Thank you so much for this video...my husband died 2 years ago.and not having funds to hire someone to do repairs I was able to do this on my own. So between him making me assist on projects and teaching me about tools and your instructional video I installed the glass and it looks so professional.
My husband passed away in 2021 and I'm doing all my home repairs as well. So thankful for TH-cam repair videos. I'm a Mrs. Fixit anyway so I don't mind doing my own repairs.
Thank you ! Thank you ! Thank you ! I have 2 broken windows in my mobile home and the local glass company wanted to charge me $90.00 for each window replacement . I watched your video and went to Lowes bought the glass and the other things I needed and replaced the windows myself . That may not seem such a huge thing to most but I am a disabled woman and have no one who can help me with any home repairs or anything that needs replacing . I am so happy that I found your video .
Hey Tammy...I found the greatest company called swisco (www.swisco.com) If you have any door, window or other little things that need replacing.. You cam send them pictures and measurements of the broken pieces and they will suggest the new piece that will work, no matter what the brand or age of the part !! Cost me less than $20 to replace broken window pieces where HD wanted $300 for a new window.. I'm a small disabled woman, and love this company's help
Thanks for the tip about Swisco.com - you just saved me some money. I broke a corner key on one of my windows and was clueless on what they were even called, much less where to buy them.
I'd like to take out the time to say thank you the video was very informative I know a lot of people say that this shit is self-explanatory but when youve never witnessed this type of work or never owned your own home its overwelming sometines.a little bit of guidance goes a long way I really appreciate the video I didn't need to watch all of it but the part that I needed you showed me thanks for taking out your time.
Thank you so much! My toddler just broke the pane in our front bedroom window and I was freaking out a little until i saw this video. Now I feel confident I can save myself a bill and fix it myself!
Cool guy! I needed that! Now I can do my aluminum-framed widow replacement with more confidence.Your feature is likely to save me a few hundred that a handyman can cost.Thank you!
Maybe things have changed in the last few years, but i went to both Lowes and Home Depot, and I couldn't find the strips. Asked around and no one knew what I was talking about (but of course). Ended up just putting the glass in with "window glazing caulk" which was like $5 and I think it was Latex based but can't remember. Ran my finger over it, and it ended up looking pretty good. Found plenty online searching for vinyl bead glazing strips, but didn't wanna wait.
thx for the complements. i took a small sample of the broken glass and the hardware store matched the thickness. im sure you can match it with online stores as well.
just what i needed,I can see this home built back in the 70's (iI think) anyway I have this type of window did a crappy job.but now that I've seen this it's helpful. Thanks
Thank you so much for posting this! One of our front windows was broken ages ago, and my dad was very upset because a local firm wanted to charge us three to five hundred dollars. Wasn't sure how to go about this but now that I know I'll surprise my dad and fix it for him. Once again thank you. Ace!
I asked a local glass shop about the possibility of using Lucite S-A-R or similar in an aluminum frame sliding glass door and was flatly told it won't work, because the plastic expands and contracts far more than glass with temperature changes, going from binding and bowing at high temperature to being so loose at low temperature that it could fall out of the frame. Also, a strong impact that would break glass might not break the plastic, but it could flex a large sheet enough to pop out of the frame, precisely what one would _not_ want for security reasons. Plastic glazing only works for small panes or on frames that have been specifically designed for plastic glazing.
This is exactly what i was looking for. My 3 year old went butt first into a window and i'd rather pay $30 to fix it myself than +100 to have someone else do it.
What do you suggest would be the best way to clean it? Right now all the glass is removed, only thing left is a film of dust. My idea was maybe a 3/16" wide brass wire brush, that would make the channel shine perfectly or just use a rag, alcohol & flat head screwdriver! The silicone, i plan on making a 1/8 bead all the way around hopefully in the center so it will spread on both sides. From the looks of it, its mostly so it doesnt vibrate inside the frame.
Great video - thank you! You said to take 1/16 off of each side, is that 1/16 off of the top AND 1/16 off of the bottom as well as the left & right side (for a total of 1/8 off of the length & width)?
Beware of Sabotage. You don't need caulking to hold trim in place when the plastic lip slips inbetween pane of glass , frame of window and hooked frame edge for the leading edge.
Its hard to see what happens with the silicone when you put the vinyl strip on? I have an old house with alluminum windows, and the strips are deteriorating, and I need to see with more detail. So te silicone is only applied on the outside, then the vinyl gets pushed into the silicone?
