I’ve got a large peice of double insulated plate glass (5ft x 5ft high, oval top) to install tomorrow. it will weigh 160 lbs. It will be going up above an entry door, so the bottom will be about 10 feet of the floor.
Any of you guys that’s done this before, what’s the best way to go about it? I’ll have 2 people to help me with it tomorrow.
I’m thinking about setting up a beam between my 2 extension ladders, tying the glass up securely and hoisting it up with a 2 to 1 ratio pully system, a “Z drag”. That would put one of us on the ground pulling up the window, while the other 2 of us are on the ladders guiding it up.
My other thought is renting a panel lift. I used one last year to install a bunch of hardi panels overhead, but I cant remember if those things will tilt the material platform to vertical.
Any suggestions are appricated.
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Rent suction cups for maneuvering the glass into position.
Shoot, buy the suction cups... the pumping type.
they are under 50$ each
I use them for all kinds of stuff
like moving things that are smooth but have all sharp edges ( washers and dryers)
james
got it done!
couldn't find any of the more expensive pump type suction cups around here (raleigh). Best I could come up with were some cheap Harbor Freight versions for $5.99 each. Still they were rated for 200 lb's each, so I got 4 of them.
I was a bit worried at first about handling glass with a $6.00 lifter, but for at least this project, they worked just fine. I'll still be keeping an eye out for a set of the nicer lifters though.
Appriciate the help.
James inspired me to actually buy some of those suction cups. I'd never thought about other uses but now I'm actually thinking of the many times they would have been helpful while setting large windows.
blue
Blue,
Windows are when those cups really shine, and of course.... granite slabs etc. just about any smooth surface.
shoot, they even make an ok dent puller.
james
James, I'm thinking of the dozens of heavy fixed glass arched windows that I've set over the front doors of many homes. I've hauled too many up there on ladders with me leading and two guys shoving from underneath. I've never lost one, but often I'd wished I had a better grip, especially for the last few inches when I have to keep it from falling out and they are lifting it onto the sill. A few times I felt like it was slipping away, but it didnt'. The positive grip of one of those suction cups and handles would be priceless.
blue
Never thought of that - thanks.All the best...
To those who know - this may be obvious. To those who don't - I hope I've helped.
We do similar tricks all the time with a man lift. Build two outriggers (think plank brackets on scaffolding) we often fasten a couple of 4x4's sticking out from the deck about a foot. Pad the railing on the lift with a moving blanket, place the item on the outriggers and away the three of you go. Everyone and everything is safe and under control.
Whatever you do don't let anyone rush you, easiest way to screw up. Good luck... Buic