Snap-in glazing, wood frame

Handy Person from Chicago

Nov 28, 2009 12:48 pm

We have wood frame windows wich use a snap-in glazing to retain the glass #55-030 very closely matches (within a 1/16. Any experience in this type of application?

8 Replies

Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Dec 3, 2009 9:07 am

The 55-030 snap-in is used for aluminum window repair. I am not sure it will work on a wood window repair. Wood window glazing beads are often difficult to match up. Look again through out the snap-in catalog section or send us a photo of the snap-in you are trying to replace.

Paul from SWISCO

Dec 7, 2009 6:39 am

I am not familiar with this style of snap-in. I would like to do some more research and the window brand name would help. Do you know who manufactured your windows?

Handy Person from Chicago

Dec 7, 2009 8:49 am

Here are 2 pics of the snapin I have; The internal spline is just a stop

Customer photo of their old snap-in - different angle.

Handy Person from Chicago

Dec 7, 2009 8:15 pm

Haven't seen a name yet - suggested places to look on the casing? Original windows from '77.

Paul from SWISCO

Dec 8, 2009 5:30 am

The problem with finding replacement snap-in for wood windows is that manufacturers of wood windows change their snap-in style many times throughout the years, while metal window manufacturers tend to stick to the same style snap-in. You may not be able to find the same exact style snap-in and may have to try a different style of wood window snap-in. Three popular wood window snap-in styles on SWISCO Web site are the 55-080, 55-106, and the 55-156.

Home Owner from valp[araiso, indiana

Oct 20, 2010 3:42 pm

I also have wooden windows which use the same snap-n glazing that you have. Did you find a solution to your problem? I need to replace thwe glazing on my windows. thanks

Tom from SWISCO

Oct 21, 2010 5:26 am

You may not be able to find the same style snap-in. Three popular wood window snap-in styles on SWISCO Web site are the 55-080, 55-106, and the 55-156.