Frames and shutters / doors from wood that has been porous due to termites, must be quickly changed, before the damage spreads to other parts. But to replace it, do not let loose and throw! The way that seems easy is require funds that are apparently not cheap.

What if the limited funds available, but the replacement must be done immediately? There are simple ways to save is temporary but the blocks are very porous. While raising funds to replace the frame as a whole, another way can be applied.

Another story if the funds available to replace the jamb or door / window that is very porous. Replacing the sills or doors / windows can be done by replacing the model without changing the size of the old frame. Also, it can also be done by replacing the old frame size. With the first way, the old railings can still be used again. Funds needed would not be too large, because they do not buy a new trellis.

To find out what kind of replacement should be done, should have seen the extent of the damage. Damaged frames only, or leaves, or even both? Hollow beams which part? How many blocks of wood to be replaced?

Cut and Remove

Now, what corrective actions, if only a rusted frame? Turns out easily. Frame does not need to be released from the wall, simply cut at the very porous and replaced with a block of wood the same size. New beams then placed on a porous blocks that is used.

Cutting wood like this can be done if only a few blocks of porous frame. Part of the beam is cut and discarded. But remember, the wood that is cut is not exactly a part that is porous, but left more approximately 5 cm. Instead, choose a good timber and cut according to need. Wood pieces are then mounted on the frame and nailed a long time. Furthermore, this section is ready on-finishing.

Now, what if one of the sill beam rods are hollow? Means a damaged beam on the frame it needs to be replaced. Replacement of single stem on the sill beam is not as simple as cutting some of the beams. To do this, beam porous and need it removed from the unit frame. After that, clean this part of the splinters of rotten wood. Then put the new block which has prepared, complete with tools. Finally, trim back wall bordering the beam frames with mortar.

This method can be used if the number of beams should be replaced not more than 25% of the sill. Suppose that the beam must be replaced more than 25%, then the better frame is replaced in its entirety.

Only model Replaced

What if the frame still in good condition but the leaves have been damaged? This can be overcome by replacing it with the leaves of the old model. Model leaves may be substituted provided the same size with the old. But if the frame is damaged more than 25% and leaves still in good condition, meaning that frames must be replaced. However, changing the frame of the model means also changing the model leaf (though not necessarily replace the existing grille).

For example, a glass window glass equipped with openings at the top. First, railings installed in the hole and opening windows. Now, after a model change, the old railings can still be installed in its place. While such openings in the top of the window glass alias no longer open. Previously sectional shutters with rectangular patterns, for example, now used as shutters without a separator. These are still able to take advantage of the old railings. Size sills, shutters, and the trellis does not need replacement; models are replaced.

In essence, the replacement model of the door frame / window, it can be done with minimal effort that has been the replacement material. Eventually, this will minimize the costs to be incurred.

Angkur Shall Remain Listed

Although the beam is cut and replaced, Angkur doors / windows and equipment used. It would be better if they are replacing the deck intact. Although the beam is broken only 20% of the overall length of the beam, will be better when the beam frame replaced once damaged stems. In addition to ensuring that termites do not really exist in the girder, as well as to ensure the reinforcement frame remained intact and strong enough.

Beam which is new and ready Angkur pairs are given, then mounted on the frame of the old, which is still attached to the wall. Notches on the new wood that has been given Angkur must enter into a long wooden indentation. Make sure the new wood is installed properly and correctly, and will not change the location again. Then, a new masonry installed in place. Leave it for several days, so quite hard masonry mortar and block new frame does not move anymore. Safety beams can be removed and in-finishing.

Can Size Only Changed

Okay to change the frame size, but the consequences and the changing leaves trellis. That is, funds expended will be quite large. In planning a new frame back, needs to consider measures which will be given a frame wall, function room, and room size.

Hopefully, door / window can become the new architectural elements that considers aspects of building physics. Aperture shape can be changed in accordance with the desire, like a door opening with 180 º hinges can be replaced by a sliding door or window with hinges at the top can now use the side or bottom hinge. However, that remains to note is that the air circulation through them.

Frame which changed size and shape can be more flexible in its planning. However, should consider the size of a wall that will be placed where the door / window. Do not let the frames and shutters / doors are booked with a certain size, it can not be installed because of its size too big. Make sure in advance the size of the existing wall before planning a door / window desired. The new frame size is also not too small compared to the existing living space. This is because air and space requires sufficient sunlight.

No need to panic if you see a rusted frame. There are several solutions that can be used as funds are available. Can select a temporary with the funds that are not expensive, or select funds expended a little more expensive, but with “bonus”: a model and may change in accordance with the broad size and function space.