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Post by 4pygmies on Sept 11, 2006 20:41:10 GMT
Anybody any ideas how I can repair one part of my cold frame lid? I thought I'd be able to get a standard bit of glass to put in but it has a most peculiar arrangement - nothing to fix it to as far as I can see. Any brilliant cunning ideas? I have all the bits of glass that broke, 3 large pieces, is there a way I can stick them together that will be waterproof - I really don't want to chuck the whole thing out.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2006 20:50:35 GMT
how about let's seeing a pic !
;D
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Post by 4pygmies on Sept 11, 2006 20:57:28 GMT
You obviously have never seen any of my pitiful attempts at digital photography! I could take a picture but I daresay you'd be none the wiser........it's really bugging me though, this broken bit. Do you think a bit of clear sticky back plastic (Blue Peterish..) might work? My beloved has shrugged his shoulders in that totally non interested way he has whilst holding a big glass of wine, sitting under the apple trees for 3 nights now. I'll b***y fix on my own then.... humph!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2006 21:03:58 GMT
lol, poor P. i've got 6 tiles sitting in a nice pile in the kitchen that fell off when upstairs moved in. i feel sure that unless i go and get a pot of adhesive soon, they'll turn to dust before he puts them up lmao. i share your pain ! What do most people use when they mend their g/houses  i see no reason why the sticky back plastic idea wouldn't work but there must be some kind of glass repair tape out there, surely ? but i can't get my head around not being able to get a replacement pane. if you can fit the three bits in and stick them, why can't you get a replacement ? me ;Dbeingeversothicksmiley |
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Post by 4pygmies on Sept 11, 2006 21:08:16 GMT
You're not thick - I'm sure it's me! I have glazed windows and stuff before but with this cold frame I can't work out how to stick it to the aluminium. There doesn't seem to be any way to get the glass into the frame sections without bending it! I wondered if that's why it was so cheap! Once it's broken you're b******d. Either that, or it's one of those jobs only someone with a willy can do......The four lid sections were already glazed when I bought it.
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Post by Chuckles on Sept 11, 2006 22:00:15 GMT
Just been discussing your prob with the OH. His first comment was you can't see how it fits coz you have got boobs, don't worry he has had a suitable slapping.  Does the frame come apart and you sort of sandwich the glass between it |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2006 5:16:57 GMT
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Post by 4pygmies on Sept 12, 2006 6:13:58 GMT
AHA! That might do it. I wonder if it's really waterproof.....I suppose I could have a taping session and see if it holds. Thanks Mrskp. Who needs a willy?
OH looked at the frame (placed right in his way...) this morning and he said they're all assembled in one solid piece in the factory - that's why the frame has no method for being re assembled. So I shall have to bodge a repair anyway. Bet it was designed by a man....
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Post by sweetleaf on Sept 12, 2006 8:09:16 GMT
If you use clear silicon of the type that glazers use, then you should be able to stick it together and stick the glass to the frame, better than loads of tape cutting out the light,and cheap, just dont try to move it until the silicon has set. One pane of glass, in a door in my house went 14 months like that till it got repaired properly ...new glass, and was very solid and water/frostproof.
Glazers also use a very strong, padded, double-sided tape which goes between double glazing panels which might also help.
Just one thing, do wear gloves.... I dont want to hear about a trip to A&E!
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Post by piggingardener on Sept 12, 2006 9:45:01 GMT
If you have no joy repairing the glass, buy a sheet of corrugated polycarbonate sheet - the sort they use for roofing lean to type conservatories/verandas. I used this to make windows for my cold frame. It's easy to work with, you can cut it with a stanley knife, and it's fairly flexible. Good luck. PG |
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Post by Main Admin on Sept 12, 2006 12:44:08 GMT
Take the broken sheet to a local glazer and if they can't get you one to match then try perspex plastic, drill small holes and screw it in.
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Post by 4pygmies on Sept 12, 2006 13:07:12 GMT
Well, thank you for all your suggestions - so lovely to have a bit of available advice isn't it? L love this board!
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Sept 12, 2006 20:01:09 GMT
Alternatively you could bring the offending lid with you when you come up to stay...and OH will fix it for you or just cut you a piece of glass to replace the one that broke, he IS a Glazier afterall......send me a mail with the dimensions.....
CPBx
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2006 20:34:16 GMT
and once it's done, wave it under beloved's nose ;D
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Post by MamIDdau on Sept 17, 2006 20:23:24 GMT
certain DIY stores (definitely B&Q) sell clear perspex which might do the trick and I know you can get glue for glass so could you maybe do something with the 2?
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i see no reason why the sticky back plastic idea wouldn't work but there must be some kind of glass repair tape out there, surely ?
