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Window repair (glass)

Monday, January 4, 2010
posted by Craig

A Broken window glass repair, can be replaced by regular glass or by plastic unbreakable glass. Before starting to replace broken glass, put on a pair of gloves and a pair of glasses. It can be dangerous, so wear gloves and eye protection. Glass, in both wood and metal frames, is normally held in place by a pin point. In wood these are usually glazers points, a small triangle of thin metal. In metal spring clips are used. Putty or glazing compound is then applied to keep out rain. The following steps are suggested for replacing broken window glass:broken window pane diy

*Carefully remove all pieces of glass being careful to clean up the area around the window to prevent injury and cuts. Use pliers to grip pieces of glass still in the window.

*With a chisel or jackknife, remove the old putty. Be careful not to gouge the wood frame. As you proceed around the frame you will find glaziers points (small steel triangles) in wood frames or spring clips in metal window frames. Save the points or clips. Be sure all old putty is removed so the glass will slide into place easily.

*With sandpaper or detail dremel tool IE., clean off bits of putty which remain on the window sash frame.

*Back prime the raw frame with an oil based wood preservative or an oil base primer. This enables protection and seals the wood surface under the putty and prevents the metal frame from corrosion. As well as deter any swelling from moisture.

*Measure the size of the glass or clear opening. A steel rule may sag causing errors in dimensions. Allow 1/8″ clearance on all sides so reduce each measured dimension by 1/4″. Most home improvement centers will cut the glass for free for you.

*Put a thin ribbon of glazing compound in the groove on the frame for the glass to rest on. Keep the thickness of this glazing compound fairly uniform so when you press the glass down into the compound it will not crack.broken glass pane glazing compound

*Install the glass, press it onto the glazing compound and insert the saved pin points,which you removed. Push these in with a large screwdriver. If you use a hammer be careful not to break the glass. The points should be placed every 6″ to 8″.

*Work the glazing compound and form it into strings no bigger than a pencil. Lay a string of compound along one side at a time and force it onto the glass and wood frame with the tip of a putty knife. Smudges from the compound can be removed later with a cloth dipped in mineral spirits or turpentine. Another great job well done by the PRO DIY’er.



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