How to trim with siding near the windows. Installation of siding around the window - frame installation and finishing tips

The use of siding as a finishing material for the facade of a private house is widespread due to its many positive qualities. Ease of installation allows you to perform slopes on windows for siding without the involvement of specialists.

What is siding

Siding is more a method of installation than a name for a material.

The shape and texture of the siding imitates a traditional wooden board of small width. The modern material is based on polyvinyl chloride, so the products have all the positive qualities of PVC. The siding has a matte surface that is resistant to direct sunlight.

The material is available in a wide range of textures and colors.

The color scheme is so diverse that it allows you to choose a solution for any home. The possibility of laminating the surface of vinyl boards makes it possible not to distinguish them from natural wood. At the same time, it is possible to finish windows with siding with your own hands.

Benefits of siding

Modern vinyl siding consists of panels that are overlapped, thus providing natural ventilation to the facade, while protecting it from environmental influences. When finishing the facades, metal and vinyl slats can be used, while the latter have a lower own weight and exert a minimal load on the wall.

Therefore, the installation of siding around windows is carried out precisely with the help of vinyl panels, which have the following positive qualities:

the material of the panels is frost-resistant - it tolerates low temperatures and their differences well;
moisture resistance of the material reliably protects the facade from moisture penetration. Therefore, finishing windows with siding on the outside is a practical choice;
dirt and dust can be easily washed off the surface of the material with a conventional soap solution;
the material is wear-resistant and durable - it does not lose its performance throughout the entire service life;
the surface of the siding has sufficient decorative effect and reliability of the outer coating, therefore it does not need to be painted;
PVC does not rot and is not afraid of corrosion;
This material is easy to process and install. During the work dust and construction debris are not formed;
due to their low weight, the panels do not exert a significant load on the structure to which they are mounted.

Finishing a window with metal siding has been done for decades. It is not subject to corrosion due to the presence of a special polymer coating. A variety of color schemes allows you to choose the material for any facades.

Metal siding is stronger than PVC panels, but more expensive

Metal siding is not subject to combustion, it does not melt and does not contribute to the spread of fire in case of fire.. The weight of such panels is much greater than PVC. The cost is also higher, but installing metal siding around the window is more beneficial because metal will last much longer than PVC counterpart.

The basement of the building is finished with basement siding, which has increased strength characteristics.

Installation Requirements

There are several requirements that must be met when installing siding around a window.

the fittings must be produced by the same manufacturer as the material itself, then the color match will be achieved and the installation process will be facilitated;
to avoid the appearance of gaps between the panels during their fastening, it is recommended to make cuts of 45 degrees on the sides of the panels;
to avoid the appearance of cracks, it is necessary to qualitatively measure the window opening;
fasteners must have a galvanized surface, they must enter the panel at an angle of 90 degrees;
when fixing PVC panels, it is necessary to take into account their possible expansion and contraction with temperature changes, therefore it is necessary to leave a gap between the panels of 1.5 cm.

Subsystem

The duration of operation and the quality of finishing window openings depends on the quality of the components.

Finishing window openings with siding involves the construction of a metal or wooden frame. A wooden frame will come out cheaper, and a metal one will be more reliable and durable.

Metal profile subsystem

To make slopes from siding on a metal frame, you need to purchase the following materials:

UD profile - to calculate the required amount, you need to add the perimeter of the window to the perimeter of the wall. For example, if the wall is 4 x 4 meters and the window on it is 1.5 x 1 m, then 4+4+4+4 = 16 m.p. profile will go to the wall and 1.5 + 1.5 + 1 + 1 \u003d 5 m.p. goes to the window.
CD profile (standing). When calculating its quantity, the surface length must be divided by 0.6, since this element is installed every 60 cm, but this indicator also depends on the type of insulation.
The CD-connector is purchased with a building height of over 3 meters. The number of such elements depends on the number of docking nodes.

