Unable to remove PVC Window Bead

[Waz010]

Hi,

Need assistance on how to remove internal PVC window bead as it won't come off.

I had ordered a replacement double glazing glass and am now trying to replace the glass. First step is to remove the beads. I have tried a number of times and can't seem to pry the internal bead off. I've tried all sides.

I have tried lubricating inbetween the beads when I am able to create a small 1/2 mm gap between the bead and frame but not joy. I've scoured the internet and can't seem to get an answer. It almost feels like something is preventing the beads popping out. No idea what to do next.

Any help would be appreciated!

 

[opps]

Have you tried starting in the middle of the longests lengths.

Off hand the two people that I recommend that you defer to are @ronniecabers and @crank39. Hopefully they will be along soonish.

 

[Waz010]

Yeah tried every side and no joy. Thanks for the quick response

 

[opps]

Yeah tried everyone and no joy. Thanks for the quick response

Had you posted in the window subforum, they may have seen it, nevertheless, they will get a notification to let them know that they had been name dropped.

 

[Waz010]

Had you posted in the window subforum, they may have seen it, nevertheless, they will get a notification to let them know that they had been name dropped.

Is there anything I need to do or maybe reclass the post? Sorry it's my first time ever posting on a forum

 

[opps]

Is there anything I need to do or maybe reclass the post? Sorry it's my first time ever posting on a forum

They will see that I mentioned them and hopefully respond when they have the time. Wait until tomorrow. If no joy, you can ask the moderators to move your post (TBH, I am not sure how to do that). Alternatively, ask the question again in the following sub-forum

Windows and Doors

Questions, comments, queries about windows and doors, double glazing etc.

www.diynot.com

Please don't do that immediately. It gets really confusing when someone posts the same question in two sub-forums. You end up with two groups of people trying to answer.

Welcome to DIYNOT though. I came here years ago looking for help with regards to my combi boiler. I was so grateful that I decided to become a regular contributor.


Best of luck.

 

[Waz010]

They will see that I mentioned them and hopefully respond when they have the time. Wait until tomorrow. If no joy, you can ask the moderators to move your post (TBH, I am not sure how to do that). Alternatively, ask the question again in the following sub-forum

Windows and Doors

Questions, comments, queries about windows and doors, double glazing etc.

www.diynot.com

Please don't do that immediately. It gets really confusing when someone posts the same question in two sub-forums. You end up with two groups of people trying to answer.

Welcome to DIYNOT though. I came here years ago looking for help with regards to my combi boiler. I was so grateful that I decided to become a regular contributor.


Best of luck.

Appreciate that, will sit tight and hopefully someone can provide some guidance. Thank you

 

[crank39]

They don't look particularly hard beads to get out but it's difficult to explain how you pop them out, it's very doubtful but it could be the outer gasket that needs removing, a pic would be help but being internally glazed I'm pretty sure it'll be firtree gasket or a co extruded type which stays in. Because the corners are mitred start in the middle of the longest beads, hammer your scraper right in and lever them out

 

[ronniecabers]

Just to add to Cranks reply , you may need a second ' scraper ' to act as a wedge when ypu get the first gap appearing. I've had some really tight beads lately for some reason.

And just a quick note... apologies if i don't reply quickly , don't seem to be getting all my notifications coming through