Repairing a broken window can be simple.
Broken windowpanes are an eyesore. They can make your structure look abandoned or neglected. They can also pose a hazard, especially for children who play near the area. You can easily be cut by falling glass from a broken window if the remaining pieces loosen and fall from the frame. Windowpanes are usually inexpensive and easy to replace. You can find replacement panes at any home repair store or glass repair location. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Measure the frame so you know the size window glass to purchase.
2. Wearing work gloves and eye protection, carefully remove all the broken glass from the window frame. Use pliers to gently pull and remove the pieces that won't come free.
3. Use a heat gun to soften the old window putty. Apply the heat just long enough to make the putty soft. You can test it with a screwdriver. It should only take 10 to 30 seconds. Do not apply the heat too long, or you will scorch the wood. Scrape the old putty with a scraper or putty knife. Be careful not to damage the wood.
4. Clean the entire area of the window frame or the track for the glass. Use a dry cloth and remove all debris so the window will fit snugly.
5. Squirt a half dollar-size amount of glazing compound into your hand. Knead it until it is soft and pliable. Roll the compound into a 3/8-inch rope. Push the rope into the window frame around the entire area where the window glass will go.
6. Press the new windowpane into place, and remove any excess glazing compound.
7. Apply glazier's points using a 5-in-1 tool. Place the points every 4 to 6 inches apart. This will secure the pane into place.
8. Apply another 1/4-inch roll of compound to the outside of the pane of glass. Remove the excess putty with a putty knife.
9. Paint the putty to match the rest of the window.
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