How do I replace a single pane window in a metal frame?

Question

I have already taken out the broken pieces, as well as the old grout or putty. I have looked online for detailed instructions and have been confused by instructions only to replace glass in wood frames. BTW, what are the points I keep reading about? My old window didn't have them

Answer 1

I'm sure your old window had points, but got lost in the broken window and old putty.
Now that it is all clean, you take the measurements, and go to Lowes or Home Depot or any glass store for the glass window.
You can also buy a small packet of points there too.
They are sharp little tacks that you use to hold the glass in place, while you putty it in.
You might be right, points are only used in wood frames. So were right when you said their was none.
When you buy the glass, buy a can of putty, it's right there, in the same store.
With metal frames, you need to take out the putty, roll it around in your hand, and make nice long roll of it. About as thick as your little finger. Then you squeeze that all around the metal frame. Be careful not to use too much putty. Just enough to sit the glass in the frame. Push it in, but be gentle, glass if fragile. If you can lay the frame flat, it will make the job easier.
Once the glass is in place, you repeat the rolling of the putty, and squeeze it all around the frame, the two sides, top and bottom.
To finish it off, you need a flat scraper or spatula device. You hold that at a 45 degree angle and work your way all around the frame, making a neat, as you can, smooth finish.
It's not hard work, but you need to be careful and just take it step by step.
Good Luck.

Answer 2

If we are talking about metal frames that let you install glass from the front or back then yes use "push points" and then glazing compound to seal airtight. For metal frames the push points will actually be like a type of little spring that you clip into a very small hole in the sides of the frame "after" you have installed the glass .If we are dealing with a window that has aluminum or metal all around it then those are taken apart by either pulling or cutting the opposite corners so that you have to L shaped pieces. You then put the rubber channel around the glass holding the 2 loose ends together wwith tape and then slowly and very carefully push or tap with a rubber or wooden mallet until they are back together. If the corners break they make repair kits for them.Make sure that you take yje glass or the rubber molding if you can so that they can give you the exact glass. There are 2 types for storm window or smaller home windows . "SS" single strength. which is 1/16inch thick and DS or Double strength which is 1/8th inch thick. They both look the same but are not always interchangable . good Luck

Answer 3

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How do I replace a single pane window in a metal frame?
I have already taken out the broken pieces, as well as the old grout or putty. I have looked online for detailed instructions and have been confused by instructions only to replace glass in wood frames. BTW, what are the points I keep reading about? My old window didn't have them

Answer 4

Around the window pane.. bestween the pane and the metal frame, thee is some sort of rubbery string that is packed into it to keep the window in.. remove that if possible then get another piece of glass, put it in and buy another piece of rubbery string to pack in again to keep the window solid in the frame. .. If the window is not TOO large.. take it down to Home Depot/Lowe's and tell them you want the material that goes in to hold the new window in place when it is installed.

Answer 5

Go to home depot, the window/door section, get a piece cut specifically to size and put it in. They will help anwer any questions. My kid broke a window last week. I know.

Answer 6

i think that's going to require a professional.the new window has to be fitted anchored and sealed and unless it's done right you will wish you called a professional