A broken Andersen® interior removable wood grille may be repaired depending on where the break has occurred and the extent of the break. Removal instructions for your interior removal identify your product, complete "Identify My Andersen® Product" on the Guided Help page.

Interior grilles in which a break has occurred where the vertical and horizontal bars meet are easily repaired. If your grille has shattered and is beyond repair, then a replacement grille is needed. 

If the grille fastener (located at the tip of the grille) is broken, the fastener will need to be replaced. Please see Grille Fasteners Used on Removable Interior Grilles for ordering information.

If your interior grille appears loose, remove the grille and increase tension by gently bending the fasteners slightly toward the grille. For more information, please review Interior Hardwood Grille Application Guide (0005285) .

Removable Grille Repair

Remove the interior grilles from your window or patio door. For information on removing grilles from windows and patio doors, see the Care and Maintenance Guides in Technical Documents . The product type needs to be identified to determine the correct removal instructions.

Thoroughly clean dust from all surfaces using a soft, dry cloth. For cleaning, touch-up and refinishing instructions, see Andersen® Interior Removable Grille Care and Maintenance.

Lay the grille bars on a clean and flat surface.

Place the side of the grille that would lay flat against the glass facing upward. The surface showing where the grille bars interlock will be noticeable.

Carefully place a drop of wood glue at the intersection area of the grille facing right side up.

Gently place the opposite grille bar on top of the grille with glue and press to secure.

Place a heavy object on top of the cross bars and allow the wood glue to dry.

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