double glazing replacement glass

helpmenow_2

Is it easy to remove the glass panels in a average front door Also how to do it if you can thanks

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helpmenow wrote: »

Is it easy to remove the glass panels in a average front door Also how to do it if you can thanks

average front door ????


What is your door made of Timber, UPVc, Steel or Chocolate :rolleyes:

helpmenow_2

yes i see now
its pvc type with the strip glass double glazing
it looks as if they were fitted seperate into the frame but not sure how

Poppycat

I think the glass is normally stuck on the upvc with double sided tape, at least the doors we have always had in the past

cattie

Glaziers usually have a special tool for lifting the glass out. The glass is sometimes clipped in place under the surrounding frame, which can be removed & then the double glazed unit lifted out once clips are undone.

helpmenow_2

I see but how do you actually remove the surrounding frame first to get to the glass underneath
Does it just need prizing off etc
thanks

cattie

Yes, the frames just need prising off, but the glaziers usually have a special tool they use to avoid damaging the frame.

You may be lucky having a go with something like a strong plastic spatula if you have one in the kitchen.

millie

We have a bathroom unit that has gone but cannot find out where to get a DIY replacement from, it is frosted glass too so have the addded problem of obataining the same problem.