree, an excellent award for a simple set of actions to be performed only a few times a year.