Finishing the window outside with siding. We use siding - window slopes are in order for a dozen years

Facing windows with siding can be performed not only when the entire facade is sheathed with this material. This window design option looks great, even if the walls of the house are simply plastered.
Moreover, such a frame can be made both from the side of the facade and indoors. How to clad windows with siding? This question will be answered by the instruction, as well as the video offered to your attention in this article.

A variety of types of siding panels are used: aluminum, wood fiber cement. But for finishing openings, vinyl siding is best suited. The price of the material here does not matter at all.
Just vinyl, in this case, looks much more interesting, and it is much easier to cut. As for the elements of the crate for cladding, they can be both metal and wooden.

Sheathing process

The presence of certain technological operations in the process of sheathing, as well as the sequence of their implementation, depend on the design of the window, as well as the presence or absence of slopes in it. Either way, the siding will give the window a finished look. appearance, will emphasize the contour of the opening, and will preserve its integrity for a long time. It remains only to figure out how to do this work with your own hands.

Accessories

And here are the accessories you may need in your work:

• First of all, you need to make sure that during slanting rain, water does not get inside the room. To do this, you need to equip the so-called apron.
  To do this, use a thin galvanized steel corner, or aluminum foil, which will serve as a gasket between the wall and the starting bar, J-chamfer or corner profile - depending on which option you have chosen for.
• Corners, or strips of foil, are stacked so that an L-shaped profile is obtained, fitting the outer corner of the opening. The strips of the apron are overlapped, on silicone sealant, after which they are fixed with aluminum tape.
  Just make sure that the apron does not stick to the window frame. This will allow in the future to replace the window, if necessary, without disassembling the lining of the opening.

• The photo above shows a diagram using a window profile. This detail is ideal for window cladding in the case when it is slightly recessed into the thickness of the wall.
  Bypassing an arched window is no different from cladding rectangular openings. The only difference is that this requires a flexible J-profile. But if it is not at hand, you can get by with a rigid profile.
  Just then, in order to bend the J-profile, you have to cut its shelf.
• When installing any profiles and cladding elements, it is imperative to take into account the fact that when heated, both plastic and metal expand. Therefore, it is important not to butt butt the elements, but to leave a gap of 5-6 mm. Thermal expansion must also be taken into account when making fasteners.

• Not for nothing that the mounting holes on the siding and all its components have an oblong shape. This is done so that the expanding element can move freely. Therefore, screwing screws, or hammering nails, must be done in the center of the hole.

• To block the slopes of a window recessed into the wall in the form of a niche, the width of the corner profile shelf may not be enough. In this case, they are sheathed according to the same principle as the walls: a segment is installed at the bottom of each slope starting bar, the crate is mounted, to which the siding panels will be fixed. By the way, this will also allow you to insulate the surface of the slopes.

If you have to not only cover the window with siding, but also cover the entire facade, installation with window profiles must be made before installing the panels on the walls. This is important, as notches will have to be made in the siding that will be adjacent to the window.
In the diagram above, this is clearly visible. Shown here is an unsloped window that is flush with the outer wall surface.

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You can sheathe a house with siding on your own and quite quickly, you definitely won’t need special skills for this. It is only necessary to think over all the subtleties in advance, because the work consists not only in mounting the panels on the crate of the walls, but also in the design of the basement, as well as window openings. It is window siding that can confuse a beginner.

Window finishing methods

When finishing window openings with siding, big role plays the window type.

There may be options for installing windows such as:

• flush with the wall. In this case, wide or narrow platbands are used for its design. According to the complexity of the work - this is the easiest option;

Note! If you need to arrange an arched window, then it is better to use a narrow casing, its mounting part can simply be cut with a certain step and then bent. But if the bend radius is too large, then bending can be difficult.

• the window is recessed into the wall to a shallow depth(no more than 200 mm). For its design, you can use a finishing strip or a J-profile, and a special near-window strip for siding will close the slope;
• for more deeply recessed windows, an option using trimmings is suitable wall panels. Additionally, you will need a J-profile and a corner for decorating the outer corners.

