Great job Alex and thank you. Very interesting. I am surprised that there is so much manual work involved with this process, in these days of automation. I would have thought that there would, at least, have been an adjustable clamping jig on pivots to make handling easier. Cheers NoAxe
Noacks Tegrinde thanks! And big manufacturers do have those machines, but most glass shops that replace your home windows won’t have some of that stuff. Again thank for watching
Thanks in a million. Great content. Awesome. Very well explained. I couldn't find this explanation--simply put anywhere else. Great teachers are hard to find. Grade: A++💥
I would love to buy IG units that are not engineered to fail every 20 years or less if they are facing south or west and get hot. The pressure buildup on a hot day is tremendous, eventually blowing out the seal. A good way to make them is to assemble them in a chamber that is as hot as the air in the unit will be on a hot day. Therefore, they will mostly have a vacuum that pulls them together, and on a hot day, the air pressure inside the unit is about the same as outside, preventing a blowout.
Alex what are your IGU's going for.. I'am looking for something a bit customized to replace my standard IGU double pain. With one that the outside pane is made with laminated glass. 24in x 30in 7/8 overall thickness hoping for quote plz.
What is the tool you used? Hot melt gun? Is it silicone you put along the sides? I have some old windows that have begun to leak. The duo panes have come loose. I would like to repair them instead of replacing them. Is it possible to clean off the old material off the spacer, replace the desiccant (what is it and where do you get it?) and then remake the insulated unit? Thanks.
Hey Alex, great vid. I'm looking for a vid on removing and possibly straightening a frame section that appears to be bent. Didn't want to just get a big honkin clamp and squeeze the frame back as the rubber seal between the sealed unit and frame needs to be aligned properly our it's just going to get jammed up and damaged. Clear as mud??? Thanks for any advise. Do you provide service calls for this type of repair??
Alex did you know where to buy the good frame I have a picture window and the frame is damaged by the water and to order the all window is little expensive so I trying to find just the frame. Thanks
Is there a substitute for the hot melt if I'm going to fix my window at home. It's an older aluminum slider, dual paned. It has condensation between panes. I know I can get out of from and open frame. I was hoping just to use black silicone sealant around edges and let it harden. Is there a specific tubed sealant for this?
There's a video where there's a membrane on outside wall allowing for air flow but where moisture can't come in. What's your view on that? Better than insulated panels?
My old house built in the 70's has single pane aluminum frame windows. My question...do they make thinner spacer material or is there an alternative approach for my older aluminum frames? Recommendations?
In the U.K we can get a 4mm glass, 6mm spacer, 4mm glass unit, so 14mm would be a thin unit for wooden frames or retro fitting, normall units a 4/12/4 so 20mm in plastic frames, I have no idea what the gap is in alloy frames.
Alex, Thank you for posting such a great video. I am from the manufacturer of the machine you are using and have looked into our system, but I do not find your company name in our system. Please let us know if we can be of any assistance to you or if you have any questions. Thank you, Bill from Hot Melt Technologies.
Would it be possible to rebuild a 7' x 9' picture window? It's high on a second floor and it's hard to find someone that thinks they can get it installed 25' high. I've been wondering if the current glass could be cleaned and rebuilt and replaced using scaffold. I realize it's sounds easier to get a new one, but using the glass that's already in the house, might work better. Great vid. Thanks!
How to separate two panes of glass. Search this up on my channel and it shows you how someone can separate the 2 panes of glass if you wanna reuse what you have
Thank you for this. I really wanted to know how double glaze is done. Just one thing though, is there no need for desiccant between the glass? For fogging up.
Hi Alex. Thanks for making the video. I have had some double glazed units made up that I am going to fit into a wooden framed porch I have made. The six pieces came with black gaffer tape stuck around the edges and overlapped onto the glass face. Is it OK to remove this before fitting it into the frame with weather seal adhesive tape? The gaffer tape is puckered at the edges which reduces the snug fit against the frame. I wasn't sure if this tape aids in keeping the glass together. After watching your video it seems the hot filler is sufficient and the gaffer tape is just applied to protect the glass edges in transit. I'd be interested in your comments. Thanks...
