Sliding Door Broken Glass

Just like a broken window it s vital to repair your home s sliding glass door as soon as possible.
Sliding door broken glass. Step 2 removing glass. To start your sliding glass door adjustment project first lift or lower the door on the track with a screwdriver or allen wrench. Locate the two adjusting screws at the bottom of the door on the face or edge of the door and pry off the trim caps that cover the screws. Broken glass on sliding patio door september 8 2020 8 45 am subscribe a rock launched by a lawnmower just shattered the glass on our andersen brand sliding patio door.
The lawnmower decided to attack the sliding glass door with a rock. The glass was broken and needed to be replaced. At glass doctor many of our local technicians are trained to repair and replace all types of glass doors including sliding glass doors. Be careful not to bend or damage the trim as you work and wear gloves and long sleeved clothes to protect your hands during the job since broken glass is obviously a hazard.
Slide a putty knife in between the trim and the door and then use a small pry bar and hammer to ease it off. A damaged sliding glass door isn t just inconvenient but can pose a safety risk to your household. I think we have the details for the contractor that installed the doors 15 years ago and will give them a call to discuss repairs.