Thanks for posting this. I’m about to attempt this myself tomorrow! My jaw just about hit the floor when I saw the trash can in the background of shot. I’m also in Edmond! Lol what are the odds? Are there any benefits to using plexi vs pane glass?
Thanks I had no idea how to replace the one that broke over a year ago. I covered it in clear vinyl when it broke. I didn't know what else to do. One question... How think was that plexiglass? Looks like a professional job.
I was looking to find some video like this one. My 1971 house had a broken window glass broken and several "window guys" told me that there is no way to replace the glass only. "You need to replace everything" they say. Mine window is those one the move up/down and the worse part is that there was installed one storm glass between the window and the external side of the house. I would love to get some more idea how to work on it.
My window is on the 2nd floor and the strips are on the outside..there a way I can take the widow panes out fix them and slide them back in? Standing on a ladder 2 floors up is a bit risky for me..
I have aluminum snap in rather than vinyl. I can't seem to find the replacement snap in. Do you have a recommendation? Also, the pane needs to be slightly smaller than the window fixture itself correct?
Its a 2 track aluminum storm window thats on the interior side of a mobile home! The track that the window sits in is level all the way around....(One side doesnt stick out further then the other) The track is 1/4" thick....The frame is really flimsy....I took it out of the big frame in order to replace the glass...I was thinking about taking out the top corners, run a bead of rubber silicone all around the track & then replace the glass & install back into window frame! Would that work?
What do you use if your window doesnt have vinyl strips like shown in the video?? This window that i have looks like a black rubber gasket that is on both sides of the glass! It was thrown away with the broken glass 8 mths ago and now i wished i had saved it!
sounds like its a double pane glass with some type of gas sealed inside. you can bring it to a glass store and they can fix it up as new for a lot less than buying a new one.
Good evening, I'm a professional in the area of aluminum frames and ordinary glasses, laminated, tempered, acoustical term ... I want to go to the USA, have available employment in this area?
I have old aluminum windows in my house . I want to keep them , but they need some help , like stay open and new screens. Are there people out there that specialize in refurbishing old windows . I don't want new ones ??
I'm sorry but this is not the right way to replace the glass. The glass should always be removed first. With a glass cutter he should have cut smaller slices in the glass and then it can easily be removed from the frame. In cases where the glass has been hot glued a heat gun is used on the inside frame of the window to heat up the glue and then again the glass is easily removed. The strips are not sold at Home Depot or at least not here in Florida. Had he done the way I mentioned 9 out of 10 times the strips can be reused
DIY Tinker Nobody in my local Lowe’s knows what this is. I also looked it up online using your wording and was unable to find it. Could you please provide a link to this vinyl snap-in strip product anywhere. I reside in Raleigh NC. Thanks so much for your help!
This video no longer helps the average DIY homeowner because they stopped selling these snap-in vinyl glazing beads at brick-and-mortar hardware stores. I think the reason is that the dimensions and shape of the beads are as varied as automobile tires. There is no one-size-fits-all and it's costly to stock every type. My solution was to use Window Glazing Compound or putty such as Dap 33. There's another one made by UGL called Glasol, both are available at HD, Lowes and Ace's and you can use them for metal or wood sashes.
? i broke one of my vinyl windows, how much would a contractor or glass company charge me to install another piece of glass with it being vinyl windows and easier to do.
ive cant watch anymore hope your not a professional I been doing glass 25 years I would have that done and look brand new even using the old bead in 20 minutes tops
Dear friend, How are you? This is Morryka from GX-FUMEIYAO Energy-saving windows and doors CO.,LTD, who is professional in manufacturing aluminum doors and windows of the building system for 13 years.With excellent engineering construction experience and design ability for your ODM and OEM orders or Personal customization. Welcome to send me your detailed requirements for offering a reasonable quotation.Kindly please give me a kindly reply so that we can send you some professional suggestions and useful solutions for your reference.
Thank you so much for this video...my husband died 2 years ago.and not having funds to hire someone to do repairs I was able to do this on my own. So between him making me assist on projects and teaching me about tools and your instructional video I installed the glass and it looks so professional.
That’s amazing, great job.
My husband passed away in 2021 and I'm doing all my home repairs as well. So thankful for TH-cam repair videos. I'm a Mrs. Fixit anyway so I don't mind doing my own repairs.
9 years later and this video is still helping people, thanks.
