Making an insulated unit

[@bigtom388]

not only is this guy very knowledgeable of windows hes extremely helpful, took time outta his day to help me over the phone top notch guy right here

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

bigtom388 thanks for watching!!

[@davidb7294]

Impressive; quick clear complete explanation. Very helpful. I did not find this anywhere else. Thank you!

[@Noaxe_Tegrinde]

Great job Alex and thank you. Very interesting. I am surprised that there is so much manual work involved with this process, in these days of automation. I would have thought that there would, at least, have been an adjustable clamping jig on pivots to make handling easier. Cheers NoAxe

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

Noacks Tegrinde thanks! And big manufacturers do have those machines, but most glass shops that replace your home windows won’t have some of that stuff. Again thank for watching

[@BitcoinandGold]

This is what i needed to know. Looks more complcated than I thought. I was wanting to repair my old units. But now i see I can not do this.

[@RT69hemicharger]

Alex. One of the BEST informational videos I have seen on YT! Thanks for the great tips. All the best!

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

Karl 3% thanks man thanks for watching

[@rtel123]

I would love to buy IG units that are not engineered to fail every 20 years or less if they are facing south or west and get hot. The pressure buildup on a hot day is tremendous, eventually blowing out the seal. A good way to make them is to assemble them in a chamber that is as hot as the air in the unit will be on a hot day. Therefore, they will mostly have a vacuum that pulls them together, and on a hot day, the air pressure inside the unit is about the same as outside, preventing a blowout.

[@RVwithDD]

In 6 glazed windows, one of the panels is heat-soaked and tempered. I guess that's why.

[@nevinkuser9892]

That is awesome. Amazing quality job! And yeah, I don't want to burn my fingers on that stuff either!

[@ProfessionalDad]

Always wondered how involved this was. Thanks for sharing a professional job

[@nosloppyagape]

One of the few videos on KZbin thank you so much man!

[@williamjohnson5215]

Alex, Thank you for posting such a great video. I am from the manufacturer of the machine you are using and have looked into our system, but I do not find your company name in our system. Please let us know if we can be of any assistance to you or if you have any questions. Thank you, Bill from Hot Melt Technologies.

[@clintbridges7896]

Thank you for showing us how to do this.

[@tamarab5751]

Clear & straightforward, thanks!

[@1wasinAlpha]

Very informative and NO BULLSHIT video! Thank you!

[@davechapman7735]

thanks for showing. great job sir

[@rondail5675]

Thanks Alex. I would like to see how to replace thermo-glass in a home vinyl window.

[@johng5295]

Thanks in a million. Great content. Awesome. Very well explained. I couldn't find this explanation--simply put anywhere else. Great teachers are hard to find. Grade: A++💥

[@vincentking8267]

This is awesome, but damn if those hot melt systems are expensive!!!

[@rastaman7260]

Thanks for this awesome video.

[@jimflood6550]

Good video, appreciate the lesson on how windows are made.

[@ModitRC]

How do you get the moisture out before sealing?

[@harrypalmer7572]

the spacer bar is filled with a load of small beads called desiccant. it absorbs the moisture inside the unit after its sealed

[@BetoKot]

Hola Alex, grate video I just opened an window shop with a friend in Colima Mexico and want to offer double pane windows. How makes the hot gun and what product or material you use to melt. Thanks for the information.

[@trippylarry8409]

I have the same butyl machine lol cool stuff. Only difference is we use super spacer & not the aluminum

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

Trippy Larry nice! We use super spacer when we go a long distance to a job site and we do it them on site!

[@trippylarry8409]

alex rubio nice. Ya we manufacture the units on site. We call it Instaglass lol

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

Trippy Larry I might have to start using that word too!! Lol

[@stephenyoutubin4476]

Thanks Alex, much appreciated.

[@topherdean1024]

Great vid, thanks. Questions: 1. Can I use silicon caulk instead of hot melt and leave it clamped until cured? 2. How do you prevent moisture from being trapped inside? I would think if it was even humid out, that moisture might cause condensation? 3. Can I make wood spacers and paint them?

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

Great questions. Silicone will work, not recommend but I just don’t know how long it will hold compared to the hot melt . Secondly I’m getting ready to post another video with the whole process, the spacer does have desiccant that Absorbs the moisture. And last I’ve never tried wood spacer but I don’t see why it would not work for quick and cheap fix

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

Stick around and within the next 2 days I’ll be posting my other video

[@topherdean1024]

@@AlexRubioRQualityGlass Thank you Alex!

