How to replace the glass in a uPVC window?

It’s not too difficult to replace the glass in a uPVC window, so if you’re a confident DIYer you could have a go at this yourself. We’ll go through the main steps on how to replace the sealed unit in a uPVC double glazed window: Using a rubber mallet and a strong pallet knife, remove the beading around the window. You might think they’re part of the frame, but they’re actually separate on the inside of the frame and can be taken out by using pallet knife to prize them out. Start with one of the longest beads first and leave the top bead until last. Give the glass a little tap to loosen it if it doesn’t come out straight away, then the whole unit should slide out easily. Just make sure it falls towards you and not back out onto the ground below! Clear any debris that has found its way into the frame with a brush. Add spacers at the bottom of the frame – these could be pieces of plastic. Get your new sealed unit (make sure you measure the glass before you buy one so you know which size to get) and carefully take it out of the packaging. Look for the British Standard mark – that shows you the bottom of the glass. Lift the glass into the frame, starting with the bottom first, and make sure that it fits square in the frame before taking the spacers out. Use a little washing up liquid to spread along the beads to make it easier when you slide them back into the frame. If they simply push and clip back in, you can use something like a block of wood to help you push them in correctly. Put them back in reverse order to how you took them out. And there you go! If you’re feeling confident you can have a go at replacing the glass in your uPVC window yourself. But if you’ve got any worries, leave it to a window installer who will be able to do it in less than an hour.

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04 Oct

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Manchester - M40

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12 Sep

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Manchester - M24

Enquiry from: Sibusiso D

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are you the home owner of that property? = how many windows are you considering replacing? = what material do you require, upvc? = what colour do you want them to be? = do you require doors if so how ...

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24 Aug

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Manchester - M24

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Call back anytime. Type of window / door: Window Glass replacement only: Yes Number of windows requiring repair: 1 Number of doors requiring repair: 0 Other repair required: no Quote reque...

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31 Jul

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Manchester - M1

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Call anytime Type of window / door: Replacement glass pane Glass replacement only: Yes Number of windows requiring repair: 8 Number of doors requiring repair: 0 Other repair required: no Quot...

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15 Feb

Windows | Glazing

Manchester - M20

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Call anytime. Type of window / door: Upvc windows. Glass replacement only: Yes Number of windows requiring repair: 10 Number of doors requiring repair: 0 Other repair required: no Quote reque...

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01 Dec

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Manchester - M34

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Customer is looking for Secondary Glazing. Call back anytime. Type of window / door: Windows Glass replacement only: No Number of windows requiring repair: 2 Number of doors requiring repair: 0...

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06 Oct

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Manchester - M27

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call anytime number of windows: 6 quote requested on windows, in pvcu, to be supplied and fitted. are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: supply an...

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15 Aug

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Manchester - M27

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1800mm x 1800mm double glazed pane to replace misted one not frame glass only are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached are you looking for glaziers: yes how many ...

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20 Mar

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Manchester - M16

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customer requires secondary glazing. call back anytime. type of window / door: windows glass replacement only: no number of windows requiring repair: 5 number of doors requiring repair: 0 othe...

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25 Jan

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Manchester - M1

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Customer is just looking for 12 panes of glass for the windows and four panes of glass for the doors. Call any time. Type of window / door: windows and doors Glass replacement only: Yes Number...

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24 Jan

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Manchester - M32

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23 Nov

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Manchester - M11

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20 Nov

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Manchester - M45

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double glazed glass for front room window are you the property owner: relative of owner what level of service do you require: repair/glass only property type: detached how many windows do you need: 1 ...

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02 Oct

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Manchester - M26

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24 Sep

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Manchester - M4

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Looking for a double glazed, timber framed window. Call anytime. Type of window / door: Double Glazed Window Glass replacement only: No Number of windows requiring repair: 1 Number of doors requi...

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03 Sep

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Manchester - M8

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Customer requires a replacement double glazed unit. Call back anytime. Type of window / door: Window Glass replacement only: Yes Number of windows requiring repair: 1 Number of doors requiring ...

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03 Aug

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Manchester - M9

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replace a small window at the back of the house. the glass is broken and needs replacing. customer also has a few windows where the lock has gone. call anytime type of window / door: normal window...