ES bracket. It is used to fasten the CD-profile. With the help of a U-shaped bracket, you can build a structure, focusing on the building level.
With the help of hardware, UD-profiles are fastened. They are chosen based on the material of the wall: self-tapping screws are used for aerated concrete and bricks, and dowel-screws are used for wood.
For fastening metal elements to each other, a “flea” hardware is used.

The device of the frame is made on the basis of a pre-made markup.

At this stage, work is carried out on the waterproofing of the facade. The method of fastening the frame elements is shown in the photo below.

The method of fastening the frame elements

When constructing a metal frame for siding, a UD profile is fixed on the wall along its perimeter and around window and door openings.

UD-profile is fixed around the opening

With the help of a UD profile, a guide strip is mounted, and the siding is attached to the metal frame using a CD profile, the pitch of which depends on the width of the insulation material.

Siding panels are fixed to the frame using a CD profile

The UD profile makes the structure rigid and fixes the CD profile. You can attach it to the outer wall using the crocodile bracket, which exposes the frame based on the readings of the building level.

Wood subsystem

Features of a wooden frame device when sloping windows for siding include the following nuances that you need to know about:

Standing profiles from a bar are calculated based on a step of 50 - 60 cm. Their height should be equal to the height of the building, since it is difficult to increase their length.
Hardware is purchased taking into account a step of 40 cm per hardware.
If the moisture content of wood exceeds 12%, then it is dried naturally under pressure in order to avoid the effect of "torsion" of the bars.

To increase the life of wood, it is treated with various protective compounds..

Subsystem mounting

To decorate the opening with siding on a wooden crate, horizontal rails are not required. Vertical guides must be installed in increments based on the width of the insulation material.

The step between the guides depends on the type of insulation

The starting strip is attached to the bars.

Setting the starting strip

Near the window openings, the bars are fixed in a horizontal position to ensure rigidity. The starting profile and other components, as well as the near-window bar, will be attached to the bars.

A horizontal bar is fixed along the upper edge of the window opening.

Training

Step-by-step instructions will tell you how to make slopes on windows with siding with your own hands.

Ways to install slopes from siding

Near-window installation of siding panels can have different features, depending on the depth of the window. The thickness of the wall is created by the crate, insulation and cladding. As a result, the window can be located in a depth of 5 to 19 cm.

The location of the window flush with the wall

This method is used when the window is flush with the wall. In this case, the window opening is sheathed using an L-shaped apron.

Scheme for installing siding around windows

First, the window opening is treated with a sealant from below, then a strip is nailed onto the dowels. The rest of the strips are fixed in the same way, and the top one is sealed with an aluminum profile.

overlap

The gaps will be hidden by siding.

At the corner

The device is similar to the method described above, only there is a need to cut the top and side profiles at the bottom at 45 degrees, not forgetting the dimensions of the thermal gap, which must be blocked.

Window openings with slopes

When finishing the facade with plastic siding, you can arrange slopes from the same material.

Along the contour of the window opening sheathed with window siding, a J-profile is installed into which the sheathing is inserted.

Siding panels are one of the most popular finishing materials, the installation of which can be done by hand. Siding is made from wood, metal, vinyl and cement. The lock fastening of elements between themselves reliably protects the internal structure of the house.

The price of vinyl panels and accessories is quite affordable. Therefore, siding, platbands, and vinyl slopes are often used to decorate walls and openings of suburban buildings.

Methods for decorating window openings with siding

The most practical is . Two-layer panels are made of polyvinyl chloride, which can imitate other finishing materials.

The material is different:

With its ease.
Environmental friendliness.
Resistant to external influences.
aesthetic appeal.

Depending on the location of the window inside the opening, there are several options for answering the question - how to make slopes from siding:

When the window is located in a deep niche, the slopes are finished with ordinary siding using corner or universal profiles.
Windows with slopes up to 170 mm are framed with special near-window profiles.
Window openings without slopes are framed with platbands.
For arched windows, a flexible profile is used.

The video in this article will help you mount slopes from siding panels yourself.

We carry out installation work

To perform installation work, you will need: a screwdriver for screwing in self-tapping screws, scissors for cutting metal profiles, a hacksaw for metal or a jigsaw, a hammer, and measuring instruments.