Thank you ! Thank you ! Thank you ! I have 2 broken windows in my mobile home and the local glass company wanted to charge me $90.00 for each window replacement . I watched your video and went to Lowes bought the glass and the other things I needed and replaced the windows myself . That may not seem such a huge thing to most but I am a disabled woman and have no one who can help me with any home repairs or anything that needs replacing . I am so happy that I found your video .
Hey Tammy...I found the greatest company called swisco (www.swisco.com) If you have any door, window or other little things that need replacing.. You cam send them pictures and measurements of the broken pieces and they will suggest the new piece that will work, no matter what the brand or age of the part !! Cost me less than $20 to replace broken window pieces where HD wanted $300 for a new window.. I'm a small disabled woman, and love this company's help
Girl power 🎀
Thanks for the tip about Swisco.com - you just saved me some money. I broke a corner key on one of my windows and was clueless on what they were even called, much less where to buy them.
I call bs
@@kathdoy Thank you for the info on www.swisco.com. Very helpful!!
Thank you for making this video is going to help me a lot to replace a broken window on this old house man I hope TH-cam wont erase this old videos 😎
I'd like to take out the time to say thank you the video was very informative I know a lot of people say that this shit is self-explanatory but when youve never witnessed this type of work or never owned your own home its overwelming sometines.a little bit of guidance goes a long way I really appreciate the video I didn't need to watch all of it but the part that I needed you showed me thanks for taking out your time.
Thank you so much! My toddler just broke the pane in our front bedroom window and I was freaking out a little until i saw this video. Now I feel confident I can save myself a bill and fix it myself!
S C how did it go?
Cool guy! I needed that! Now I can do my aluminum-framed widow replacement with more confidence.Your feature is likely to save me a few hundred that a handyman can cost.Thank you!
Maybe things have changed in the last few years, but i went to both Lowes and Home Depot, and I couldn't find the strips. Asked around and no one knew what I was talking about (but of course). Ended up just putting the glass in with "window glazing caulk" which was like $5 and I think it was Latex based but can't remember. Ran my finger over it, and it ended up looking pretty good. Found plenty online searching for vinyl bead glazing strips, but didn't wanna wait.
Yeah these Homo Depot people nowadays know nothing about their job. They hire anyone.
Lol damn I can't find strips either
I got mine at Ace Hardware.
@@205KingWoolenAce Hardware sells them back where they cut glass. Got one to repair my broken glass last week.
Window installers are mad at you for doing this video lol. Great job! This is going to save me a lot of money.
Yep sir it will
Thanks, bud I'm doing this coming Saturday, this vid is 10 years old best video.
I wanna say...THANK YOU!!! 😊 THIS HELPED ME TO WHERE I WAS ABLE TO REPLACE MY OWN.
thank you so much!!!! I have to fix 4 windows and had no idea how until I saw your video. Good job!
thx for the complements. i took a small sample of the broken glass and the hardware store matched the thickness. im sure you can match it with online stores as well.
Thanks brother!!!! Literal lifesaver man, replaced the window that my old lady made me break cause I was pissed off. Thanks for the video!
Afraid that's all you mate. No one can 'make you' break a window if your pissed off. Sounds like you should be looking at anger management next mate
Sorry to hear about that... thats wonderful you have the skill set to do this, and im happy to know the glass replacement turned out so well :)
just what i needed,I can see this home built back in the 70's (iI think) anyway I have this type of window did a crappy job.but now that I've seen this it's helpful. Thanks
I did used heat gun to soften the old glue then I did removed the glass without breakage from aluminum window.
Thank you so much for posting this!
One of our front windows was broken ages ago, and my dad was very upset because a local firm wanted to charge us three to five hundred dollars. Wasn't sure how to go about this but now that I know I'll surprise my dad and fix it for him. Once again thank you. Ace!
Thanks buddy. Going to replace a plane monday.
before breaking the broken glass ALWAYS PUT A PACKING TAPE ON IT!!!
I asked a local glass shop about the possibility of using Lucite S-A-R or similar in an aluminum frame sliding glass door and was flatly told it won't work, because the plastic expands and contracts far more than glass with temperature changes, going from binding and bowing at high temperature to being so loose at low temperature that it could fall out of the frame. Also, a strong impact that would break glass might not break the plastic, but it could flex a large sheet enough to pop out of the frame, precisely what one would _not_ want for security reasons. Plastic glazing only works for small panes or on frames that have been specifically designed for plastic glazing.
