subject: 3 Things To Know About Repairing A Sunroom Roof [print this page] Things you must know if you are planning to fix a sunroom roof include the following: preparation of tools and materials, resealing the frame, and changing the glass panel.
Sunroom additions are commonly built with glass panels to allow the natural light of the sun to get in the room. However, when the sealant that is utilized on the glass panels and frame becomes old and dry, it is likely to crack and leaks result. When this happens, you can decide either to call a professional to help you address this dilemma, or you can solve the problem yourself and save money.
Preparation of items and supplies
The first thing you must do when planning to repair the roof of your sun parlor is to prepare all the required instruments and supplies. These instruments and supplies include the following: a ladder, a utility knife, a putty knife, a razor blade, caulk or sealant, and painter's tape.
Resealing the frame
* Inspect the glass panels
Carefully carry the ladder in the room and put it on the floor. See to it that the legs of the ladder are standing on solid and clear ground and are locked in place to avoid any potential for injury from falling. Then, climb up and look at the seals around the frame and the glass panels. If the sealant looks cracked or dry, you will need to remove it.
* Take out old sealant
Utilizing your putty knife, cautiously remove all the old sealant substance from around the frame. You may also create an incision on and into the sealant with your utility knife. This will help make the removal of the old sealant much easier.
* Lift glass panel and take out remaining old sealant
Right after completing the removal of the sealant surrounding the frame and the glass panel, carefully hoist the glass panel upwards to pull it out from its frame. Lay the glass on a tidy and dry surface and check out the sides for any remaining sealant. Remove any remaining sealant you find, as well as any from the exposed glass frame. To remove any excess sealant that's still adhered to the glass, you may use a razor blade. Just be careful when handling the blade.
* Reseal the glass and frame
After you have taken out all the old sealant from the exposed glass, leave the glass in place and shift your attention to the frame. Put an adequate amount of new sealant or caulking material on the frame's exterior part. Then, delicately put the glass panel back into its frame. Put a bead of caulk or sealant right around the glass panel at the frame's sides.
Change glass panel
* Utilize painter's tape
Get the painter's tape and put multiple strips of it over the middle of the window. This will enable the window to stay intact while being removed.
* Take out old sealant
Get your putty knife and thoroughly scrape off any old sealant that is surrounding the frame. You may also make the removal of the old sealant much simpler by creating a cut into it using a utility knife.
* Take out glass panel from frame
Lift the glass panel upwards and take it out from its frame. Put it on an even surface. Then, remove the remaining old sealant from the frame.
* Reseal the glass and the frame
Put new sealant or caulking compound all around the frame. Then, very carefully lift the new glass panel up and slowly set it into position inside the frame. Place a dab of sealant all around the edges of the frame exterior of it to finish the project.
Along with having a trash bin nearby to easily throw in the old material, you should also consider having someone to assist you in the project, especially during the removal and placement of the glass panel back into position.
