Is it possible to repair double glazed windows

Francophile

I have mahogany double glazed windows and the seal has obviously broken on some of them causing them to look as if they are steamed up. Does anyone know if they are repairable or do I have to get new windows.
Thanks

Milko

Very easy to repair ... just measure up the glass and order some new panes.
The glass is actually quite cheap & will also allow you to maybe repalce it with newer more energy effiecient products / self cleaning etc...

Colin_Kee

One other point, make sure you know the depth of the Sealed Unit too as they do come in different thicknesses. may mean you having to take out an old pane first to check. replace old pane with wood till new panes come. Some of the glazing companies may be able to advise on someone to do it for you if you don't fancy doing it yourself. but as Milko said, they are actually quite cheap if you can do it yourself. I replaced 3 small panes about 2ft square before and each was just over a tenner, mind you that was 5 years ago now..

cheqmate06

I was also requiring some help. Our upstairs double glazing window is quite stiff and last week the handle came off in my hand. I was looking at possibly taking the open window out but now i have to remove it. Any ideas as to where i would pick up a cheap window?

(I don't want to remove the whole window frame , just the window itself that opens)

NAR

cheqmate06 wrote: »

I was also requiring some help. Our upstairs double glazing window is quite stiff and last week the handle came off in my hand. I was looking at possibly taking the open window out but now i have to remove it. Any ideas as to where i would pick up a cheap window?

Are you sure it's not your fire escape window?

typhoon

I was told before that it would be cheaper to replace the whole window frame and glass than replace just the glass, mine too are all steamed up, every window at the back of the house. My windows however are divided into 6 parts, with three parts that open on each window...if that makes sense. The frames now are solid mahogany and I would be looking to replace with mahogany PVC frames. However if I thought I could replace the panes only on the cheap I would do so.

Rex_Mundi

typhoon wrote: »

I was told before that it would be cheaper to replace the whole window frame and glass than replace just the glass, mine too are all steamed up, every window at the back of the house. My windows however are divided into 6 parts, with three parts that open on each window...if that makes sense. The frames now are solid mahogany and I would be looking to replace with mahogany PVC frames. However if I thought I could replace the panes only on the cheap I would do so.

Whoever told you it would be cheaper to replace the whole frame is very wrong. It is perfectly possible to change the glass only (and a relatively easy job for any decent glazier).

I would get a few quotes from glaziers (you don't need to go to a double glazing company for this type of work).

sashman

must agree entirely with rex, replacement units must be cheaper than changing the entire window especially if theses nothing wrong with the window itself.

sashman

typhoon

thanks Rex and Sashman, don't suppose either of you can recommend a decent glazier in Newtownabbey area or thereabouts?

Parisien

Doing up a short list of things to get fixed in the near future, ie before 4th January....need 6/7 replacement panels throughout house, anyone know of cost per unit, whose recommended? Thanks.

forrest38

There actually is a code on the window printed on the frame or glass I think inside. This tells exact measurements etc. I had four replaced last year. I actually know the guy does it. If you want his number let me know and I will get it for you. He's in maghaberry area. Not as expensive as you would think an we have some massive panels. Made a massive difference with holding the heat in especially with this cold snap. Let me know if you want his number