General rules for siding slopes:

produced before wall cladding, after lathing.
The surface of the slopes is cleaned of dust and primed.
Take measurements and calculate the amount of materials and fasteners.
Fasteners must be made of stainless or galvanized metal so as not to spoil the material with rusty streaks.
If a tide is installed, then it is mounted first.
Parts are fastened strictly perpendicular to the surface of the base.
Vinyl siding panels and finishing elements are fixed with a gap of 1 mm for possible thermal expansion of the material.
For a hermetic finish of window openings, the panels are cut and connected at an angle of 45 0.

Advice. If the dimensions of the slopes are allowed, then a crate is installed for their decoration, the same as for wall cladding. Insulation and waterproofing are laid between the laths of the crate for additional protection from low temperatures, wind and moisture.

Accessories that are used when finishing window openings with siding

Important. When calculating the amount of materials, 10–15% is added to the result obtained during measurements for cutting and fitting trim elements.

Installation of platbands from siding for windows without slopes:

Measure the width of the window opening.
On the lower platband, the resulting size is set aside, adding the width of the platband on both sides.
The edges of the casing are cut from the front side of the panel at an angle of 45 0, the inner corner remains straight. The bevel of the front part of the panel is directed towards the frame.
Side platbands are measured along the height of the opening, add the width of the platband at the top and bottom of the panel.
At an angle of 45 0, the upper edges of the side trim are cut off, leaving the inner corner straight. Bevel towards the frame.
The top trim is measured to fit the bottom panel, but the corners are not cut off.
The lower casing is fixed with self-tapping screws into the grooves for sliding fastening of the siding.
The right angles of the side trims are carefully inserted under the inclined cuts of the bottom bar, ensuring the tightness of the connection.
Fix the side panels with self-tapping screws.
The upper trim is inserted at right angles under the cuts of the side panels and fixed with self-tapping screws.

Advice. For decorative design of the window opening, J-profiles are used, which are mounted on the window frame. The front panels of the platbands are brought into the profile until fixed with self-tapping screws.

Profile	Name	Application
	It is fixed at the window frame and serves as the final element of the near-window panel
	Universal profile for edging and decorative finishing of window openings
	Used as a trim for window openings
	For finishing slopes of recessed openings and instead of a wide J-profile
	To protect the lower slope and the wall under the window
	To fix the first panel
	or H-profile	Panel connection
	Making the outer corners of the window opening
	Making the internal corners of the slope of a deep opening

Advice. Siding of contrasting colors and different textures for decorating walls and window openings will help to implement original design solutions without the use of expensive finishing materials.

Installation of near-window profiles

The fastening of such panels can be done with the installation of universal profiles around the window frame. In this case, an additional profile is used as a decorative element.

Installation instructions for window panels:

Measure the width of the window opening.

The front part of the upper near-window panel is cut along the width of the opening. This part will cover the upper slope of the window. For thermal expansion, a few millimeters are added to the size of the opening on both sides. Small gaps will allow the siding to expand without resting against the side slopes.

The bottom panel is measured in the same way as the top panel, but the corners of the front part are cut and folded up to fit with the side panels. The bottom panel in this design replaces the ebb, so a tight connection is necessary to prevent moisture from entering under the wall cladding.

The side panels are cut to the height of the window slopes, leaving a temperature gap in the lower part for the expansion of the material.

Slope surfaces are prepared: they are cleaned of dust and dirt, large cracks and crevices are sealed, primed and treated with a disinfectant solution.

The bottom panel is fixed with self-tapping screws to the wall crate.

The side panels are put on the bends of the bottom panel and fixed with self-tapping screws. At the same time, they are shifted a few millimeters to the center of the window so that the top panel does not fall out of the structure at low temperatures.

The top panel is connected to the side panels and secured with self-tapping screws.

Advice. To facilitate the installation of slopes from near-window strips, the upper panel is cut in the same way as the lower one. The edges of the front part are cut to the size of the opening and bent down.

