Hexagon IGU replacement


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Old 05-28-21, 06:37 AM
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Hexagon IGU replacement

It's rare that a project stumps me but this one did.

How the heck did they get the 8 inside trim pieces all installed when the fit is line to line "after" they are all in place.

Tried Googling, nothing, tried several orders of install, nothing, the trim pieces were not flexible.

Finally I gave up and trimmed off a bit so the last piece would slide in. Drives me crazy knowing there is a trick/process out there somewhere!

 
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Old 05-28-21, 07:26 AM
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If you imagine the window laying flat on a table, the trim goes in straight down from the top. They will not fit if you try to lay the pieces on the glass and then slide them over to the edge. Still, it's a tight and fussy fit.
 
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Old 05-28-21, 02:07 PM
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the trim goes in straight down from the top
So that is the issue, the inside pieces go down onto the glass then have to be tapped outward to install into the groove. That is why I had to trim that damn last piece so the outside width would pass by the inner gap.

The solution is out there some where, it came from the factory installed. Had a hell of a time just getting the pieces out, knew installation was not going to go well!

C'mon Norm, I figure you've seen this!
 
 

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