Posted: 8/20/2013 5:35:04 PM EDT
I discovered a broken window this morning, which I can only assume came courtesy of some neighborhood kids having a little "fun" before school starts next week. Little fuckers. 
The frame is a little mangled and they (thankfully) only broke the outside pane, as the inside pane is still fine. I'm a little lost on where to begin to fix this thing. Is there a way I can simply replace the broken pane (size is roughly 2'x4') or do I have to call a window guy to come out, tear out the whole window frame, install a new window, then do stucco repairs/paint on the outside and drywall repairs/paint on the inside? For just one window is it worth going through our homeowners insurance or not bother and just pay out of pocket? I think our deductible is close to $3K, but I have no idea how much this repair will cost. Other info: it's a second story window, house was built about 8 years ago and I think they are vinyl framed windows that they like to install in the southwest desert. Thanks for all your help! The SO is super busy at work right now, so I'm trying to help him out by gathering as much info as I can on this repair so he does not have to worry about it too much. Have a good night! |
| Since your house is only 3 years old I'm assuming that your windows are vinyl. In that case replacing just the broken glass is relatively easy. There is a sperate piece of vinyl around the glass on the window frame that will pop out leaving the edge if the glass exposed, once you have that out there may be some type of silicone or sealant that you will need to break free and than simply pop out the window. However you may need to order the new glass from a glass company, make sure that they order the correct tint all glass has some kinda of tint to it that you won't notice until it's next to a piece that has a different tint. |
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Since your house is only 3 years old I'm assuming that your windows are vinyl. In that case replacing just the broken glass is relatively easy. There is a sperate piece of vinyl around the glass on the window frame that will pop out leaving the edge if the glass exposed, once you have that out there may be some type of silicone or sealant that you will need to break free and than simply pop out the window. However you may need to order the new glass from a glass company, make sure that they order the correct tint all glass has some kinda of tint to it that you won't notice until it's next to a piece that has a different tint. Ah ha! I did not quite understand what you were getting at, but I read this to the hubby and he looked at the window again and is pretty sure that is the ticket. Many thanks!! If anyone else has any insight, don't stop now. 
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Call a local glass company to come out. They will know how to order a new piece of glass, remove the broken glass and install the new one. Bothe the inner and outer portions of that glass section need to be replaced as one unit. Pretty much what Waitforit said, just let them do it so it gets done right |
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Call a local glass company to come out. They will know how to order a new piece of glass, remove the broken glass and install the new one. Bothe the inner and outer portions of that glass section need to be replaced as one unit. Pretty much what Waitforit said, just let them do it so it gets done right Except no need to pay the glass company to come out and install it. The non moving half of the window should remove with just pushing in a detent or removing one or two screws. Then you can bring that panel to a glass company and have them swap out the glass. |
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