I want to replace and reglaze 6 small panes of glass in a sash window myself.
When measuring the new glass to order how do I ensure make the most accurate measurements with the window and old glass is still in place?
I've taken measurements from inside of the window which are approx 175x480mm per pane but there is a small area of glass that is not visible from the inside as it rests on the glazing bar.
I need to ensure each pane of new glass is large enough to sit on the glazing bar yet at the same time need to small enough that it fits into the space between glazing bars with sufficient clearance all around the aperture into which it fits.
I can't get outside to measure from the outside as the window is on the 1st floor and I don't have access to the garden as the property is split into flats.
Hopefully this all makes sense
Any tips on how I can accurately measure up before I take the window out?
Also, how do you measure the thickness without removing/breaking one of the old panes?
When measuring the new glass to order how do I ensure make the most accurate measurements with the window and old glass is still in place?
I've taken measurements from inside of the window which are approx 175x480mm per pane but there is a small area of glass that is not visible from the inside as it rests on the glazing bar.
I need to ensure each pane of new glass is large enough to sit on the glazing bar yet at the same time need to small enough that it fits into the space between glazing bars with sufficient clearance all around the aperture into which it fits.
I can't get outside to measure from the outside as the window is on the 1st floor and I don't have access to the garden as the property is split into flats.
Hopefully this all makes sense
Any tips on how I can accurately measure up before I take the window out?
Also, how do you measure the thickness without removing/breaking one of the old panes?