Retro Process - Leaded Glass Window to Insulated Glass Unit
Turning a single glazed leaded glass window into a triple glazed insulated window (retrofit) is a detailed process. When done properly, the finished product has many
benefits which include:
1: Eliminating leaks associated with single glazed windows.
2: Stabilizing weak windows without the need of rebars.
3: The window becomes more impact resistant.
4: The sealed system becomes more energy efficient.
The finished product is as
beautiful as it is energy
efficient.
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Notice the lack of rebars
breaking up the window
pattern and the ease with
which you could clean this
window.
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Step 1:
Problems associated with
single glazed windows is that
they usually bow. Typically,
releading is necessary.
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Step 2:
A pattern is made of the
original window to ensure
exact replication.
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Step 3:
The window is disassembled
and all old metal caming is
removed.
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Step 4:
Each piece of glass is
carefully cleaned, removing
all old grouting.
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Step 7:
The unit is run through
our heated roller press,
completing the sealing
process.
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Step 8:
The finished unit is now
ready to be installed.
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