Changing glass on uPVC windows and correct packing, how to change glass real time instruction

short guidance video on how to pack the double glazed pane in uPVC window
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[@Bzz22]

Proper trades person , who cares about doing the job properly. Brilliant.

[@mrfxr1695]

Thank you 🙂👍

[@Chardonbois]

Great tutorial! Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge and expertise!

[@mrfxr1695]

Thanks 👍🙂

[@madnessinmotion]

It all makes sense now. This is a great and easy tutorial, thanks for that. I'm going to try this myself so wish me luck 😂

[@mrfxr1695]

Good luck 👍🙂

[@Stephen84o]

Followed this guide and worked perfectly. Saved me over £100 for a single window!

[@mrfxr1695]

I'm glad it helped🙂👍 All the best

[@MONKIPANTS]

This is a great video on how to do this type of work, I feel confidence in your tutorial. You sure make it look so easy and I like your honest and friendly bit at the end by offering to fix the other window free. Thankyou for taking the time to show us all. 🙏

[@mrfxr1695]

Thank you for nice words👍

[@riteshsolanki8761]

The detail in this video, absolutely brilliant. Thank you for sharing. Liked and subscribed

[@mrfxr1695]

Thanks 👍 🙂

[@colinmscott]

Thank you. Having watched numerous videos before I start tackling this job myself, yours is definitely the best one I have seen. I particularly learned something new in relation to the use of packers. I now feel confident in doing it myself.

[@mrfxr1695]

Thanks, I'm glad you like the video. I wish you all the best 👍

[@kadetsx]

I fixed my window witch was moved on one side and exposing my conservatory to the wind . Thank you for your video 👍😁🙏

[@mrfxr1695]

I'm glad it helped, thanks for nice words All the best👍🙂

[@tornike6776]

i have exactly the same problem, and i was searching solutions for it, thanks for this amazing video it definitely helps me to change my glass

[@mrfxr1695]

Thank you for your support All the best 🙂👍

[@johnbeck5795]

Informative video! I replaced the gasket seals when putting my new glazing units in. Changed from flipper profile gasket to bubble type. None of the glazing I took out had been toe and healed properly. The frames I have, the glazing recess has a 4mm deep channel on the outer side so needs 4mm packers in the channel for the 5mm packers to sit squarely on. The packers should be the same depth as the glazing unit, in my case 28mm. For anyone wanting an explanation of toe and healing glazing units, type 'toe and healed glazing' into google.

[@mrfxr1695]

Thanks for explanation. You're right. So many windows have been glazed without adequate packing All the best 👍🙂

[@jeffjeffjeff2]

Brilliant video. Thanks so much. I've got a misted pane and had some ridiculous quotes to have it replaced. I'm going to remove the beads and measure the existing pane and get a replacement cut and then hopefully fit it myself ensuring it's packed properly as you showed. Thanks again

[@mrfxr1695]

Thanks 👍 Just take it easy and should be all fine

[@Wordywizard1121]

Top class, many thanks for this.

[@mrfxr1695]

Thanks for nice comment👍

[@davidmacgregor3471]

Excellent Video - Just fitting several windows and suffered a blown glass, keep up these simple to follow video's, as I hate the American one's as they talk to much (less is always more)

[@mrfxr1695]

Thanks, I'll do my best 👍 I wish you smooth work with your windows

[@thelettuceuk]

Thanks very much, best video of how to change double-glazed windows in UPVC frames and where to place the spacers. My window was about 1mm wider than the previous one, so was a very tight fit, had to use a small block of wood and bash the beading in with a mallet (you have to place the block along the narrow inside edge of the beading and hit it straight inwards to get it to clip in, just be careful not to hit the glass).

[@mrfxr1695]

Thanks 👍 I like your improvisation with block of wood. How come for glass pane to be thicker?

[@mikebruce7783]

Best and easiest way to replace glass ...thank you

[@mrfxr1695]

Thanks 👍🙂

[@b-radsadventures6846]

"Glass does not like hammers." Excellent! Thank you.

[@mrfxr1695]

Thanks 🙂

[@johnjeff3849]

The plastic beads don't like hammers either, use a plaatic or rubber faced hammer.

