4 advices how to prepare your windows for winter

During the winter the efficiency of heating mostly depends on the condition of the windows. If they are not in good condition, cold drafts will appear. Warm air will pass through them, as a result the temperature in the rooms will decrease and the bills for the heating will increase. In this article we will tell you how to prepare windows for winter.

What should you do for preparing

Try to remember when you have checked the condition of your windows the last time. If you order professional service in time and have proper care for your window, the good condition of it will be significantly extended. The repair of windows in Kyiv should be done at least once every 3-5 years. Professional specialists will make all the necessary procedures to restore the effective characteristics of the window.

What should you do first of all during the preparation of windows for winter:

• Check your window’s c-hey should be properly adjusted. Pay attention how tightly they are closed, check also if they are not skewed. Everything that seems wrong should cause concern. In such cases you need a help a professional specialist who repair your windows.
• Check sealing rubbers. The sealing rubbers are on the casements and on the window’s frame. The sealing rubbers should be in a good condition, it is really important. Otherwise, they will need to be replaced.
• Check the lubrication. Window mechanism will serve correctly and without any problems if it has enough lubrication. You need to lubricate the window mechanism twice a year with a special means. For example, for sealing rubber you need a lubricant with a silicone.

Before these procedures you should clean your windows, not only glass, but also all the window construction. You can use various gentle cleaning means without chemicals. The windows should be cleaned inside and outside. Also pay attention to the drainage channels. It is important to clean them. After cleaning you can drain a glass of water into the drainage to make sure that the water will go outside.

Window adjustment

After cleaning and checking your windows, they should be adjusted. All windows have several positions, which were made for certain conditions. During the winter the window frame should press to the window tightly. This excludes the penetration of drafts.

The windows are adjusted with a 4mm hexagon screwdriver. Near the window hinges there are special system which adjust the clamping level. The window tip determines the degree of the clamping. You can change the clamping level with a hexagon screwdriver. Turn the key to the left to increase the length. However, this should be done on the left if you work on the left side. If they are located on the right, then you need to turn to the right. For winter period the window frame must be pressed very tightly. During the summer it should be weakened.

In addition, you need to adjust the hinge located on the top of the window. For this you need to open the window for ventilation. It is the way how you can use the tool. During the work you should hold the window because it will be kept on a single hinge.

Window insulation

Subsequently, the windows has got some damages, which leads to the appearance of drafts. If you want to prevent them you should use a film or insulation. The first one is quite expensive, and it should be used outside, that’s why it is not the simple and easy way to insulate your windows. The film is stretched over the frame with fastening along the edges with adhesive tape.

The second way is insulation. It is glued to accessible places on the window. We recommend to contact professional specialists and don’t overpay. Specialists can replace outdated window hardware, repair windows and prepare them for the winter period properly.

Resource regulirovka-okna.kiev.ua