The glass in storm windows is susceptible to wear and tear and breakage. Replacing a storm window's damaged glass is an easy DIY project. Metal storm windows are used to shield your home from the elements and keep cold air out while keeping warm air in. You can purchase replacement glass at most hardware stores that specialize in windows or at home improvement centers. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Lay a dropcloth under the window to catch broken glass. Break out the rest of the glass with a mallet. Broken glass can fall from the window frame while you are moving it and can cut you so remove glass before moving. Dispose of the broken glass.
2. Align the sash hangers at the top of the sash with the notches in the windows side channels. Remove the sash by pressing on the release tabs at the bottom of the lower rail. Pull the sash down and out of the window.
3. Lay the sash on a flat surface. Remove any pieces of glass that may still be clinging to the frame. Pull the rubber gasket to remove it from around the inside of the sash.
4. Measure the length and width of the frame from the inside edges of the frame, using a tape measure. Double the thickness of the removed rubber gasket and add it the window measurements to get your length and width measurements.
5. Unscrew the screws that hold the top rail to the sides of the frame. Pull gently on the top rail in a downward motion to reveal the L-shaped corner brackets.
6. Press the rubber gasket around the edges of the glass pane. Cut small slits in the gasket with a utility knife to help it bend around the corners of the glass pane. Remove excess gasket material when all edges of the glass are covered.
7. Slide the glass pane into the channels of the sides and bottom rails of the frame. Press the top rail gently down over the top of the glass pane and gasket so the L-shaped brackets are aligned. Push the top rail down until the ends of the top rail and side rails form the corners of the frame. Set the screws that hold the top rail and side rails together back into the holes in the corners of the frame. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver.
8. Slide the window sash back into the window by aligning the sides of the window frame into the side channels of the window. Push the window back up into place with the top rail touching the top of the window.
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