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myHow to Replace a uPVC Window
If you're installing new upvc windows or replacing old upvc windows with newer ones, this guide will show you everything you need to know including the tools you'll need and step by step instructions.
Table of Contents
What Tools Do I Need to Replace a uPVC Window?
Below is a list of tools you will need for replacing a uPVC window:
- Stanley scraper knife
What Safety Equipment Do I Need to Replace a uPVC Window?
You don't need any specific safety equipment when replacing a uPVC window. However, it is recommended that you have someone on hand who can help you remove the glass and lift the new glass into place – especially on larger windows.
What Materials Do I Need to Remove and Replace a uPVC Window?
The list below highlights the materials that you will need for a uPVC window installation:
- New windows
- Beading
- Spacers
How to Prepare for a uPVC Window Replacement
To prepare for a uPVC window replacement, ensure that you have new windows ready to put in. These must be measured correctly, so ensure you assess your old windows first before ordering new ones. You should also try to ensure that you have someone on hand to help you lift the old glass out and fix the new glass in place.
How to Replace a uPVC Window Yourself
The step-by-step guide below will guide you through the process of a uPVC window removal and a uPVC window installation:
Step 1
Insert your scraper Stanley knife in the gap between the frame and the beading.
Step 2
Push the scraper and pry the beading away from the frame. Continue this all the way down the frame until you can pull the beading out by hand.
Step 3
Remember where the beading goes and put it on the floor in the direction that you took it off so that you know which way they go back in again.
Step 4
Continue this step for the other sides and then do the same at the bottom. Leave the top bead for now as this will be holding the glass in place for you.
Step 5
You should then be able to push the glass out easily at the bottom and pull it out completely.
Step 6
When you come to fit your new glass, ensure that the spacers are still in place as they were when you removed the old glass.
Step 7
To fit the new glass, slide it into position in the opposite direction you did when you removed the old glass. It should fit neatly into place as long as you have got the measurements right.
Step 8
You will then need to re-fit the beading around all of the edges carefully and push them fully into place.
FAQs
How do you clean uPVC windows?
Below is a list of tips on how to best clean your uPVC windows:
- Open up the window and remove any built-up dirt in all of the alcoves
- Use a bucket of warm soapy water and a soft cloth to clean the dirty windows
- Remove any excess water and dry the windows off using a clean cloth
Can you replace the glass in a uPVC window?
What is a uPVC window sill?
Can you get different coloured uPVC windows?
Can you paint uPVC window frames?
Sources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qsomwD6wh8
https://www.eygwindows.co.uk/lifestyle-blog/how-to-clean-upvc-windows
https://www.doubleglazingquoter.co.uk/replacing-glass-vs-replacing-whole-window
https://www.houseofwindows.co.uk/faqs.php
