How to remove a plastic window?

Dismantling the plastic window can be madeyourself. After all, this process is not difficult. But in advance it is necessary to read the instruction on how to remove a plastic window and familiarize yourself with the list of necessary tools.

What tools are needed to dismantle the window

Remove the plastic window with the following set of tools:

• sharp knife;
• Screwdriver Set;
• pliers;
• rubber hammer;
• chisel.

How to remove a plastic window: step-by-step instruction

To remove a window from plastic it is necessary strictly in this sequence:

1. Perform dismantling of tides and windowsills. During this, use a sharp knife. Cut them a layer of mounting foam, located between the window and the pail, the latter then jerkily pull first to yourself, and then up. But it is important not to overdo it, otherwise there is a risk of breaking the part. The tide is likewise dismantled.
2. Remove the sash from the plastic window. First, use a flat screwdriver of the appropriate size to remove all the decorative pads from the hinges. Using the same tool, pry the upper pin, and then pull it down. Then use the pliers to remove the part completely. But it is important to keep the window handy during this. Then you just need to lift the sash upward and carefully remove it from the lower pin. Set it aside. Now proceed to dismantle the second leaf in the same way.
3. At this stage it is required to remove the double-glazed windowsplastic window. First it is removed from the deaf part of the frame. To do this, pull out the glazing beads using a chisel and a rubber hammer. Then start to carefully remove the double-glazed windows, which then necessarily put in a place where there is no risk, accidentally break it.
4. Begin dismantling the window frame. Unscrew the anchor along its perimeter. Then remove the mounting foam between the wall and the frame. Do this with a sharp knife. Then pull the frame toward you, and then completely pull it out of the opening. At this the dismantling of the plastic window will be completed. It is also advisable to watch a video that shows how the process is going.

Having done the job of dismantling, you canproceed to install a new product. This will help our article How to insert a plastic window. After installation, be sure to remove the protective film from it. After all, if you do not do it immediately, it will stick to the plastic due to the effects of UV rays. This process is described in detail in our article How to remove the protective film.