Damp between the glass in a double glazing window

Dodgysailor

Hi,
I went to see a house to buy and I saw that there was some damp in all double glazing windows between the glass (Inside) in the ground floor. Is that something ot be worry about? How could I fix it?
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Arfa__

This usually means the seal on the pane has gone. Best plan is to replace these panes. The whole frame remains, its only the individual panes that need replacing. Had one done in our bedroom last month, cost me £70 all in. Was plain glass about 70cm x 100cm ish. If there are a lot, dunno if it would work out more cost effective getting the whole window replaced.

See if the seller will sort it out or add it as a stipulation on any offer you put in.

LandyAndy

Replacing the sealed units is the only cure. How many need doing? Call a local glazing company and tell them how many and approx sizes and ask them for a rough estimate. It's a fairly quick and mess free job to do.

27col

I think that I am right in saying, that the fact that the seal has failed in the glazing units, does not have much effect on their ability to retain heat. However, it is unsightly and this is the main reason that most people get the units replaced.

zzzLazyDaisy

It is worth enquiring if the windows are still under guarantee (and if the company that fitted them are still in existence).

Dodgysailor

Thanks! I supose it is not easy, if the warranty is over, to do it myself...We'll see if we decided to move.
Thanks

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Dodgysailor wrote: »

Thanks! I supose it is not easy, if the warranty is over, to do it myself...We'll see if we decided to move.
Thanks

It's very easy to do yourself

Dodgysailor

Thanks for your help!!