[@johnkang2000]

Thank you for this. I really wanted to know how double glaze is done. Just one thing though, is there no need for desiccant between the glass? For fogging up.

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

Yes there is! I have a different video where I am putting desiccant inside the. Aluminum spacer

[@dougnicoll]

Without replacing the air inside the window with a type of "dry air", wouldn't the atmospheric humidity condense on the inside of the glass with temperature changes?

[@jdmec81]

The spacer frame is hollow, covered in little slits, and filled with a desiccant to absorb moisture.

[@TS0G0]

I thought air between the glass panel should be sucked out making it vacuum. No?

[@Sandhuforever]

@@TS0G0 Air is bad conductor of heat

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

We never vacuum air out and never have a problem with these!!! We do fill them with the desiccant and that absorbs whatever moisture is inside or is trying to come in

[@jwill9877]

@@TS0G0 doesn't need to be. That's a little more efficient but is it worth the cost of the equipment to do that? No not in this case. Filter and dry the air and focus on other heat losses in your house.

[@zababit]

Thank you Alex. Great job mate! Can you please tell me where you can buy the plastic spacers?

[@ricokillz2091]

It’s made of thin aluminum metal and from CRL website!

[@krisgorr3439]

Alex, I'm starting a window pane replacement/repair company. I'm new so I do need training and these videos helped me with more ideas. I used to be a builder but the body is not as it used to be. The repair company I want to use drills holes on the exterior and you use special patented vents and this dries out the descendent and keeps it dry . This will allow the window to stay clear with a 20 year warranty. Or if it's too far gone replace the IGU. I'm wondering is I can have a shop to make my own IGU or is it worth it? I guess you have to see what you can get materials for and figure out the labour and whatnot. But for emergency repair you could offer a 24hr service with a higher mark up that's all. What I've read/learned is that Argon gas is somewhat overrated. It saves minimal and the costs out way the savings so why bother? After 3-4 years the gas is out due to solar pumping anyway. Trust me I've been in construction over 30 years and always put Argon in my windows because that's what everyone does. But getting into the anatomy and understanding windows more now I don't see the purpose. Any help/feedback would be greatly appreciated. I'm in Canada, so we go from -30 Celsius to + 30 Celsius. Sorry for the long question.

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

We feel the same about argon gas. As long as you go with a soft coat of low e glass that’s is usually good enough, and the hot melt machine is definitely worth it especially for emergencies like you said when people don’t wanna wait days for a replacement. We get most of our stuff from crlaurence you can look up the website for IGU materials

[@krisgorr3439]

@@AlexRubioRQualityGlass Awesome thanks for the reply and I'm going to start watching videos once a night to gather information. Very thorough, very good videos and willing to help a northern neighbour. THANK YOU!!! EH!!! Lol

[@manishkolambekar3136]

Great job done , make one more video how to make spacer.

[@efyish]

Impressive. What about moisture treatment, how do you apply it

[@edmundpunduma5791]

A very good tutorial for first timer. Much thanks. What is the hot black substance used for sealing?

[@basavaraj]

Nice video bro. Well informative.

[@jedidiahlawton2149]

❤️❤️❤️🙏 this has always been some sort of black majick mystery to me thank you

[@wanjagilbert7325]

Thanku Alex i think i have much to learn from you.

[@codemontana]

Nice work

[@danialkelly4497]

Thanks Alex, that's awesome

[@pbv61]

Is there a substitute for the hot melt if I'm going to fix my window at home. It's an older aluminum slider, dual paned. It has condensation between panes. I know I can get out of from and open frame. I was hoping just to use black silicone sealant around edges and let it harden. Is there a specific tubed sealant for this?

[@OlderShadowRider]

my thoughts exactly. Im leaning towards using "Black Knight" tubing on mine. But the inside part, I'm going to see if I can find some sort of plastic trim to mold my own or even wood?

[@chodkowski01]

He makes it look so easy.

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

Thanks

[@Nuprem1z]

My old house built in the 70's has single pane aluminum frame windows. My question...do they make thinner spacer material or is there an alternative approach for my older aluminum frames? Recommendations?

[@zedzed1046]

In the U.K we can get a 4mm glass, 6mm spacer, 4mm glass unit, so 14mm would be a thin unit for wooden frames or retro fitting, normall units a 4/12/4 so 20mm in plastic frames, I have no idea what the gap is in alloy frames.

[@anthonycarr6624]

you sir are the man.

