Making an insulated unit (full process)or double pane window

How to make an insulated unit

[stevenhylinski]

I've had glass shops make custom insulated panes for me several times before, but never knew how they were made. Great video!

[AngelSelis]

Is it possible for you to share more details such materials needed, name of sealant, name of parts used to build the windows, and stuff? The video is pretty good in demonstration but people like myself who don't have experience or know spec8fics can really benefit from learning the basics.
Thanks!

[margerintoul]

You have no idea how much trouble you've saved me! I'm trying to create a wall of glass at 49 degrees for heating a solar wood dryer. My initial plan was to route two channels in wood for the 3/16", 2' x 5' greenhouse glass. In case of damage, I want to pop out one that might break to replace it. It would be hard to get the grooves right for the glass to slide in. They would have rotted and fogged up.

After seeing your videos, it seems the way to go is the stainless spacers, dessicant and butyl rubber sealing it. What kind of blade did you use in your cut off saw? Where can I get the dessicant? What brand are the connectors? Many thanks for such useful videos!!!

[daichimax]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge! 👍👍👍👍👍& Subscribed!!!

[TheGuy]

That’s dope bro I’m a Glazier and I never knew how they’re made I just install them 🤣

[carlosgarcazon]

Enjoy your vids.. Tanks! One question though. Would be nice a vid about your tools: the bad and the good + your set up. thanks again. Some love to your family and friends..

[robhi]

great content,
Will be even greater to see you answering questions from others, cheers

[LiveNLearn]

I am in Kansas City and I do not see any business providing this kind of servi dce. It is interesting of what you are doing

[mattsherer]

Very informative video Mark. Thank you. Where do you get your materials?

[temomoreno]

Thanks for the awesome video Alex. If I don’t have a hot melt butyl machine is there an alternative method I can use?

[transmitterguy]

Windows don't need to be filled with Argon? Show us how to fix an Argon-filled window. Thanks for the video, good job!

[unionseen]

I'm wondering if the internal space ever gets filled with a noble gas for higher R value... I know this is done with factory produced units, but I'm wondering if small shops can do this...a valve of some kind.

[Gregory_Avila]

Nice this is going to be my next project.

[Savagenerds]

Out of curiosity, how hard is it to source the rubber butyl, spacers, and desiccant?

I also live in a small town and today's shipping times are starting to hurt both me and my customers... Looking at 4-5 weeks out at the min. for Ins. Units and wondering if it would be 'worth' investing in the equipment to build my own as you do.

Also if you catch this comment, what specific glass cutter are you using? I looked into the pen style but most of them just seemed janky and more for the hobbyist.

Thanks for your time man, i appreciate any insight or input you have!

[FaithZiegler]

Do you have a link for the spacers and moisture absorbing beads?

[GaPodrinho]

What product was used for cleaning up the glasses?

[josephpuchel]

Hey Just subscribed
You also do 1/8” tinted double pane window glass ?
One stationary double pane window is tinted with thicker glass believed to be 1/8” Not sure if it has any Argon gas between the glass.
Nice video

[NickMadakis]

Hi Alex, where would i find tools like the gun that you use for the saelant and other material ? Thanks again for the videos

[jeremynelson]

Good demo, thanks. Where can I buy spacers and desiccant?

[billcroucher]

Hey Alex, I'm a 85 YO DIYer. I have five IG units that need rebuilt. I have a roll of Super Spacer and caulk tubes of sealant.
I'm sure you are a busy person but I really need some advice and hope you can help me.
I'm confused! The SS1266 super Spacer has tape on one face and it wraps half way around both edges. The tape is apparently meant to stay. The Spacer is said to have pressure activated sealant on both edges. I have not found anyone that can answer a couple of simple questions.
1. Can I use this Spacer without $500 dollar tools?
2. How do I make the Spacer edges stick to my glass panes?
A phone rep at the supplier where I bought the Spacer said I should apply 877 sealant to the Spacer edges to seal it to glass. WT---?? I understand sealing outside the SS but edges??.
3. How much pressure is needed to activate the primary sealant? Will clamps do it?
Thanks from Kentucky, Bill C


But edges??