Any double glazing experts?
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Any double glazing experts?
The windows in my new house were a bit dirty, or so I thought....
A quick clean reveals that the dirt is between the panes... WTF
I've no idea how the marks got in between the panes but it looks hideous, especially when direct sunlight hits it.
Silly question... Is the entire unit fecked, or is there some method of sorting this?
Can the units be "seperated" and effectively reconditioned, or are my dirty windows going to cost me thousands to "clean"?
A quick clean reveals that the dirt is between the panes... WTF
I've no idea how the marks got in between the panes but it looks hideous, especially when direct sunlight hits it.
Silly question... Is the entire unit fecked, or is there some method of sorting this?
Can the units be "seperated" and effectively reconditioned, or are my dirty windows going to cost me thousands to "clean"?
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The usual term is that the sealed units have 'blown', and they can be replaced. However, over time the uPVC becomes more brittle and the act of removing the old units might cause damage requiring a full replacement, but maybe not. Contact some reputable local window firms for quotes.
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The windows in my new house were a bit dirty, or so I thought....
A quick clean reveals that the dirt is between the panes... WTF
I've no idea how the marks got in between the panes but it looks hideous, especially when direct sunlight hits it.
Silly question... Is the entire unit fecked, or is there some method of sorting this?
Can the units be "seperated" and effectively reconditioned, or are my dirty windows going to cost me thousands to "clean"?
A quick clean reveals that the dirt is between the panes... WTF
I've no idea how the marks got in between the panes but it looks hideous, especially when direct sunlight hits it.
Silly question... Is the entire unit fecked, or is there some method of sorting this?
Can the units be "seperated" and effectively reconditioned, or are my dirty windows going to cost me thousands to "clean"?
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The double glazed glass units have broken down. The seal has failed and let moisture between the glass panes. Any easy repair which just needs the glass replaced with new - not your old glass.
Unless you know exactly what type of window you have get a glazier to do the job. It sometimes isn't as easy as removing the slips. Some PVC windows have a wedge rubber fitted that needs to be removed before removing the slips. Newer ons have the glass tape glazed in and you need to cut it out.
Trust me I work for a Company called 'Windowfix'. We do this all the time - several units to replace tomorrow. We also fit double glazing and repair draughty windows, doors, locks etc......
Unless you know exactly what type of window you have get a glazier to do the job. It sometimes isn't as easy as removing the slips. Some PVC windows have a wedge rubber fitted that needs to be removed before removing the slips. Newer ons have the glass tape glazed in and you need to cut it out.
Trust me I work for a Company called 'Windowfix'. We do this all the time - several units to replace tomorrow. We also fit double glazing and repair draughty windows, doors, locks etc......
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it can be a 2 min job on a newer upvc frame but on older frames u will find either a wedge gasket or even security tape, both will need to be replaced when changing the units, are the beads holding the glass in on the inside or outsideof windows?
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The windows in my new house were a bit dirty, or so I thought....
A quick clean reveals that the dirt is between the panes... WTF
I've no idea how the marks got in between the panes but it looks hideous, especially when direct sunlight hits it.
Silly question... Is the entire unit fecked, or is there some method of sorting this?
Can the units be "seperated" and effectively reconditioned, or are my dirty windows going to cost me thousands to "clean"?
A quick clean reveals that the dirt is between the panes... WTF
I've no idea how the marks got in between the panes but it looks hideous, especially when direct sunlight hits it.
Silly question... Is the entire unit fecked, or is there some method of sorting this?
Can the units be "seperated" and effectively reconditioned, or are my dirty windows going to cost me thousands to "clean"?
Its such a big window it will cost a lot to replace the pane too.
Les
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Easy solution, take old window out, partially brick it up and fit a smaller, cheaper window
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