[@trankt54155]

Good video and thanks for posting.

[@jl9678]

Thanks for this educational vid

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

big O thanks for watching!

[@marcisaacs9407]

Really Love the idea of making your own but, For my asking but what about humidity inside if you live in the North East during winter.

[@DrMurphy2273]

Good job

[@stephenstevenson2506]

Great video you explained it all very well👍..could I ask you please what else can I use to seal ..would a type if no nails glue or maybe some type of silicone 🤔 do the same..say from a homemade point of view

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

There is a silicone foam and metal sealant for this, it comes in a tube it just takes a few days longer to dry then the 10-15 minutes for this stuff

[@slobodanboban8717]

Thanks man! That black stuff is Silicon based glue?

[@MrPhotodoc]

Wow. I'm not going to Home Depot. I'm getting that hot melt machine. FYI, spacer is filled with desiccant that removes humidity between the glass panes so no fogging with temp changes.

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

Chuck Stark yes it is. Have u tried putting it in your hand and then spray some glass cleaner. It warms up pretty good at first u think it going to get hot, it’s a good way to know it that stuff is working.

[@HellTriX]

I use hardwood spacers mitered together and then i toss in a handful of desiccant into the window then seal it all up with silicone. Desiccant makes a nice decoration inside the glass if the sun hits it just right.

[@99shujah]

No question . but thank you for detail explanation of work. Thanks again.

[@kalboakomix9163]

If Hot Melt Butyl is not available.. could RTV be used?

[@temomoreno2018]

Thanks for the awesome video Alex. Do you have a link for the spacers material?

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

We get our stuff from CRLAURENCE we have an account set up with them not sure if they sell to people without an account but you might be able to order online or your local glass shop might be willing to sell to you

[@fengtaowang5348]

Great video. A very basic question here: where to buy the window glass at the wholesale price?

[@kerryprater9167]

Hey Alex, Dow do you create the vacuum to stop condensation?

[@Bob22.09]

Thanks for the great video. What kind of gas is between the glasses?

[@loafandjug321]

Thanks, this the only video I could find for making insulated windows without frames. Where can we buy a low cost glue gun and metal separators? I want to make windows like in this video for one house.

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

Mike Hunt CRLaurence but I think they will only sell to customers that have an account set up with them and they do make some cheaper stuff where you can just use a regular caulking gun insofar buyiythe whole set up

[@loafandjug321]

@@AlexRubioRQualityGlass Thanks for the info.

[@daylightintheswamp9315]

Interesting. Thank you.

[@rrsp253]

Very helpful. I have a couple windows and don't have the budget for the glue gun system. Is there a sealant you can recommend ? Thanks

[@happyrecluse2849]

Hey Alex, great vid. I'm looking for a vid on removing and possibly straightening a frame section that appears to be bent. Didn't want to just get a big honkin clamp and squeeze the frame back as the rubber seal between the sealed unit and frame needs to be aligned properly our it's just going to get jammed up and damaged. Clear as mud??? Thanks for any advise. Do you provide service calls for this type of repair??

[@nooradams9658]

Can one use silicone no hot melt is available, or any other sealant you'd recommend? Tia

[@nicbray1673]

877 sealant from CRL. Thats what we use to make units in the field

[@georgelowellohhdgg63nnd96]

What is an alternative to Hot Melt industrial glue for a hobbyist? (what is the purpose of the hot melt glue?) Excellent video

[@aslamasim2348]

george lowellohhdgg63nnd the purpose of glue is to hold the spacer and glass together, no air letting inside the glass , to lesser the weather effects.

[@jonfostersmith]

Good clear video! I was wondering, isn't there some argon gas to go inside it, to make it insulate? How do you do that? Thanks

[@mariochocojmacz6294]

I wish I have this man as a master he takes his time to explain... Is that Milgard company?

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

Thanks you

[@scottdavidson9772]

My first job leaving school.. Everything done by hand including cleaning..

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

Scott davidson yes unless your lucky and your shop has a glass cleaning machine

[@kennethwalter6417]

What are my options for sealing if I don’t have 3 grand for the hot melt machine? I am fixing our front door triple Pane

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

They do have some sealant in a tube that u can use with a regular caulking gun. It’s called silicone foam and metal spacer ig sealant for lime 9$ online

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

It just takes like 3 days to cure instead of 1 few minutes

[@etienne7774]

There's a video where there's a membrane on outside wall allowing for air flow but where moisture can't come in. What's your view on that? Better than insulated panels?

