Removing glass from old windows

You'll want to minimize the spread of glass pieces when you remove broken glass from a window frame, and get those stubborn pieces that don't come out easily without cutting yourself.

Here's how:. Apply masking tape over the window pane, including the broken area. Don't press hard against the glass, but cover it completely with strips of tape on one side. The tape will keep pieces of glass from flying away from the window as you work. You want to be able to carefully take the glass pieces off the tape, so don't use duct tape or something extra sticky. Put down a tarp or dropcloth that you can dispose of if glass breaks over it. It's best to do this on both the interior area around the window and the exterior area.

Some people use the butt of a hammer, but a pry bar or other heavy hand tool will work effectively. Your goal is to loosen the glass pieces through gentle taps. Then you can remove those larger pieces and dispose of them properly. The last bits of glass will be stuck in the window frame. With the help of a chisel or even a stiff putty knife, clear away the glazing that is holding those stragglers in place.

If caulk or tape was used to hold the window in place, you may need to use a slightly more flexible putty knife to cut between the frame and the glass. Cautiously pull the glass pieces out of the frame and dispose of them.

See picture for the different types of points you my find. Cut down. Take your time make several passes don't rush don't push against the glass. Make sure their are no bumps of putty that will hold in the glass. There should be a knife thick grove between the window and the wood. Watch out for points dulling the razor. When i have broken the pains it was because of these bumps or hidden points. Points hold the window in place while the putty is hardening and do most of the holding the putty is to seal air and moister out.

Points come is several shapes see picture. Triangles - These can be removed with the screwdriver one point sticks into the wood the other two are parallel against the sides. Push up or down on one of the exposed points and rotate them out. Don't push against the glass. These are easy to remove Small diamonds rhombus if you are in grade school these are the hardest to remove wiggle them out bent them up with the screw driver and grab them with the pliers.

Run the razor blade around the edge of the glass to find them. Large Y shape things with tabs that are used with the putty knife to push them in. Easy to remove. Also small nails Ok i say it" Subscribe to: Post Comments Atom.

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Let it be wrapped for a night, it will trap the moisture and soften the adhesive. Note: Ammonia fumes can be dangerous for health, allow proper ventilation especially in small spaces. Using a hand steamer and a blow dryer heat the tint as you slowly pull it off. Daytime is ideal to remove the tint because the heat allows the tint to easily peel off. This way there would be no scraps of tint portions on the adhesive. And, the tint will be separated from the window nicely. After removing the tint, peeling off the film will take less time.

The sheet becomes weak and comes off nicely. To remove the film, use a razor blade and strip the sheets from the corners. Apply heat using a blow dryer with one hand and with the other handset an angle to peel the film with a sharp razor blade. After peeling the film make sure to wipe the dirt and sticky residue. You can use an ammonia-based cleaner or simple water for this purpose.

The choice is yours. Use a spray bottle and spray the soapy water on the film to reduce the toughness of the film.