[@tonyphoney2384]

Great video and great job. Thanks for sharing

[@mrfxr1695]

Thanks 👍😃

[@nico101gaming]

Really great video. Thanks for your help

[@mrfxr1695]

Thank you for nice words👍

[@iainrutherford184]

Very helpful. Clear and concise instructions ❤

[@mrfxr1695]

Many thanks for nice words All the best 👍🙂

[@iainrutherford184]

@mrfxr1695 wish I had the correct tool to remove the trim. I ended up bending and snapping the tip of a paint scraper 🤣

[@dravinevatoa9225]

Thank you very much for your excellent work in your great video,you are a credit to your trade 😁

[@mrfxr1695]

Thank you!

[@richardgate1571]

Fixed my sagged opener which was binding and hardly closing. The packers were on the incorrect corners, I just swapped them over a d job done. Thank you!

[@mrfxr1695]

Thanks, I'm glad the clip helped 👍. It is suprising how many windows are packed incorrectly

[@patcarroll2690]

Great video, Thank you 🙏

[@mrfxr1695]

You're welcome

[@EAFXtrader]

Great video. Thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@mrfxr1695]

Thank you 👍🙂

[@Kk-bq8sw]

Brilliantly explained

[@mrfxr1695]

Thanks 👍

[@j0rzeh]

Great video thank you.

[@mrfxr1695]

Thank you, 🙂 Please subscribe and share

[@stephenquirke9466]

Excellent video thanks

[@mrfxr1695]

Cheers 👍🙂

[@MiteshParmar]

Good video. I didn't know about the glaze sitting on the base and using the packers like that. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏽

[@mrfxr1695]

Thank you 👍 All the best 🙂

[@russlee7879]

Thanks handy tips #To the point!

[@mrfxr1695]

Thanks🙂👍

[@davopottso1]

Great advice for a novice like me😁👍

[@mrfxr1695]

👍 thanks🙂

[@barrydoherty636]

How do you pack a window that opens out from the bottom? Great video, well done.

[@mrfxr1695]

Thanks for asking, both bottom corners,( under the glass and on side) as close to corner as possible. You don't need anything higher up

[@imnotamechanic3491]

Great video, my bead is on the outside - but at least its ground floor! You dont mention the rubber gasket seal that is around the window, whould we just try and replace with the same type?

[@mrfxr1695]

Externally beaded windows will usually have narrow double sided(sticky tape) gasket to prevent thieves from popping glass out. You can buy double sided sticky foam and replace it out use a bead of clear silicone, if tape is not damaged.

[@lemsdarkapprentice2535]

Excellent. Loads of thanks, i will definitely try this. Can i ask: how do you know which packers you need + where can i get them from? Also, do i need to put sealant on the insides of the beads (either the external ones, internal ones, or both) to stop cold air + water getting in? Or do i not need to add sealant at all?

[@mrfxr1695]

Thanks👍 I found these packers on Amazon, price is not bad at all. amzn.to/3TX0olg You shouldn't use sealant at all, water is allowed to pass the gasket. That's the reason why glass shouldn't sit on the bottom but instead be raised off with the packers. Just make sure that packers are supporting both panes of glass( inner and outer) also to allow water to pass under the glass and get discharged through weep holes. All the best 👍🙂

[@Trykon95]

BrillInt video thank you! Needed this info so I can take a window out to fit a sofa in the house. Am I right in saying the glass shouldn’t fall backwards because of the beading on the outside?

[@mrfxr1695]

Thanks, the glass can only fall to the side where removable glazing beads are. Most modern windows have beads on inside, some older ones have beads outside( they can be a pain sometimes) just be ready to catch the glass when removing last glazing bead An the best👍

[@Trykon95]

@@mrfxr1695 thanks mate! Thought as much just wanted the reassurance before I did it lol can’t imagine it will be too difficult and appreciate your video!

[@ArcofZen]

Why is there always someone on site using an SDS to chase out something? It’s the worst noise 😂 Thanks for the video though anyway!

[@mrfxr1695]

🤣 that's what we builders do. "I've got leaky taps, can you sort it out?" " Sure, let me knock your chimney down first" 🤣🤪

[@farfartony751]

Baie dankie!

[@mrfxr1695]

Cheers 👍🙂

[@suewright6558]

What a brilliant straightforward video, thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge! we’re starting the replacement of 18 panes tomorrow & I now feel confident we can manage it. We’ve been told we should drill drain holes in the frame once the glass is removed but I’m wondering if this is true now I’ve watched this, can I ask your opinion please & also will do we re-use existing packers or replace? Tia.

