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Window Glass 2 Years, 11 Months ago Karma: 0
I'm having an Anderson type window. Its glass broke and I'm planning to replace it myself, are there any tips to be followed? Would you recommend doing it myself?
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Re:Window Glass 2 Years, 10 Months ago Karma: 0
My husband did such a repair by himself. He has found the instructions on the Web. I can ask him about the address if you'd like.
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Re:Window Glass 2 Years, 10 Months ago Karma: 0
Is this one of those double paned windows?

Be sure to check the warranty to make sure it isn't rendered void if you install it yourself!
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Re:Window Glass 2 Years, 10 Months ago Karma: 0
I think you have to replace the entire sash. Although Anderson is good for warranty issues but broken glass are not covered. Stress fractures are covered for one year, replacement is not difficult. Instructions will come with the sash, or you can have a look at the company web site.
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Re:Window Glass 2 Years, 10 Months ago Karma: 0
To handle them well, you can search on Google and even i think that you will have to change the whole set of glass.
Just ask them what they give in warranty. Use them with precaution in future.
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Re:Window Glass 11 Months, 3 Weeks ago Karma: 0
Hi, it's interesting to replacing the window Glass self, but be careful.
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Re:Window Glass 11 Months, 2 Weeks ago Karma: 1
It is okay to replace it yourself. I guess it is not that hard to replace on your own. Just make sure you know what you are doing.
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