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A damaged or cracked window can be a nuisance. It can also be a chance to upgrade your glass to energy efficient or insulated windows to enjoy benefits such as more comfort, higher the value of resales and lower utility bills.

doorpanels-300x200.jpgThis is a project you could do yourself for a fraction of the cost of hiring a professional. It requires the right equipment and an hour or two of your time.

Glass

Replace your single-paned windows with tempered insulated glass to increase the efficiency of your energy, reduce noise, and preserve the historical integrity of your old home. A majority of homeowners with hand tools can repair a window pane. Alongside a replacement handles for windows pane, the following tools are required for the replacement process: latex glazing putty glazier's points; pliers; and an electric heater to warm the old putty, if necessary. Wear safety goggles and gloves prior to beginning. Working with broken glass can cause serious injuries.

Take away any broken glass pieces that remain. It is recommended to use pliers, but a flathead can be useful as well. After that, use a wood chisel, or putty knife, to take the remainder of the old putty from the frame and the sash. Be careful and slow making sure not to break the existing window sash. This should be done on an elevated ladder, not on the ground. Also, ensure that someone on the ground to ensure it is held steady.

After you have removed all of the old putty, you can prepare the window frame to fit the new pane. Take measurements of the width and height of the opening for the sash by subtracting 1/8 inch from each measurement (to allow for seasonal expansion and contraction). Bring these measurements to the nearest hardware store or home center and find a piece glass cut to size. You can cut the glass yourself if you possess the appropriate tools.

After putting the new pane in place after installing the new pane, put a tiny amount of caulking around the edge to make it weatherproof. Install a glazier’s point on both sides of the frame. This will ensure the pane. The points shouldn't be too tight that they create friction between the frame and sash, but they should also not be loose.

Before applying the putty on the surface, you must knead it thoroughly until it is soft and free from lumps. Then you can roll it into pencil-sized strips. Apply the first strip to the corner of the frame. Work from one corner to the next and ensure that it is even and smooth.

Glazier's Points

The glazier's facets are small triangular pieces that help secure glass into a window frame without damaging or scratching the delicate surface. It's simple to learn how to use this secret tool, and you'll save money on the cost of an expert installation.

After taking off the old putty, glazier points, and any other leftovers, glaze clean the frame thoroughly using an utility knife. If needed, lightly sand the wood in the grooves of the rabbets to smooth rough areas. If you sand wood cover it with painter's tape to avoid accidental damage.

Write down the exact dimensions of the frame. Take these measurements to a hardware store or home center and request that the new pane made slightly smaller than the frame's opening. This will ensure a secure fit, and allow for expansion and contraction.

Place the new window in the frame and press it into place firmly with your hand. Use the point of the chisel or the edge of the putty blade to tap in the glaziers' points as shown in Figure 11. The glazier's points should sit aligned with the top edge of the pane and the shoulders raised should be just below the lip.

Apply a thin bead of glazing compound on the edges of the new glass and in the rabbet grooves to seal and protect them. Allow it to dry and cure completely.

After the glazing compound dries and the glazing compound is dry, you can install the new window sash. First, coat the wood with a heavy coat of Linseed oil. This will stop the new putty from soaking up the moisture and drying out and cracking with time. Apply the coat using a brush or the edge of your putty knife, then use the chisel, or the back end of the putty knife to gently press the new sash and glazier's tips into the rabbet grooves. Repeat this procedure every 10 inches around the frame's perimeter.

Putty

A hurled baseball or a rock that is errant or falling branch could cause a window to break or crack. The majority of windows can be replaced by simply putting in a fresh piece. The glass is held in place with small clips made of metal called a glazier's point and putty, also called glazing compound. Remove the old pane and glaze clean the area using the rag, a pull-type scraper or wood chisel. Wear safety glasses and gloves while doing this work. If the window is secured to the frame, you'll need to use a heat gun to soften the adhesive prior to cutting it loose.

If you are planning to reinstall your original sash, remove the molding that holds the old pane. Sand the sash until it is flat and ready to receive new caulk. After the sash has been re-installed, apply a new silicone caulk to the glass to ensure that it won't leak or discolor in time.

Remove the glazing points in the rabbets. These are the grooves on the sash, which is where the glass is. If they are hard to chisel, use a hand tool such as a heatgun over them to soften first. When using a heating tool, be sure to not damage the sash's railings and sash.

Once the old glaze points and putty have been removed prepare a bed for the new pane. Roll a rope made of glazing compound between your fingers and make it about 1/2 inch thick. Press it into the rabbets where the glass will be put. The glass should rest against the putty on both sides. If needed, lightly tap your glass into the rabbet with your thumb.

If the new pane has a crack you can fill it with a solvent-based glass glue or silicone caulk prior to pressing it into the sash. If the crack is not sealed, you will need to apply putty to keep water from getting in. After the putty is dry, clean the oily film off the glass using a rag and allow it to dry completely before painting. If you paint before the putty has completely dry, it will not form a strong seal and may be leaking or discoloring in time.

Paint

If you've had a broken window pane, then you may be concerned about the expense of a new one. The truth is, replacing a single pane of glass doesn't need to be costly when you do it on your own. In fact, even a double-pane window can be replaced for only a fraction of the cost of a professional.

If you are working on a large-sized window, make sure it is securely fixed to the frame. This task can be made relatively simple and fast with the appropriate tools and techniques.

When you are ready to start with the removal of the window pane. Remove the glazing points made of metal that are attached to it. These are small metal triangles which act as "nails" that hold the window in the frame. They are placed under a bead of glazing putty that transforms into a solid formed wedge that holds the window firmly in place and hides the window's points.

After you have the old pane taken away, clean up the surrounding frame and wood. Scrape off any paint that has been used and sand down the rabbet grooves that the glazing points were placed. Sand them down to bare wooden surfaces, allowing you to paint the frames the same color. After sanding the wood you can apply a layer flax oil. This will help to prolong the life of the frame.

Then, you need to measure the size of the window opening. It is necessary to take vertical and horizontal measurements of the entire opening, as well as the thickness of the old pane. Subtract 1/8 inch from each measurement to ensure you have the exact size for the new pane. This will also allow for expansion and contraction of the glass during seasonal change. You can bring these measurements to a hardware or home improvement shop and have the glass cut for you.

Now, it's time to bed the new window pane. To do this, place the pane inside the frame and move it around until a 1/16 inch of putty remains between the edge of the glass and the sash on all four sides. Use a putty knife to smear the putty evenly, making sure that there isn't an excessive amount of excess putty in the corners and along the edges. When the putty dries, it can be painted with the same color as the frame to prevent water and air from leaking into the frame and causing fogging.

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