This Old House 7m Show all Secure and Remove Old Glass Apply masking tape over the cracks to prevent small shards from falling. Carefully pull out the broken pieces while wearing gloves and place them in a sturdy container like a cardboard box. Clean the Window Frame Scrape away old, hardened glazing putty using a putty knife. Using a heat gun can help soften stubborn putty for easier removal. Remove any old metal glazier points and vacuum out debris from the frame channel. Measure for the Replacement Measure the inner width and height of the frame opening.
"Hi there, Emma! What brings you in today?" he asked, eyeing the determined look on her face.
Before starting the repair, make sure to wear rubber gloves and safety glasses to protect yourself from sharp glass fragments. Carefully remove any large pieces of broken glass from the window frame. Use a prying tool to gently pry out any remaining glass shards.
As she worked, Emma's thoughts wandered to her grandfather, who had built the house with his own two hands. She remembered the stories he used to tell her about how he had carefully crafted each window frame, making sure they would withstand the harshest of weather conditions. Emma felt a surge of determination to fix the window, not just to repair the damage, but to preserve her family's legacy.
