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How do you remove aluminium secondary double glazing?

4 years ago

I have old secondary double glazing frames fitted into my sash windows, There are no screws so they may be glued in. They are so ugly and I don't want to use them. How do I get them out?

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Jonathan
4 years ago
I bet they are screwed in.
Try removing the glass first.... I bet you have two panes that slide side to side and if you lift them up they will pop out and it will be easier to see how the frame is attached to the window.
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