subject: Three Things To Know About Fixing A Sunroom Roof [print this page] Aspects you have to know if you are planning to fix a sunroom roof include the following: preparation of items and materials, resealing the frame, and changing the glass panel.
Sunroom additions are generally built with glass panels to allow the natural light of the sun to penetrate the room. Nonetheless, when the sealant that is used on the glass panels and frame eventually becomes old and dry, it tends to crack and leaks result. When this happens, you can choose to call an expert to help you address this dilemma, or you can solve the problem yourself and save money.
Preparation of tools and supplies
The first thing you need to do when planning to repair the roof of your sun parlor is to prepare all the needed items and materials. These tools and materials include the following: a ladder, a utility knife, a putty knife, a razor blade, caulk or sealant, and painter's tape.
Resealing the frame
* Examine the glass panels
Cautiously carry the ladder in the room and put it on the floor. Check to see that the legs of the ladder are placed on solid and clear ground and are latched in place to prevent any potential for injury from falling. Then, climb up and check out the seals around the frame and the glass panels. If the sealant looks cracked or dry, you will need to remove it.
* Remove old sealant
Utilizing your putty knife, carefully remove all the old sealant substance from around the frame. You can also make 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 remove remaining old sealant
Immediately after completing the removal of the sealant on the frame and the glass panel, gently raise the glass panel upwards to pull it out from its frame. Lay the glass on a clean and dry surface and check the edges for any remaining sealant. Scrape off any remaining sealant you see, and also any from the exposed glass frame. To take out any excess sealant that's still adhered to the glass, you can make use of 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 ample amount of new sealant or caulking material on the frame's outside part. Then, gently fix the glass panel back into its frame. Put a bead of caulk or sealant right around the glass panel at the frame's sides.
Replace glass panel
* Utilize painter's tape
Get the painter's tape and place several strips of it over the middle of the window. This will allow the window to stay intact while being taken out.
* Remove old sealant
Grab your putty knife and thoroughly scrape off any old sealant that is surrounding the frame. You can also make the removal of the old sealant much easier by making a cut into it with a utility knife.
* Remove glass panel from frame
Raise the glass panel upwards and take it out from its frame. Place it on a flat surface. Then, remove the remaining old sealant from the frame.
* Reseal the glass and the frame
Put new sealant or caulking material all around the frame. Then, carefully raise the new glass panel up and gently put it into position inside the frame. Place a bead of sealant all around the sides 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.
