How to Replace Double Insulated Glass

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  • 2-3 hours
  • Intermediate
  • 50-100
What You'll Need
Replacement window pane
Rubber gloves
Rubber mallet
Screwdriver
Caulk
What You'll Need
Replacement window pane
Rubber gloves
Rubber mallet
Screwdriver
Caulk

Double insulated glass can be broken in many circumstances, whether from an overly eager knock or a stray baseball. It is important to replace any broken panes as soon as you notice them in order to prevent any interior moisture damage. If you're good with your hands, replacing your windowpane is as simple as following instructions, without taking up too much of your time or energy.

Double insulated glass can be broken out under many different circumstance, whether from an overly eager knock or a stray baseball. Igt is important to replace any broken panes as soon as you notice them to prevent interior moisture damage. If you're good with your hands, replacing your window pane is as simple as following instructions, without taking up too much of your time or energy.
Tools and Materials Needed:
Replacement window pane
Rubber gloves
Rubber Mallet
Screwdriver
Caulk
Step 1--Remove Window Panel
In order to accurately determine the type of new pane you will need, the entire glass panel will have to be removed and taken to a window specialist. A stationary panel will have to be dismantled using a screwdriver to remove any screws located on the bottom of the panel. An ordinary sliding panel is easier to remove, just take a firm hold to the bottom of the panel while pulling out, lifting up at the same time.
Step 2--Take Panel to Window Specialist
A window repair specialist will be able to evaluate the size and thickness you will need for a replacement pane. Take the panel over to a glass shop that specializes in window repair. They will take the appropriate measurements, help you identify the manufacturer and provide you with any supplies you will need to replace the window pane yourself. Be sure to ask for a warranty should any problems occur while installing.
Step 3--Remove Old Pane
Once you have received a replacement pane, you must remove the old pane from its frame. Dissassemble the frame by removing the screws that hold the frame together. Gently tap on the frame where old pane is located using a rubber mallet. If done correctly, the pane will gently loosen itself from its frame without causing further damage to the rest of the glass panel.
Step 4--Set New Pane
Gently place frame so that the replacement pane is lined up correctly with the rest of the panel. Reinstall the screws back into the frame and tighten each screw to the appropriate tension.
Step 5--Seal the Frame
Being careful not to displace the glass pane, seal the pane into the frame by running a thin line of caulk between the glass and the frame. This step protects against moisture buildup and provides a secure base for the glass pane to rest on.
Step 6--Reinstall the Frame
Set the frame back into the window, replace any screws you removed previously and you're finished

Remove Window Panel

In order to accurately determine the type of new pane you will need, the entire glass panel will have to be removed and taken to a window specialist. A stationary panel will have to be dismantled using a screwdriver to remove any screws, which are usually located on the bottom of the panel. An ordinary sliding panel is easier to remove. All you have to do is take a firm hold to the bottom of the panel while pulling out and lifting up at the same time. It should slide off easily.

Take Panel to Window Specialist

A window repair specialist will be able to evaluate the size and thickness you will need for a replacement pane or panes in the case that more than one is broken. Take the panel over to a glass shop that specializes in window repair and allow them to take the appropriate measurements to ensure accurate replacement. Window specialists can also help you identify the manufacturer and provide you with any supplies you will need to replace the window pane(s) yourself, which makes the project at hand much faster and easier. Be sure to ask for a warranty so you are covered should any problems occur during installation.

Remove Old Pane

Once you have received the replacement panes from the specialist, the next step is to remove the old panes from their frame. Disassemble the frame by removing the screws that hold the frame together. Gently tap on the frame where the old pane is located using a rubber mallet. If done correctly, the pane will gently loosen itself from its frame without causing further damage to the rest of the glass panel.

Set New Pane

Gently place the frame so that the replacement pane is lined up correctly with the rest of the panel. Reinstall the screws back into the frame and tighten each screw to the appropriate tension.

Seal the Frame

Being careful not to displace the glass panes, seal the panes into the frame by running a thin line of caulk between the glass and the frame. This step protects against moisture buildup and provides a secure base for the glass pane to rest on.

Reinstall the Frame

Set the frame back into the window. Replace any screws that you removed previously and you are finished.