If a glass pane in a patio door has a crack in its surface, the following steps can be completed to remove the glass and clean the frame that was surrounding it. Once finished, a new pane can be installed and secured in order to restore the door’s appearance.
Materials
•plastic sheeting
•work gloves
•small mallet
•wire brush
•putty knife
•detergent
•sponge
•measuring tape
•glass pane
•glazing compound
•glazing points
•hammer
Removing A Damaged Pane And Cleaning A Frame
A patio door needs to be closed before damaged glass is removed. A piece of plastic sheeting should be draped over the floor or ground so that loose fragments of glass are collected. A small mallet can be used to strike a damaged pane. Before glass is struck, a pair of work gloves should be put on so that an individual’s hands are not at risk of becoming injured.
Once glass has been eliminated, a frame can be cleaned with a wire brush and putty knife. Either tool will assist with removing hardened compound and dirty residue. A sponge that has been dampened with detergent can be wiped over a frame’s interior to collect small pieces of debris. Afterward, a sponge should be rinsed out with plain water and moved over the same areas.
Installing A Glass Pane
A measuring tape needs to be used to determine how large a replacement pane should be. An even layer of glazing compound needs to be added to a frame’s interior. A glass pane can be pressed against compound until the replacement piece adheres. Glazing points that are installed around a new piece of glass will prevent a pane from loosening or breaking. Points can be installed by striking each one with a mallet or hammer. Once points are flush with a window’s frame, a door can be used in a normal manner and signs of damage will no longer be evident.
Capital Glass Inc. or a similar company can assist with new installations or extensive repairs. Patio Doors in Sparks NV can be customized in order to enhance a home’s interior or exterior. Routine maintenance of Patio Doors in Sparks NV will prevent costly damages and preserve the appearance of a door.
