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Select the desired aluminium window installation and delivery options to calculate the price. All prices for aluminium window installation and delivery are calculated approximately and may change depending on the distance of delivery.

Select “Without installation”, if aluminium windows are to be picked up at the factory.
Select “Including installation”, in order to calculate the approximate price of aluminium window installation.
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Aluminium Window Installation Prices

Aluminium window installation prices depend on the installation method and fittings (whether to use fittings made in Germany or in other countries), as well as on the window sealant used (expanding foam, water resistant foil tape, etc.). Aluminium window installation is cheaper when no additional humidity-resistant sealing tape is used; you can choose ...Read more this option if it meets your requirements. In other cases, the price of aluminium window installation is higher and depends on the quality and features of the window sealing tape used. Aluminium window installation price is moderately affected by the chosen aluminium window installation method, but prices are similar in both cases of aluminium window fitting using screws and cleats (straps). Hide

Importance of Aluminium Window Installation

Aluminium windows must be installed following all relevant building rules and regulations. Only by doing so will your new aluminium windows have excellent heat and sound insulation, weather tightness and easy operation. When preparing for installation, it is necessary to plan carefully the whole installation process and select appropriate sealing materials. It is also important to consider the state of the window opening: whether it is a square and without cracks. If sealing material is chosen incorrectly, there may be moisture entering the joint, which can impede the characteristics of the window sealant such as polyurethane foam. If the positioning of aluminium window is incorrect, there may be difficulties in opening and closing the window, which can cause unequal load and quicker wearing of aluminium windows. Note some other rules for aluminium window installation.

If aluminium windows are thermally broken (with a polyamide thermal break separating the profiles), care should be taken in order not to damage the thermal break.
While installing new aluminium windows, it is important to avoid bringing them in contact with tools or fittings made of steel. In case of high air humidity, a chemical reaction may start which may cause aluminium corrosion. All fittings should be resistant to corrosion; in case of high air humidity, it is advisable to use stainless steel together with protective gaskets.
Aluminium profiles should be covered from lime and cement, because these materials may have similar effect in high humidity conditions.
When installing aluminium doors, it is advisable to use a PVC undersill, joining it with the house foundation.

If aluminium windows are installed properly, there is no need to worry about their durability. Another point should be made about the variety of aluminium window installation methods available: the methods vary and it is difficult to give a straightforward answer of which one is the best. In each case it should be selected according to the needs of the customer.

Aluminium Window Installation Methods

There are two basic methods used when installing aluminium windows: direct and indirect. Aluminium windows can be installed by using either, but one method may be better over the other in some situations. It mostly depends on the positioning of the aluminium window in the aperture: whether ...Read more the new aluminium window is put in the middle-depth of the window opening or protruding to the outside.
Drilling through the frame (direct method). A certain number of holes are drilled through the aluminium frame; these are later secured using appropriate screws. All the heads of the screws can be covered with caps so that they would be less visible. Fixing using screws is possible only when aluminium window is to be fixed inside the window opening (not protruding to the outside).
Fixing using cleats or straps (indirect method). Firstly, the cleats are fixed onto the aluminium window frame in specified locations. Then the frame is fixed to the window opening using screws. Aluminium window installation using cleats is better in that the frame undergoes less damage in the process. Installation with cleats is suitable when aluminium windows are installed outside of the window opening, but it also works well when installing aluminium window inside the opening. When aluminium windows are installed outside the opening, there are special supporting details used below, which are selected according to the weight of the aluminium widows. Hide

Aluminium Window Installation Step by Step

Aluminium window installation must follow the safety requirements and building regulations laid by the official bodies. Below is a generalized step by step aluminium window installation guide ...Read more .
1. Check the size of your new aluminium window, whether it matches your order. If you are replacing an existing window, compare the old window and the new one in order to see if they are exactly of the same size.
2. Prepare the room for window installation: remove window blinds and decorations, make space around the window opening. Cover the floor and furniture with protective cloth so that not to damage them. Any electrical appliances should also be covered.
3. Remove the old window. Be careful when removing old windows so that damage to the aperture would be kept to minimum. Old masonry buildings are more sensitive so it requires expertise to remove the existing windows without causing damage. It is recommended to rely on professionals in such cases. Old windows are then collected for recycling.
4. Prepare the aperture. Window opening should be cleaned from debris and dust. If the weather is dry, it is advised to moisten the surface. This way polyurethane foam will stick better.
5. Remove the sash of the aluminium window (the part that can be opened, if there is one).
6. Place the frame into the opening (aperture). There have to be small gaps for insulation around the aluminium window perimeter. Window packers made of wood or plastic are used to set and secure the frame in place. Check whether the frame is set correctly by using a spirit level or another device to measure verticality and horizontality of the aluminium frame. Also determine whether the frame is a square by measuring the corners or comparing diagonal lengths. If there are any inaccuracies, use window wedges to further adjust the frame position.
7. Secure the aluminium window frame into the aperture. There are two basic methods to do this, either by using screws or cleats (straps).
8. Put the sash back on aluminium window hinges, fix the handle.
9. Adjust the aluminium window hardware. Check whether the aluminium window can be opened and closed smoothly and whether the locks operate correctly. If necessary, make adjustments. Note: you may have to re-adjust the hardware again after several days or weeks after installation, because it takes time for the sash to settle.
10. Seal the perimeter of the aluminium window by using polyurethane foam or another window sealant.
11. Cover the foam by water-resistant window sealing tape (if required).
12. Install window sills (if required).
13. Fit window trimming to finish the project (if required).
It is important to note that aluminium windows can be installed both in summer and in winter. Polyurethane foam that is used nowadays can be used when the outside temperature is up to -10 degrees C. However, from our experience we can tell that the temperature outside should be not lower than -5 degrees C. Hide

Aluminium Window Additional Sealing

Aluminium windows have to be properly sealed in order to prevent heat loss, and to protect joints from humidity. It is common to use polyurethane foam or other sealing foam to cover the gaps around the aluminium window perimeter; sometimes this is the only sealant used in the aluminium ...Read more window installation process. However, expanding foam gradually loses its good qualities if exposed to sun and rain. Humidity might start accumulating inside the foam. As a result, aluminium windows might lose weather-tightness and wear quicker. In order to extend the life of aluminium windows, it is recommended to cover expanding foam with window sealing tape. The main advice is to seal the interior surface of aluminium windows tighter than the exterior surface. Window sealing tapes are classified according to the place of application, whether interior or exterior.
Interior window sealing tapes resist water and air: vapour that appears inside the room is prevented from entering the aluminium window joint.
Exterior window sealing tapes resist water but are permeable to vapour diffusion, so any vapour appearing inside the joint is free to diffuse into the outside. Hide

Aluminium Window Installation Guarantee

Aluminium window installation comes with a 1-5 year guarantee, provided that window finish is done in 30 days after the installation. The guarantee ensures weather-tightness in the joints between aluminium window frame and aperture (if weather-tightening is specified in the agreement). Terms and conditions are outlined in the agreement to be signed prior to the manufacturing process.

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