[@mrfxr1695]

Thanks for supporting words 🙂 Once glass is out, check for functionality of existing drainage holes. Yes, you're might need to drill new ones if old ones are obsolete. And yes, you can reuse existing packers for sure,. Make sure you pack the glass off the bottom to assist drainage and prevent glass from blowing again. All the best👍

[@Crazycatmum1973]

@@help_me_rhonda yes it was thanks. So much easier than I expected. No drain holes to drill, I just cleaned the existing ones out.

[@bencollins5937]

Thank you, very helpful video. I removed the bead and packers and the unit still seems stuck. Is it possible it's been glued in somehow please?

[@mrfxr1695]

If it is internally beaded it shouldn't be glued, it might need a bit of "helping" Externally beaded panes are usually stuck with double sided gasket tape against inner edge I hope it helps

[@bencollins5937]

@@mrfxr1695 thanks very much 🙂

[@TheNinja691]

Great tutorial and you clearly know what you’re doing which is why I was shocked to see you use a hammer. Surely you have a nylon mallet? 😳

[@mrfxr1695]

Thanks, Yes, I do have a nylon mallet, but that would involve me walking to the van and back, too many calories would be wasted 😁😉

[@TheNinja691]

@@mrfxr1695 🤣🤣 love it! I too am a lazy git when it comes to getting the right tools for the job 😂🙏

[@paulwilliams8536]

I don’t have glass in a window I’ve been given for my shed, need to measure the opening for a new glass. How much clearance should I allow between glass and frame ?

[@mrfxr1695]

About 5-6mm (blue or red packer )all the way around. 10-12 mm total in width and hight. For the thickness, pop the bead in, tension it and measure the thickness. Most modern uPVC 's come in 24 or 28mm thickness, but it's not excluded to be different to that All the best 👍

[@Vertikala-pc5ig]

Does every glass can be changed from inside or are there some of them that you have to do from outside? How do you know? Great video

[@mrfxr1695]

Hi, older versions of the uPVC windows are glazed from out side. They have glazing beads on outside and in general would have compression gasket on inside. They are a bit more trickier to do, compression gasket has to be carefully pulled out first, glass pane pushed away from glazing beads in order to remove glazing beads. If you have this kind of window and you've never done then before I would suggest to get personal help. You don't want to get stuck half way with broken bead or gasket All the best 👍🙂

[@kayesmithme]

I need you in my life lol. What happens if the beading is outside grrrrr

[@mrfxr1695]

Same thing, just from outside unfortunately

[@DKGCustom]

yeah...but where to get reasonably priced replacement panels?

[@mrfxr1695]

Just ask your local glazing shop

[@MP-pe1bt]

where can i buy glass for my windows as i need to replace on three windows and all are different sizes

[@mrfxr1695]

Hi, you can get glass made to measure in any glazing shop. Please note that glass on doors, windows directly connected to doors and window panes below 800mm from the floor have to be safety glass, most commonly toughened. You'll have to specify that when ordering. If you me know in what town you are, I could look into shops that you could use All the best 🙂

[@markannis4950]

Yea wish they all came out that easy

[@mrfxr1695]

Yep, some of them can be a pain

[@trickydicky90]

And where does one but such replacement glass. I dont see avaliable in Wicks or B&Q, Is it not made to measure and so any saving is lost on that process?

[@mrfxr1695]

Replacement glass you can order from your local glazing shop. Glass panes are usually between £20-40. Major saving is if you measure and replace the glass yourself. You can always ask your local glazing shop for complete service but expect to be charged for measuring and installation as well.

[@agreatd]

Do you not use any sealant? Today there seems to be a growing concern about cold leaks

[@mrfxr1695]

No sealant should be used for glazing uPVC

[@agreatd]

@@mrfxr1695 Thank you! The sealant I've found was Soudatherm SFI 600P

[@gregsmith7821]

Those beads came out so easy!😂 How come all the ones I do are tight as tight can be?

