We have a couple of cracked dual pane windows that I want to replace but every site I've found on broken window replacement refers to wooden frame windows. Our home is circa 1984 and it has the dark colored aluminum frames with dual pane thermo type windows. Both sections I need to replace is the upper section that doesn't slide. After looking at one up close, it appears to have a plastic channel cut on 45 degree angles at the corners that I'm assuming will need to be removed to get to the glass panel. From what I can tell, it probably is held in by some type of adhesive. If I manage to get this out without breaking it, will I be able to take it to a glass shop and have a replacement unit built? Any help or guidance would sincerely be appreciated. Thanks, Joe in Texas.

This board is great. I have southern exposure vinyl windows, 48"x48". The windows are only 5 years old and the seal is melting inside the window, so they get a little fogged up between the panes. We actually have two windows on that side of the house that do the same thing. The window manufacturer replaced one of the glass panels in one window, even though the warranty did not extend to us, since we just bought the house from the original owners. That is one selling point when someone buys new windows, does the warranty extend or can it be transferred to new owners. I will not buy windows where the warranty cannot be transferred. That was just a thought I put in for "free." Just FYI, these are Jeld-wen windows, currently sold by HD but they did not sell them at the time these windows were installed--check the new warranties. Now the question, is there a window or glass arrangement that would be less susceptible to the heat of the scorching sun on the south side. We have planted some trees on that side to aid in difusing the sun's rays--but it will be a little while until they really do help that much. Although they will not help in the winter. We have dual pane low-e glass presently. Just builder grade windows though. Thanks, Brad