1997-98 Anderson Lower Sash Repair
#1
06-20-22, 02:52 PM
1997-98 Anderson Lower Sash Repair
Is it possible to remove a pane from a double pane tilt latch Anderson sash to repair the glazing between the two panes on the interior bottom ans sides of the sash.Apparently the original seal has failed after 20 years and the sash is fogging and the glazing is deteriorated.I would like to take apart and reglaze rather than drill holes in the glass.
#2
06-20-22, 05:05 PM
Group Moderator
A lot depends on exactly try what SERIES of Andersen window you have. If you could post a picture of the outside it would help us to identify it. On some Andersen sashes, there will be a removable vinyl exterior stop. You would remove that stop in order to deglaze and replace the IGU (insulating glass unit).
You need to know the exact size (to the closest 1/16") and thickness. You don't take IGUs apart, you replace them.
You need to know the exact size (to the closest 1/16") and thickness. You don't take IGUs apart, you replace them.
#4
06-27-22, 03:22 PM
Group Moderator
Yeah you should probably just take that sash to a local city glass shop and ask if they can make a new IGU and reglaze it for you. That is the only real lasting solution.
On that sash the removable glazing stop is on the interior side.
On that sash the removable glazing stop is on the interior side.
#6
06-28-22, 09:11 AM
Group Moderator
I believe Andersen bought Silver Line Windows back in the late 90s which is a vinyl window like that.
johnam
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#7
06-30-22, 02:14 PM
Andersen acquired silverline in 2006 and (wisely) divested in 2018.
That sash uses an intercept spacer and no Andersen products from that timeframe that I can recall used intercept.
In any case, as XSleeper already pointed out, no way that you can, or would want to, fix that IG unit. Get a new one.
That sash uses an intercept spacer and no Andersen products from that timeframe that I can recall used intercept.
In any case, as XSleeper already pointed out, no way that you can, or would want to, fix that IG unit. Get a new one.
