Expert examination of PVC windows
Examination of plastic windows: profiles, sashes, insulating glazing units, seals, hardware, installation, window reveals, window sills, external sill flashings and identified defects.
from RUB 25,000
PVC windows · insulating glazing units · installation
A window should
work.
Defects should
have an explanation.
Examination of window defects: drafts, freezing, condensation, mold, leaks, insulating glazing units, profiles, sashes, seals, hardware, installation joints, window reveals, window sills and external sill flashings.
Before work begins
The window is examined together with its installation.
Send photographs, the contract, specifications and a description of how the defects manifest themselves. Inspection conditions and the need for measurements are agreed in advance.
Choose questions for the expert ↗What to do
Window problems: steps to take
In a window dispute, it is important to prove specific defects: exactly where drafts occur, why freezing or condensation occurs, and whether there is an installation error, an insulating glazing unit defect, a hardware problem or non-compliance with the contract.
Retain documents.
The contract, specifications, measurement sheet, information about profiles, insulating glazing units and hardware, records and correspondence.
The contract, specifications, measurement sheet, information about profiles, insulating glazing units and hardware, records and correspondence.
Take photographs and videos of the defects.
The overall window, sashes, window reveals, window sill, external sill flashing, condensation, mold, ice buildup, leaks and draft locations.
The overall window, sashes, window reveals, window sill, external sill flashing, condensation, mold, ice buildup, leaks and draft locations.
Do not remedy the problem before the inspection.
Do not replace seals or hardware, open up window reveals or dismantle components without documenting their condition.
Do not replace seals or hardware, open up window reveals or dismantle components without documenting their condition.
Arrange an expert inspection.
The expert documents defects and checks window operation, installation, the insulating glazing unit, hardware and possible causes.
The expert documents defects and checks window operation, installation, the insulating glazing unit, hardware and possible causes.
Services
Areas of window examination
Expert examination of window installation
Checking the installation of the window unit: fixings, installation joint, foam, sealing, junctions, window reveals, window sill, external sill flashing and installation errors.
from 30 000 ₽
Drafts through a plastic window
Determining the causes of drafts: sash adjustment, seals, hardware, geometry, installation joint, junctions, window reveals and window sill.
from RUB 25,000
Freezing of PVC windows
Examination of freezing, ice buildup, cold areas, installation defects and problems with sealing, insulating glazing units, window reveals and junction details.
from 30 000 ₽
Condensation and mold on windows
Analysis of the causes of condensation, fogging, moisture on window reveals, mold, problems with ventilation and thermal conditions, and installation errors.
from 30 000 ₽
Expert examination of insulating glazing units
Checking the insulating glazing unit: cracks, fogging inside, seal failure, spacer bar defects, damage and compliance with the order.
from RUB 25,000
Expert examination of window hardware
Checking hinges, handles, locking components, compression mechanisms, tilt-and-turn mechanisms, adjustment and sash operation.
from RUB 20,000
Installation joint, window reveals, window sill and external sill flashing
Examination of installation details: installation joint, foam, sealing, window reveals, window sill, external sill flashing, junctions and drainage.
from 30 000 ₽
Windows do not comply with the contract
Comparing the windows actually installed against the contract, specifications, measurements, profiles, insulating glazing units, hardware and agreed parameters.
from 30 000 ₽
Review of a window expert report
Reviewing a window expert or specialist report: completeness of inspection, defects, causal links, methodology, conclusions and errors.
from RUB 25,000
Expert
What a window expert can do
- Document defects:
drafts, freezing, ice buildup, condensation, mold, leaks, cracks, sash misalignment, poor closing and window reveal defects. - Check installation:
the installation joint, fixings, sealing, junctions, window sill, external sill flashing, window reveals, geometry and possible installation errors. - Assess the window assembly:
profiles, insulating glazing unit, seals, hardware, sash compression and the operation of sashes, handles, hinges and locking components. - Prepare conclusions:
the presence of defects, likely causes, whether they can be remedied, and the need for adjustment, repair or replacement.
Purpose of the examination: to distinguish a window defect from an installation error, operating conditions, ventilation issues or the condition of the room.
Questions
Sample questions for the expert
- About defects:
Are there defects in the window assembly, how do they manifest themselves and which components are affected? - About the cause:
What caused the identified defects: a window defect, an installation error, adjustment, use, ventilation or other factors? - About compliance:
Do the windows actually installed comply with the contract, specifications, measurements and agreed characteristics? - About remedies:
Can the defects be remedied, and what work is required: adjustment, sealing, repair, dismantling or component replacement?
Pricing
Indicative costs
| Expert examination of PVC windows | from RUB 25,000 |
| Expert examination of window installation | from 30 000 ₽ |
| Drafts through a plastic window | from RUB 25,000 |
| Freezing of PVC windows | from 30 000 ₽ |
| Condensation and mold on windows | from 30 000 ₽ |
Articles
Detailed guidance
What to do if there are drafts through a plastic window
How to document drafts, what to check before an inspection and which causes are most often identified.
What a PVC window expert checks
Profiles, sashes, hardware, seals, insulating glazing units, installation joints, window reveals, external sill flashings and window sills.
Typical defects in PVC windows
Drafts, freezing, condensation, mold, sash misalignment, cracks, leaks and poor hardware operation.
Questions for a window expert
Sample questions for a specialist report and forensic examination of PVC windows.
Inquiry
Send photographs of the windows, the contract, specifications and a description of the defects
You can send photographs and videos of drafts, freezing, condensation, mold, leaks and defects in sashes, insulating glazing units, hardware, window reveals, window sills or installation joints.
- PVC windows and plastic windows;
- window installation and installation joints;
- drafts, freezing and condensation;
- insulating glazing units, profiles, sashes and hardware;
- a specialist report or an expert report review.