In all the cases described, the finishing is done even before the wall panels are fixed around it. In this case, during installation, their edges will simply be inserted into the groove on the edge of the window profiles. If you do the finishing after wall cladding, then it will be more difficult to do.

As for the technology itself, the general rules. That is, self-tapping screws / nails / brackets should be placed in the center of the mounting holes, without fixing the profile rigidly, the gap between the cap and the surface of the material should be approximately 1 mm, this will allow the element to move freely when the ambient temperature changes.

Note! The installation instructions allow fixing elements in an arbitrary place.

Also, a common point for all cases of window finishing can be considered a batten device. The bars are attached around the perimeter of the window opening, also small strips will need to be placed on the slope directly at the frame in order to be able to install the finishing profile or J-profile (for windows recessed into the wall).

window finishing technology

For each case, the procedure is slightly different, it is also worth considering the finish separately. arched windows.

Window without slopes

Sheathing the window with siding from the outside is performed using special trim or a regular J-profile.

• First check the width of the frame(measured width window frame);
• next you need to cut the platbands. They must be solid, the joints cannot be masked. The required length of the strip is determined by the formula L = 2 * b + l, where b is the width of the casing itself, and l is the length of the window frame;
• profiles can be joined at a right angle or at an angle of 45ᵒ, there is not much difference, except that the joint at an angle looks better. When docking, it is imperative to ensure the tightness of the junction of horizontal and vertical elements, this is achieved due to the fact that a cut is made on the vertical strips on the side, and on the horizontal section it is cut and bent;

• if the joints are nevertheless decided to be made at an angle of 45ᵒ, then the cut at an angle is made in the upper part of the vertical casing(the upper horizontal one remains intact), but in the lower part of the window opening, the cut is already made on the horizontal section (the vertical strips are not cut).

Installation of siding around the window is performed in the following sequence:

• first, the installation of the lower horizontal bar is carried out;

Note! For greater strength, sealant is sometimes used in addition to fastening the bar with self-tapping screws.

• after being installed vertical elements. Their edges are brought under the horizontal lower part;
• the last to install a vertical horizontal casing, its edges are wound under the edges of the vertical strips cut at an angle of 45ᵒ.

Finishing window slopes with siding on the outside requires cutting wall panels from below and above the window. At the same time, the width of the slot is slightly less than the width of the window trim; if necessary, fasten the panels from the bottom; holes for fasteners will need to be drilled in the wall trims.

Recessed window trim

Window strips are ideal when it is not very deep recessed into the wall (up to 200 mm). Special strips completely cover the slopes, and the side parts of the cut wall panels are inserted into the grooves on the sides.

Registration starts with installation finish profile right next to the frame. If the slopes are concrete or brick, then it is better to install wooden block at the frame and fasten the finishing profile already to it.

After that, the window trim is inserted into the groove of the finishing profile, and its outer part is attached to the crate along the perimeter of the opening. When joining the planks, cuts are made on the vertical parts adjacent to the slope, and on the horizontal parts, the material is cut and bent, this is necessary to ensure a tight joint.

On this, do-it-yourself window siding is considered complete.

If the window is recessed for a greater distance, then it will no longer be possible to use window trims. In this case, finishing is done using small trimmings of wall panels, as well as a corner for decoration. outer corner and J-profile.

A special ebb can be installed, its edges are cut and bent under the vertical strips. For greater reliability of fixing the ebb, you can use a sealant (lubricate the joint between the ebb and window frame).

Do-it-yourself window siding is installed as follows:

• first, a J-profile is attached around the perimeter (the joint with the frame can also be smeared with sealant);
• then pre-prepared cut pieces of wall panels are installed;
• the final stage is the installation of the corner profile.

During installation, the same rules apply as for the installation of siding in the general case. That is, all connections are made with 5-6 mm expansion gaps.

