Installing window in channel

[vern hodgson]

I am going to install window glass in the lower glass channel. Did this forty years ago and recall difficulty getting the glass to remain held in the channel, any tips or recommendations from the experts?

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

I bought a pair of lower channels from Little Dearborn for a customer, and the glass with setting material fit perfectly. I stood the glass vertical on the carpet, then used a hammer and wood block to tap the channel into place.

 

[vern hodgson]

I bought a pair of lower channels from Little Dearborn for a customer, and the glass with setting material fit perfectly. I stood the glass vertical on the carpet, then used a hammer and wood block to tap the channel into place.

Is the setting material sticky?

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Is the setting material sticky?

That was about 12 years ago, but as I recall it was either plain rubber or rubber with fabric backing. Not sticky but it was snug enough to give a good grip on the glass.

 

[vern hodgson]

That was about 12 years ago, but as I recall it was either plain rubber or rubber with fabric backing. Not sticky but it was snug enough to give a good grip on the glass.

Ok, thanks for the input

 

[crock]

Use windshield sealant, it will never come out

 

[pooch]

Sikaflex, Henry would have used it if it had been invented back then.

 

[Mitch//pa]

I use 3m channel bonder,, especially made for doing this job..

You also need to be able to remove the glass from the channel if ever needed.. Using a heat gun along the metal will release it...