https://www.repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk/brentwood-glazier-and-glazing-near-me/ Do-It-Yourself Double Glazing Repairs Double glazing can help keep the temperature of a home warm, but it could also develop problems with time. Issues like leaks or broken glass, or foggy windows can cause a loss of energy efficiency, expensive repairs, and potential health issues. FENSA certified installers can assist you maintain and repair your double-glazed windows to meet energy efficiency requirements for legal compliance and potential resale value. Broken Panes A damaged window can cause a lot of trouble that blocks air, light and even pests from getting into your home. While you may employ a professional to fix the damaged window but you can also do the repair yourself at less than the cost. You will need to remove the old window. Begin by putting on protective glasses, gloves for work and dust masks to protect yourself from glass shards as well as lead dust. Set up a stable work surface in a well-ventilated area. You should also place an area of drop cloth beneath the work area to catch loose glass when it is removed. You should keep a HEPA vacuum near you to get rid of dust, debris, and hazardous waste when you work. Utilize a utility blade to scrape the old glazing putty off after the old window has been removed. Be careful not damage the wooden frame of the window. If the old putty has a particularly hard time getting off then you can try using a heat gun to soften it. Wear safety goggles and be cautious about getting hot wood or glass fragments in your eyes when using a heatgun. The next step is to prepare the frame for the new pane. To be prepared for wood expansion and contraction take the opening measurement and subtract one sixteenth inch in both directions. Then, ask the local hardware store cut you a piece double-strength glass that will fit the opening precisely. Before fitting the new glass dry-fit it to ensure it is snugly fitted. Once you have the glass in place,