How Do You Reglaze Metal Windows?
A broken window is a sure way to waste energy and presents a hazard to people inside and outside the home. Steel sash windows are easy to reglaze with a few simple tools and a lot of elbow grease. Technique is important to the aesthetics of the finished job, but, fortunately, you will have time to get it right. Close and lock the sash. Tape the heavy plastic over the inside of the window to prevent shards from spraying throughout the room. Clear the area around the outside of the window to ensure you have a clear space and solid footing. If you need to use a ladder, make sure it is solidly set. Put on your safety glasses. Chip the old putty out of the window frame all around the glass. Start at one spot on the frame and use the hammer and chisel to get under the putty in a parallel motion. The old putty should come out in chunks. Be sure to save the retention clips. Clean the small debris and dust out of the frame with the paintbrush. Spread a small bead of silicone sealer around the p
