Replace a double glazed window pane with a single one ?

MoonMan2 · 14 Apr 2011

Is it possible to replace a double glazed unit pane with a single one. I am wanting to install one of these

http://www.choicediy.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=74

They only appear to be available for single panes of glass.

big-all · 14 Apr 2011

they are not sutable for areas like bath/shower rooms or kitchens

MoonMan2 · 16 Apr 2011

Come on surely there is a glazier out there that can answer my question.

God · 16 Apr 2011

Firstly I assume you are fitting this into upvc? If so you will need to find the profile manufacturer and see if do do a single glazing bead. Second, why from double to single glazed? You can buy them vents to fit in double glazed units, would be soooooo much easier to get a new sealed unit made with a hole than the first option I said.

MoonMan2 · 16 Apr 2011

God,

I totally agree with you in every respect. Yes it is a UPVC window frame. The company ventomatic that manufacture these vents appear to only do ONE double glazed model, that is for the 162mm diameter size fan, which is not big enough for the purpose I require. The 219mm version, as shown in the link in the OP does not appear to be available in double glaze version.

If you can find one of these fans of the size I require for double glazing then I would owe you a massive big thank u.

God · 16 Apr 2011

What about a glazed in vent?http://uk.renson.be/fb111ugph1163iaud1ucpc171.aspx

God · 16 Apr 2011

http://www.renson.be/209884.img

God · 16 Apr 2011

http://www.simonairmanagement.co.uk/content_images/products_pdf/VentamaticRotary.pdf

God · 16 Apr 2011

If none work, get the one you want, get a unit made and silicone it in and leave overnight before you fit it

MoonMan2 · 16 Apr 2011

Thanks for the brochure God that led me to their website.

http://www.simonairmanagement.co.uk/category/VentAMatic/product/Simon_Rotary_VentAMatic/

From the info on that page it's looking like it confirms what I thought in the original post, that they don't produce a double glazed fan for the 221mm size.

I have emailed them just to be 100%

windowforce · 20 Apr 2011

have you spoken to any local double glazing manufactures? Some will manufacture a new sealed unit with them in for you.
I used to work for a large national window company and they used to do it, and there are some local companies by me that do.
phone around and see what you can find

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Replace a double glazed window pane with a single one ?

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