[@spaken2768]

Do you flush the window with dry air or some kind of gas to prevent condensation?

[@ricardotrujillo5106]

Exelente video Alex. Ojalá pudieras subir un vídeo para desmontar doble vidrio. Saludos y bendiciones.

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

Tengo in pero todavia no le hago los edits

[@maribelescobedo7307]

So kool

[@ohnenamen8034]

Nice video. Whats about argon gas?

[@NelsonCraft-cx1bx]

very good video info I was looking for .Now if I could only get in touch with Alex

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

What can I help you with

[@Hundert1]

Can this be done using acrylic window instead of glass? Where do we buy the spacer? How does 1/2" acrylic single pane compare to same in glass as far as insulation properties? Thanks

[@yobaafett]

what is this black stuff and how can you remove it from a glass window? I have separated 2 panes from a double glazed panel but i'm having trouble getting the black sticky stuff off.

[@McLuvinJuice12]

Could you use windshield urethane if you don’t have one of those fancy melt machines?

[@ericrose3877]

Good question, I'm trying to find out similar answers.

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

Not recommend but in a pinch it definitely works and We have done this before

[@moisesgalavizdiaz228]

Alex what are your IGU's going for.. I'am looking for something a bit customized to replace my standard IGU double pain. With one that the outside pane is made with laminated glass. 24in x 30in 7/8 overall thickness hoping for quote plz.

[@brandonGCHACHU]

Pretty cool

[@ecqonix]

Good job👍 Please help Is this possible to broken glass replace from doubble glazed glass panel. I have one side glass is ok but other one is broken. Thanks

[@aleemuddinahmed1745]

How can we select airgap, i mean spacer thicknes. Any formula or guidelines?

[@ryujiyamazaki583]

Thanx for the nice video, what is that black thing called what you are putting on the sides of it?

[@theavlab]

Hi this is a great video Could you tell me what is this machine?

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

Good job. You could use argon to displace the air before you seal it..might improve its thermal qualities.

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

WICKEDLEE LOOPY correct our company just doesn’t have that equipment just yet. Thanks for watching

[@timconnelly694]

The air is forced out, and the Argon is injected after the unit is assembled and sealed on this type of IGU. It requires drilling or punching plug holes in the air space during the assembly process.

[@mlee6050]

@WICKEDLEE LOOPY you saying to get rid of air? I was thinking of making a sort of unit in a vacuum chamber to talk all air out and make a special thing to seal it before take out of chamber

[@martincantu6162]

hello my name is Martin out of Houston Texas. i make stained and leaded glass. i am intrested in making ig units with my glass i would like to know where i can get the hot machine and the aluminum spacer

[@pl-ps2pd]

No argon fill? No low-e coating?

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

This one no, but we do have low e coated glass. Argon filled we have to order those

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

This one no, but we do have low e coated glass. Argon filled we have to order those

[@dwightlee6164]

What is that you put inbetween? Hot melt glue like normal one ?

[@OVI-Wan-Kenobi-8]

Is there a way to cut through the black sealant later on if we need to replace one of the glass sides? If yes, what do you recommend using to cut through it?

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

OVI-Wan Kenobi yes there is, and what I recommend is a utility knife. Mine is 18 inches long so I can get some leverage. We just call it a long knife

[@beechenlee]

@@AlexRubioRQualityGlass What kind of sealant do you recommend for putting the glass back if I take one of glass side out?

[@crisgecko]

@@beechenlee its honestly easier to just build a new IGU. Once you cut open the current one, you are compromising the seal/risking glass breakage. Even if you butyl it back up, the spacer still has a shelf life. Which, for these kinds of spacers, is about 10 years

[@LumberHoward]

What brand is the spacer? Being lined with a desicant makes it a game changer for fogging. Is the product really available?

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

We order it from crlaurence!

[@LumberHoward]

@@AlexRubioRQualityGlass Thank you so much.

[@owensrayfeilds6800]

nice,,,,,,i need you for my windows,,,

[@JC-cn6ty]

Hello Alex. How much do you add when you measure glass side by side without the stops? 7/8 or 1 inch man. i am trying to build a double pane without removing the old one yet.

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

It’s usually an inch but to be safe you can add 7/8 to your daylight size

[@JC-cn6ty]

@@AlexRubioRQualityGlass thanks bro Great video! Gracias

[@UrzDADDY]

Do you add any gas (argon, nitrogen) between the window panes?