Note! If the work will be carried out in the cold season, then the size of the gaps increases to 10-12 mm.

Working with arched windows

Arched windows look great, but their decoration is somewhat more complicated than regular rectangular window openings. Finishing arched windows with siding is complicated by the fact that its upper part is curved.

For finishing, you can use a special flexible J-profile, but its price is much higher than the cost of a regular one. Therefore, they often get by with its budget substitute - they take a simple profile and make deep cuts on the mounting part (the part in which holes for nails / self-tapping screws are provided), after which you can bend the profile, giving it the desired radius of curvature.

Note! Sometimes incisions are made front side profile, if you perform this operation carefully, it will look like an unusual design technique.

As an option, you can consider replacing the arched window opening with a polygonal one. In this case, the same technology is used for its design as for finishing in the usual case, just a large profile cut.

If it is decided to try to bend a regular J-profile, then great importance has a material, for example, a steel element will be more difficult to bend, so plastic is more suitable in this case. Finishing windows with vinyl siding will allow you to easily bend it into an arc of the desired shape and fix it on the crate. To facilitate bending, you can warm up the vinyl well, but without fanaticism, the plastic should not melt.

In conclusion

The overall impression of the house largely depends on the quality of window finishing, so you definitely shouldn’t treat this type of work with disdain. The technology largely depends on the shape of the window, as well as how much it is recessed into the wall, but this work will not be difficult even for a beginner in the construction business.

And the suggested tips will help you not to make a mistake when finishing. The video in this article shows the window finishing process.

In the comments to the material, you can ask any question about finishing the window with siding.

Siding decoration can look neat and beautiful only when all additional structural elements are correctly selected, a strong and even crate is created, and not only walls are sheathed by the material itself. To complete the finish, you can do without a specialist, but special attention should be paid to the crate.

Material types

The most popular of these is vinyl. It is used more often, and its cost is lower compared to the metal counterpart. It looks neat, presentable, not afraid of moisture and low temperatures. The structure of the material is not hygroscopic, it is not afraid of summer heat and temperature changes. If the installation is done correctly, and in the future the rules for caring for the material are followed, then it will last a long time.

Metal siding is more commonly used for window siding because it is more flexible than vinyl siding and less susceptible to damage. high temperatures, being on open sun. As for the disadvantages, metal will cost more and weigh more, therefore, when decorating old and dilapidated buildings, it can be preferred only if additional fortifications are provided.

Tools for the job

window openings will need a screwdriver - they will screw in self-tapping screws.
You will also need scissors for cutting. metal profiles to fit the size of the window opening.
To punch holes, you will need a punch, as well as a hacksaw for metal with small teeth. Instead of the latter, a jigsaw may be more convenient. And finally, a cutter knife - they outline a line for bending and sawing vinyl siding. If along this line several times in different sides bend the sheet, it will easily break strictly along the line.

Among small tools

• square,
• roulette,
• rulers,
• a hammer,
• level,
• pencil.

Required fittings

It is desirable if the fittings are made by the same manufacturer as the purchased siding. But there are also such exceptions when metal fittings are selected for vinyl material.

Note!

It is better to stock up in advance with a sufficient amount of accessories with a margin - practice shows that it is always small. Yes, and getting into the same tone in color will not be easy, buying the missing one.

To calculate how much you need, consider the following points. For low tide, measure the distance under the slave itself and along outside low tide. In the same way, other sides of the window are measured, and the same indicators are measured on the outside of the opening.
The dimensions obtained on the outer side of the opening are folded and another 10-15% is added on top. Low tide is then counted separately. Excess material is needed for the reason that there will inevitably be waste when cutting and bending materials.

For sheathing a window opening you will need

• profile J made of plastic,
• profile H for connecting parts to each other,
• corners for joining panels,
• finishing pour,
• outflow metal,
• finishing bar.

PVC flashing is usually supplied with windows, but if one is not available, it must also be purchased.