Alex, I'm starting a window pane replacement/repair company. I'm new so I do need training and these videos helped me with more ideas. I used to be a builder but the body is not as it used to be. The repair company I want to use drills holes on the exterior and you use special patented vents and this dries out the descendent and keeps it dry . This will allow the window to stay clear with a 20 year warranty. Or if it's too far gone replace the IGU. I'm wondering is I can have a shop to make my own IGU or is it worth it? I guess you have to see what you can get materials for and figure out the labour and whatnot. But for emergency repair you could offer a 24hr service with a higher mark up that's all. What I've read/learned is that Argon gas is somewhat overrated. It saves minimal and the costs out way the savings so why bother? After 3-4 years the gas is out due to solar pumping anyway. Trust me I've been in construction over 30 years and always put Argon in my windows because that's what everyone does. But getting into the anatomy and understanding windows more now I don't see the purpose. Any help/feedback would be greatly appreciated. I'm in Canada, so we go from -30 Celsius to + 30 Celsius. Sorry for the long question.
We feel the same about argon gas. As long as you go with a soft coat of low e glass that’s is usually good enough, and the hot melt machine is definitely worth it especially for emergencies like you said when people don’t wanna wait days for a replacement. We get most of our stuff from crlaurence you can look up the website for IGU materials
@@AlexRubioRQualityGlass Awesome thanks for the reply and I'm going to start watching videos once a night to gather information. Very thorough, very good videos and willing to help a northern neighbour. THANK YOU!!! EH!!! Lol
I want to make my own spacer and would like to know how much smaller is the spacer than the glass panes. I assume there needs to be a certain amount of space between the spacer and the edge of the glass for the adhesive to seal properly. Also, what is a good hot melt alternative adhesive that a DIY'er like myself can use? Is silicone caulking that you can get at the local hardware store good enough? Thanks! Great informational video Alex!
Alejandro Caraveo the spacer is usually cut down 7/8 of an inch smaller than the glass size but if you reallly wanted to you can make it an even inch smaller than the glass. And no silicone is not recommended but some glass shops might be will to sell you some super spacer caulking and you just need a regular caulking gun and just wait a few days for it to dry. The hot melt just makes it to where we can go install it as soon as it’s done
Alex it’s always bothered me that we are a replacement society, no trying to fix anything and that is so wasteful IMHO! Thank you for this video. I have a couple of foggy windows from my 1980s built home and wanted to fix rather than replace. I bought RDI’s Butyl Rubber Sealant to reseal glass after cleaning, what do you think about that material ?
george lowellohhdgg63nnd the purpose of glue is to hold the spacer and glass together, no air letting inside the glass , to lesser the weather effects.
Can this be done using acrylic window instead of glass? Where do we buy the spacer? How does 1/2" acrylic single pane compare to same in glass as far as insulation properties? Thanks
Great vid, thanks. Questions: 1. Can I use silicon caulk instead of hot melt and leave it clamped until cured? 2. How do you prevent moisture from being trapped inside? I would think if it was even humid out, that moisture might cause condensation? 3. Can I make wood spacers and paint them?
Great questions. Silicone will work, not recommend but I just don’t know how long it will hold compared to the hot melt . Secondly I’m getting ready to post another video with the whole process, the spacer does have desiccant that Absorbs the moisture. And last I’ve never tried wood spacer but I don’t see why it would not work for quick and cheap fix
hello my name is Martin out of Houston Texas. i make stained and leaded glass. i am intrested in making ig units with my glass i would like to know where i can get the hot machine and the aluminum spacer
what is this black stuff and how can you remove it from a glass window? I have separated 2 panes from a double glazed panel but i'm having trouble getting the black sticky stuff off.
Great video! I noticed you dont wipe the edges of spacer with denatured alcohol before butyling, have you had any issues with seal failures because of it? Have always done it as a precautionary measure but not sure if its necessary
Hi Alex, you haven’t answered my question. I don’t have a hot gun to apply hot butyl. Is it possible to apply something else? I found desiccant beads that I can replace. I am thinking of applying silicone. Please answer. Thanks.
Hello Alex. How much do you add when you measure glass side by side without the stops? 7/8 or 1 inch man. i am trying to build a double pane without removing the old one yet.
I have two questions.. is there a way to do this without the machine? And what about the gases I hear needs to be inside the panel? I have a stack of reclaimed windows I was to take apart and reseal.. I just don't have the machine if the gas thing isn't really a thing! Appreciate you!!
