Window repair
Window Glass Replacement in Orlando, FL
Broken panes and foggy double-pane glass can usually be replaced on their own while your existing window frame stays in place. That restores the view, the seal and the security of the window.
The service
Replacing the glass, not the window
Why most glass problems do not need a new window.
Older windows often have a single pane of glass. Most newer ones use an insulated glass unit: two panes separated by a spacer and sealed around the edge, with an insulating gap in between.
Glass cracks from impacts and stress, and the seal on an insulated unit can fail with age. When that seal goes, moist air gets inside and leaves fog or streaks between the panes that you cannot wipe away.
In both cases the glass can usually be replaced on its own. The old pane or unit comes out, a new one is fitted to the existing frame, and the window is resealed.
Common problems
Signs your glass needs replacing
Glass problems tend to get worse, not better.
Cracked or broken pane
From a small crack to shattered glass.
Fog between the panes
Haze or droplets inside the glass that won’t wipe off.
Streaks or residue inside
Mineral marks left behind by trapped moisture.
Drafts around the glass
Air getting in where the glass meets the frame.
Chipped edges
Damage that can spread into a crack.
Glass rattles
The pane is loose in its frame.
Repair solutions
How glass problems get fixed
The fix depends on the type of window.
Single-pane replacement
A broken single pane replaced and reglazed.
Double-pane unit replacement
A cracked or fogged insulated unit replaced with a new sealed unit.
Resealing
Glazing and seals renewed so the glass sits tight in the frame.
Safety glass where required
Tempered or laminated glass used where the location calls for it.
How it works
Our glass replacement process
A typical glass replacement follows four steps.
1
Inspect
Check the glass, frame and seals and take measurements.
2
Order the glass
Get a pane or sealed unit made to size.
3
Replace
Remove the old glass and fit the new pane or unit.
4
Seal and check
Reseal the window and check it opens and closes properly.
FAQ
Window glass questions
What people ask most about replacing window glass.
Can foggy windows be fixed without replacing the window?
Yes. Fog between the panes means the seal on the glass unit has failed. Replacing the sealed unit fixes it while the frame stays in place.
Is foggy glass a problem or just cosmetic?
Beyond spoiling the view, a failed seal means the unit has lost much of its insulating value, and the fogging usually gets worse over time.
Can the new glass match my other windows?
The replacement is matched to the existing glass as closely as possible, including thickness and type.
What should I do about a broken window right now?
Keep people and pets away from the glass, carefully remove loose shards if it is safe to do so, and cover the opening. Then call (407) 863-6713 or request an estimate.
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Other repairs for windows and glass.
Broken or foggy window glass?
Call Orlando Sliding Pros or send a request with a photo of the window.