Preparation of slopes for work

If there are cracks or chipped parts on the surface, they must be plastered and leveled. This is necessary because under the surface of the finish, the crack can increase and, as a result, completely disappear along with the siding. When the primer dries, the surface is treated with a primer solution.

Before, on the surface, the places for fixing future profiles are marked. They are placed horizontally or vertically - depending on how the siding will be installed. The crate is not used so often, since the width of the slope does not always allow such an installation. However, this option is also possible, especially in cinder block and brick houses. If the house is wooden, self-tapping screws are screwed into the surface itself, in other cases, parts can be attached to liquid nails.

Window cladding without slopes

Window finishing is carried out with platbands and J profiles if necessary.

1. First, measure the bottom of the frame.
2. Then, on the prepared platband, a segment is retreated along its width, and another measurement is measured from the resulting line along the width of the platband.
3. Then, on two sides, an angle of 45 o is measured. At this mark, cut off the outer part of the panel. The side parts are measured in the same way, but only the upper parts are cut at an angle of 45 °.
4. First, it is glued, and then the panel for cladding from below is additionally screwed.
5. Then the side parts are alternately fastened, inserting them inside the bottom bar with their edges. This is done to prevent gaps in the corners between the panels.
6. The top part is installed last, inserted into the side installed parts and screwed.

Sloped window cladding

For large slopes, low tide is a must. So the work begins on him. In order for the ebb to be well established on the lower part of the opening, it must be carefully adjusted. To do this, measure the dimensions of the width of all slopes, as well as the opening under the window. The ebb must be made larger than the last by 3-5 cm. These measurements are applied to the future ebb, a line is drawn and the material is cut or bent along it.

By metallic sheen excess pieces are not cut off entirely, but only along the side parts. Along the cutting line, the ebb is bent on the sides. This is necessary to eliminate gaps between the side panels and the ebb.

Having determined the area of ​​the ebb, which will directly touch the frame, it is recommended to apply a thin strip of liquid nails to it to eliminate the gap. Then the ebb is attached to the frame, and to the side walls through the bends made earlier.

A J-profile is attached to the top of the frame, and pieces of siding are already inserted into it. The upper area is measured in the same way, but its width should be the same as that of the slopes.

The top and side parts are attached to the J-profile, pre-screwed into the frame, and the outer part is closed with a corner.

Note!

On the opening, siding can also be installed horizontally. But then prepare in advance right amount pieces of siding, for fixing between the profile and the corner. The top and bottom pieces should also be adjusted to the angles of the slope of the top of the opening and the ebb.

Thus, to work with wide openings, a crate is almost always necessary, while with narrow slopes, its installation is not always necessary, since space does not allow this.

You can get acquainted with the secrets of installing siding on windows with your own hands on the video.

Siding is often used for facade decoration. various designs including residential buildings. This material can make the outer part of the house beautiful and stylish, as well as protect all the constituent elements. But they should sheathe not only the facade, but also its other parts, for example, window openings.

Finishing the window with siding can be done independently, but it should be borne in mind that this process quite complex and requires precision in everything. Of course, you can turn to specialists for help, but self-plating will save both money and time.

Siding for finishing windows and facades of residential structures can be used different types. But many experts in construction area recommend to give preference to the material of the vinyl or steel base. These panels have high strength and long service life. But still it is worth studying all the features of these products.

Window siding has the following benefits

• moisture resistance;
• frost resistance;
• withstands high temperatures in summer;
• attaches beautiful view windows;
• window framing with vinyl siding has simple care. To remove dust and dirt from the surface, just wipe everything with a damp cloth.
• long service life. If properly cared for and carefully monitored, then this window trim can last a long time.

On the surface of the siding for a metal window, a special protective covering with polymer composition which protects the substrates from corrosion. In addition, this coating provides a long service life - 45-50 years.

But it should be borne in mind that the metal material has a lot of weight, so it should not be used for sheathing old houses with dilapidated wall structures. In these cases, the walls may simply not withstand and collapse along with the sheathing.

