Sliding Glass Door Repair Steps | United Glass Service

You probably don’t realize just how long humans have depending on sliding glass doors to separate their interior space from outdoors. Historians have evidence of these door types dating as far back as ancient Roman times when sliding glass doors were mounted on the ceiling, moved easily from open to close, and required very little space to operate. This door types still checks all the boxes today and if you have one in your home that’s seen better days, here are the steps for sliding glass door repair. 

The first step in sliding glass door repair

For a door that is difficult to open and close, the first thing you’ll need to do for sliding glass door repair. is to remove the door from its tracts. Locate and remove the roller adjustment screws, remove the door stop, and carefully remove the door. Check the condition of the rollers and replace if necessary. Clean the tracts very well and then reinstall the door in the frame. Hopefully that’s all it takes to get the door moving easily again. 

Fixing shattered glass 

It happens to the best of us—shattered class in your sliding glass door. You have two options here: you can call in the pros to handle the job for you, worry-free, or you can elect to do-it-yourself very carefully. You’ll need to remove the trim holding the glass in place, then whatever glass remains in the frame. Carefully measure the hole and order new glass. Then install the new pane and caulk it into place.   

Fixing a broken screen

If your sliding glass door repair also includes fixing a torn screen, the job is easy enough by following a few simple directions. You might even get lucky and be able to locate a replacement screen that’s the perfect fit for your door. If you can’t, the fix is as simple as buying a roll of screen that’s 2 inches wider than the door frame, and finding simple instructions online to follow for installation.   

Sliding glass door repair and weatherstripping

Chances are, your glass door will last a lot longer than the weatherstripping that surrounds it. The good news is that weatherstripping is pretty easy to replace. Using a putty knife, you can esily remove the existing wetherstripping from the door making sure to remove any leftover glue or staples that might have been holding it in place. Install the new weatherstripping by following the directions on the package and your door will be good as new.