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Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva replaces a broken pane in a basement windowSUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouseTi...
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2 days ago · To complete the replacement process: Allow the glazing compound to dry for 3–4 days. Once dry, use a razor blade to clean up any excess glazing compound around the edges. This step will create a clean, finished look. Prime and paint the glazing compound and surrounding wood to match the rest of the window.
Jul 4, 2019 · How do you replace the glazing in a single hung window? In this episode Jordan walks you through the process of replacing a broken window pane step by step....
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- Jordan Smith
Step by Step How To Replace A Broken Window Pane. Also Measuring For Correct Size Replacement, Installing Points, & Properly Sealing. *TOOLS & SUPPLIES*Windo...
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- Jonny DIY
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- Removing the Old Pane
- Installing New Glass
You’re sitting at home enjoying your day, when all of a sudden, you hear a loud crash. The neighbor’s baseball cracked one of your window panes! You might be worried that you’ll need a whole new window or pay an expert to fix the pane, but don’t panic yet. Replacing a window pane is a lot easier than you might think. You just need the right tools a...
Lay a drop cloth or sheet under the window to avoid making a mess.
Fixing a window pane can be a messy job, and you'll probably get dust, putty, and glass everywhere. Catch all of this debris by setting up a drop cloth before you start working to protect your floors.
You might want to put a drop cloth on the other side of the window too, just to be safe.
Put on thick gloves and eye protection before starting.
Any time you’re working with glass, there’s a risk for breaking a piece and hurting yourself. Always put on a pair of thick gloves to protect your hands, and also goggles or a face shield to protect your eyes.
If you’re wearing goggles, make sure they wrap around your eyes to protect them from all sides.
Get a replacement glass pane with the same dimensions as the old one.
You can get replacement glass panes at any hardware store. Measure the length and height of the space, and use those dimensions to buy a new pane that fits into the sash.
Since wood expands, leave a bit of extra room to allow for that. In general, subtracting
in (0.32 cm) from your measurement leaves enough room. So if your sash space is 12 in (30 cm), get a pane that's 11 7/8 in (29.7 cm) for some extra room.
If you can’t get a pane that fits into the sash, you could also get a larger piece of glass and
Hardware stores will also cut the pane for you if you bring your measurements in.
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Oct 27, 2023 · To repair a broken single pane window you must first scrape away the old window glazing compound around the perimeter of the broken pane. In the process you may or may not have to remove the metal glazier’s points stuck in the wood frame. Next, carefully remove the broken pieces of glass. Once the glass is out, continue scraping the recess ...
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Remove small shards with pliers. Safely dispose of the broken glass in a sealed container. Use a utility knife or paint scraper to remove old glazing (putty) from the window frame. Heat tough glazing with a hairdryer to soften it. Remove glazing points (metal pins) using a pry bar or flathead screwdriver. Measure the height and width of the ...
