Condesation water inside the double glazing panes

victory

hI:D I have just opened my bedroom window and inside the double glazing panes of glass there is condensation/water swishing about 1 inch of water inside the glass bit so how do I get it out? Can I drain it? Will it cause any problems? Shall I just leave it and hope the sun dries it? It seems from the winter it has accumulated and managed to get inside the glass panes but how? Can I prevent it? Can I get rid of it? Thank you:D

bryanb

1" of water seems a lot to be just condensation, I'd check for a leak. Difficult to remove it but there are companies that make replacement glazing units.

victory

My OH seems to think it is water that has gathered over the winter months and now spring summer is coming it will go down the level because of the heat, it does seem a lot...

Homestyle_Improvements

1" sound's alot! you can get them replaced by a window company but post the sizes & we can give you a rough idea what you should be paying.

maninthestreet

victory wrote: »

hI:D I have just opened my bedroom window and inside the double glazing panes of glass there is condensation/water swishing about 1 inch of water inside the glass bit so how do I get it out? Can I drain it? Will it cause any problems? Shall I just leave it and hope the sun dries it? It seems from the winter it has accumulated and managed to get inside the glass panes but how? Can I prevent it? Can I get rid of it? Thank you:D

The seal has gone on the window - the window unit (not the frame) must be replaced with a new one.

markie1980

The level may go down with the heat, but it'll still mist up - even if there's no visable water in there.

The only solution is to replace the sealed unit which shouldn't cost to much for a company to do, or even diy if you or your husband fancy a go.

TEDDYRUKSPIN

Yep.... you will need a new window pane to be installed. Costs around £40 to replace to £60 (depending on size). Some companies are just picky. They don't like coming out to fix them due to not making alot of money.

It will be definitely condensation due to the seal going on pane itself.

Have you got wooden window frames? You can cheat it abit if you have. Allow the water to completely dry. This will dry out on a good summers day. And paint the frame new window seal inside and out. This will seal it for only a temporary measure.

victory

It measures 31 down and 21 across opens side ways 2 key lock and 2 handles here are the photos hope you can see the water swirling inside the panes of glass

markie1980

OK, that window is externally glazed, which means the beads holding the glass in are on the outside and the glass is probably held in on security tape.
Still possible to do yourself, but a little more involved and means buying a roll of security tape.

victory

Security tape where from? Is it a novice never done anything like that before job or will I botch it up and best leave it to a proffesional?:D

markie1980

Something similar to THIS

You need to remove the beads from outside (can be tricky), cut the glazing tape from inside and remove the glass.
Scrape all the old tape off the window frame and re-apply new.
Remove backing from tape and spray with soapy water to stop glass sticking instantly.
Because the window is side hung, it needs to be toe and healed (placing packers in the correct place) to stop it 'dropping'.
Replace beads.
Done.

If you aren't good at this sort of thing, it's probably sensible to get a professional in. These units are very fragile when they're not in the frame so one breakage or mis-measure and it'll cost you more in the long run.

I would estimate about £75 to get someone in.