What is the tool you're using to seal the class? Also if you use this type of glass for exterior application will there ever be condensation formed between the two class. Thank you
That machine is a hot melt! And the condensation can happen but if properly sealed than the condensation shouldn’t happen but we usually warranty it if you get condensation
Is there a way to cut through the black sealant later on if we need to replace one of the glass sides? If yes, what do you recommend using to cut through it?
@@beechenlee its honestly easier to just build a new IGU. Once you cut open the current one, you are compromising the seal/risking glass breakage. Even if you butyl it back up, the spacer still has a shelf life. Which, for these kinds of spacers, is about 10 years
not only is this guy very knowledgeable of windows hes extremely helpful, took time outta his day to help me over the phone top notch guy right here
bigtom388 thanks for watching!!
Impressive; quick clear complete explanation. Very helpful. I did not find this anywhere else. Thank you!
Alex. One of the BEST informational videos I have seen on YT! Thanks for the great tips. All the best!
Karl 3% thanks man thanks for watching
Great job Alex and thank you. Very interesting. I am surprised that there is so much manual work involved with this process, in these days of automation. I would have thought that there would, at least, have been an adjustable clamping jig on pivots to make handling easier.
Cheers
NoAxe
Noacks Tegrinde thanks! And big manufacturers do have those machines, but most glass shops that replace your home windows won’t have some of that stuff. Again thank for watching
One of the few videos on CZcams thank you so much man!
Very informative and NO BULLSHIT video! Thank you!
Clear & straightforward, thanks!
Always wondered how involved this was. Thanks for sharing a professional job
Thanks Alex. I would like to see how to replace thermo-glass in a home vinyl window.
thanks for showing. great job sir
Thanks in a million. Great content. Awesome. Very well explained. I couldn't find this explanation--simply put anywhere else. Great teachers are hard to find. Grade: A++💥
I would love to buy IG units that are not engineered to fail every 20 years or less if they are facing south or west and get hot. The pressure buildup on a hot day is tremendous, eventually blowing out the seal. A good way to make them is to assemble them in a chamber that is as hot as the air in the unit will be on a hot day. Therefore, they will mostly have a vacuum that pulls them together, and on a hot day, the air pressure inside the unit is about the same as outside, preventing a blowout.
That is awesome. Amazing quality job! And yeah, I don't want to burn my fingers on that stuff either!
Thank you for showing us how to do this.
This is what i needed to know. Looks more complcated than I thought. I was wanting to repair my old units. But now i see I can not do this.
Thanks Alex, much appreciated.
A very good tutorial for first timer. Much thanks. What is the hot black substance used for sealing?
Nice video bro. Well informative.
Alex what are your IGU's going for.. I'am looking for something a bit customized to replace my standard IGU double pain. With one that the outside pane is made with laminated glass. 24in x 30in 7/8 overall thickness hoping for quote plz.
Thanks for this awesome video.
What is the tool you used? Hot melt gun? Is it silicone you put along the sides?
I have some old windows that have begun to leak. The duo panes have come loose. I would like to repair them instead of replacing them. Is it possible to clean off the old material off the spacer, replace the desiccant (what is it and where do you get it?) and then remake the insulated unit? Thanks.
Thanks man! That black stuff is Silicon based glue?
Very helpful. I have a couple windows and don't have the budget for the glue gun system. Is there a sealant you can recommend ? Thanks
Hey Alex, great vid. I'm looking for a vid on removing and possibly straightening a frame section that appears to be bent. Didn't want to just get a big honkin clamp and squeeze the frame back as the rubber seal between the sealed unit and frame needs to be aligned properly our it's just going to get jammed up and damaged. Clear as mud??? Thanks for any advise. Do you provide service calls for this type of repair??
Alex did you know where to buy the good frame I have a picture window and the frame is damaged by the water and to order the all window is little expensive so I trying to find just the frame.
Thanks
Thanks for the great video.
What kind of gas is between the glasses?
Great video! Exactly what I was looking for. Whats the average measurement of the glass thickness when making double pain windows?
If it’s a vinyl window they are usually 3/4 inches thick if there are aluminum they can be anywhere from 7/16 to 5/8 thick
Thanks Alex, that's awesome
Thank you Alex. Great job mate! Can you please tell me where you can buy the plastic spacers?
