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Replacing a Windowpane Learn how to replace a windowpane. From "Home Made Easy" episode DHME-162

Allegra Bennett, editor of Renovating Woman Magazine explains the steps in replacing a pane of glass in a window frame.

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Guest Allegra Bennett, left with host Stephanie Lydecker, shares instructions on how to replace glass in a windowpane.

Replacing a Windowpane

Materials:

pair of safety goggles
pliers
gloves
rags
paper bag for broken glass (GLASS written on the bag with marker)
measuring tape
pane of glass cut to fit
can of latex glazing putty
box of glazing points
hair dryer or heat gun
flexible putty knives
flat head screwdrivers

	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

1. Begin by taking out the old glass. Make sure you remove all the old glazing points.

   Note: Glazing points are small metal fasteners that hold the glass in place (figure A)

   Safety Tip: Make sure that you wear your safety goggles when working with glass.

2. Make sure the tacks are removed from the window.

3. Use a rag to clean the window.

4. Use your fingers to put glazing putty around the edge of the frame to create a bed-like cushion to hold the new piece of glass in place (figure B). Use a thin layer of putty, you don't want to use too much. You can wet your fingers occasionally to help get the putty in.

5. Clean your new piece of glass and gently lay the glass into the frame.

6. Use a putty knife to remove the excess putty.

7. Use a pair of pliers to put the glazing points in around the glass (figure C).

GUESTS :

Allegra Bennett
Editor, Renovating Woman magazine

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