I thought the window was steamed up inside, or wet and discoloured on the outside.....however, after checking it out, it is steamed up and running condensation BETWEEN the 2 panes of glass! Can anyone help me sort this out please? its getting worse and taking over the whole window. Thanks.
2007-01-15 02:38:33 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
oh yes I have had this problem. The "vapour barrier" has broken down. Eventually green slime will live there too, like an aquarium.
Basically the whole section of glass needs replaced.
2007-01-15 02:42:53 · answer #1 · answered by Not Ecky Boy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had this problem and thought i'd have to replace the window, but it wasn't true.
maybe i was just lucky.
We heated up the room for a day and gentle warmed the glass panel with a hair dryer. It cleared...that was 2 years ago and no problem since.
sure it might not last forever, but its fine at the moment and the glass seems no cooler to touch than the other adjacent units.
If it is irrepairably broken, then its not a big job to get a new one - go to a glaziers or building merchant, or wickes. Do not order one from a DG firm as it'll cost an arm and a leg.
typical 900mm high by 600 wide unit ? About £70
2007-01-15 12:19:13 · answer #2 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had the same plroblem. You have 3 options. You can buy new windows. You can remove the seal followed by the glass. Once the glass is out you can clean and apply sealant to the other window then apply sealant to the window that was taken out. However the galss that will be taken out will likely break. But you can go to a glass shop and they can cut you a new peice. I have had friends do that and it worked.
On mine however I drilled a hole in the top frame to penatrate the space between the glass. I did the same at the bottom. I had a R-134a bottole that was emptied and got it filed with nitrogen. Welding shop will sell bottles of nitrogen if you can not get it filled yourself. Then I inserted a copper tube that was attached to my bottle and applied light pressue to the inside of the window. The nitrogen cleaned up the moisture in about a minute. Then I sealed the holes up with silicon.
i know this is only a temp fix but it worked and was cheap and took little time. But if your glass has already started to turn white and etch then it is too late. Just remember to keep the pressur low so you do not blow your window out. Like I said I did it and it worked for me while others took the glass out and resealed. It's up too you if you want a temp fix for now or if you want to just buy new windows. Good luck!!
2007-01-15 11:32:09 · answer #3 · answered by v_bird26 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the sealed unit has broken down. A complete new window is not necessary, but you will need to have the sealed unit replaced. There are companies that specialise in doing this, so have a look in you local paper classified ads or yellow pages for repair, not double glazing replacement.
2007-01-16 10:14:53 · answer #4 · answered by deebradley2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if there is condensation between the panes, that means that the glazing has failed. If this was installed somewhat recently, it may be under warranty still and you won't have to pay for replacement... depending on the contractor that installed them, you may have a little bit of a fight about it, or if they're reputable, they'll probably send someone to take a look, then fix it so it's right.
2007-01-15 10:46:36 · answer #5 · answered by bilko_ca 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This means that the seal between the two panes has blown. You either need to replace the window or replace the glass.
Sorry this is probably bad news!
2007-01-15 10:44:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm with Dee b. Everyone keeps on about getting a new window. But you don't need a new window, just a new sealed unit. The seal has broken down and cannot be repaired.
2007-01-16 12:01:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your window very old, if so than the seal has failed. If new then you will need to find out how long they are guaranteed for, mine were guaranteed for 20 years but failed in 10. Unfortunately the firm had ceased trading years earlier. Contact the firm who installed your windows. It is possible that they can be resealed.
2007-01-15 10:55:19 · answer #8 · answered by Alex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a company who can remove your window, clean and re-seal it then replace it for you. Look in your phone directory under double glazing and see if you have a Window Doctor company listed.
2007-01-15 19:09:31 · answer #9 · answered by Sandee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to say this but it sounds like the seal has gone on your window. If it's still under warranty then you need to contact the company that fitted it pronto - I know a lot of them offer lifetime guarantees although I'm not sure how true to their word they are.
Sounds like you'll need it fixed/replaced as it's not doing it's job properly.
2007-01-15 10:48:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