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How to Fix Condensation in Double-Pane Windows

 

Double-pane windows, also called "insulated" or "thermal" windows, are made with two panels of glass sandwiched over a spacer and sealant, creating a space between the panes that is filled with air or with a gas, usually argon or krypton. It is this sealed space that gives the window most of it's thermal performance. The spacer may also contain a desiccant material to help absorb and moisture in the air within the sealed space. Condensation in a thermal window typically indicates a failure of the seal between the glass panels and/or saturation of the desiccant.

Because a breached seal allows fresh air and water vapor to enter the window space, a condensation problem simply becomes a function of nature. Condensation is also a sure sign that gas-filled windows are no longer so. And since there's no way to re-seal an insulated window, replacement of the glass is the only option for restoring maximum thermal performance, in addition to solving the condensation problem. As mentioned, most glazing on insulated windows can be replaced as a unit, which saves you the expense and remodeling work of replacing the entire window, frame and all.

Reference article: http://www.networx.com/article/how-to-fix-condensation-in-double-pane-w

How to find the difference in cost of windows
 
There are several factors to consider when looking at windows.  The first area of consideration is glass and then the frame.  The frame is vital when a decission relates to the lifetime expectation of the windows.

Reference article: http://www.askthebuilder.com/vinyl-windows-how-to-spot-quality/
When low price outweighs all else

There is a saying in many areas of life that applies to the window industry as well: "You get what you pay for."  Do water leaks matter?  Is discoloration of irrelevant importance?  How significant is the ability to open and close a window over a long period of time? 

Purchasing windows is not like buying a car.  Cars wear out quickly and designs are based on trends of the fashion industy.  Window installation has long term expectation and requires a substancial monetary outlay.  Also, the window industry is not a common topic for enternment dialog or casual discussion; which means there can be a lot of guess work for window selection.


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