12 Jan

Introduction To Glazing, Or How To Repair An Old Single Pane Window

Posted By: home-lover  //  Category: Home Based Business, Home Improvement

The most obvious reason to repair a window is because the glass is broken. Another common reason is because the putty has deteriorated and creates openings for air to escape, as well as being unattractive.

To completely replace the glass in a broken window you will need the following items:

- New pane of glass that is exactly 1/8th inch smaller than the destination in the sash.
- Linseed oil
- Glazier’s points
- Glazing compound

These items can be found in most hardware stores. You may need to go to a glass shop for the new window pane. When measuring for the pane make sure the window is square by checking the dimensions in several places.

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