How do i remove glass from window for replacement?
Question:I have what I think is aluminum windows. looking at the window it has 2 sections, the top half and bottom half, bottom half being the part you slide to open. each half has six sections, pieces of glass divided by strips. I need to replace one piece and cannot figure how to remove the damaged one. I have gone over all the edges with a "blade" to remove any seal but it still doesn't budge. There are pieces on the exterior side that appear to "frame" the glass and possibly hold it in place, it doesn't look like any form of putty, it looks like plastic. I need to find out what that is and If i need to remove it and should i be able to reuse it.
Answers:
save yourself some time and aggravation and bring it into the shop.
Aluminum window have a "decorative" trim that actually hold the glass in place like putty used to of old wood windows. you will need to use a thin blade perhaps a sturdy razor knife to gently get between the trim & base of the window frame. Lift gently so you can get under it with the putty knife and work toward the corners and it should pop up. Replace your window applyong a thin bead of silicon first to secure the window and seal from heat/cold loss then snap the trim back in place. Not difficult at all.
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