double glazing breaking down

[littleshirl]

A large window, about 6' x 5' which faces south, is letting a lot of moisture inside, probably due to all the very hot sun on it over the summer. Has anyone tried the new? thing advertised, seems like they suck the moisture out or something like that, or would I be better getting a whole new window pane? TIA.

[The-HouseHusband]

How do you mean letting moisture inside, is it between the sealed panes or actually inside the house?

[sallybb]

Our double glazing has failed in several panes. Two year s ago we looked at 'Get the Fog Out' as a probable solution, but ended up replacing panes that were the worse effected. If it is just a little moisture than it is more effective, but if the panes are looking cloudy , dispite treatment the cloudiness doesn't clear.

[littleshirl]

Thank you both for your quick replies. Yes, house husband, the moisture is between the sealed panes and is pretty bad at times, it does dry out, then it is back again. I did think, sallybb that someone would advise replacing the pane, but just wondered if anyone had tried the other solution.I didn't think it had been out two years. I guess we would be better replacing, as it would probably come back again. Thank you both again.

[AlBags]

Just get a new panel made. Less hassle and a better job.
That is a big gimmick.

If it heating the interior room and/or bleaching curtains too much .. ask for Solaglass instead of standard 4+6+4 glass.

Just started replacing 40 failed panels in beaded timber window. Lasted 20 years. All badly clouded or streaks inside. Contaminated glass or leakage due to being bedded on putty.
Use Security tape to stick then in (both sides, glass to frame and beads to glass)

[AlBags]

Thinking about it .. it may be a 6mm glass panel (6+4+6) .. check the unit depth.
If the glass panel is very low level OR in an opening panel, it should also be toughened. Your glass people will advise and make to size/toughen for you if reqd.

[littleshirl]

Thanks for that very useful info, Albags. Yes, I know you're right.It IS a low window and it has toughened glass in it now. Better start saving up now then!! Thanks again.

[sallybb]

We had 16 panes replaced approx 18" square each , which were fitted with double glazed K-glass, being two patio doors and side panels. There was also three other window panes replaced. I seem to recall that the total cost came to approx £1100/£1200. Yes sounds expensive but K Glass is dearer than conventional double glazing. Plus the size of the panes was a disadvantage. It would have been a lot cheaper if the panes were large. You may be pleasantly suprised at the cost of one window 6'x5'.

[The Builder]

That's a big panel, Shirl. There'll be a big heat-loss in the winter, so think about getting a replacement with the best insulating properties...........

ie ......... as wide a gap as possible between the panes, low-E "K glass", and ARGON-filled cavity. :o)))

[littleshirl]

Thank you again sallybb for your reply, also thank you Builder, you both gave me very helpful advice too. I will start making enquiries asap.

[dgrLich]

Try http://www.0121repairs.co.uk who repaired my fogged up units, itried a few companys and these were the cheapest.
Also http://www.doubleglazingrepairslichfield.co.uk thats if you live local.

[Old_Geezer]

"as wide a gap as possible between the panes"
Confess to being no expert but I thought there were optimum distances as opposed to the bigger the gap, the better. Is it not the case that a small gap helps avoid air circulation, and is therefore better heat insulation than a larger gap ? Whereas a larger gap is better for sound insulation ?