Question about broken window

[geo_08]

I have to get a window to the glass people to replace the thermal pane. Does anybody know a good way to put wood in the opening without drilling holes in my siding or vinyl window unit?

 

[The Cobbler]

remove the stops that hold the thermo pane in place, cut ply to fit, shim with styrofoam or something, reinstall stops
actually you can just measure the thermo by removing same and order it

 

[Kaizen]

Or cut two pieces. One for inside and one on outside of frame. Screw together


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[spudley]

Or cut two pieces. One for inside and one on outside of frame. Screw together


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With carriage bolts...

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

actually you can just measure the thermo by removing same and order it

This. I've done a couple and thickness has been 3/4". But I've worried about it until install.

 

[geo_08]

The are going to install the glass into the frame for chump change with a warrant so I will take the whole pane out. Good idea on using two boards.

 

[Kevin54]

Cut the wood to fit, and then Duct Tape it.

 

[usa#1]

If it's a sash type window and you can identify the manufacturer, I have found that it's usually cheaper to buy a replacement sash than it is to order just replacement glass from a glass shop.

 

[6768rogues]

Cut plywood to overlap the window frame. Cut some strips of wood wider than the window frame on the inside. Put the plywood on the outside, the strips on the inside, and bolts through the outside and inside pieces, so that the window frame is sandwiched between the plywood and the wood strips.

 

[lml999]

If it's a sash type window and you can identify the manufacturer, I have found that it's usually cheaper to buy a replacement sash than it is to order just replacement glass from a glass shop.

I've got a handful of windows with blown seals. They're Rivco, which went out of business a while ago. Another company picked up the assets and offers replacement parts, including complete sashes. I haven't checked prices from them yet.

That having been said, there's a local window repair company that will replace the glass, onsite or at their local shop, for about $100/sash, with a choice of low-e and reflective options. Doesn't seem unreasonable...