Wood has been used as a building material for many centuries in a row. That is why the window blocks made of wood, having passed the test of time, are the most popular, as they meet all the necessary requirements. The most important dignity of wood windows is aesthetic indicators.

Wooden windows are very harmonious in the company with furniture and doors of the same material, and also look great with laminate and parquet. Windows are generally the “eyes” of the house, therefore, it is on how they look that the external and the inner appearance of your dwelling depends. But in order to maintain a presentable type of windows, it is necessary to take care of them correctly.

Wooden windows with a glass packet: Care correctly

If you plan to live with your wooden windows for more than a dozen years, learn how to care for them correctly. The concept of “care” includes not only washing twice a year, but also repair, painting, maintaining in the serviceability of accessories, sealing and locking mechanisms. Depending on how external influences, wooden windows are exposed, the video of which can be seen below, they need different care intensities. For example, if the windows overlook the south side, then they need more careful care than other windows.

Remember that if you do not want to spend a lot of money on the repair and replacement of windows, then you should not be lazy: only regular and timely care will avoid trouble. As well as regular lubrication of all driving parts of accessories, checking the seals and their replacement, if necessary. Updating the surface of the windows - paint or varnish. These are almost all simple manipulations, thanks to which you can contain windows in excellent condition.

Furniture care

In order for the window to work clearly and without flaw, it opened and closed smoothly, you need to monitor the fittings, or rather, the degree of its wear. This is necessary:

1. No less than once a year, lubricate the mobile parts of accessories with machine oil.
2. If the accessories are dirty, it must be immediately put in order - only delicate cleaning products, such as soap solution, are used for this. It is strictly contraindicated to wipe the accessories of wood windows, whatever aggressive or solvent-containing means.
3. Carefully make sure that a foreign object does not hit between the frame and the sash.
4. Do not use the window sash as a hanger for heavy objects, opening and closing the window, you need to attach as little effort as possible.
5. If the smoothness has worsened, do not adjust the fittings independently - for this it is better to call specialists, otherwise, you can finally ruin the window block.
6. Do not leave the window open with a strong wind.

Care for seals

Any sealant - it doesn’t matter whether it is silicone or rubber, will make the bore of a wooden window stronger and denser, protect against draft, noise and dust. In order to maintain the integrity of the seal, as well as its elasticity, it will be necessary to periodically clean it so that dust and dirt do not accumulate on the sealant. To wash the seal, it is necessary to wet a rag in the water and wipe the desired surface with it. If the surface is very contaminated, then you need to wipe it with a rag moistened in soapy solution. After the seal dries, it will need to be lubricated with any glycerin-containing agent.

These simple manipulations are able to keep the windows in perfect condition for many, long years, as well as allow to postpone the repair of wooden windows for an indefinite period.

Window surface

In order for the coating of wooden window blocks to serve as long as possible, you need to take care of it correctly. Use soft tissue without villi for cleaning, as well as warm water. The following recommendations must be followed:

1. Wash the windows with a weak soap solution.
2. Do not use a solvent, alkaline or acidic solutions.
3. If the paintwork is damaged, it is necessary to apply another layer of varnish on top, or a special polish. Previously, the surface of the window must be washed, dried and degreased.
4. Every 10-15 years, it is necessary to completely update the surface of the surface, including platbands on wooden windows. That is, re -repaint with paint or varnish. The frequency of painting must be adjusted independently - it depends on the state of the surface.

Window painting

Updated by paint or varnish, even the oldest wooden windows look pretty decent. Here are just the most basic rules of window painting:

1. The outer side of the window should be subjected to the most thorough color.
2. In the event that wood is resistant to soft climate, it can be painted with oil paint, if you have a different case, then it is best to use varnish - it will help protect the tree.
3. As for the tone of paint, it must be chosen depending on how severe radiation of the sun will be on the window.
4. If the windows are on the south side and there is no shadow, it is better to select light paint - then the sun's rays will be more intensively reflected, and, therefore, the window strapping will be smaller and the windows will not be so sag.
5. In the event that the windows are subjected to high humidity from the inside, it is necessary to paint the inside with varnish, but only after the outer side is painted - otherwise, the moisture will evaporate better and this will not be the cause of rotting of wood, which can occur under the layer varnish.
6. As for the outer frame, its color will need to be updated from time to time, since when moisture penetrates even through a very, very slight crack, it will lead to rotting of wood, as well as the destruction of the window. But the wood will be in good condition, if the chopped part is removed with a spatula, primed the surface, and then polish, and apply varnish or paint on top.
7. If the moisture spoiled the tree, as a result of which it acquired a gray color, it is necessary to carefully sand this place so that the paint is better to hold.
8. When working with the frame, make sure that the glass after painting the window remain clean. To play it safe, you can use a special painting tape or soap foam is applied to the glass. Do not use the newspaper for these purposes - the paint will still leak.

Putty

Repair of the putty must be carried out from time to time, since it quickly becomes unusable - under the influence of the sun and water it becomes fragile. Through holes, water will fall into the wood, which will lead to its damage. To repair the putty, you need to remove its old layer, and then apply a new one. As soon as it dries, the window block can be painted.