Thus, there is no need for precise markings to connect the top panel to the side profiles. The sliding connection of siding profiles will allow the material to expand without deformation.

Making slopes of deep window openings

The slats are mounted horizontally or vertically in universal J-profiles. If the window frame is not located end-to-end with the slope, then the surfaces are sheathed with insulation and waterproofing. Finishing begins with the manufacture and fastening of the ebb to the lower slope.

Step-by-step instructions for facing slopes with siding:

The width and depth of the lower slope are measured, while the width is measured along the window frame and the lower edge of the slope.

In size, a pattern of ebb is built with allowances in depth of 4 cm for protrusion beyond the edge of the outer wall, in width - 2 cm on each side for bends on the side slopes.

According to the pattern, an ebb is cut out from special vinyl or metal siding panels, while the side bends are made not along the entire depth of the ebb, but only in the part that lies on the slope;

the ebb is fixed with screws to the window frame.

The space under the tide is blown out with foam, and a load is placed on the panel.

A J-profile is installed on the upper and side sections of the frame.

Siding panels are cut for horizontal or vertical fastening according to measurements and patterns of the corresponding surfaces.

With horizontal fastening, the upper and lower lamellas are cut at an angle along the slope of the lower and upper slopes.

A corner profile is fixed along the outer perimeter of the opening, which fixes the edges of the siding lamellas of walls and slopes.

Advice. Trim panels can be used instead of external corner profiles to decorate the edge of the window opening.

Horizontal row fastening of siding on window slopes ensures the strength and reliability of the cladding.

Features of finishing the slopes of arched windows

The vinyl profile is fixed in increments of 10-15 cm, the screws are screwed in until it stops.

So:

The vinyl profile is measured a little more than the length of the arched part of the frame. The protruding part is cut and brought under a vertical or horizontal guide profile, depending on the configuration of the window.

The profiles are connected without gaps, and vinyl or nylon caps are installed at the joints of the corners.

Further, the finishing of the slopes is carried out by fixing the panels in the guide profiles.

Advice. If a conventional rigid J-profile is used, it is notched in order to be bent along the arc of the arch.

To perform installation work on finishing slopes with siding, you need to stock up on a good tool, purchase high-quality material, fasteners and follow the instructions outlined above. Or invite experienced specialists and competently supervise the work.

In this material, we will consider the outer skin of window and door openings in two ways. Window siding is finished using different technologies, depending on the width of the slopes. After studying the instructions, you will be able to correctly do all the work with your own hands.

Framing narrow slopes

If the distance from the window frame to the wall plane is 23 cm or less, then the slopes are ennobled using special corner profiles with a wide shelf. The element shown in the diagram is called the window trim and refers to the fittings for installing vinyl siding.

For self-finishing, you will also need a different type of profile and additional materials:

finishing J-bar;
finished ebb of painted or galvanized steel;
self-tapping screws with a press washer and anodized or zinc coated (black is not recommended).

Advice. The color of the edging of windows and doors is better to choose in contrast to the main color of the walls of the house.

J-profile (left) and multi-colored ebbs (right)

In order to evenly and beautifully finish the slopes outside with siding elements, you need to prepare measuring devices - a square, a tape measure and a building level. A highly specialized tool is not required, it is enough to have sharp metal scissors and a screwdriver.

Preparing for sheathing

Before sheathing the side walls around the window opening, it is necessary to perform two preparatory operations: mount the subsystem (frame) and install a metal tide. As a rule, a frame made of wooden beams or steel profiles is assembled at the stage of wall cladding with siding. How this is done correctly is described.

The installation of the tide is carried out as follows:

Measure the width of the framed opening and the size of the front (facade) shelf of the window trim.
Multiply the width of the shelf by 2, and add the result to the size of the opening. Set aside the resulting value at low tide and cut it to length with scissors (not a grinder!).
Cut the edges of the tide to the previously measured width of the window part, and then bend the ledge up, as shown in the photo.
Install the drain element in the design position and attach to the frame with self-tapping screws in increments of 30-40 cm.

