What reglazing means
In many older windows, each pane of glass sits in the sash and is held in place with small metal points and glazing compound (putty), or with wood or metal stops. When a pane breaks, or the old putty dries out and cracks, the glass rattles, leaks air, and can let water in. Reglazing means removing the old glass and compound, setting new glass, and sealing it with fresh glazing.
Where we see it
Older homes across Burien, Georgetown, White Center, and West Seattle still have original single-pane sash, divided-lite windows, and basement or garage windows. Many of them can stay in service for a long time with new glass and new glazing.
What to tell us
How many panes are broken, whether the window is wood or metal, and whether the sash is solid or soft. If the wood is badly rotted, we'll tell you before we start. Want to compare single-pane and double-pane? See glass types.
Common questions
Can you replace one small pane in a divided-lite window?
Yes. We replace the broken pane and reglaze it to match the others as closely as we can.
Can you put double-pane glass in my old single-pane sash?
Usually not. Most old sash aren't deep enough for a double-pane unit. We'll look at it and tell you what fits.
Do you reglaze windows that aren't broken?
Tell us what's going on. Loose or cracked putty on a sound pane can often be redone.
Related services
Helpful guides
- Repair or replace: what damaged glass needs
- Glass types: tempered, laminated, obscure, and double-pane
- What to photograph before you call
Where we work
Burien, South Park, Georgetown, West Seattle, White Center, Normandy Park, Tukwila, SeaTac, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Seattle, Mercer Island, King County.