how to measure broken double glazing unit without removing 📏🆘

[@jedhughes6743]

Thank you, the thickness measuring method was brilliant !😎

[@mhmUD2011]

Measuring the glass is really GENIUS

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Thanks Mahmoud

[@susanrice7240]

@@AbouttheHouse0 when i watched you use basic math to calculate the thickness, I felt like a child learning how to tie my shoes. Really easy, makes total sense... and empowering. a moment of wonder!

[@Mel.ELK05]

Simple and to the point for sizing and thickness, thanks a lot! In short; split line to split line and minus 10mm for IGU replacement.

[@PhilBrighton4]

This video may not be literally a lifesaver, but it’s definitely a money saver! Thanks so much. 👍

[@derv1980]

Great idea about measuring the thickness, always struggled with that without taking glass out first.

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@salilsharma577]

You have saved my life. A clear 👍 way of explaining complex thing. I watched other videos also earlier but did not understand. You are the best.

[@AbouttheHouse0]

You are most welcome. I'll get round to doing a video showing glass replacement eventually

[@swathom99]

you're the best with your measuring technique! I love it.

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Thank you so much!

[@whatworkedforme]

Great Demo and explanation!

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Thanks 👍

[@robellens2987]

Nicely explained process to replace window pane, cheers.

[@geofsharp658]

Excellent well presented little video. 👍 thanks for posting.

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Glad you liked it!

[@claytalks3252]

You are the star sir

[@jimsmith4171]

Very clear and sensible advice - thank you very much, Jim, Derby

[@kasiap4426]

Thank you, it's very descriptive and well explained. We managed to take the mesurments, order a glass and change it. :)

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Great job! I recorded 40 mins of video changing the glass and guess what? Summat went wrong and there was no sound. 😞😞 😂. I might try editing it with a voiceover.

[@gezmonder]

Very clear explanation thanks

[@owenrobert1333]

Great video. Well explained. My window doesn't open though so I don't know how to get the thickness

[@AbouttheHouse0]

If there isn't an opening window you can measure,you might have to remove the pane to measure up.

[@kevinwells768]

Perfect. I spent 5 figures on double glazing with ''industry guarantees' - not worth the paper they're written on. So I'll be replacing a couple of broken units myself. Been wondering how to get started - thank you!

[@AbouttheHouse0]

It's always the same with jobs like this - getting started. Once you've jumped that first hurdle, the rest falls into place.

[@StarCaledonia]

Thank you, I needed a simple way to do this to buy a replacement for fitting a cat flap

[@jeffjeffjeff2]

Excellent video, thanks very much

[@lindaj5492]

What if it’s a unit that doesn’t open? Can I assume that the panels that do open will have the same thickness? I’m thinking of a window with a central fixed unit and two side units that do open.

Invaluable thanks

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Glad you think so!

[@johnmartin6103]

That is really helpful thankyou.

[@ozali-riza6788]

YOU ARE AMAZING THANK YOU

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Thank you

[@srinijvs]

Brilliant .. very useful thank you

[@banjodeano2202]

brilliant video

[@szilvijuhasz]

Thank you, this was helpfull!

[@vosenesvideos]

When ordering the unit, they will also want to know the spacer bar (the bit between the two panes of glass that make up the double glazed unit) colour; silver, black etc.

[@lindaj5492]

Very helpful, thank you! Watching this with my fingers crossed that the split line on my misty double-glazed units upstairs is on the inside 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@PhoenixArizona602]

His math was so cool. Make a video on how to get the overall.

[@paulwilliams8536]

How would you work out thickness if you don’t have glass, I’ve been given a frame for my shed that has no glass

[@flyinghero5283]

Great video

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Thanks for the visit

[@patrickahearne8770]

Excellent description. I guess you never got round to making the how-to-replace video though.

[@salilsharma577]

Thanks for help

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Always welcome

[@poshbit]

Brilliant mate

[@toddpalmer3507]

We do it way different in the states

[@autopatina8337]

Thanks 👍

[@lewminati139]

I hope this isn't a silly question, but shouldn't the split line *always* be on the inside? Why put it on the outside? It makes it much easier for someone to break in.

[@choppergear6990]

The beading (split line) was on the outside for years, silly idea looking back!

