Double-glazing: outer pane broken. How to replace? Help

Sunny_Saver

Hello

Someone threw a rock over the garden wall and smashed the outer pane of glass to my double-glazed window.

To replace it, do I have to replace the whole unit or can I replace just the pane?

I fear having to replace the whole unit is going to be expensive .

Thanks.

SS

Plasterer

Yes the whole unit needs replacing as they are sealed, however its not that costly, I replaced a small opener approx 600mm x 400mm myself for £20
What size is the window?

Sunny_Saver

Plasterer wrote: »

Yes the whole unit needs replacing as they are sealed, however its not that costly, I replaced a small opener approx 600mm x 400mm myself for £20
What size is the window?

Oh dear, it's quite large, I think its 50cm by 75cm.

tanith

When we moved into our house the kitchen double glazed unit had a integral ventilation panel in it which we wanted removed, my son in law measured the pane and was able to order the unit ready made , he then removed the pane by pulling out the a sealing strip and was able to put in the new sealed pane with a new sealing strip , I think he had a special tool to do it but its possible , maybe ask at a local glass shop they usually have glaziers/double glazers attached who can do this kind of job.. don't ring a double glazing company as they will no doubt convince you the whole thing will need replacing..

missile

Phone a local glazier or two (not double glazing company) and ask for a quote, it may not cost as much as you think.

ormus

on average a DG glass unit will cost about 40 quid.
fairly simple to fit diy too.

Sunny_Saver

Argh, I've just been quoted £120

tanith

Sunny_Saver wrote: »

Argh, I've just been quoted £120

Sounds expensive but a lot cheaper than a whole unit I would think

Plasterer

tanith wrote: »

Sounds expensive but a lot cheaper than a whole unit I would think

When I say the unit needs replacing I mean the whole double glaze unit - you can't just replace one side thats smashed as they are sealed to keep condonsation out - I think this is what the OP means. What your talking about is the whole frame as well (unless ive misread), The frame wont need replacing.
OP - Take the glass unit out (you say one side is still in tact) take it to your local glazers and get them to make you one to that spec - as Ormus says should be about 40 quid and really simple to fit.

Sunny_Saver

Plasterer wrote: »

When I say the unit needs replacing I mean the whole double glaze unit - you can't just replace one side thats smashed as they are sealed to keep condonsation out - I think this is what the OP means. What your talking about is the whole frame as well (unless ive misread), The frame wont need replacing.
OP - Take the glass unit out (you say one side is still in tact) take it to your local glazers and get them to make you one to that spec - as Ormus says should be about 40 quid and really simple to fit.

s

Ah I see. I got confused. I thought a unit meant the frame as well.

Is it easy to take out/fit in? I've no experienced at this sort of thing.

It's also on the first floor.

Plasterer

Sunny_Saver wrote: »

s

Ah I see. I got confused. I thought a unit meant the frame as well.

Is it easy to take out/fit in? I've no experienced at this sort of thing.

It's also on the first floor.

If your DG window has a bead running round the glass holding it in (very good chance it will have) - then yes your laughing. Simply "pop" the side bead off then the other three will come out easily - "pop" your new glazed unit in and put the beads back on. Simples