How To Replace Broken Window Glass

Replacing window glass in an aluminum frame.

How to replace broken window glass.

How to replace window glass in a wood frame. Clean the window frame to prepare the window for re glazing. Start by removing if possible the entire sash containing the broken or fogged up insulating glass see removing window sashes. To simply remove a cracked pane of glass remove the putty in order to remove the broken glass.

If the glass is just cracked you may need to scrape out the putty or heat the old glazing compound to loosen the broken glass. Use a heat gun to soften up the old glazing compound and those last pieces will come out with no trouble. You may also want to lay a drop cloth to protect your floors and furniture near the damaged window. Remove every trace of the putty.

Remove the window and broken glass. The next step is to remove the old putty from the window frame with wither a wood chisel putty knife or jackknife. Wear gloves and work slowly to avoid cuts. Carefully remove the glass from the window.

If the entire window is shattered the remaining pieces will be easy to remove. Take it to a window repair specialist at a glass shop. Before you remove any broken glass tape newspaper to the inside of the sash to catch any fragments. Paint the window frame.

How to replace window glass in vinyl windows. Insulated glass unit igu step 4. Window glass usually cannot be recycled. Use your putty knife again to press glazier s points into the frame about every six inches so they hold the glass firmly in place.

Apply new glazing and set window glass. If the pane of glass cracks a window company can remove the broken pane and replace it with an insulated glass unit or igu. Depending on the problem you have several options for replacement window glass. Some will pull out very easily but others will take some persuading.

Carefully remove the broken glass from the window. Also pad the glass with newspaper when you take it to or from the store. Step 1 removing broken glass. Put on some heavy gloves that will protect you from the sharp edges of the broken glass.

The first step to replacing a broken window pane is removing what s left of the old glass. Dispose of fragments in your regular trash. Then scrape out the old glazing with a putty knife and measure the opening for the new pane of glass which should be slightly smaller than the opening so it fits in easily.