Fittings for installation work

If you decide to sheathe windows with siding with your own hands, then you will probably immediately have a question about what material and accessories are needed for work. It is also required to perform the correct calculation required amount all required products.

It is important to choose the necessary and high-quality fittings for fasteners. It is these elements that will ensure reliable retention of the siding of all windows. It is worth acquiring these elements from the same company as the sheathing itself.

Calculation of fittings for fasteners

So that in the subsequent period you do not have to buy additional strips, besides, it is not always possible to find products from the same material and color, it is worth performing a preliminary calculation of material consumption. To do this, it is necessary to measure all window and doorways along the perimeter.

When measuring, it is not necessary to take into account the distance under the windows, because in this area window sills and ebbs will be installed in the future. As soon as they are completed necessary measurements, it is required to add ready-made values. Also necessarily have to take stock 10%.

You can first draw up a plan-drawing that will help identify the required amount of material. It will also help to understand which elements of the cladding can be replaced with cheaper ones.

Many sellers often offer a lot of necessary elements for fasteners. For this reason it is worth in advance determine what will be needed for work, this will significantly save money.

Fasteners

In order to qualitatively finish the window openings, you should first prepare the necessary fasteners, namely:

• H-profile;
• J profile. This element is considered universal, it can be used instead of the window trim and other components;
• Corners with outer and internal design, which are required to overlap the junction of panels;
• finishing bar;
• Chamfer;
• Near-window siding strip;
• Low tides - usually come with plastic windows.

It is better to choose all the fittings so that they match the color characteristics and texture of the sheathing panels. Sometimes framing window openings with siding can be done in contrast, but the main thing is that it harmonizes and gives the house a bright appearance.

Required Tools

Regardless of whether windows are being replaced or they are sheathed with siding, inventory must be prepared. List of required tools:

• screwdriver;
• scissors for cutting metal products;
• cutter knife This element is required to mark the cut area;
• hacksaws for metal and wooden products. The most convenient will be an electric jigsaw;
• punch for making holes;
• a hammer;
• rulers with different size range;
• roulette;
• building level;
• simple pencil for notes.

Installation rules for finishing profiles

The appearance of each house can be different, so the decoration of windows and facades with siding from the outside will also have some differences. But the whole cladding process will depend on the chosen cladding material and general style building.

However, it is worth exploring a few important principles and rules:

1. Self-tapping screws for fastening panels to wall surfaces and frames must have a stainless base or be galvanized;
2. Screwing screws is required to be carried out at an angle of 90 degrees. Even if there is even a small level of inclination, this can reduce the degree of reliability of fastening profiles;
3. Don't overtighten the screws., strongly pressing the fastener components to the surface. It's important to leave small space. This will ensure movement during the expansion of the material under thermal phenomena. Otherwise, with a sharp change temperature regime panels may warp.
4. Panel cuts to make side folds require a 45 degree angle. This will prevent the formation of gaps when joining individual components in the corner area;
5. If a low tide is to be installed, then this element must be fixed at the very beginning. This will ensure that the fasteners overlap with the vertical components of the side slopes;
6. Must be pressed firmly cladding panels to the area of ​​slopes around windows. To ensure a good seal sometimes around the edge area on inner surface panels are sealed.

Russian window finishing standards offer slopes with a width of 19-20 cm. In these cases, during the finishing of slopes with siding, panels are used that are placed in a J-profile fixed near the window frame.

crate

The siding sheathing is necessary condition to ensure even sheathing, especially if the slopes of the structure are made of cement or stone material.

Features of the crate:

• before the crate is made, it is required to allocate the fixation zones of the rack components;
• rack parts can be vertical or horizontal, it all depends on the position in which the siding will be installed;
• the size of the thickness of the crate is calculated taking into account the thickness of the siding. This will prevent overlapping of the window clearance.

Window decoration without slopes

How to sheathe a window with siding if it does not have slopes? In these cases, special fittings are used, namely platbands, and sometimes a near-window profile for siding can be used.