[@M.E63]

My local place made to measure double glazing glass made it within 30 minutes, never had it in stock but made it from scratch in 30 minutes while I waited

[@rynkevpat]

what if the window doesn’t open ??

[@74wrighty]

Thanks.

[@sudgur990]

well explained video

[@MohcineOnline]

Thank you very muh

[@erynn9968]

That’s perfect thank you. I tried to ask a potential glass installer about it and they politely advised me to shut up(

[@pataleno]

Haha. I did the same and he said take the glass out. FFS !🤦

[@MrGuy999guy]

Is it 10mm reduced from measurements for aluminium frames? Thanks

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Good question, but I'm afraid I don't know. I've never come across ally frames. I try hard to be a source of trustworthy and accurate information. Hence, if I don't know I would rather be honest and say so. I know it's not what you wanted to hear. Sorry about that. If you find out would you come back and let us know for anyone else who may ask, please?

[@ProfessorWhit3]

@@AbouttheHouse0did you ever do a video on fitting the glass, I need to replace a pane of glass from frosted to clear

[@AbouttheHouse0]

@@ProfessorWhit3 I filmed fitting the new glass but my camera work when to pot and I ended up with some scenes missing and no sound at all. Maybe I'll revisit it and see if I can do anything with it.

[@johnbeck5795]

Why does 10mm have to deducted, both H and V? I've replaced x5 units and the deduction means the glazing unit has to be toe and heel with 5mm plastic pads called packers. Surely the gap need not be so big? ... it means a bigger gap for cold air to creep through. Also, it bemuses me that upvc glazing caps can be on the outside. A couple of minutes to remove them, take the glazing unit out and the burglar is in.

[@plummetplum]

I've heard you should always pack at the bottom to allow moisture to drain away from the window to prevent getting moisture in between. I also guess the 10mm is to allow for variations in the frame width plus expansion and contraction. My patio doors have the beads on the outside which I found bizarre too. I'm not sure why, but they are normally sealed in with double sided tape.

[@tristancraven3685]

If the glass is loaded from outside change yhe whole window theyre easy to break into

[@paulfoot535]

no need ,just buy glass locks or even seal between glass and frame

[@cheekydollar]

I've just measured up my unit as 62mm with 18mm space each size meaning the glass unit is 26mm. This doesn't seem to be a standard size. Sounds like 24 or 28mm is more normal! What should I go for? Will it matter if it's slightly too thick / thin?

[@mandarmane5920]

Respect!

[@telly9004]

Mines a fixed pane non opening ?

[@ryanh3285]

Is it possible to replace a double glazed unit with a triple glazed unit?

[@AbouttheHouse0]

It is, provided you can get a tripple glazed the same overall thickness as your double glazed. Have the gaps filled with argon or you'll gain almost nothing

[@ryanh3285]

@@AbouttheHouse0 Thanks I'm thinking it's only worth while if you do all window's so I'll probably just replace my blown one's with argon filled double glazing.

[@AbouttheHouse0]

@@ryanh3285 With a 28mm unit (std double glazing) you'd end up with 8mm air gaps if you used triple. The gap is too small to make a difference. proper triple glazing needs to be thicker to make a real difference. And you'd need to do the whole house. It's a shame you can't get a film that can make clear glass into K glass. I found my frames are not effectively sealed to the walls, so I foamed round my patio doors and renewed the seals. Made a huge difference at little cost.

[@ryanh3285]

@@AbouttheHouse0 Thanks good advice i think my units are 24mm so I'll definitely change like for like.

[@GARYCLARK1985]

Good video. But always measure Width then the height, not the other way. That's the standard 👍

[@alzeNL]

no broken window here (touch wood !) but very interesting !

[@AbouttheHouse0]

I've broken a few windows deliberately in the course of my professional career, but this is the first time in my life I've actually broken one by accident. There's a first time for everything and i got a couple of videos out of it, lol

[@colin5777]

You need to answer the questions put to you😮

[@sith66]

Buying glass gauges is easy..lol . Amazon 20 qid.

[@bartsz6908]

Please tell us why UK is 20 years behind Europe with windows and you are fitting uPVC windows into wooden frames.... British standard hahaha

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Huh❓ What are you on about?