Replacing Windows

[paintnolish]

Dh accidentally broke a window this weekend. We have an old house and do need some new windows but can't afford to replace a lot right now. We just want to fix the broken one. The guy that is here is basically a salesperson. We just need a repairman! He's telling us all about lead testing and regulations- I think trying to scare us into new windows. Is anyone familiar with this? Also, who do you suggest calling to replace a window? Dh called a window company and they are all about replacing everything in this house! Can you replace a pane of glass in a window?

 

[LMC]

After DH shot a golfball thru ours while mowing the lawn, we took it to a glass shop and they replaced the bottom half.

 

[paintnolish]

Hmm, I wonder if I can get it out? It's been painted shut for probably 50 years. Dh tried to force it open when we were locked out, and it didn't work too well. His hands slipped, went through it, and we ended up in the ER!

 

[golfgal]

Hmm, I wonder if I can get it out? It's been painted shut for probably 50 years. Dh tried to force it open when we were locked out, and it didn't work too well. His hands slipped, went through it, and we ended up in the ER!

Call an auto glass place in your area and give them the situation, if they can't fix it they know someone that can. They aren't in the window replacement business so you won't have to worry about them trying to sell you a new window. IF that doesn't work, if you have a REAL hardware store, not like Home Depot, etc. they will know how to fix it or who to call.

 

[daisyx3]

My DH works for a window sales company that has many franchisees nationwide. I can tell you that they do NOT do the kind of repair you mention. You can take the window to a hardware store and do it yourself.
The exception is if one of the windows we sell you breaks, it has a lifetime glass replacement warranty.
Also, thank your government for the "scary" lead information. There are new federal regulations about testing for lead every time a window is replaced in a home built before 1978. Not following the rules to the letter means hefty fines--Hanson windows in Detroit just was fined $785,000 for not following the procedures. It's really put a dent in our sales figures for this month because people are balking at paying an extra $50 per window for lead remediation, but it has been forced on us.
Daisyx3

 

[paintnolish]

My DH works for a window sales company that has many franchisees nationwide. I can tell you that they do NOT do the kind of repair you mention. You can take the window to a hardware store and do it yourself.
The exception is if one of the windows we sell you breaks, it has a lifetime glass replacement warranty.
Also, thank your government for the "scary" lead information. There are new federal regulations about testing for lead every time a window is replaced in a home built before 1978. Not following the rules to the letter means hefty fines--Hanson windows in Detroit just was fined $785,000 for not following the procedures. It's really put a dent in our sales figures for this month because people are balking at paying an extra $50 per window for lead remediation, but it has been forced on us.
Daisyx3

Thanks for the info. I didn't know how much of it was part of the "sell."

 

[RitaZ.]

A glass company should be able to do it. We did it one time before we got impact windows. DH took the exact measurement of the broken glass section and the glass shop cut the piece. You can install it yourself. You'd have to remove the old glass, caulking and/or old paint from all the crevices to install the new piece. The solution won't be energy efficient, but it will solve your immediate problem without having to replace the window.

Good luck.

 

[HERSEY]

I would check with a Handyman some of them have a wide range of jobs that the do. If YOU where around me I have a good company that I used, when the Satelite guy went through a window.

 

[dakcp2001]

We have a handyman that does ours. Since I purchased this home, I have been replacing the windows one or two at a time. If the window is painted shut, get a new one installed. Then you will want all of them done! lol.

We pay for the supplies and the handymans hourly rate.


On a similar note, I tried to break into my home once and put my hand through the glass, I also ended up in the ER! Stiches! lol. YUCK. Hope DH feels better and tell him not to use that hand until it heals, I ended up with an awful scar.

 

[mkel34]

If you have a 50 yr old window you may want to replace the whole thing for the heat savings in the winter time. You may want to weigh the replacement price vs the repair price. If the replacement price is within $100 I would replace it. Also, if its 50 years old your pretty much guaranteed lead paint.

 

[cabanafrau]

My DH works for a window sales company that has many franchisees nationwide. I can tell you that they do NOT do the kind of repair you mention. You can take the window to a hardware store and do it yourself.
The exception is if one of the windows we sell you breaks, it has a lifetime glass replacement warranty.
Also, thank your government for the "scary" lead information. There are new federal regulations about testing for lead every time a window is replaced in a home built before 1978. Not following the rules to the letter means hefty fines--Hanson windows in Detroit just was fined $785,000 for not following the procedures. It's really put a dent in our sales figures for this month because people are balking at paying an extra $50 per window for lead remediation, but it has been forced on us.
Daisyx3

We just beat the lead remediation charge by a week when we did phase 2 of our window replacement -- and thank goodness! We have very large windows, lots of them & put in one of the top rated windows on the market, so lots of $$$. The next thing I'm hoping the govt. get straight is what qualifies for the energy credit. We would have had to order our windows w/ a different, darker type of glass in order to qualify for the credit. That's great if I live in AZ, FL or those climates, but less efficient in Michigan. It's not rocket science & an easy correction to make, but I'm not holding my breath I'll get a tax credit for making the more energy efficient decision.

It may be possible to get the single pane replaced, but you'll have to do some looking around to get the job done. Local independent hardware stores & autoglass stores are your best places to start as others have recommended.

 

[HelenePA]

lowes cuts glass to what ever size you want. If you can replace the glass yourself it could cost as little as 15$

 

[dakcp2001]

lowes cuts glass to what ever size you want. If you can replace the glass yourself it could cost as little as 15$

I bet you could YOUTUBE instructions!

 

[HelenePA]

I bet you could YOUTUBE instructions!

I have to replace a pane of glass I broke.. I tried to open a window by pushing up on the glass because it was humid and the wood was swollen making it hard to open.. (yes VERY old windows!) WELL.. I put my hand thru the glass instead I only found out yesterday that lowes cuts glass because dh works there and I called him and he was in the middle of cutting glass.. He said its cheap I then yelled at him for not cutting glass for the window I broke