Step-by-step instructions for installing siding consists of the following steps:

1. To begin with, measurements are taken in the lower frame;
2. The casing is indented a small distance, the dimensions of which are the same as the dimensions of the width of the casing. Then a segment is measured, which is equal to the lower part of the window, and another segment equal to the width of the casing is receded;
3. At the resulting part, an angle of 45 degrees is measured on each side. According to the received mark, the front side of the panel is cut. Wherein inner corner must be whole;
4. The top plank of the skin remains intact;
5. Then gluing is done liquid nails, and the bottom panel is fixed on the bottom area;
6. The side platbands are alternately screwed, while their edges are placed in the inner area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe bar, which is placed at the bottom of the window. This will prevent gaps between individual panels;
7. The top panel before fixing is removed in the area of ​​the side parts of the platbands and twisted.

Decoration of windows with slopes

To begin with, the installation of the ebb is performed. The installation of this element should be carried out according to the following scheme:

• it is important that the tide sits evenly on the bottom of the window, you need to fit this element well. The indicators are taken from the lower region of the frame and from the edge of the window sill between the wall partitions. It is also necessary to measure the width of the slope under the window;
• based on the parameters obtained, a mark is placed on the ebb, according to which the metal will be bent or the vinyl element will be cut;
• then the finished ebb is fixed to the window frame. Also fix it to vertical wall surfaces through bends.

Then you can start covering the window slopes with plastic. This stage is carried out as follows:

1. To begin with, measure top part as well as at the ebb, but at the same time its width dimension must be the same as the slope width dimension;
2. The size of the length of one side is equal to the side of the frame, and the other - outside slope;
3. When arranging the panels for the side and upper slopes, the installation of a near-window siding strip is used, which is fixed on the frame;
4. The area outside is finished with a corner, which will allow you to close the joint between the siding, window trim and slopes.

Finishing arched and lancet windows

Facing a window with an arched or lancet structure is carried out using additional elements. In the process, you will need a window siding strip or a J-profile with flexible structure. It needs to be cut a little and inserted around the window opening.

To finish the window with siding, in these cases, it is required to cut the profile every 20 centimeters. Due to this, cracking of fittings will not occur in the future.

In the future, the siding around the window is finished in the same way as in cases with windows with or without slopes. It is important that the window trim is done correctly.

The main thing is to do it right and in accordance with the rules. This will provide not only beautiful finish windows and facade, but will also greatly extend the life of the entire structure of the house. Finishing with siding can be easily done on your own, especially since this is the only way to decorate the facade and window openings in accordance with your preferences.

Today's choice of finishing materials is incredibly diverse. One of them is siding - window slopes with such a sheathing they will acquire a magnificent appearance and excellent performance characteristics. Therefore, we will discuss how to implement this option on our own.

Why cover window slopes with trim?

Sooner or later, we may be faced with window replacement - basically this forced necessity but sometimes just our whim. In general, the reasons are completely unimportant, most importantly, the result is the same - the decorative finish of the slopes is broken. Many may believe that it is not necessary to restore it immediately, because it is only a matter of aesthetics. However, it is worth considering that the appearance of both the window and the entire facade of the building as a whole is certainly changing.

But besides this, finishing slopes is mandatory for a number of reasons. For example, their integrity is as important for the thermal insulation of the house as the quality of the windows themselves. After all, if it is violated, then cold air will penetrate the room, drafts will appear. In addition, do not forget that the mounting foam, which is blown between the window frame and the opening, collapses under the influence of the sun's rays. Therefore, we need additional protection, for this purpose use various materials including siding.

Is siding suitable for window slopes?

So, what exactly is this facing material? The translation of the name sounds like "outer skin". On the territory of Russia, they first started talking about him not so long ago, about twenty years ago. It is a solid panel certain form. In addition, the process of facing a building with the same material is also called siding.

