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Double Glazing Window Repair

Over time, double glazing can develop problems such as difficult to open windows or doors that is snagged. Fortunately these issues can be resolved with ease.

Many homeowners try to solve these issues on their own. However this should be left to the experts. Trying to do this without the right tools and experience could lead to damage.

Broken Panes

A broken window pane is a nagging and uncomfortable problem. It can let cold or hot air in your home and leave a gap that lets in debris or moisture. It can also lower your energy efficiency, as your AC and furnace will have to perform more to keep your home cool. You may be able depending on the weather and whether your windows are double-paned or single-paned, to repair the damage for a short period of time by applying silicone sealant. However for a permanent fix, you will require expert assistance.

A window that is cracked can be repaired with heavy-duty tape. A strip of tape can be placed over the crack to stop it from getting worse. A crack that extends into the glass, or is too large to cover with tape, will need to be completely replaced.

Broken glass can result from numerous factors: a stray pebble from a lawnmower that strikes the window an unintentionally placed drink heavily on a table with a glass top or a pet's euphoric jump when you open the door. The frames of your windows can change over time and break the packaging material that holds the glass sheets in place.

If you've got a broken glass pane, put on thick work gloves and put a cardboard box nearby to collect the fragments. Remove the sash and work on a level surface, like a table. Wear a mask to ensure not to inhale the glass shards.

After removing the old glass, take off any varnish or paint from the window frame. You can also use a heating gun to soften any old glazing putty as well as metal glazing points that were used to hold the glass in the first place.

You can then determine the opening size for a new pane. To allow for expansion and contracting you should always purchase an alternative glass that is slightly smaller than the opening. You can have your local hardware store or your home center cut it according to these measurements.