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How can I replace one glass in a double insulated window?
Is there any way to replace glass in a double insulated window? Just the outside glass is broken.
7 Answers
- exbuilderLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
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.
- 1 decade ago
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.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
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.
- super studLv 41 decade ago
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.
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- 1 decade ago
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
Source(s): Tim Raper Construction,raper_t@bellsouth.net - 1 decade ago
no, its a factory sealed unit, if you try to replace 1 side you will just get condensation in it.