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Double Glazed Condensation
charlie792
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Hi - I live in an old victorian house with the big bay fronted windows that are double glazed.
Since the winter Ive had a problem with condensation on the insides - managed to deal with this and reduce it as much as possible with dehumidifiers etc.
The other day I noticed these wierd circle marks appearing on one of the side panels - but I couldn't wipe them, at first I thought they were outside as it had been raining, but now for the last week or so the entire side panel is totally condensated and frosted to such an extent that I can't see out - Ive come to realise its actually inbetween the double glazing panels - Is there anything I can do to clear it?
Since the winter Ive had a problem with condensation on the insides - managed to deal with this and reduce it as much as possible with dehumidifiers etc.
The other day I noticed these wierd circle marks appearing on one of the side panels - but I couldn't wipe them, at first I thought they were outside as it had been raining, but now for the last week or so the entire side panel is totally condensated and frosted to such an extent that I can't see out - Ive come to realise its actually inbetween the double glazing panels - Is there anything I can do to clear it?
MFW 2020 #111 Offset Balance £69,394.80/ £69,595.11
Aug 2014 £114,750 -35 yrs (2049)
Sept 2016 £104,800
Nov 2018 £82,500 -24 yrs (2042)
Aug 2014 £114,750 -35 yrs (2049)
Sept 2016 £104,800
Nov 2018 £82,500 -24 yrs (2042)
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if it is indeed on the inside surfaces of the DG, then it's failed and needs to be replaced - it's a simple and relatively cheap job for any local DG company - Under £100 for a normal sized window I guess? am sure a DG installer on here could give you a more accurate cost.My PV system: South West England, 10x 250Wp Trina Solar panels, Fronius Inverter, South facing roof, 35° pitch with no shading.0
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if it is indeed on the inside surfaces of the DG, then it's failed and needs to be replaced - it's a simple and relatively cheap job for any local DG company - Under £100 for a normal sized window I guess? am sure a DG installer on here could give you a more accurate cost.
that was my thinking - the place is rented so can't really do anything about it in which case, can't see the LL wanting to replace the window though to be honest....MFW 2020 #111 Offset Balance £69,394.80/ £69,595.11
Aug 2014 £114,750 -35 yrs (2049)
Sept 2016 £104,800
Nov 2018 £82,500 -24 yrs (2042)0
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