[@vincentlabrecque2275]

I thought the air inside these windows was vacuumed. Is it possible to make these windows DIY with the black stuff and some way to heat it prior to application? By the way, what is the black pitch?

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

Vincent Labrecque the black stuff is just butyl.... and no these don’t have to be vacuumed out there are some that are argon filled and they used what is called a breather tube to fill it up

[@ronconklin7778]

Hi Alex, thank you for this info. Does CRL sell the spacer material?

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

Yes they do but I believe you have to have a business account setup with them! You can try your local glass shop some may be willing to sell to you

[@francob4148]

Is the a grade or standard for the glass you used?

[@forwardtothepast2411]

so satisfying to watch

[@cetubuth7461]

where did you get the hot melt system from?

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

cetu buth we got it long time ago online. It was still pretty spendy

[@misgierach9241]

The video is helpful. Where can you buy the spacer?

[@babystar3]

what you used on specer bar double type or butyle ?

[@Bespokespaces]

Hi Alex. Thanks for making the video. I have had some double glazed units made up that I am going to fit into a wooden framed porch I have made. The six pieces came with black gaffer tape stuck around the edges and overlapped onto the glass face. Is it OK to remove this before fitting it into the frame with weather seal adhesive tape? The gaffer tape is puckered at the edges which reduces the snug fit against the frame. I wasn't sure if this tape aids in keeping the glass together. After watching your video it seems the hot filler is sufficient and the gaffer tape is just applied to protect the glass edges in transit. I'd be interested in your comments. Thanks...

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

Yes. It would be ok to remove it the sealer is significant for the seal

[@Bespokespaces]

Thank you Alex that's very kind of you to reply so quickly.

[@domenicsandri2740]

What is the tool you used? Hot melt gun? Is it silicone you put along the sides? I have some old windows that have begun to leak. The duo panes have come loose. I would like to repair them instead of replacing them. Is it possible to clean off the old material off the spacer, replace the desiccant (what is it and where do you get it?) and then remake the insulated unit? Thanks.

[@AlanLiu-1226]

Thank you for posting such a great video. We are silicone sealant manufacturer, which produce the black material used to seal the glass in the video. If you need, please feel free contact me. We want to become your sealant supplier.

[@SansP3ur]

Really cool. Is there an alternative to the insulation you injected that can be purchased online or at a big box store?

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

It’s called super spacer foam and metal sealant and it’s like 8$ a tube and yes you can get it online

[@burlesoa]

Would it be possible to rebuild a 7' x 9' picture window? It's high on a second floor and it's hard to find someone that thinks they can get it installed 25' high. I've been wondering if the current glass could be cleaned and rebuilt and replaced using scaffold. I realize it's sounds easier to get a new one, but using the glass that's already in the house, might work better. Great vid. Thanks!

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

How to separate two panes of glass. Search this up on my channel and it shows you how someone can separate the 2 panes of glass if you wanna reuse what you have

[@oldporkchops]

Hi Alex, Thanks for sharing this video. It looks too advanced for a homeowner like me who wants to make my own windows. Or can the glass, frame, and equipment be bought and the skill learned? Do you ship to Atlanta, GA? Thanks.

[@AlexRubioRQualityGlass]

oldporkchops Glass and frame can defy be bought but the equipment most likely not and sorry no we don’t do any shipping

[@thebluelunarmonkey]

I gave measurements to D&S Glass in Marietta, the made the IGU to order! If you haven't gotten around to it.

[@oldporkchops]

@@thebluelunarmonkey Thanks so much for this info.

[@thebluelunarmonkey]

@@oldporkchops saw the atl mention so thought I'd help out. I have aluminum frame windows, the IGU fits in a rubber gasket, so i didn't need any extra parts. If you have vinyl windows, with doublesided tape on the inside, snap-in plastic frame on the outside, you will need to scrape the old tape and apply new tape. The glass company might sell that tape, otherwise amazon the glazing tape. For the IGU, you need to measure exact thickness of the IGU so they can make the spacer the correct width, also the design of the muntin, and exact width and length of the glass. I think a standard window size IGU was around $100 about 5-7 years ago. I got 3. No inner condensation on any of them yet

[@oldporkchops]

@@thebluelunarmonkey I truly appreciate this level of detail. I'm planning to make my own wood (wood + aluminum if I can find an exterior aluminium frame to fit the wood) windows. All this info is extremely helpful. D&S Glass in Marietta will definitely come in very handy. Were the three IGUs you got 5-7 years ago double glazed? Any chance you remember the U value on them? Thanks.