Replacing double pane french door glass inserts

Double · 06-22-2012, 09:17 AM

Came home a few days ago to find the outer glass on one of my double pane french doors still intact, but cracked into a few thousand pieces.

Was quoted $375 by two different glass companies to replace it. Crazy!

After searching online, I see that I can get a new set of doors for that cost.

Found a new unused french door insert leftover from construction for $40 on CL int he same size as mine. New cost $125

Going to try and install it this weekend, any pointers on the install?

They are steel frame with foam core so I assume when I remove all the grid screws the insert should come out somewhat easily except for some caulking.

Windows on Wash · 06-23-2012, 10:59 PM

Be sure to have proper gloves and protection equipment on.

You are on the right track and the glass swap is pretty straightforward.

Double · 06-26-2012, 09:59 AM

All done. the craigslist add was actually mis-measured and the frame was to narrow, but I found an insert an da builder's upply surplus for $99 and got it installed in about 20 minutes. All in all a pretty seamless job, it worked great.