subject: The Tool to Fix the Window [print this page] The Tool to Fix the Window The Tool to Fix the Window
The window can be said as the important part of your house. The window has the function as the ventilation tool for your indoor air to circulate. However, your window is not in safe condition forever. One time your children's ball can hit the window and break the glass or your window is broken due to the bad weather.
If you face those problems, it is better for you to fix the window quickly. You surely do not want to leave your window in broken condition because the cold air can pass the window and makes the indoor air in your home becomes cold. The broken window can also be the entrance for the animals like bugs and insects to come inside your home and attack your family.
Actually it is quite easy to fix your window. You only need the common sense and skills to use the tools. Just follow these steps below and you can fix your broken window by yourself.
Before you do any repair process, you must wear the protection accessories in this case is the gloves and goggles. To clear the broken glasses, you should not move it with your bare hands. After you throw the glasses in safe way, you can break the remaining glasses with the hammer. Use the goggles to protect your eyes from shattering glasses.
The next thing you do is scraping the old putty from the window frame by using the putty knife. To softening the window frame, you should use the soldering iron. You also need to remove the glazier's point by taking them out using the pliers. If your window is made from the wood, you will need the linseed oil since the new putty which is soaked with oil can last for the long time.
After that process is done, you should apply the layer of putty in all frames where you will install the new glasses. Do not forget to measure the glasses which you will put as the replacement. Cut the glass using the glass cutters. When you cut it, you should cut it smaller for an inch than the window opening.
Put the new glass carefully. You can press it firmly so it can keep the pane in its place. While you are doing this step, you can put the glazier's point. Roll the putty and put it on all frame. You can use the putty knife to smooth the putty. It is better for you to paint the putty sets. Do the double coat to make it looks better. You can clear the glass' stain by using the thinner.