Note. A curved ledge is made to drain water from the side decorative strips during rain. But street ebbs can also be installed in the old way, cutting the edges to fit the window.

Cladding instructions

Vinyl siding for house cladding is mounted on window slopes in accordance with the diagram below. The flat inner edges of the window trims are inserted into the J-profiles fixed on the frame, and the outer edges are fastened with self-tapping screws to the elements of the subsystem.

It is important to properly cut and fit each part tightly, following the following algorithm:

Measure and cut the upper J-profile along the width of the opening, making it shorter by 1 cm. Screw the strip to the frame with self-tapping screws in increments of 30 cm, not reaching them all the way.
Repeat the operation with the side profiles, only adjust them from below to the slope of the tide, and make cuts from above for joining with the bolted bar.
Trim the window corners according to the diagram.
Inserting the edges of the planks inside the fixed J-profiles, screw them from the outside to the frame.

Reference. Frame elements can be joined in two ways - overlapping and with cutting at 45 °. The diagram shows the first option, the execution of the second is shown in the photo. In any case, the upper end of the side element must be run under the horizontal bar.

When installing the window trims with your own hands, carefully fit the ends to each other and the rest of the details, cutting them to the required angle and checking the position with a building level. The technology for mounting metal siding on slopes is somewhat simpler - the edging is made from finished parts, bent in size. How to independently sheathe a window opening with narrow slopes, look at the video from a professional:

We cut wide slopes

As in the previous case, before mounting the siding on the windows, it is necessary to assemble the frame and install a metal tide. The technology of sheathing wide slopes completely repeats the technique of wall cladding, only on a small area: a starting bar is attached to the side of the window frame, and a finishing J-profile is attached to the frame elements.

Advice. Siding with a large profile, used for wall upholstery, does not look very attractive on slopes. Therefore, it is customary to trim them with flat plastic panels or strips used for spotlights.

To veneer the wide end of the wall near the window, you will need the following fittings:

starting L-shaped bar;
J-profile;
inner corner;
fixture.

Note. If the subsystem is assembled from wooden blocks, then it is allowed to use a large construction stapler with brackets instead of a screwdriver and self-tapping screws to fasten plastic elements.

The plating order is as follows:

Install J-profiles by attaching them to the frame around the perimeter of the opening (except for the bottom, where the ebb should be).
Determine the desired angle of inclination of future slopes and mark the lines on the frame where they should end. Draw lines strictly vertically and horizontally.
Install the starting strips along the markings, cutting them at the corners. Screw them to the frame.
Now connect the outer and inner frames with two profiles in the form of corners, as shown in the photo. These parts are attached to the frame later, after the siding is installed.
Fill in the space between the start and finish rails with plastic panels cut to length. The bottom and top panel is adjusted to the slope of the ebb and joint.

Advice. To insert the strips, use a narrow metal spatula, as the master does in the video.

To eliminate the void between the panels and the wall, blow a small amount of polyurethane foam into it during installation (otherwise the plastic will stick out). If you need to upholster an arched opening with siding, then the guide profiles will have to be cut in several places in order to bend and attach to the frame. Otherwise, the technology does not change.

About metal finishing of openings

Siding elements made of galvanized steel and coated with powder paint have a number of advantages over plastic "brothers":

able to withstand mechanical damage and shock loads;
do not crack in the cold;
last 5-10 years longer.

Regarding the appearance, it should be noted that both finishing materials lose it over the years of operation: vinyl turns yellow and darkens, and the polymer coating fades in the sun. But the metal has an additional advantage - it is easier to install it on slopes. Installation consists of the following steps:

Measuring the opening and ordering the manufacture of 4 shaped elements - 3 architraves and ebb. Details will be made to you in size in any organization selling corrugated board.
Fitting and trimming of iron flashings in place.
Fastening to the window frame and subsystem with self-tapping screws in the following order: ebb, upper trim, side elements.