It’s made of thin aluminum metal and from CRL website!
Great vid!!
Impressive. What about moisture treatment, how do you apply it
Is there a substitute for the hot melt if I'm going to fix my window at home. It's an older aluminum slider, dual paned. It has condensation between panes. I know I can get out of from and open frame. I was hoping just to use black silicone sealant around edges and let it harden. Is there a specific tubed sealant for this?
Alex what hotmelt machine and what tips do you have?
Neat to watch how they're made. Does your spacer come with the dessicant already in them? I didn't see you add any....
Hutchy45445 I did put the dessicant in there myself I just didn’t put it on the video
There's a video where there's a membrane on outside wall allowing for air flow but where moisture can't come in. What's your view on that? Better than insulated panels?
No question . but thank you for detail explanation of work. Thanks again.
Do you flush the window with dry air or some kind of gas to prevent condensation?
My old house built in the 70's has single pane aluminum frame windows. My question...do they make thinner spacer material or is there an alternative approach for my older aluminum frames? Recommendations?
In the U.K we can get a 4mm glass, 6mm spacer, 4mm glass unit, so 14mm would be a thin unit for wooden frames or retro fitting, normall units a 4/12/4 so 20mm in plastic frames, I have no idea what the gap is in alloy frames.
Good video and thanks for posting.
hello, nice video, do you think it can work auto glass urethane? instead of your hot melt?
Alex,
Thank you for posting such a great video. I am from the manufacturer of the machine you are using and have looked into our system, but I do not find your company name in our system.
Please let us know if we can be of any assistance to you or if you have any questions.
Thank you, Bill from Hot Melt Technologies.
what type of gun is it that your using to seal the windows. I want to buy one in the UK.
Really cool. Is there an alternative to the insulation you injected that can be purchased online or at a big box store?
It’s called super spacer foam and metal sealant and it’s like 8$ a tube and yes you can get it online
How long do you let the butyl cool down before it's dry?
Would it be possible to rebuild a 7' x 9' picture window? It's high on a second floor and it's hard to find someone that thinks they can get it installed 25' high. I've been wondering if the current glass could be cleaned and rebuilt and replaced using scaffold. I realize it's sounds easier to get a new one, but using the glass that's already in the house, might work better. Great vid. Thanks!
How to separate two panes of glass. Search this up on my channel and it shows you how someone can separate the 2 panes of glass if you wanna reuse what you have
Nice work
Thank you for this. I really wanted to know how double glaze is done. Just one thing though, is there no need for desiccant between the glass? For fogging up.
Yes there is! I have a different video where I am putting desiccant inside the. Aluminum spacer
Hi Alex. Thanks for making the video. I have had some double glazed units made up that I am going to fit into a wooden framed porch I have made. The six pieces came with black gaffer tape stuck around the edges and overlapped onto the glass face. Is it OK to remove this before fitting it into the frame with weather seal adhesive tape? The gaffer tape is puckered at the edges which reduces the snug fit against the frame. I wasn't sure if this tape aids in keeping the glass together. After watching your video it seems the hot filler is sufficient and the gaffer tape is just applied to protect the glass edges in transit. I'd be interested in your comments. Thanks...
Yes. It would be ok to remove it the sealer is significant for the seal
Thank you Alex that's very kind of you to reply so quickly.
Do you add any gas (argon, nitrogen) between the window panes?
This is awesome, but damn if those hot melt systems are expensive!!!
❤️❤️❤️🙏 this has always been some sort of black majick mystery to me thank you
Is the a grade or standard for the glass you used?
Pretty cool
Hi where can I buy the pacers and sealing equipment
And if insulated does the glass don't need argon filling in between ??
Thanku Alex i think i have much to learn from you.
Can one use silicone no hot melt is available, or any other sealant you'd recommend? Tia
877 sealant from CRL. Thats what we use to make units in the field
The video is helpful. Where can you buy the spacer?
Thanks Alex!
what you used on specer bar
double type or butyle ?
Great video. A very basic question here: where to buy the window glass at the wholesale price?
Great job done , make one more video how to make spacer.
