Self-adjusting windows

Adjustment of PVC windows is an integral part of their operation. For these purposes, often called professionals, but with many problems can be understood independently and fairly quickly. Adjustment of plastic windows and doors, their levels and tightness, is carried out with a special key (hexagon, usually marked # 4). Such a key can be found among the baits of multi-function screwdrivers. Further, if you have to adjust the windows, you need to find out what exactly the goal is before you.

If you need to adjust the window horizontally, you need to reach not only the upper, but also the lower loops. For this purpose, the window must be opened. We search for the corresponding holes for the hexagonal key, insert it and start rotating clockwise. This will cause the bottom of the window opposite to the loop to rise. If you need to raise it, just rotate the key in the direction of the clockwise movement. The lower loop is also available when the window is closed. The principle of operation is the same as with the upper one. Such adjustment of windows is necessary at occurrence of a bevel. Correct the window can be no more than 2 mm. To adjust vertically, remove the protective cap from the lower hinge, insert the key into the hole and rotate clockwise to raise the window, against - to lower. In this case, the adjustment is also within 2 mm. If you need to change the clamp pressure, you need to rotate the eccentrics located along the perimeter of the frame. To make the window denser, it is necessary to rotate in the non-direction of the clockwise movement, in order to loosen the clamp - against its movement.

If you look at the eccentric, you will see the risks - longer and shorter. If the long looks at the street, the window is set to a weak clamp. If the house - on the contrary. Probably, at your windows the clamping of the leaf is carried out by plates. But also they can be adjusted by rotation in a special hole of the hexagonal key. If you push the tongue, which is fastened to the leaf, it is stronger, then the window will be pressed harder to the frame. Adjusting the windows independently means that you can adjust the clamping of the loops, both individually and separately.

To do this, remove the protective cap from the lower hinge and start the rotation of the bolt, which is installed perpendicular to the leaf. With folding flaps, you can adjust the top hinge separately. Open the window, in this condition, turn the handle to the position it occupies during ventilation. Find the hexagon. It is he who regulates the clamp.

If there is a lock (lever or clip), then to open the window in the open position it will be necessary not just to turn the handle, but also to press the lock so that it stops blocking the leaf.

Adjustment of windows is necessary in the event that you notice their sagging, that is, the bottom of the flap began to touch the frame, if they "moved" and touched the frame from the side, if you feel that they are letting in air and drafts are formed. You can also tighten the loose handle. Thus, you see that adjusting the window does not require any special skills, so in many cases it's quite simple and quick to do everything yourself and not spend money on specialist services.