How to sheathe slopes with metal painted siding, see the next video:

Conclusion

As a rule, window cladding is done after installing vinyl or steel siding on the walls, although the opposite can be done. But the first task is to assemble the subsystem, and then distribute the order of work at your discretion. If you managed to cope with the wall sheathing yourself, windows and doors will not be a big problem.

When the whole house is already covered with siding, the windows should not stand out. They also need to be beautifully sheathed so that the look is complete and complete.

Types of siding for windows

There are two types of siding for window framing: vinyl and metal.

Of the two, vinyl is the most popular.
And this is due to a number of factors:

Less weight
Affordable price
Doesn't let moisture through
Easy to clean
Durable when used correctly.
Aesthetically pleasing and discreet.

Whereas metal siding boasts a long service life.

Given that it is installed on the outside of the wall, it is deliberately covered with a layer of plastic.

On plastic, however, it is easy to create all sorts of reliefs. Including repeating the shape of wood.

Tools that may come in handy for window framing

Screwdriver and nozzles for self-tapping screws.
Metal scissors.
Knife for cutting vinyl siding. Basically, it doesn't cut. They draw a line along the siding, and then break off the outer piece.
Perforator.
Tape measure, rulers and angle ruler.
Level laser or water.
Chalk for marking.

All profiles and fasteners are best purchased immediately with the rest of the siding.

Because then you can not guess with the color. If the windows stand out a little, it's not so bad. But it is visible.

We create a drawing, and mark the following points on it:

Width under frame
Slope Width
Window frame parameters
The outer sides of the slopes

After calculations, add another 15% of the length of all materials for cuts and folds.

Mounting Features

1. Self-tapping screws must be made of stainless steel or galvanized.

2. Self-tapping screws must be screwed in only at a right angle.

3. By screwing in a self-tapping screw, the cap does not need to be sunk into the material. Since this is an external design, it should play a little. Otherwise, it will come off under the influence of the wind.

4. If you plan to install a low tide, it must bury all the screws with the side part.

5. Slopes from 20 cm are formed with a j-profile, tiles and external corners on the edge of the recess.

6. In Europe, windows are sunk to a depth of 20 cm. For these, a special window strip is used, the edge of which is hidden by the finishing profile.

7. If the window is flush with the wall, it is decorated with siding, casing or j-profile.

8. When making an arch, a j-profile is also used. Often in a plastic version - for smooth bending.

Preparation of slopes for the window

If there are cracks or holes, they must be plastered. If this is not done, the finish will then fall off.

You also need to cover them with a deep penetration primer so that they do not absorb moisture from the air.

Before you install the crate, you need to calculate where the rail will be. It can be positioned vertically or horizontally.

Depending on how the panels and profiles will be located on the slope.

1.Measure the bottom of the frame

2. Retreat on the casing a distance equal to its width. Measure a distance from it equal to the bottom of the frame. And also one more segment equal to the width of the casing.

3. We cut off the corners of 45 degrees from both sides, and cut off the front side.

4. Side panels go through the same procedure.

5. The top bar remains intact.

9. You can alternate trim and j-profile.

1. The bottom of the frame is measured.

2. The width of the slope under the window is measured.

3. According to the measurements obtained, the vinyl material is cut.

4. A little is removed from the iron tide on the sides, so that it is equal to the width of the slope.

5. Segments on both sides of the ebb are bent.

6. Liquid nails are poured onto the frame where the tide will be.

7. The ebb is installed by screwing to the vertical walls through the bends.

8. We do the same with the upper part.

10. Panels of side and external slopes are installed in the j-profile.

11. The outer side of the slopes is hidden in a corner.

You can also sheathe the slope horizontally.

The upper and lower parts - along the slope of the ebb and the upper part of the slope.

Video - Sheathing the window with siding

Siding is used to decorate the facade of buildings. This material gives aesthetics and protects all the constituent elements. They can sheathe not only the facade, but also other parts of it, for example, window openings.

Finishing the window with siding can be done independently, but this process has a number of nuances. It is worth studying them before starting work.

Different materials are used for finishing windows and facades of residential structures. Masters recommend giving preference to vinyl or steel base material. These panels are highly durable and have a long service life.

