# Vinyl bay window glass replacement



## Windows on Wash (Aug 30, 2011)

If it is a vinyl window, it most definitely has some sort of "stop" type of apparatus to glaze the window. 

The window is also removable and replaceable should that be required. It shouldn't though as the glass is removable. 

Email or post up some pictures.


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## pointguard (Oct 25, 2012)

Yeah it seems ridiculous to have to replace the whole window when the picture window breaks, but I think some of these vinyl bay windows are factory sealed and don't have stops. I really hope I'm wrong. Sorry for the low quality pics. If you need any more pics let me know.






The outside:


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## Windows on Wash (Aug 30, 2011)

Looks like it has an inside facing glazing bead.


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## pointguard (Oct 25, 2012)

An inside facing glazing bead on the interior side? The three "steps" of the frame appear to be one solid piece. I don't see what the glazing bead is.


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## Windows on Wash (Aug 30, 2011)

Nope...shes welded all the way around on the interior.

Exterior looks like the glazing bead and looks like it was joined at the mitres with some vinyl glue.

Start on the exterior.


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## HomeSealed (Jan 3, 2008)

+1. It doesn't appear to be welded on the exterior. That should be your access point.


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## pointguard (Oct 25, 2012)

I still can't figure out how to remove those glazing beads on the outside. I can get a thin putty knife in between the glazing bead and the glass, but it's super tight and I can't get the glazing bead to move in any direction.

Do the glazing beads remove by sliding along the glass toward the center of the window? Or do they pop out away from the glass? Because they're all mitered, so to slide out of a groove along the glass seems impossible because it instantly binds with the two adjacent glazing beads at the miters.


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## dd57chevy (Jun 21, 2015)

I believe the removable "glazing bead" is on the exterior . I have removed them on what I believe was a "Weathertite" unit within the last 30 days , & _YES_ , they can be _VERY _challenging . 

The first thing I would advise you do is purchase a "Hyde" brand 9 1/2 " pry bar .There are other brands but the Hyde has by far the best edge for prying . (also good for wood molding !) You will also need a 1 1/2 _stiff_ putty knife & a hammer .

The key to removing _this very difficult_ glazing bead is to test all 8 miter corners (4 window corners X 2 pcs meeting at each corner = 8 miter cut corners ) . One will most likely be the easiest to work/pry out . Pry the _outside_ edge (not the edge against the glass) w/putty knife & pry bar until you can get "under" it . You may need to use a hammer on the putty knife . Once you get it "out", or started , removal is a snap .


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## HomeSealed (Jan 3, 2008)

You will need to pry at the seam where the stop meets the frame, not at the glass. I find that they break loose easier in the center to get that first piece loose. 
On another note, have you considered just calling a glass company? If you already are buying new glass anyway, those guys will normally come out and do the install for relatively cheap... And they already have all of the tools, experience, etc. Also gives you someone to call should you have future issues... Just a thought.


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