Alex, I'm starting a window pane replacement/repair company. I'm new so I do need training and these videos helped me with more ideas. I used to be a builder but the body is not as it used to be. The repair company I want to use drills holes on the exterior and you use special patented vents and this dries out the descendent and keeps it dry . This will allow the window to stay clear with a 20 year warranty. Or if it's too far gone replace the IGU. I'm wondering is I can have a shop to make my own IGU or is it worth it? I guess you have to see what you can get materials for and figure out the labour and whatnot. But for emergency repair you could offer a 24hr service with a higher mark up that's all. What I've read/learned is that Argon gas is somewhat overrated. It saves minimal and the costs out way the savings so why bother? After 3-4 years the gas is out due to solar pumping anyway. Trust me I've been in construction over 30 years and always put Argon in my windows because that's what everyone does. But getting into the anatomy and understanding windows more now I don't see the purpose. Any help/feedback would be greatly appreciated. I'm in Canada, so we go from -30 Celsius to + 30 Celsius. Sorry for the long question.
We feel the same about argon gas. As long as you go with a soft coat of low e glass that’s is usually good enough, and the hot melt machine is definitely worth it especially for emergencies like you said when people don’t wanna wait days for a replacement. We get most of our stuff from crlaurence you can look up the website for IGU materials
@@AlexRubioRQualityGlass Awesome thanks for the reply and I'm going to start watching videos once a night to gather information. Very thorough, very good videos and willing to help a northern neighbour. THANK YOU!!! EH!!! Lol
Good job
I want to make my own spacer and would like to know how much smaller is the spacer than the glass panes. I assume there needs to be a certain amount of space between the spacer and the edge of the glass for the adhesive to seal properly. Also, what is a good hot melt alternative adhesive that a DIY'er like myself can use? Is silicone caulking that you can get at the local hardware store good enough? Thanks! Great informational video Alex!
Alejandro Caraveo the spacer is usually cut down 7/8 of an inch smaller than the glass size but if you reallly wanted to you can make it an even inch smaller than the glass. And no silicone is not recommended but some glass shops might be will to sell you some super spacer caulking and you just need a regular caulking gun and just wait a few days for it to dry. The hot melt just makes it to where we can go install it as soon as it’s done
Alejandro Caraveo but not all glass shops carry the super spacer caulking
Thank you Alex! 👍
Alex it’s always bothered me that we are a replacement society, no trying to fix anything and that is so wasteful IMHO! Thank you for this video. I have a couple of foggy windows from my 1980s built home and wanted to fix rather than replace. I bought RDI’s Butyl Rubber Sealant to reseal glass after cleaning, what do you think about that material ?
What is that you put inbetween? Hot melt glue like normal one ?
That was great
Thanx for the nice video, what is that black thing called what you are putting on the sides of it?
What is an alternative to Hot Melt industrial glue for a hobbyist? (what is the purpose of the hot melt glue?) Excellent video
george lowellohhdgg63nnd the purpose of glue is to hold the spacer and glass together, no air letting inside the glass , to lesser the weather effects.
Can this be done using acrylic window instead of glass? Where do we buy the spacer? How does 1/2" acrylic single pane compare to same in glass as far as insulation properties? Thanks
How can we select airgap, i mean spacer thicknes. Any formula or guidelines?
Great vid, thanks. Questions: 1. Can I use silicon caulk instead of hot melt and leave it clamped until cured? 2. How do you prevent moisture from being trapped inside? I would think if it was even humid out, that moisture might cause condensation? 3. Can I make wood spacers and paint them?
Great questions. Silicone will work, not recommend but I just don’t know how long it will hold compared to the hot melt . Secondly I’m getting ready to post another video with the whole process, the spacer does have desiccant that Absorbs the moisture. And last I’ve never tried wood spacer but I don’t see why it would not work for quick and cheap fix
Stick around and within the next 2 days I’ll be posting my other video
@@AlexRubioRQualityGlass Thank you Alex!
hello my name is Martin out of Houston Texas. i make stained and leaded glass. i am intrested in making ig units with my glass i would like to know where i can get the hot machine and the aluminum spacer
Good clear video! I was wondering, isn't there some argon gas to go inside it, to make it insulate? How do you do that? Thanks
Hi Alex, thank you for this info. Does CRL sell the spacer material?
Yes they do but I believe you have to have a business account setup with them! You can try your local glass shop some may be willing to sell to you
what is this black stuff and how can you remove it from a glass window? I have separated 2 panes from a double glazed panel but i'm having trouble getting the black sticky stuff off.
you sir are the man.
