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If you’re figuring out how to replace glass in a double pane window, you should know that you can replace window glass without having to remove the entire window. Older double pane windows can be repaired while the window remains in the frame. Make sure the glass has only a few cracks and the pieces are still fairly large.
Replacing the glass is cheaper than replacing the entire window. By replacing the glass, you still get the benefits of energy savings, better heat gain and less heat loss, but at a fraction of the price of replacing a window.
Unfortunately, despite their extensive glass inventory, Home Depot does not offer a glass cutting service. An alternative is to discuss your measurements with a store associate who can help you find pre-cut glass sheets to your specifications.
Common Window Repair Costs
Fixing a cracked window: Costs an average of $70, ranging from $40 to $100. Replacing a broken window: Costs an average of $350; Most people spend between $200 and $500 and can expect to pay up to $2,000 for more complicated repairs.
Replacing and glazing a single pane window is easy, but it takes a lot of time when you have a lot of windows to repair. Glass Doctor can replace single pane windows for you or upgrade you to more energy efficient IGUs.
A single broken pane can be restored without the need for a whole new frame. But if the seals are torn or otherwise damaged, or the breakage in the glass is major, you need a brand new window.
The average cost to repair a single pane window is $75 to $80, which is much cheaper than a complete window replacement. Glass replacement typically costs about $3 to $4 per square foot. That means the material price for a 24 x 24 inch (4 sq ft) window is between $12 and $18.
The short answer is no, you can’t. It is not possible to replace just one pane of a double pane window. The reason for this is that a double pane window is actually a sealed insulating glass unit (IGU). In other words, the two panes are sealed together, often with an insulating gas filled in the air space between the panes.
Whether your window was broken by a weather event or someone was practicing baseball in the backyard, you can’t fix the glass in a double pane window. When the glass in a double pane window is broken, both panes of glass must be replaced to maintain the efficiency of your window.
Packing tape, masking tape or tape can be stuck over the tears. This will hold the glass together and keep it from getting worse until you have a new window. Glue both sides of each tear. If it’s too much to tape off, you can use cardboard to cover the jar.
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