[@mrfxr1695]

Oh, some of them are real pain 👍

[@theeastyorkies666]

Hi...how would you pack a fixed pane that's not in an opening sash ? Size of glass unit is approximately: 1300mm width x 745mm height. Thankyou kindly in advance, appreciated 😊👍

[@mrfxr1695]

Hi, thanks for asking Basically same as top hung window explained in one of the earlier responses. All you have to do, is to pack both bottom corners. Under the glass and on side, all as close to bottom corners as possible I hope it helps All the best👍🙂

[@theeastyorkies666]

@@mrfxr1695 hello MrFxr...thankyou for your speedy response & appreciated greatly. So just to confirm, pack the lower corners & configure the packers in a right angle shape ? 😊👍 😊👍

[@mrfxr1695]

@@theeastyorkies666 yes, I think we talk about same thing. Packer under each bottom corner as close to corner as possible, and packer on side of the glass down to bottom corners👍 All the best

[@ArcanePath360]

Thanks. What if the window is hinged at the top?

[@mrfxr1695]

Pack each bottom corner under the glass for glass support and sides to stop it from siding left-right

[@ArcanePath360]

@@mrfxr1695 Thanks!

[@mannyi]

3:09 what are does blue things called?

[@mrfxr1695]

They are called glazing packers. You can get them online. Here is selection of various thicknesses amzn.to/3NH7xn3 Each colour is different thickness. Blue ones are 5mm thick, btw

[@icooper5236]

Toe and heel a window only if the window has been fitted out of square.

[@mrfxr1695]

That only applies to fixed(non opening sections) for side hung casements it is a must and always

[@samsavojbolagi5513]

👋

[@mrfxr1695]

👋

[@dgroberts100]

What if you can't get the fking beading to shift, mine just will not budge??

[@mrfxr1695]

Does your window have external beads? If so, most likely will have compression gasket internally that has to be pulled out(carefully) and then external beads can be removed. For refit, place the beads back in, push the glass right against beads and refit compression gasket. If they are internal glazing beads, try to pray them off in the middle of the bead, away from the corner

[@dgroberts100]

@@mrfxr1695 I got it out.....kitchen spatula got the fekr moving eventually!!

[@paulfoot535]

sorry but your lucky you didnt crack the unit, it is vital the packers are the correct width for the unit ,they have to support both inside and outside pains of glass, if you only support the outside pain you run the risk of whats called lipping the unit and causing it to crack. the way you positioned the packers would cause lipping.

[@mrfxr1695]

Thanks for your concern, but I can assure you that packers where correct width and supporting both sections of glass, inner and outer. No "lipping" here. All the best 👍🙂

[@paulfoot535]

My concern is for the people trying to copie, you don't mention to support all of the unit, also you pushed the packer right up to the plastic under the gasket,schoolboy error. To do the job correctly you need bridging packers specific to the profile. If you use non specific packers you should always place them at an angle

[@mrfxr1695]

@@paulfoot535 dear Paul, I appreciate your concern, but I can assure you that glass is packed well and correct. No "school boy" error here All the best 👍🙂

[@paulfoot535]

I'm fensa approved bin in the industry 40 years and I train people to do this and I can assure you it would be a fail.all the best 👌

[@mrfxr1695]

Thank you for sharing your opinion All the best

[@icooper5236]

Blue +red packer = 11mm

[@mrfxr1695]

Correct

[@sonuuk8662]

Use the plastic hammer

[@mrfxr1695]

Sure will be better, I use small rubber mallet usually but couldn't be bothered to get it out of the van 😉

[@hansmaulwurf4583]

It looks like the installer knew what they were doing wrong when putting the blue packers at the top. Maybe on site they put the windows in upside down... or they did it on purpose to ensure the customer returns... Eitherway, rubbish job and the client is lucky you worked it out.

[@mrfxr1695]

I agree, although sometimes the issue is lack of knowledge but also laziness or malicious work is not excluded All the best 👍🙂

[@jenniebee01]

This is a terrible video! You can't see half of what you're doing since you're holding the camera in one hand, and then you shut it off when you replace the actual glass? What's the point?

[@mrfxr1695]

Sorry, I needed both hands to put glass in, so I couldn't hold camera.

[@victormorris3680]

Please don't aapologise,at the last count nearly nine hundred watchers didn't have a problem.

[@mrfxr1695]

​@@victormorris3680many thanks for nice, supporting words 👍🙂 All the best

[@PeteTruman]

Now I know how to mine , thanks very much 👍

[@mrfxr1695]

Thanks 👍🙂