Replacing a window pane


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Old 07-31-21, 07:31 AM
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Replacing a window pane

I have to replace the top window pane from an old manufactured home. These windows are basically double pane. Just the exterior. Was broken so I'm going to have that redone. My question would be how hard is it to remove that window frame and then is it equally difficult to put it back in place? I don't want to pull the whole window frame out of the house since that will cause a lot of grief, I just want to have what's broken repaired. Thanks
 
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Old 07-31-21, 07:48 AM
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Usually with double pane windows you replace the entire sash or you order a new glass assembly which is both panes assembled and sealed together.
 
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Old 08-02-21, 05:19 PM
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It's not one of those that are sealed up. In this mobile home there are four panes of glass to on the inside and then the other two on the outside. So I attempted to get some glass today but I measured it incorrectly and ended up breaking the new pane of glass. I'm going to attach photos of my measurements so you can tell me what it should be maybe.


 
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Old 08-03-21, 12:37 AM
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Assuming these are individual pieces of glass you need to remove the molding/stops around the perimeter to be able to remove the old broken glass, then measure that for replacement!
 
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Old 08-03-21, 06:02 AM
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They are individual, I had removed as much as I could without breaking out extra tools and so I was able to get this measurement but I think I'm about a sixteenth too big so ended up breaking the glass.
 
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Old 08-03-21, 07:34 AM
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Like my dad used to say, measure twice, cut once.

In this case it's probably measure twice, order once!
 
 

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