Replacing Broken Window Glass

[MF3106]

We have a broken window, it's one of the normal 85mm(wide) x 130mm(long), hinged at the top variety. The bottom of the window is about head height when I stand on the ground so I'd need to use steps or a ladder to repair it, if repairing in place.

Just wondered is it better to repair whilst in place, or would it be better to take the window out of the frame - fit the new glass on the ground then put back into the frame?

Thanks

[silentC]

If you can remove it easily, it's much easier (and safer) to do it on the ground.

[OBBob]

That's one small window!!!

Sorry ... had to be said :)

[OBBob]

On a serious note ... if youy decide you need top do it up there you can hire a glasiers suction cup handle for about $13, which would make it a lot easier. They hold 50kg, so you'd only need one.

[MF3106]

On a serious note ... if youy decide you need top do it up there you can hire a glasiers suction cup handle for about $13, which would make it a lot easier. They hold 50kg, so you'd only need one.

Thanks Bob - that new crossed my mind - where do you think I could get one from?

[silentC]

What sort of window is it? Timber, aluminium? I'm guessing timber. Sounds like an awning. It may have beads or it may have putty.

I reckon it wouldn't cost very much more than $13 in labour if you removed the sash, cleaned it up and took it to a glazier to replace the glass. You have to pay for the glass anyway. It's probably half an hour job for them. Probably not that much more if they do it on site.

It will become a very costly exercise for you if you break the glass while transporting it home, or carrying it up the ladder with one hand. I assume your measurements are actually 850mm x 1300mm, which is a fairly large, and expensive, bit of glass. If the glazier breaks it's his problem.

When I was a glazier, I would often place a sheet of glass in the boot of someone's car wondering how long it would be before I saw them again. :wink:

[Chesand]

I only ever replaced glass in one double hung sash window and it was a PITA.
Since then have called in glazier - much quicker and safer
If anywhere near Tullamarine call Hakea Glass in Carrick Dve. I have used them and always good prompt service.

[MF3106]

I only ever replaced glass in one double hung sash window and it was a PITA.
Since then have called in glazier - much quicker and safer
If anywhere near Tullamarine call Hakea Glass in Carrick Dve. I have used them and always good prompt service.

Thanks for all the comments, in the end having sized uo the job I decided to get the glazier to do it - not so much the size of the glass panel, more the height off the ground and the associated safety issues.

[OBBob]

Just to answer the previous question ... the general hire places like Monash, Kenards etc. hire the suction cup thingies.

I just used two to fit 4 very heavy triple glased roof window sashes from the underside of the roof. Not fun ... but that tool saved the day!