Condensation in my double glazing ? Do I need new window?
Question:I have 2 windows that have condensation in the double glazed panels , The black rubber seals are broken on them at 1 part . Can I get them resealed ? Will this help take away this unsightly water streaking or do I need new brand new windows? My double glazing is 13 years old and only 2 windows are like this and have been for several years.
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HIYA,double glazed windows have roughly a life of about ten years,sometimes you may get fifteen years,the glass unit needs to be changed,and new rubber seals,they put a chemical around the edges of the units to stop condensation,this is what goes,but would cost about the same as changing the glass,oh remember,the rest are properly the same age,so be prepared mate,below is a link which will explain all,HOPE THIS HELPS.
The seals are blown, you need new windows.
New windows!
You will have to replace the double-pane lites of glass. They are sealed when they are made.
You do not need new windows. There are many companies that specialise in re gassing double glazing but, if you go to a double glazing showroom they will always try to sell you new windows, ignore them and look elsewhere.
the cheapest way out is to replace them . they are not that expensive
You do not need new windows - just renew the sealed units -this is 2 sheets of glass with a weather proof seal around them. If you have condensation between these glass sheets the seals have failed and the units require replacing.
you could try getting it resealed. otherwise mildew would start growing too..
apart from that... new window shutters is what you need
Yes, your seal has broken which is why condensation gets in, before you get a new window you may want to find out in the Payne is removable, if it is then your costs should be minimal
You do not need new you can find a company that reseals them it is usually half the cost of new windows and they use the same process that is used to seal new windows. Some will even give you a guarantee on the work.
They can be resealed but the cost maybe more then replacing them. If you have a contractor replace them you would have to pay them for coming out to your place twice. Once to remove them & the second to reinstall them. You would also have a big hole in your wall while they are being repaired. You will want to see how long it would take the glass co. to repair your windows before taking them out.
If it was me I would just put in new ones.
You can dry them out by gentle heating the glass ( hair dryer etc ). this sometimes work and it may not return.
I've done this and they are fine 2 years later.
If that doesn't work, i'd take the panes out and find a double glazing supplier - NOT a double glazing firm - they are a rip off.
A typical pane ( 3 foot by 3 EG ) will be about £50, no more
Wickes can also order them for you.
the double glazing glass can be taken out by carefully removing the strips. when you get the glass out you could drill through the edge and heat the glass up gently with a hair dry until the water is gone. Pour some special water absobing beads in and seal the hole. Put the glass back and your back to normal. the beads should take away any future condenstation.
It is a very hard job getting the glass out of the frames so you need srtong arms.
i had condensation in my window,ijust had new double glazed units fitted in to existing windows.
There you go, you said it!
The rubber seals are gone, being 15 years old I am surprised they lasted this long.
If the glass isn't broken and the frames are visibly in good repair, then teh only other problem is the rubber seal, get this fixed and the condensation will disapear.
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