This is exactly what i was looking for. My 3 year old went butt first into a window and i'd rather pay $30 to fix it myself than +100 to have someone else do it.
Thank you for this video, was very helpful.
Thanks a lot! Will be replacing those vinyl strips on all my windows soon. They are 16 yrs old.
What do you suggest would be the best way to clean it? Right now all the glass is removed, only thing left is a film of dust. My idea was maybe a 3/16" wide brass wire brush, that would make the channel shine perfectly or just use a rag, alcohol & flat head screwdriver! The silicone, i plan on making a 1/8 bead all the way around hopefully in the center so it will spread on both sides. From the looks of it, its mostly so it doesnt vibrate inside the frame.
WD 40 will soften silicone. Simply wet it good, give it 5 to 15min. to work, and remove.
Just what I needed to see!!
there is a tool to get the strip out first without breaking it. Once it is out, you can bend the glass bits outward until the glue lets go.
What is the tool called and where do you get it?
thanks bro! really helpful
3 WORDS. WHITE LITHIUM GREASE! it took me less than 10mins, grease front and back. Thank you jesus
Great video - thank you!
You said to take 1/16 off of each side, is that 1/16 off of the top AND 1/16 off of the bottom as well as the left & right side (for a total of 1/8 off of the length & width)?
yep. u r right.
Beware of Sabotage.
You don't need caulking to hold trim in place when the plastic lip slips inbetween pane of glass , frame of window and hooked frame edge for the leading edge.
Nice very helpfull, need to know more
Thank you so much for this! 😃
Thank you!
Its hard to see what happens with the silicone when you put the vinyl strip on? I have an old house with alluminum windows, and the strips are deteriorating, and I need to see with more detail. So te silicone is only applied on the outside, then the vinyl gets pushed into the silicone?
Thanks for posting this. I’m about to attempt this myself tomorrow! My jaw just about hit the floor when I saw the trash can in the background of shot. I’m also in Edmond! Lol what are the odds? Are there any benefits to using plexi vs pane glass?
Think he needs to put some of the trash on the floor into that trash can.
Thanks I had no idea how to replace the one that broke over a year ago. I covered it in clear vinyl when it broke. I didn't know what else to do. One question... How think was that plexiglass? Looks like a professional job.
I was looking to find some video like this one. My 1971 house had a broken window glass broken and several "window guys" told me that there is no way to replace the glass only. "You need to replace everything" they say.
Mine window is those one the move up/down and the worse part is that there was installed one storm glass between the window and the external side of the house. I would love to get some more idea how to work on it.
At what time you placed the glass? That's the most critical part of the job
My window is on the 2nd floor and the strips are on the outside..there a way I can take the widow panes out fix them and slide them back in? Standing on a ladder 2 floors up is a bit risky for me..
Your pretty handy with that caulk...
Hey, I actually just want to remove my plexiglass window and replace it with glass. Could you do a video on that?
I hope this just as easy when I fix mines at daybreak lol I'll come back to let you know ...🤣🤣
Where can I find that vinyl trim? Home Depot don’t carry it anymore
Look for PVC leaf seal online. Home Depot still sells it.
sure, you could do it like that too. it might not look pretty, but it will work. clean it very well before you put the bead of silicone.
I have aluminum snap in rather than vinyl. I can't seem to find the replacement snap in. Do you have a recommendation? Also, the pane needs to be slightly smaller than the window fixture itself correct?
1/8inch smaller
Thank you so much !!
Its a 2 track aluminum storm window thats on the interior side of a mobile home! The track that the window sits in is level all the way around....(One side doesnt stick out further then the other) The track is 1/4" thick....The frame is really flimsy....I took it out of the big frame in order to replace the glass...I was thinking about taking out the top corners, run a bead of rubber silicone all around the track & then replace the glass & install back into window frame! Would that work?
I tried using silicone and It did not hold very well, any recommendation, it is plexiglass to aluminium..
Thanks
Thank so much 😊
Can you put a vinyl windows without disturbing the marble sill ??
Thank you
Very helpful! Thanks!
Great video thank you have to replace my daughters window.o and don't be standing under ladders it's bad luck
What thickness plexiglass did yo use?
looks like easy money for a small business
What do you use if your window doesnt have vinyl strips like shown in the video?? This window that i have looks like a black rubber gasket that is on both sides of the glass! It was thrown away with the broken glass 8 mths ago and now i wished i had saved it!
