How to fix a steel window
Steel windows are easy to fabricate. This involve sections of angles and flats welded together form the structure. This can be made into arched, bay, circular or normal rectangular or square sashes. This are fixed on openings during construction. In finished houses they can also be erected. Its important to make windows that conform to modular coordination. This means that the lengths and widths are divisible by three hundred millimeters all round.
The steel window can accommodate decorative features. This can be molded during fabrication. This are declarative railings for aesthetics or to act as a burglar proofing. This windows can be fixed on timber, masonry or concrete walls. They have end lugs that re welded at a spacing of three hundred millimeters from top to bottom and sides. The finishing for this windows is metal gloss paint. This are available in all colors and shades in the markets.
Fixing steel windows commences by marking the point to have the window. Its advisable to erect them before plastering is done. This is mostly for new buildings. Cut the points for the lugs. This are holes of two hundred millimeters square. Measure the window to leave a space for the boards and cills. Cills should be fifty millimeters flush with outside. Window boards are one hundred millimeters flush with the inside. Anchor the window with wedges.
After wedging the steel window with the wall surround, measure for square and plumbness. Use strings nailed to both sides vertical and horizontal. Use timber blocks to measure the straightness top and bottom. Use strong rich mortar mixed with chipping to fasten it to the wall. After two days remove the wedges carefully and plaster the wall. Fix the desired glazing and let putty to dry. Paint the window after the plaster is dry due to the curing process.
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