You can get new inserts for your door. Measure your glass size and go to a home center and buy a beat up door just for the glass. If you are within driving range of Kingfield ME there is a lumber yard there that sells frosted nature scenes on the inserts. I am not sure if they ship to Canada.

The window kit that holds your glass in gets deformed by the heat of the hot summer. In most cases it's caused by the air space between your entry door and an exterior storm door. If the storm door isn't open to vent the heat that builds up between the doors, the plastic frame will melt or deform. I tell all my customers to keep the screen open at least two inches at the top to vent the heat out.

Depending on the damage to your window kit it may be as easy as turning a screw to tighten it up. The screws should be there on the inside of the door. If you look closely at the window kit you'll see little hole plugs outlined in the stain or paint of the kit. In order to access the screw you'll need to pop the hole cover out of the frame. I use a drywall screw on my cordless screwdriver. I stick the point of the screw in the center of the plug and slowly drive it through the plug. Ounce the drywall screw punches through the cap and bottoms out on the kit screw, the hole plug will pop out. If it doesn't come all the way out just twist it right or left and the plug should come free. Ounce the cap is out you can access the screw and try to tighten it down. Just be very careful not to over tighten the screw as you can crack the glass. If this works you can usually call the door manufacturer to get new hole plugs sent out. Otherwise your local DIY store may have some. If that doesn't work then you'll have to order a new glass kit like fhiwindows stated above. Good Luck!!!

hi

I have searched hit & low on the Interweb and came across this article by taylorsway.

I have one of this vinyl frame kits on an entry door that is cracked in multiple places on the outside frame.

Does any one know the names of a company where I can get replacement vinyl frame kit? As its only the outside piece that is cracked I guess I could turn it around - but would prefer new pieces. The glass is OK to use again.

thanks for your time
Chris

A good lumber yard or exterior material supplier.
Yes, you can reuse the glass but it will be better to buy the whole glass lite kit with glass.

Chris,

I also have same issue and have been unable to find replacement frame. Wondering if you had any luck.

Thanks

I would like to insert a window into a solid steel door. Where can I go to find a double hung window insert for the door? Any suggestions are appreciated.

Don't think it is possible, first your door is probably not "solid steel" probably a core of some sort with a steel skin. Second minimum window frame for a dbl hung window is 2 1/4" and the door is more than likely 1 3/4". You could possible put a fixed vision lite in which they call a vision kit which would contain a frame and a glass panel to install in the frame.

You have a solid steel door? I don't think so, unless you live in a Bank. You cannot just stick a double hung window in a door. If you are having issues with the glass, I would suggest carefully measuring it and then contacting a door manufacturer and asking if they can supply you with a replacement. It would be really helpful if you knew which company made the door. Or you could just replace the door. Might be cheaper to do that.

Where can I find a metal frame kit and wired glass 24 x 24 for a 1 3/4" metal door? Anything online? Thank you.

is their a co in the buffalo,ny that installs decorative glass in a steel door. my neighbor had hers done approx 4 to 5 yrs. ago. it is beautiful, unfortunately the co that did it is not available. if anyone has info re this, i appreciate any info you can give. thanks

I am looking to replace my double pane glass panel (approx 24 1/2 x 37 1/2)with double pane with a steel blind within the glass.

phonix,az

I LOOKED FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND FINALLY FOUND THE WINDOW AND FRAME. IT COST UNDER $40. AT builder-surplus.com

My understanding is you can install a fixed vision lite kit that is vented into a stell door. There is one company from Woburn, Mass. That will make a custom fit kit to fit your door. If there is anyone who knows of any others please let me know. This particular company Horner charges approxmately $190. I am hoping to find another that will not charge as much as I have a big project containing about 300 doors. Thanks!

Most steel door companies have a stock vented vision kit. I personally do not like them as they are invariably made of plastic and do not operate well for after a couple or years. The trick will be to measure the opening in the existing doors and then determine which manufacturer has the same size kit so the doors will not need to have the opening cutout enlarged.