Practicality, durability and reliability are the main qualities of plastic windows, however, they are sometimes damaged, and then it becomes necessary to replace the glass in a plastic window.
If it is required to increase the number of sealed chambers, and thus improve the heat and sound insulation qualities, the problem arises to replace the entire pane.
In the latter case, as a rule, the replacement of the double-glazed window in the window requires the involvement of a specialist in the repair of plastic windows.
Note that if the windows are still under warranty, then this should be done by the company that performed their installation.
Do I need to change the whole insulating glass or just one glass?
There is an opinion that the replacement of glass in the double-glazed window is not possible, and if there is such a need to change the entire leaf.
It is clear that this approach to repair is beneficial, first of all, to manufacturers, because the sale of the whole window or casement is much more profitable in terms of money than a single glass.
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Actually, if you have simple tools( a knife and a rubber mallet), as well as certain skills to work with them, then the replacement of glass in a plastic window is quite realistic and possible.
Although this is technically quite difficult.
Really, it's not glass that changes, but a whole glass package.
But the replacement of glasses in plastic windows is extremely rare, because this type of work involves the involvement of specialists, and it is resorted to in cases where it is necessary to save a particularly valuable glass( for example, stained glass).
First, because it's easier, and secondly, because it costs as much or even less than a glass replacement.
Do this because the air can get into the chamber with high humidity, and subsequently it will lead to the formation of condensation.
We replace the glass by ourselves
Note that if necessary, you can perform this work yourself. To do this, it is enough to get the insulating glass with damage with all accuracy, and then insert the new one just as gently.
Successful replacement of glass in a plastic window will help, first of all, the exact observance of all instructions, as well as the correct sequence of work, otherwise it is possible to mutilate the entire structure, and irrevocably.
Begin work with the dismantling of the glazing beads. First remove the lateral long, then - the bottom and then - the upper one.
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The memorization of the location of each glazing beacon, as well as the marking of the places of fastening of the spacers between the double-glazed window and the window frame is mandatory.
The glass unit is a significant mass, so it is impossible to cope without helpers. Work better in mittens.
The new double-glazed window is inserted in accordance with the previous arrangement of the struts. Stapaks are inserted in the reverse order.
On the correctness of their installation shows a characteristic click. The sealant is fixed directly to the glazing bead and no other sealing is needed in this case.