When did you put the window glass back lol
good job
sounds like its a double pane glass with some type of gas sealed inside. you can bring it to a glass store and they can fix it up as new for a lot less than buying a new one.
You don't show how to put in the glass !!!
I was more waiting to see that part. He really skipped that important part of the project.
god bless you
What is that vinyl trim called? How do I ask for it @ the store? Thnx
thanks
Good evening, I'm a professional in the area of aluminum frames and ordinary glasses, laminated, tempered, acoustical term ... I want to go to the USA, have available employment in this area?
What's the cost for replacement ?
Thank you!!
Went to both and they don’t have them even asked for help and they don’t cary them.
And if you don't allow for the plexiglass to expand 8 times what glass does during hot humid weather, it will bow out and deform.
109 in the summer, storm and hail. Still clear as glass and holds up great.
what is that Vinyl strip called from home depot? I got this thing down, except for that part.
Please help
It's called vinyl snap-in glazing.
sounds good to me. let me know how it worked out for you.
I have old aluminum windows in my house . I want to keep them , but they need some help , like stay open and new screens. Are there people out there that specialize in refurbishing old windows . I don't want new ones ??
I'm sorry but this is not the right way to replace the glass. The glass should always be removed first. With a glass cutter he should have cut smaller slices in the glass and then it can easily be removed from the frame. In cases where the glass has been hot glued a heat gun is used on the inside frame of the window to heat up the glue and then again the glass is easily removed.
The strips are not sold at Home Depot or at least not here in Florida. Had he done the way I mentioned 9 out of 10 times the strips can be reused
I’m here by i kicked my window in when I was on my hammock
thanks alot
easy as, thx
"Always where gloves"
*immediately removes gloves
Keith lol
“Always wear gloves.” That thing on your left hand is barely a glove bud... haha.
and I think I will buy plexiglass as well instead of glass
Heat the strip first its a lot easy.
Its called vinyl strip snap-in
DIY Tinker Nobody in my local Lowe’s knows what this is. I also looked it up online using your wording and was unable to find it. Could you please provide a link to this vinyl snap-in strip product anywhere. I reside in Raleigh NC. Thanks so much for your help!
Where did you get the vinyl strip?
5:16 states HD & Lowes
I didn't see them in my HD. Hadn't checked Lowes
This video no longer helps the average DIY homeowner because they stopped selling these snap-in vinyl glazing beads at brick-and-mortar hardware stores. I think the reason is that the dimensions and shape of the beads are as varied as automobile tires. There is no one-size-fits-all and it's costly to stock every type. My solution was to use Window Glazing Compound or putty such as Dap 33. There's another one made by UGL called Glasol, both are available at HD, Lowes and Ace's and you can use them for metal or wood sashes.
Yes?
check online under pvc leaf seals
So basically if you can do it.....we can do it! haha
? i broke one of my vinyl windows, how much would a contractor or glass company charge me to install another piece of glass with it being vinyl windows and easier to do.
What happened to the part where he puts the glass in? You know the important part. 🙄
wouldn't have happened if the glass was actually transparent aluminum
take strip out first
That man does not know how to use the knife. He is sloppy and dangerous handler
Im fairly sure he knows what hes doing. Go and troll somewhere else
Tim Deacon
a box cutter has a retract feature for a reason. so you dont swing around the blade while working.
I totally agree. I have replaced windows and the first thing I do is consider safety.
I was not trolling I was looking how to replace in aluminum.....
very help full im trying to wedatherize me aptment
Clear caulk? We gone
ive cant watch anymore hope your not a professional I been doing glass 25 years I would have that done and look brand new even using the old bead in 20 minutes tops
hunter424ify maybe you should make a video rather than watch one
Make a video dude
I broke a massive window and I want to die..
Chaulk?
Silicone!
Worrying about your wrist. Please, be careful .
I call bs
Dear friend,
How are you?
This is Morryka from GX-FUMEIYAO Energy-saving windows and doors CO.,LTD, who is professional in manufacturing aluminum doors and windows of the building system for 13 years.With excellent engineering construction experience and design ability for your ODM and OEM orders or Personal customization. Welcome to send me your detailed requirements for offering a reasonable quotation.Kindly please give me a kindly reply so that we can send you some professional suggestions and useful solutions for your reference.
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Its siliconE..not silicon
Hense the E...its not ice cream con!
Its ice cream cone!..are you American
I was looking for the actual putting in of the glass without breaking it or getting cut. The rest of it seems pretty self explanatory.