Benefits of window siding:

moisture resistance;
resistance to frost and high temperatures;
aesthetics;
ease of care;
service life of 45–50 years.

On the surface of the siding for a metal window, a special protective coating with a polymer composition is applied, which prevents corrosion.

The metal material is quite heavy, so it should not be used for sheathing old houses with dilapidated walls, as they can collapse along with the sheathing.

Fittings for installation work

It is important to choose the necessary and high-quality fittings for fasteners. These elements will provide reliable fastening 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

It is necessary to perform a preliminary calculation of material consumption. To do this, measure all window and door openings around the perimeter.

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 the necessary measurements are made, it is required to add the finished values. It is also recommended to take a margin of 10%.

You can first draw up a plan-drawing, it will help you understand which elements of the cladding can be replaced with cheaper ones.

To prevent sellers from selling you unnecessary parts, it is worth making a list and sticking to it strictly.

To finish the window openings you will need:

H-profile;
J-profile, this element is considered universal, it can be used instead of the window trim and other components;
corners with an external and internal structure to cover the joint of panels;
finish line;
chamfer;
near-window siding strip;
ebbs - 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.

Required Tools

For siding you will need:

screwdriver;
scissors for cutting metal products;
knife-cutter for marking the cutting area;
hacksaws for metal and wood products, 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

Finishing windows and facades with siding on the outside may differ depending on the appearance of the house, but the entire process of cladding depends on the chosen material for cladding and the overall style of the building.

It is worth studying a few important rules:

Self-tapping screws for fastening panels to wall surfaces and frames must have a stainless base or galvanized coating.
Screws are screwed in at a 90 degree angle. Even if there is even a small level of inclination, this can reduce the degree of reliability of fastening profiles.
Do not tighten the screws to the very limit. It's important to leave some space. This will ensure movement during the expansion of the material under temperature phenomena, otherwise deformation is possible.
Notching on panels to make bends on the sides is performed at an angle of 45 degrees. This will prevent the formation of gaps when joining individual components at the corner area.
If the tide will be installed, then you need to fix the element at the very beginning. This will ensure that the fasteners overlap with the vertical side slope components.
The cladding panels should be firmly pressed to the area of the slopes around the windows.

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

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

Features of the crate:

it is better to pre-allocate the fixation zones of the rack components;
parts can be vertical or horizontal, it all depends on the position of the siding;
the size of the crate is calculated taking into account the thickness of the siding.

Window decoration without slopes

In the absence of a slope, special fittings are used - a near-window profile for siding.

Step by step installation instructions:

To begin with, measurements are taken in the lower frame.
The casing is indented a short distance, the dimensions of which are the same as the width of the casing. Then a segment is measured, which is equal to the lower part of the window and one more equal to the width of the casing recedes.
At the resulting part, an angle of 45 degrees is measured on each side. According to the received mark, a cut of the front side of the panel is performed. In this case, the inner corner should be intact, like the top bar.
The element is glued with liquid nails, the bottom panel is fixed.
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.
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 exactly on the bottom of the window, it is necessary to adjust this element. The indicators are taken from the lower region of the frame and from the edge of the window sill between the wall partitions. It also turns out 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 is bent or the vinyl element is cut off.
Ready ebb is fixed to the window frame. It is also fixed to vertical wall surfaces through bends.

Then you can start covering the window slopes with plastic:

To begin with, the upper part is measured in the same way as at low tide, but at the same time its width is equal to the width of the slope.
The length of one side is equal to the side of the frame, and the other is the outer part of the slope.
When arranging panels for side and upper slopes, the installation of a siding near-window strip is used.
A corner is attached outside, which will allow you to close the joint between the siding, the near-window strip and the slope.

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 a flexible structure. It needs to be cut a little and inserted around the window opening.

To finish the window with siding, it is necessary to make a profile incision every 20 cm, due to this, cracking of the fittings is prevented.

In the future, the siding around the window is finished in the same way as in cases with windows with or without slopes.