Patrick is an expert Phoenix Window Glass Repair contractor and has contributed this guest post. He also does Phoenix Shower Door and Phoenix Window Replacement.
Dual pane window glass repair is required when damage occurs on the inside of a double glazed window. Replacement labor for installation tend to be costly.
But, with care and a little time, you may perform the dual pane window glass repair job yourself and save some money.
It won’t work if you simply detach the spacer from the side and attempt to do the cleaning through the half-inch slot.
It would be better if you detach a single pane from the insulate glass units, cleaning the insides and then resealing the insulate glass units.
1. Start by detaching a single window pane from the frame and laying it on a towel laid flat on a table. You’ll notice a dark, rubber-like material called butyl sealant on the window edge.
Failure of the butyl sealant probably contributed to the damage to the window.
2. Use a sharp knife with a clean blade to remove the glass from the butyl sealant.
3. Insert the knife through the butyl where it touches the glass.
4. Replace the knife with a new hacksaw blade between the spacer and the glass. Work the hacksaw around the perimeter of the glass.
5. When you’ve sawed around the edge of the pane, detach one pane of glass. Leave the remaining pane with the spacer on the towel. Once the separation of the panes is complete, clean the insides of the panes and the spacer carefully and methodically.
6. Use a putty knife to scrape dirt from the spacer. Use a vacuum cleaner on the window. Check the glass from every angle, looking for smudges. A solution of one cup of water, one cup isopropyl alcohol, and one tablespoon of white vinegar may be used to cleanse the glass. A hair dryer may also be employed to get rid of moisture. To recombine the insulate glass units, pour a bead of clear silicone around the edge of the spacer.
7. Place the glass on the spacer and use finger pressure to make an airtight seal. Pour a more generous bead of silicone around the edge of the pane.
8. Make certain that glass/spacer juncture is covered. Place a towel on the pane for 24 hours to permit the silicone to cure. After this time period, the pane can be replaced back into the opening.
Dual pane window glass repair, if done right and with a little luck, is a do it yourself proposition. There’s no need to shell out the money. With care and effort, you yourself can perform dual pane window glass repair.