Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Replacing a Garage Door Window

Garage door windows are prone to get cracked at one time or another. The culprits range from children playing in the driveway to taking tools out to the garden but whacking the door window by accident. Either way replacing the pane is fairly easy but should be done as soon as possible because broken glass is a danger and rain may get in.

The first thing you should do is take measurements for the window and purchase it. A good idea is to buy something more durable like Plexiglas but make sure whatever you choose it's between 1/8th and 1/16th of an inch smaller than the frame. A good idea is to take a piece of the old glass to the store in order to acquire the same type if you don't want to go with something more resilient.

Next, compile the necessary tools: ladder, work gloves, several types of screw drivers including flat head, putty knife, pliers, and a rag. You may need some new nails or wood putty.


Steps:


  • Put the door in the down position and secure any remote control. Alert the rest of the household not to use the door or simply disconnect the power chord to prevent it from opening altogether. That's the best option.
  • Standing inside and wearing work gloves, place the ladder near the broken window and pull out any lose glass.
  • How is the trim around the window on the door installed? Is it screwed in, nailed in, glued on? You may need a putty knife or a flat head screw driver to remove it and 
  • pliers to remove any stubborn nails. NOTE: Newer doors may have an easy snap on/off trim.
  • Clear any leftover glass out of the frame. If it is being held in place by a solvent you may need to carefully bang it out with a hammer.
  • Clean the frame with a rag or brush.
  • Place the new window flush against the frame. Apply some wood putty around the frame to help it stick.
  • Return the trim to the frame.
  • Caulk around window on the outside of the door to ensure it's sealed. You may also caulk on the inside.
  • After you're finished make sure to sweep the garage floor well to remove any fallen shards, nails or other debris that could be harmful to others or cause a flat tire.




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