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21 Jul

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Manchester - M25

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22 Jun

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01 Jun

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Manchester - M32

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If the glass in your window has been damaged, you might only need to replace that rather than your whole window frame. Common reasons for needing to replace the glass in your window include:

The glass has smashed from an impact such as a stone hitting it from a lawnmower
You have been broken into and suspects used the window to gain entry
The glass has blown (lost its airtightness) from constant water build-up around the seals, which is common in bathrooms
Extreme weather or pressure changes have caused a crack

If your frames are still intact and there’s nothing wrong with your window’s locks or trims, there’s no reason why you can’t just replace the sealed unit in your window. To help with the quotation process, a window installer may ask you to measure the glass for your window replacement. It’s pretty simple to just measure the sealed unit inside your window. There are just 3 steps you need to take:

Including the beading (the plastic and rubber seals around the windows that can be removed), measure the width of the window frame.
Do the same for the height of the window, making sure you include the beading.
Then, take 10mm off each measurement, and you have the approximate size of your glass.

A reputable window installer will still make their own measurements before confirming the size of the glass in your window and going ahead and ordering the replacement. Make sure you get a range of quotes from local and national installers so you can compare the price and their quotation process.

Accidents happen, and sometimes windows get broken. And that will lead to you wanting to replace just the glass in your window, rather than the whole frame. Also, as windows get older they can mist up on the inside, which means that the unit has ‘blown’ - so you’ll also need to replace the glass. But how much is it to replace the glass in a window? Luckily, if the frame of your window is in good condition, there’s no need to replace it, and this will reduce the cost. For an installer to fit a new pane of glass in a single glazed window, the average cost is £100, while a replacement double glazed sealed unit will cost an average of £110. Of course, as this is an average, if your window is very large you may spend more, and if your window is very small the price may be less. That's why it’s important to get a range of quotes so you can compare costs and get the best price. If you’re good at DIY, you may feel confident enough to have a go at replacing the glass in your window yourself. In that case, the cost of sealed unit and any other materials you need will cost an average of £57. It’s a significant saving, and if you think you can do it, then give it a try. However, if you’re in any way unsure, it’s best to leave it to the professionals. A window installer will be able to replace the glass in your window in less than an hour. Even though it costs more for a professional to do it, if you get it wrong and have to start over it will cost you more in the long run.

Whether you need toughened glass in your windows depends on where the windows are in your home or business. Toughened glass is sometimes referred to as tempered or safety glass, and it just means it’s stronger than the standard glass that’s usually offered with double glazed windows. So how do you know if you need it?

Toughened glass is useful in areas of your home where you might come into contact with the windows if you were to trip and fall. If you put your hands out to steady yourself on standard glass the chances are it would break into large sharp pieces with jagged edges. Of course, this means that you could seriously cut yourself if this were to happen. With toughened glass, the structure of the glass is changed so that if it breaks it shatters into lots of tiny pieces, minimising the risk to you if you were to fall on it.

You might want to use toughened glass in patio doors, low windows or frames next to doors. It just means that you will be safer if the unlikely happens and you or a family member falls through the glass. There are certain requirements through Building Regulations with windows at a certain level, but any reputable window installer should be able to go through these with you if you need to replace your windows with toughened glass. The regulations will only apply to new windows – there's no need to switch your windows to toughened glass early, but when you do come to replace them you’ll need to make sure they meet the standard.

It’s not too difficult to replace the glass in a uPVC window, so if you’re a confident DIYer you could have a go at this yourself. We’ll go through the main steps on how to replace the sealed unit in a uPVC double glazed window:

Using a rubber mallet and a strong pallet knife, remove the beading around the window. You might think they’re part of the frame, but they’re actually separate on the inside of the frame and can be taken out by using pallet knife to prize them out. Start with one of the longest beads first and leave the top bead until last.
Give the glass a little tap to loosen it if it doesn’t come out straight away, then the whole unit should slide out easily. Just make sure it falls towards you and not back out onto the ground below!
Clear any debris that has found its way into the frame with a brush. Add spacers at the bottom of the frame – these could be pieces of plastic.
Get your new sealed unit (make sure you measure the glass before you buy one so you know which size to get) and carefully take it out of the packaging. Look for the British Standard mark – that shows you the bottom of the glass.
Lift the glass into the frame, starting with the bottom first, and make sure that it fits square in the frame before taking the spacers out.
Use a little washing up liquid to spread along the beads to make it easier when you slide them back into the frame. If they simply push and clip back in, you can use something like a block of wood to help you push them in correctly. Put them back in reverse order to how you took them out.

And there you go! If you’re feeling confident you can have a go at replacing the glass in your uPVC window yourself. But if you’ve got any worries, leave it to a window installer who will be able to do it in less than an hour.

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