Yes, I win the DUMBASS OF THE DAY AWARD.

I'm an idiot.

I used to play a lot of golf but then I got married and had kids (and they're still young -- 2 1/2 and 15 months) so I've given it a break.

I haven't played in 4 years.

I am going golfing on Saturday (!!!) so I figured I'd dust off my clubs and take a couple practice shots.

The back of my house looks into the woods so I figured I'd launch a few balls back there. The first five shots were great!

Then I smashed a 7 iron and it hit my fence and ricocheted back into my basement window.

FUUUUUUKKKKKK!!!

Shattered.

It's double paned glass -- just one of the panes is broken. So it's not like it's exposed to the elements right now with wind blowing in ... that's good. And this is on a horizontal sliding window and just one side shattered.

Is it possible to just replace the double-paned insert? I've never messed with windows before. Can I order a new double pane from Home Depot and insert it back in or where do I need to start on this?

I am pissed. Never should have happened in the first place. My excitement got the best of me.


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ETA:

not my window, but similar to this:



The left side is shattered, the right side if just fine.

No problem.

1-800-DUMB-ASS.

A man will take your address, come out, fix it like it never even happened, no muss, no fuss, give him $1,000 in small unmarked bills and forget it. Hopefully, you can do this before the wife finds out.

Or, fiddle around at Home Depot looking for parts that don’t quite fit, 4 or 5 trips, lots of cursing, an entire weekend shot and you will then get the man out, but your wife will not let you forget it as long as you live.

Your choice.

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Originally posted by JALLEN:
No problem.

1-800-DUMB-ASS.

A man will take your address, come out, fix it like it never even happened, no muss, no fuss, give him $1,000 in small unmarked bills and forget it. Hopefully, you can do this before the wife finds out.

My wife was here when it happened .

She yelled out from the upper balcony 'WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?!?!"

I really can't believe it happened still. Pretty amazing.


But I need to wear this mistake, and get it fixed.

This is something I could see my teenage-self doing, not me ... now.

If you ain't breakin somethin, ya ain't doin nuthin.

I’d call a glass shop. They can order a replacement pane that will fit, and install it. Not going to be that expensive, in my experience.

You didn't say if it was the operating sash or the fixed pane of glass. (I am assuming it is a single slider).

Generally speaking, the actual size of the IG unit is 1" larger than the "day light" dimension. For residential windows, the IG is either 5/8" or 3/4" thick and is bonded to the sash with either silicone or glazing tape.

To remove the old glass from the operating panel:

1) remove operating panel from window and lay it on a workbench with the glazing bead side up.
2) use a 1-1/2" stiff, sharp putty knife to pry the glazing bead out of the sash. This can be a bit tricky, but once you get one end started it ussually just unzips.
3) flip the sash over.
4) using a razor knife (the kind with the long blades in them) extend the blade so that it can be slid in between the glass and the glazing leg of the sash. Work your way around cutting through either the tape or silicone. (Don't rush)
5) once you've cut around, gently press down on the glass and it should pop free of the sash.
6) measure the glass size and thickness (if you haven't already ordered your glass.
7) discard old glass. Flip sash back over and use your scraper to clean off the tape or silicone. You can use denatured alcohol to clean the surface. Save the setting blocks.
8) assuming you have the replacement glass, make sure it fits and the setting blocks will go in at the bottom.
9) apply a good bead of silicone around the perimter at the center of the glazing leg. A bead about 5/16" diam will be about right.
10) carfully set the glass into the sash. (If your glass has a low-e coating, make sure it is towards the exterior) make sure the setting blocks are at the bottom and they should be about 4" from either end.
11) reinstall the glazing bead by getting one coner started and use a block of wood and a soft mallet to drive it in. (No metal hammers)
12) don't worry about any silicone squaeeze out at this time. Once it cures it can be easily cut of with a razor knife.
13) wait a few hours with the window laying flat and then reinstall.

If the fixed light is what broke, then you'll be doing the same steps on avertical piece of glass.

Your IG is likely made with 2 pices of either 2.5mm or 3mm glass and a spacer to get to the overall thickness. 2.5mm is often called single strength and 3mm is called double strength.

Ken

It is not a difficult task if you take your time.

Double pane windows need to be purged or moisture will condense on the inside. Contact the manufacturer and order a new factory window unit.

The easiest would be to find a local window place and take the window to them and have them replace it if it is a single pane of glass. I would have a pro- replace the glass in the frame.

It looks like it's double pain from the picture though. If that's the case I would find the window manufacturers info on it and try to get a price and availability on the glass pane and frame from them as it might be a cheaper alternative. Horizontal roller windows come out fairly easy.

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posted May 01, 2018 05:24 PM Hide Post
I’d call a glass shop. They can order a replacement pane that will fit, and install it. Not going to be that expensive, in my experience.

THIS. Some things are better left to professionals. This is one. Besides you can watch and learn for the next practice session. Oh you have kids this will not be the first time it gets broken.

If you are handy follow the very detailed and appropriate instructions listed in the post above by KenS. If not then call a glass guy to come out and fix it. It is not a tough job, and any reasonably handy person would be able to do it. It's a composite window, not a piano.

Don't forget to check with your homeowners insurance company. It may be covered with or without a deductible. Depends on the policy.

It costs nothing to check with them.

Hopefully, you are playing golf with your insurance agent.

I'll bet you couldn't do that again if you tried.

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Originally posted by trapper189:
I'll bet you couldn't do that again if you tried.

Yep. Pretty much!

A few years ago I broke half of a sliding glass door by using a weed trimmer. Flicked a small stone and shattered the glass. Double-paned, like your window.

Called a glass company who came out and took measurements, then came back for the installation. I think it cost right around $600 total. They installed a new (assembled) double-paned replacement. Can't just replace half the glass because it has some kind of gas charged between the windows, if I remember correctly.

Call a glass company, they will have it fixed correctly and won't cost as much as you'd think. Yes, I too have broken windows hitting golf balls.. .

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Originally posted by arfmel:
I’d call a glass shop. They can order a replacement pane that will fit, and install it. Not going to be that expensive, in my experience.

I agree. A good local glass company can replace the double pane like new. We've had to replace a few double panes that lost their seal and fogged on the inside. The replacements have held up well for several years so far. And the price was good.



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Originally posted by mod29:
A few years ago I broke half of a sliding glass door by using a weed trimmer. Flicked a small stone and shattered the glass. Double-paned, like your window.

Called a glass company who came out and took measurements, then came back for the installation. I think it cost right around $600 total. They installed a new (assembled) double-paned replacement. Can't just replace half the glass because it has some kind of gas charged between the windows, if I remember correctly.

Your story made me laugh. I did the exact same thing two years ago with my insulated slider. The only difference was the glass company that came out charged me $275. Really sucks. My wife still does not trust me with the trimmer.

Look at the frame of the window, most manufacturers will actually have a code or number that can be referenced, and they will send you a new sash, be it casement or double hung.

If it is an obvious brand, like say Andersen, you can call and ask where to find identifying info on the window itself.

Windows with insulated glass are more complex to repair or replace than old single panes, but not impossible.