Broken window

[wakkowarner]

Ok, so I've got a double hung (and double paned) window that has had the interior pane broken on the lower half.  I live in the St. Louis area.  Any ideas on the most frugal way to get this fixed?  I'm pretty handy, but not sure where I can get just the glass.  I don't need a new window or frame. 

The look of the window is like this (not sure of exact measurements): http://www.lowes.com/pd_81299-206-455DH36620001_0__?productId=3436998&Ntt=double+pane+double+hung+window&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Ddouble%2Bpane%2Bdouble%2Bhung%2Bwindow&facetInfo=

I mean, I guess I could see if I can get an exact match, and just remove and use the lower half of a replacement window.  Or I could have a professional come out and replace it.  But does anyone know if it is possible to just get the panes of glass and replace it yourself?  It would need to be one that has some of those dividers so that it would match the other windows.

[Miamoo]

Have you tried looking up the manufacturer to find their local distributor who may be able to offer advice?  The manufacturer will be SOMEWHERE either on the glass itself or (in our case with 25 year old windows) I found the mfr on the actual hardware, not the glass or the frame.

Re: finding a matching, cut to size piece of replacement glass - that should be fairly simple and inexpensive and altho I'm guessing yours is the type of window with the vinyl cladding and that's a bit more difficult to fiddle with - repairing it yourself should still be doable.  (Caulk!) I know that here (Northern Illinois) you can get replacement fake grilles (dividers) from our local Marvin or Anderson dealers.  Just walk in with the measurements and they'll either order them for you or point you in the right direction.  Bring a photo and measurements.

Maybe MMM with all of his carpentry/remodeling experience or other readers can chime in with better ideas but hopefully this has been helpful?!

[Watchmaker]

The dividers are technically called muntin bars.  If you get in touch with the window manufacturer, they should be able to supply a replacement IGU (which is the two pieces of glass sandwiched together, assuming your windows are double pane like the link you provided).

If it is double pane, the window manufacturer almost certainly won't provide just the glass. 

If you are at all handy, it is usually not too difficult to install a replacement piece of glass yourself, although getting the window back to its originally appearance is not always so easy.

[worms]

Don't know how it is where you are, but over here it is easy to order any glazing units to your own specification (including the fake muntins), either by walking into a local supplier or online.  (I'm not in a big city but there are about four suppliers in our town of 25,000 people). It takes a couple of days for delivery as nowadays the units tend to be made up elsewhere.

Your big problem might be taking out the old unit without breaking any of the frame and fixings.

[Greg]

I would take the sash with the broken glass in it to a window store (the kind that sells windows to builders and has a showroom).  Ask them if it can be fixed, or if they can get a replacement.  They'll be able to help identify the brand and whether or not the glass unit can be removed and replaced separate from the sash.  They'll also be able to help you determine what kind of glass unit to order/buy; there are a lot of options in terms of coating and glass type.

[Argyle]

If I understand correctly, you only need one pane to be replaced.  My handyman did this exact thing for $20, glass included.  So I guess if you did it yourself, you could save $15 or so.  But watching him do it, I'm glad I didn't try.