DIY glass panel replacement

Please use this forum for all DIY posts that do not fit into a specific category.

Moderator: Moderators

Post Reply
User avatar
Mr Red
Newly registered Member
Posts: 94
Joined: Mon Feb 26, 2007 9:13 pm
Has thanked: 50 times
Been thanked: 0

DIY glass panel replacement

Post by Mr Red »

I have a lot of misted glass in my conservatory and the rest of the house. Replacing them all is going to cost a fortune. I figure I must be able to make some decent savings doing it myself and that it's not rocket science to specify, order and fit myself. Am I deluded? Can anyone recommend somewhere I can order these glass panels from, and any tips on doing so?
dewaltdisney
Senior Member
Posts: 16988
Joined: Fri Jan 20, 2006 5:51 pm
Location: Essex
Has thanked: 814 times
Been thanked: 3508 times

DIY glass panel replacement

Post by dewaltdisney »

You can easily replace the panels yourself. The hardest part is removing the beads but there are many tutorials on Youtube. It would help if you had a glazing tool which is a thin-bladed knife edge to prize the bead open. Take the beads off and you can measure the existing DG panel to get the replacement exactly sized. Shop around and you may get a supplier to give a better price if you order a number of panels but personally, I would do them one or two at a time as they are heavy. One of those suction cup handles will help to lift the panels. Do one to get the experience and then plan the best approach that suits you.

DWD
Post Reply

Return to “General DIY forum”