how do i remove the sliding part of a sliding glass door?

Question

how can i remove just the sliding part of a sliding glass door with out having to remove the entire framework

Answer 1

Wrong boys!!!!!! If that was the case hundreds of junkies and homeless people would be camped out in your living room. With the lack of imfomation given, I will assume you have a 2 panel sgd. If one panel is fixed,this panel is on the outside[typically]. It will have to be removed first. They can sometimes be a pain in the butt to remove. Some have fasteners on the jamb side through a flange into the panel. some have bracketsin various locations. Some companies even conceal these brackets. If this is your door configuration,use caution inremoving any of these panels. If the door has any age to it, connections at the stiles and rails tend to deteriorate,allowing them to separate.If you manage to slide the fixed panel out of the jamb, hopfully you can lift it and remove it, Quite often, depending on the condition of the opening you may have to use a couple of flat bars to pry the panel over a rail. Once again use caution. If for some reason you`ve succededin this removal. then you can lift and remove active panel, providing you have enough room to lift it. Are you sure you want to do this?

Answer 2

look at the track on top, then move the door open about a foot and look at the entire upper track. there should be a gap to allow you to lift it and pull the bottem out. when closed there should be a stopper to prevent breaking in so the last three inches should have a stopper. its heavy.

Answer 3

lift up and swing out, just like removing sliding shower door

Answer 4

Depends on what it's on. Most lead base paint was put on around the time that wallpaper was very popular. In my house (built in 1924) All the lead base paint came off w/ the wallpaper & went in the trash w/ it.

Answer 5

Like Marvin C said- up and out- you may have to tilt it alittle and no lock mechs. rights?