The lawnmower decided to attack the sliding glass door with a rock.
Sliding door broken glass.
To start your sliding glass door adjustment project first lift or lower the door on the track with a screwdriver or allen wrench.
Slide a putty knife in between the trim and the door and then use a small pry bar and hammer to ease it off.
At glass doctor many of our local technicians are trained to repair and replace all types of glass doors including sliding glass doors.
Step 2 removing glass.
The glass was broken and needed to be replaced.
I think we have the details for the contractor that installed the doors 15 years ago and will give them a call to discuss repairs.
Raise it just enough to clear the track and roll smoothly.
Locate the two adjusting screws at the bottom of the door on the face or edge of the door and pry off the trim caps that cover the screws.
A sliding door glass replacement is necessary to ensure ease of access to your patio but it will typically cost more to replace the entire glass pane for a sliding door since the sheet of glass is much larger than the average window or glass door panel.
A damaged sliding glass door isn t just inconvenient but can pose a safety risk to your household.
Just like a broken window it s vital to repair your home s sliding glass door as soon as possible.