Replacing damaged greenhouse glass might be a hassle, so it’s best to avoid it. Foxes, rowdy footballs, and harsh winters all contribute to cracked greenhouse windows that must be mended in the summer. However, this is an improved approach.

Polycarbonate greenhouse plastic is far more durable than greenhouse glass. In reality, it is about 250 times as strong. Consider the riot shields used by police (they’re composed of polycarbonate). As a result, it’s considerably safer and more cost-effective since you won’t have to replace it as frequently. The following are the main advantages of the material:

How to Replace your Greenhouse Glazing in 5 Easy Steps

1. Remove the glass from the frame.

2. Remove the broken glass using a pair of tweezers. Remove the upper pane first if it overlaps the damaged one.

3. Remove the electrical tape from the seal strip that encircles the aluminum frame. If it is broken, replace it.

4. Install the new polycarbonate pane.

5. Remove the fabric, you may now remove the frame. There should be a clip every 12 inches, so carefully slide each one out and replace it with another.

1. To remove the glazing pins, use small pliers.

2. Remove the broken glass in the above way. If the top panel covers up the damaged pane, remove it first.

3. Remove the old putty from the pane’s edges. If the putty adheres to your wooden frame, use a chisel to remove it – but avoid cutting into it.

4. Apply fresh putty to the frame’s sides and bottom. Leave the top edge uncluttered with putty. Set the new polycarbonate pane into the fresh putty prepared previously.

5. Using a tiny pin hammer, drive the glazing pins in.

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