Siding can be wood, vinyl, ceramic, aluminum, steel, and cement. Each of them has advantages in relation to other types and, of course, disadvantages. The same variety awaits you in the choice of color, its palette simply amazes with the number of shades - even the most picky client will be able to choose the option to their liking.

However, in addition to a rather extensive colors this material has a number of other advantages - for example, you will be pleased with the excellent resistance to various chemical substances and weather conditions. Also, the siding is fireproof, does not emit toxic fumes, does not fade and is not afraid of temperature changes. After similar finish the sheathed surface still “breathes”. It is very unpretentious in operation, and the installation of such a facing material cannot be attributed to the complex, which is why the decoration of window slopes with siding is so relevant today.

Its indisputable advantage is its strength, so that it can withstand moderate mechanical loads quite adequately. Rodents and termites are indifferent to it, so there is no need for additional processing. As the manufacturers promise, this sheathing material is able to save original shape and color for as much as fifty years. In addition, it can be attributed to dielectrics.

There are also disadvantages. First, some species, for example, the same vinyl siding are prone to thermal expansion. Usually it is only a few millimeters, but if mistakes were made during installation, the coating may wave or even crack. Secondly, he is still afraid of significant impact loads. And thirdly, most quality products have a relatively high cost.

Finishing slopes with siding - instructions

So, we have considered how important it is to monitor the condition of window openings, we learned a little about the sheathing material. Now let's get acquainted with how to make external slopes from siding with your own hands.

How to finish window slopes with siding - a step-by-step diagram

Step 1: Material calculation

So, in addition to the panels themselves, there are also the most various accessories which will greatly facilitate the work. For example, a special profile is attached around the perimeter of window slopes. Its length is 3 meters. Be aware cuts given element docking is very problematic, the seam will be obvious, which will greatly spoil the appearance of the entire building, and not just the window opening. You will also need a finishing bar, which is attached to the top and sides of the window frame. Ebbs and a J-profile are also purchased, with the help of which the corners are installed, if any are needed. In general, we make the necessary measurements (length, width and depth of the opening) and, in accordance with them, we purchase material.

To all the figures received, take a margin of 10%, sometimes in the course of work something deteriorates, breaks, and trimming may also be needed.

Step 2: Picking a Tool

This issue is solved quite easily, since each owner has the necessary things in stock. We will need a screwdriver, hammer, square, level, jigsaw, or else Circular Saw(if neither one nor the other is available, then you can use an ordinary hacksaw or metal shears, only in this case the cut quality will be much worse). You'll also need a tape measure and a pencil, and don't forget to stock up on enough self-tapping screws.

Step 3: Surface preparation

In general, there is nothing new at this stage either - slopes for siding are prepared in the same way as for another decorative trim. It is necessary to cut off excess foam, remove dust, dirt and other debris.

Step 4: Installing the Drains

It is these elements that should be fixed first, it is rather difficult to underestimate their importance, since they protect the mounting seam, plus they also play the role of sound insulation. So, fixing them is carried out as follows. As with, these elements should protrude slightly from the wall (no more than 10 cm) and from the ends, so their edges are cut and bent in such a way as to make small borders. Next, a small amount is applied to the protrusion polyurethane foam, the ebb itself slides close under the frame and is fastened with self-tapping screws. At the same time, keep in mind that it is necessary to observe the slope from the window so that the water flows, as expected, to the ground, and not to the window. To prevent the foam from lifting it, you should put some heavy object on its surface and leave it there until the foam dries completely.

We start the side profiles under the top bar, this will provide more reliable protection. In order for the docking to have an aesthetic appearance, the protrusions of the upper bar should be cut at an angle of 45 °. The lower tongues of the sides can be joined either close to the tide, or lowered a little lower. The siding strips themselves are strung from the bottom up on top of each other according to the thorn-groove system. If the latter does not fit on top, it must be cut off.

The work is done. Thus, if you choose as finishing material siding, installation of window slopes is not difficult, and even an amateur can cope with such a task.