Replacing glass in crank type windows (mobile home)

[Caulki...@work.com]

The older mobile homes had a lot of windows that are three piece and
open using a crank. The one I'm repairing has several of those window
panes broken. While I can put glass in any wooden window frame, and
have succeeded a few times on aluminum storm windows, these crank
windows are a lot different. Can a homeowner replace the glass or is
some special machine needed? Actually, will a regular store that sells
glass have the tools and skill to do that work, or does one have to go
to a mobile home company?

[David L. Martel]

Gunn,

They're sometimes called Jalousie Windows or louvered windows. Is your
window glass surrounded by a metal frame or is the glass open at the bottom
with a polished edge?

Dave M.

[willshak]

I think the OP has casement windows. The kind that the whole frame and
glass crank out

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[Ed Pawlowski]

On 11/8/2013 10:59 AM, willshak wrote:
> David L. Martel wrote:
>> Gunn,
>>
>> They're sometimes called Jalousie Windows or louvered windows. Is
>> your window glass surrounded by a metal frame or is the glass open at
>> the bottom with a polished edge?
>>
>> Dave M.
>>
>>
>
> I think the OP has casement windows. The kind that the whole frame and
> glass crank out
>

That would be my guess. Jalousie glass is simply held with a couple of
clips and slides in and out.

[cl...@snyder.on.ca]

Are these the "jalousie" style? AKA "florida windows"? If so I've
repaired a few - but they are useless at best - replace the whole
window with something that will actually CLOSE, and last.

[DerbyDad03]

I don't know if this is in the budget, but have you considered replace the
entire window?

I had a three light, double casement window above my kitchen sink. It had
some cracked panes and one side had to be drawn closed with a wood clamp
and then locked to keep it closed. I replaced it with a slider vinyl
replacement window and couldn't be happier. It's much more efficient and
opens and closes much more easily. No more cranking...just a simple slide.
Easy removal for cleaning also.

[Caulki...@work.com]

The glass is surrounded by metal on all 4 edges. (aluminum frame).

[Caulki...@work.com]

I have considered that, and may still replace the three windows on one
end of the trailer and use the parts from those to fix the others. When
I bought the trailer there were 2 broken panes. After moving the
trailer, there are now 7 broken panes, plus a broken inner storm window.
(storms are on the inside). The trailer is old, but still solid. I
bought it to be used as a guest house and for some storage space too.
So the budget is small. But I know a few of the crank mechanisms dont
work, in fact one window someone screwed shut. So my thoughts are to
just replace those 3 windows and hopefully have enough parts from those
3 to fix the others.

[David L. Martel]

Gunn,

Ok, look on the exterior of the windows. Do you see what look like trim
pieces between the glass and the frame? There should be 4 of them running
around the inner edge of the frame. They are spring clips. Gently and
carefully pry them out with a putty knife. Try not to deform them. Once they
are out of the way you should see the glass edges embedded in glazing
compound. remove the glass and glazing compound. Clean up the frames with a
putty knife. Et c.
If this doesn't help post a few pics.

Dave M

[Caulki...@work.com]

Thanks Dave

Next time I'm there I'll see if they are made as you say. At least I
have an idea what to look for now.