Can you fit a double glaze pain of glass in a already fitted wooden frame?

Question

I have had my house rendered and do not want to spoil it by taking out an old wooden window frame.
we need it doubleglazed.
can we have the old panel taken out and replace it with a double glazed panel.

Answer 1

Yes, but because the rebate will not be deep enough, you will have to use a sealed STEPPED unit which will look similar, and fit properly. If it is a sash window you may need to add to the counterweights.

Answer 2

I have read some of the answers given and fear that they are over doing the requirements. I have in the past done what you are hoping to do and it was very straight forward. You simply take out all of the old glass panes by removing the putty etc and replace with Double Glazed sealed units. Go to a double glazing company and they will measure, supply and fit the DG glass. You can then have it beaded in place and sealed. In the event that the units failing and you get the misting between layers they can then be replaced, The sealed glass units usually carry a 10 year guarantee.

Answer 3

I've fitted many vents in PVC windows and you simply drill holes in the frame and fit the air vent. I have never done it with a wooden one (as its not been asked of me) but the principle would be exactly the same, providing you have sufficient room for the vent it can be done. But just doing that is not going so sort out your damp I'm affraid. the damp problems source needs to be found an fixed, and you will need a dehumidifier to dry the stored moisture.

Answer 4

Yes you can, ours were done some years ago But, it is Vital you have the experts to fit these as the rebate on the existing frames will possibly have to be enlarged to accommodate the double glazing window,

Answer 5

It depends on the type and age of the frame but most double-glazed sealed units will be too heavy for a wooden frame.

Answer 6

Yes, providing that the rebate which holds the glass is deep enough to take the double glazed panel.

Answer 7

i gave the idiots a bad vote because they should not answer questions they know nothing about!. the other answers are all right to some degree. C.R.LAWRENCE used to sell retrofit kits, i don't know if they still do. they have a catolog on line. if not it can be done many ways and a local glass company is the place to start. call them all and get your info and prices and oh-yeah-REFERENCES!

Answer 8

Yes you can. You just need to get a recommended joiner. I have had mine done.

Answer 9

you could but it would look terrable. i have just had my windows changed and also have rendered walls me mate done them he cut down the overlapping render with a angle grinder fitted windows then fitted angle beads rended back up you wouldn't no it had done, you need to find somone who is a craftsman avoid big firms

Answer 10

yes, or may be, it depends on the depth of rebate in the
wooden frame, and the thickness of the d/ g you are using.