Is there any way to replace glass in a double insulated window? Just the outside glass is broken.
2006-08-25 10:15:37 · 7 answers · asked by Sherrie D 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
This is a job for your local glass shop. It is almost certain that you will not be able to repair the window and have a good seal on the glass. It will quickly fog up and will stay that way. Depending on the size of the glass, this shouldn't cost you a lot of money and may be done while you wait if you can remove the sash and take it to the shop.
Good luck with your problem.
2006-08-29 07:36:33 · answer #1 · answered by exbuilder 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Disassemble the window, cut the broken piece off with a razor knife, lay new glass on frame and seal with silicone adhesive. Note: Window will probably fog or discolor due to the fact that the factory insulated glass unit was filled with nitrogen or argon.
2006-08-25 17:20:15 · answer #2 · answered by Beware the fury of a patient man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the yellow pages. some glass companies specialize in repairing/replacing double insulated windows. You cannot do it yourself, otherwise you will have a foggy mess or, when it is dry, a white film inside.
2006-08-26 23:24:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no-you need to buy the whole shabang-you can get it from a glass supply company-they will need the heigth,width,thickness to do a correct job.Then you just replace the double sealed pane.
2006-08-25 17:23:59 · answer #4 · answered by super stud 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are better off to replace the whole sash if you can find one.once the seal is broken it isn't as energy efficient and can fog over too
2006-08-25 21:48:24 · answer #5 · answered by tim r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, its a factory sealed unit, if you try to replace 1 side you will just get condensation in it.
2006-08-25 17:19:48 · answer #6 · answered by OhSimonsBinDrinkin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to a glass shop, some you can ,some you can't
2006-08-25 18:19:22 · answer #7 · answered by bill j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