https://www.repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk/tunbridge-wells-french-door-repairs-near-me/ Replacing French Door Glass It is relatively easy to replace a damaged glass pane on the French door. It involves cleaning the glass pane and removing molding or trim, and putting in the new window pane. French doors have multiple glass panes separated by muntin bars for functional purposes also known as mullions. They come in a broad variety of designs, and can be triple-paned to cut down the sound and control the glare. How to replace a broken glass pane Wear rubber gloves and safety goggles prior to replacing the glass. This will shield you from any broken glass shards that could fall during the process. Also, work in a garage or other open space and keep children out from the area. It is recommended to remove the window frame from the sill to allow better access and maneuverability, but you can also replace a pane, without taking the entire window out of the frame. With a putty knife, scrape off any old caulking or glazing compound that is around the edge of the window sash. Be careful not to damage the wood molding that holds the window in place, as you'll need it later to hold the new pane. If you're working with a steel-casement windows, the window may be secured with glazing points made of steel. You'll need to remove these, as well as the old putty, before you can take the pane out of the frame. A paint scraper or Chisel can be used, but if you find that the putty's too hard to pry out, gradually soften it using a heat gun. Keep the heat gun approximately one inch from the glass and move it around to distribute the heat. Double the aluminum foil on the adjacent panes to keep them from cracking due to the heat. After you have removed the old glass, use a damp cloth and wipe the inside of the window sash to remove any dust or dirt. It is now time to install a new piece of glass. Take measurements of the width and height to determine the dimensions of the glass. Note these m