The building shell is the stage of construction during which all openings in the structure of the building are closed.
When is the best time to install windows in a new home?
The best time to install windows in a new house is when the walls of the building are already erected, and the roof is finished. Window openings are usually closed before interior finishing works (plastering, concrete screeding etc.). Wet interior work can be carried out during or immediately after the installation of aluminum or PVC windows, but it is different in the case of woodwork. Walls should be thoroughly dried before inserting glazing with a wooden profile, because this natural material, which is particularly sensitive to moisture, could warp. Therefore, it is best to wait with wet interior works after the installation of wooden windows until appropriate weather conditions for the drying of plasters and screeds, or to conduct them long before the installation of wooden windows.
Both in the case of aluminum, PVC and wooden windows, it is also worth remembering that after their installation the temperature inside should not fall below 5℃ and it is necessary to ensure appropriate air circulation. Proper handling will protect the window frames, walls and interior elements of the house from moisture, as well as prevent the development of fungi and mold. In some cases, it may also be necessary to heat unoccupied interiors.
Facade windows are usually installed before thermal insulation and facade finishing. In what conditions is it best to install windows in the roof slope? Experienced roofers usually install roof windows together with the roof covering.
Installing windows in a new house in the spring or fall
Most often, the building shell is completed in the spring or fall. These seasons are also the best time to install windows in a new house. This is due to the fact that the installation of glazing should take place during the day, when the temperature does not fall below 0℃. However, if it becomes necessary to insert windows at minus temperatures, remember to use special installation materials that guarantee the tightness of the windows, despite the difficult conditions.
However, if the construction of the building just before winter ends before the building shell is completed, instead of inserting windows and doors, you can temporarily protect the house with boards. When installing them in the openings, leave a gap of about 1 cm for air circulation. Closing the window openings with boards is also recommended to investors who suspend construction work for some time. This helps to limit the risk of window frames being stolen or damaged before the work commences again.
How to protect windows after installation?
After the installation of windows other finishing works inside or outside are undertaken either immediately or after a few months. So it is important for the proper and safe functioning of already installed windows to protect them properly. This is because the windows have many gaps and small openings where dirt could accumulate and pose a threat to their proper functioning.
You can protect windows yourself with a cover or stretch foil available at any hardware store. Small window elements such as hinges should be sealed with paper tape. Window manufacturers often protect their products with a special protective foil and it may prove best not to peel it off until the dirty work inside or outside is finished.
