Double Glazing problem...........

squibbs25

Hiya, we seem to have a problem with our front room window.
There is some sort of condensation build up in between the 2 panels of glass.
Any idea on how to get rid of it other than buying a very expensive new window?
It used to only be in a small place in the middle of the window. Now it is massive. It looks greasy from the inside. So much so im ashamed to say today you can barely look out the window.
Any ideas anyone?
Thanks in advance
squibbs25

Rex_Mundi

The seals have gone on your double glazed units (the unit has broken down).

You don't have to replace the whole frame, but the only real cure for this is new double glazed units.

Any glaziers should be able to help you with this.

It is a job that can be done 'DIY', but the size of the units are crucial. You need to get the width, height, and thickness of the unit right so it fits properly. You also need to make a note of the colour of the spacer bar inside the unit to be able match up what you already have (silver, white, or bronze normally).

squibbs25

Thought that was the case, i shall phone the window people.
Thank you for the reply

weekendwarrior

You don't always need to replace the double glazed units.

There are specialist firms now that remove and then re-seal existing units.

Not sure of the cost, but should be far cheaper than new units.

bigchasbroon

i get dg units for a bout a fiver per square foot to give you an idea of cost

Quincy_3

weekendwarrior wrote:

You don't always need to replace the double glazed units.

There are specialist firms now that remove and then re-seal existing units.

Not sure of the cost, but should be far cheaper than new units.

Im afaraid thats wrong, repairing old units is so labour intensive they cost twice as much and have no gaurantees.

squibbs25

now i'm confused!

Is it best to get window people round and ask what they think?
I'm scared they will give me the most expensive answer! LOL

weekendwarrior

Quincy wrote:

Im afaraid thats wrong, repairing old units is so labour intensive they cost twice as much and have no gaurantees.

Please explain why this is wrong?

Not sure of the cost, but should be far cheaper than new units.

Quincy_3

squibbs25 wrote:

now i'm confused!

Is it best to get window people round and ask what they think?
I'm scared they will give me the most expensive answer! LOL

get a quote for new DG units its the, Safest, Cheapest, and Gauranteed, no choice Just get new units fitted, its the only way to go.

Quincy_3

weekendwarrior wrote:

Please explain why this is wrong?

Not sure of the cost, but should be far cheaper than new units.

Well being a Glazier of some years I shall explain. :beer:

The cost is quite high because of removing the sealant inbetween its like tar and is a nightmare to get off, also the old units can break very easily whilst seperating unless they are toughened as units are usually made of 4mm float glass, and if they break one they will have to make a new one anyway so they have to cover the cost of breakages before starting and thats why its always dearer.

squibbs25

Thank you for explaining!
Much appreciated