Great video! I noticed you dont wipe the edges of spacer with denatured alcohol before butyling, have you had any issues with seal failures because of it? Have always done it as a precautionary measure but not sure if its necessary
Cristian Pike no I haven’t had any issues. When I do it more because of a bad deal where maybe I missed a little spot
Hola Álex. a cuánto sale una maquina de poner la silicona negra para hacer cristales cámara. Gracias desde españa
How do you get the moisture out before sealing?
the spacer bar is filled with a load of small beads called desiccant. it absorbs the moisture inside the unit after its sealed
If Hot Melt Butyl is not available.. could RTV be used?
What brand is the spacer? Being lined with a desicant makes it a game changer for fogging. Is the product really available?
We order it from crlaurence!
@@AlexRubioRQualityGlass Thank you so much.
Would it be possible to fill that with Argon by installing some sort of valve stem?
Just use gravity and a proper flow rate
So kool
Thanks for this educational vid
big O thanks for watching!
What did you use as a dessicant? Did you put it inside the spacer tubing?
Yes I used desiccant and it’s inside the spacer
Hi Alex, you haven’t answered my question. I don’t have a hot gun to apply hot butyl. Is it possible to apply something else? I found desiccant beads that I can replace. I am thinking of applying silicone. Please answer. Thanks.
Hello Alex. How much do you add when you measure glass side by side without the stops? 7/8 or 1 inch man. i am trying to build a double pane without removing the old one yet.
It’s usually an inch but to be safe you can add 7/8 to your daylight size
@@AlexRubioRQualityGlass thanks bro Great video! Gracias
What is the gun that he is using? It’s a hotmelt gun and what are the spacers material made out of I’m trying to do this myself but I am super novice.
Where can I buy 1/8” thick sheet glass from?
so satisfying to watch
Hi Alex. Where do you buy that spacer from? Thanks
ahalzind you can try your local glass shop
Nice video Alex. Since I don't have the heat gun would I be able to use clear silicone the same way you used the black caulking?
They sell caulk tubes it’s called silicone foam metal insulating glass sealant
Check online you def wanna use the right stuff
Hey thanks so much Alex! I appreciate you getting back to me sir.
It definitely take a while for it to cure compared to the hot melt
I bought the correct foam metal caulk you spoke of...thank you. I'm not clear where you get the spacer. Any advice Alex?
I have two questions.. is there a way to do this without the machine? And what about the gases I hear needs to be inside the panel? I have a stack of reclaimed windows I was to take apart and reseal.. I just don't have the machine if the gas thing isn't really a thing! Appreciate you!!
Don’t need the machine and don’t have to have the gas it does help a bit more with heating and cooling but does not need the gas
Hi, great video. So the sealant bead is strong enough to keep the 2 pains and spacer together, before installing the window, is that correct?
Middo Bass correct
What is the tool you're using to seal the class? Also if you use this type of glass for exterior application will there ever be condensation formed between the two class. Thank you
That machine is a hot melt! And the condensation can happen but if properly sealed than the condensation shouldn’t happen but we usually warranty it if you get condensation
Thank för this video, but doesn't the intrapped air condens and freeze agaist the glass during winter season?
Honestly no it doesn’t it’s probably the most asked question, and we do get below freezing temperatures
Is there a way to cut through the black sealant later on if we need to replace one of the glass sides? If yes, what do you recommend using to cut through it?
OVI-Wan Kenobi yes there is, and what I recommend is a utility knife. Mine is 18 inches long so I can get some leverage. We just call it a long knife
@@AlexRubioRQualityGlass What kind of sealant do you recommend for putting the glass back if I take one of glass side out?
@@beechenlee its honestly easier to just build a new IGU. Once you cut open the current one, you are compromising the seal/risking glass breakage. Even if you butyl it back up, the spacer still has a shelf life. Which, for these kinds of spacers, is about 10 years
where can you buy hot melt? is it available somewhere.
I have the same butyl machine lol cool stuff. Only difference is we use super spacer & not the aluminum
Trippy Larry nice! We use super spacer when we go a long distance to a job site and we do it them on site!
alex rubio nice. Ya we manufacture the units on site. We call it Instaglass lol
Trippy Larry I might have to start using that word too!! Lol
Interesting. Thank you.