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How to Replace Window Panes

A cracked window pane can be a nuisance. It could also be an opportunity to upgrade your glass to energy efficient or insulated windows and reap benefits like greater comfort, a higher the value of resales and lower utility costs.

It's a project you can tackle yourself at only a fraction of the cost of hiring a professional. It requires the right tools and an hour or two of your time.

Glass

Replace your old single-paned windows with tempered insulate glass to improve the efficiency of your energy, reduce noise, and preserve the historical integrity of your home's older. The Replacement Double Glazing Windows of the window pane is easy and can be completed by anyone with basic hand tools. You will also need a replacement window pane, glazier's tips, pliers, and latex glazing putty. If you need to you may use a heatgun to warm the old putty. Before starting, wear protective gloves and goggles since working with broken glass can cause injuries.

Remove any broken glass pieces remaining. It is recommended to use pliers however a flathead could be used equally. After that, use a wood chisel or putty knife take the remainder of the old putty around the frame and sash. Take your time and work slowly, taking care not to break the existing window pane replacement sash. It is best to work on a stable ladder rather than the ground, and to have someone stand below the sash to help keep it in place.

After you have removed all of the old putty, prepare the window frame to accommodate the new pane. Find the width and the height of the sash window replacement opening by subtracting 1/8 inch from each measurement (to allow for seasonal expansion and contraction). Take these measurements to the nearest hardware store or home center and find a piece glass cut to size. Alternatively, you can cut the glass yourself if have the appropriate tools.

After putting in the new glass Apply some caulking to the edge. This will make the glass weatherproof. Install a glazier's pointing on both sides of the frame. This will help secure the pane. The points should not be tight enough to cause friction between the frame and the sash However, they should not be loose.

Before applying the putty to the surface, gently knead it until it becomes soft and free from lumps. Then you can roll it into pencil-sized strips. The first strip should be placed in the corner of the frame, working from one corner to the other to ensure it is even and smooth.

Glazier's Points

The glazier's points are the small triangular pieces that allow glass to be secured into frames for windows without damaging or scratching the delicate surface. Understanding how to use these tiny helpers is simple and can save you money on professional installation or the cost of buying new glass.

After removing the old putty, glazier points, and any other remnants clean the frame thoroughly using a utility knife. If necessary, lightly sand the wood in the grooves of the rabbet to smooth rough spots. If you do sand your wood, ensure you protect it by using painter's tape to prevent accidental damage.

Note down the dimensions of the frame. These dimensions can be taken to an hardware or home centers store, and the new frame will be cut to a smaller size. This will ensure that the pane fits snugly and allows for expansion and contraction.

Place the new pane into the frame and push it in with your hands. Use the chisel's point or the back of the putty knife to tap the glaziers' points as illustrated in Figure 11. The glazier's point should be flush against the top edge of your pane, and the shoulders raised should be just below that lip.

Apply a thin layer of glazing compound to the rabbet grooves and the edges of the new glass. This will protect and seal the edges. Let it dry and cure completely.

Install the new window sash after the glazing compound has dried. The first step is to coat the wood with an even layer of linseed. This will keep the new putty from soaking up the moisture and deteriorating and cracking over time. Apply the coat using a brush or the tip of your putty knife, then use the chisel or the back end of the knife to gently hammer in the new sash and glazier's points into the grooves of the rabbet. Repeat this procedure every 10 inches along the frame's perimeter.

Putty

A baseball thrown at you or a rock that is errant or a fallen branch can cause a window pane to break or crack. Fortunately, the majority of windows can be easily replaced by simply putting a brand new piece in the right place. The glass is held in place by a small metal clip called the glazier's pointed and putty, which is often called glazing compound. Remove the old pane and clean the area with the rag, a pull-type scraper, or a wood chisel. Wear protective glasses and gloves while working. You'll need a heating gun if the window is glued to the frame.

If you are planning to reinstall the original sash, take off the molding that supports the old pane. Sand the sash until it's flat and ready to receive new caulk. Once the sash is re-installed and sanded, apply a fresh silicone caulk to the glass to ensure it won't leak or discolor in time.

Take out the glazing points in the rabbets. These are the grooves in the sash, where the glass is. If they're difficult to chisel, hold an instrument such as a heatgun over them for a few minutes to soften them. If you're using a heated gun, be careful not to cause damage to the railings or sash by placing the tool too close.

Create the bed for your new pane after removing the old putty and glazing points. Roll a rope with glazing compound between your fingers and then make it about 1/2 inch thick. Press it into the rabbets where the glass will be put. It is crucial that the glass sits on the putty in all places on both sides, so if you need to, lightly tap the glass into the rabbet using your thumb.

If the new pane has damaged, you can use a silicone caulk or glass glue based on solvents to seal the crack before pressing it into the sash. If the crack isn't sealed, you will need to apply putty to keep water out. After the putty has dried remove the oily film from the glass and let it dry completely before painting. If you paint before the putty has completely dry, it will not form an effective seal and could discolor or leak over time.

Paint

If you've had a broken window pane, you may be concerned about the expense of replacing it. But the truth is that replacing one glass pane does not have to break the bank if you do it yourself. In fact windows with double panes can be replaced for less than the cost of an expert.

If you're working with large glass windows first, ensure that it is securely attached to the frame. This task can be done relatively easy and fast using the right tools and techniques.

When you are ready to start, remove the old window pane. Remove the metal glazing points that are attached to it. These are small metal triangles that act as "nails", holding the window in place. They are buried beneath a bead or glazing glue which hardens into solid wedge which holds the wood frame firmly in position and hides the points.

Once you have the old pane taken away clean the surrounding frame and wood. Scrape off any paint that has been used and sand the rabbet grooves where the glazing points were placed. These should be sanded down to bare wood to allow you to paint them the same color Replacement Double Glazing Windows as the rest of the frame. After sanding, apply a coat of flax oil to the bare wood to extend the life of the frame.

The next step is to measure the dimensions of the window opening. You'll need to take horizontal and vertical measurements of the entire opening, and also the thickness of the old pane. To get the exact size of the new pane, subtract 1/8 inch from both measurements. This will also allow for expansion and contraction of the glass during seasons of change. You can take these measurements to a hardware store or home improvement store and have the glass cut for you.

Now, it's time to bed the new window pane. To do this, place the pane inside the frame and move it around until a 1/16 inch of putty remains between the edge of the glass and the sash on all four sides. Use a putty knife to smear the putty evenly, making sure that there isn't an excessive amount of excess putty in the corners and along the edges. When the putty dries, it can be painted with the same color as the frame to prevent water and air from leaking into the frame and causing fogging.