replace double glazing units

[mickcoulson]

hi... can anyone tell me if it is possible to replace some of my double glazing units that are knackered, to do it myself
cheers
mickcoulson

 

[Burnerman]

Not a huge issue Mick - depending on how the existing units are fixed.....timber frame / plastic frame / glass beads etc.
Best to measure the thickness first before you order new ones......take the frame inner size and subtract 6mm for clearance on the main dimensions..
John

 

[mickcoulson]

Not a huge issue Mick - depending on how the existing units are fixed.....timber frame / plastic frame / glass beads etc.
Best to measure the thickness first before you order new ones......take the frame inner size and subtract 6mm for clearance on the main dimensions..
John

thanks...upvc frames and beading

 

[Burnerman]

You need a large flat bladed wood chisel to carefully prise those beads out.....once one is out, the rest are easy. They can be really fragile if they are old though, so carefully does it!
Once the beads are out, the units are often secured with double sided sticky foam tape which is slit with a stanley knife.
John