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Windows & Door fitting

moisture has got into the sealant of a double glazed window. Do I need to get a new window?

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 2.32 PM

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13 Answers

Anonymous user

No tale the old unit out measure the thickness and size you can get it out by removing the glazing beads if beads on outside you will have to remove rubber gaskets from the inside first after measuring put it back and contact local glass company to order a new glazed unit.
Answered11 April 2011
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Anonymous user

There is a process for removing moisture from double glazed unit, its success is dependant upon the condition of the unit, if there is moisture or fogging then the process can be used effectively, if there is leaching on the glass, ie white marks, then it may not be as effective. It is an alternative to replacing the glass. For more information go to www.crystalclearwindow.co.uk
Answered11 April 2011
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Anonymous user

If you mean, your double glazing has broken down, ie misted up between your glass then you only need the glass unit replaced, best to get a window fitter to measure up, as they will need to take out the glazing beads to not only measure width x length, but the thickness as well. Common problem.
Answered11 April 2011
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cedar construction

Rating: 5 out of 5
Evesham
hi there as you are now aware you can just change the units of glass rather than the whole window.but you can get certain companies to fill with a gas that then make them as new but in a lot of cases its cheaper to replace the glass units .take great care measureing them it may need to be toughed or heat saving coated or simlar .also the width of the unit needs to the same.but if exturnal beaded then change the whole window for security as its a lot harder to break in inturnal beaded.thanks alex cedar construction
Answered13 April 2011
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Anonymous user

You dont need a whole new window,just replace the glass sealed unit.
Answered11 April 2011
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tm property services

Rating: 5 out of 5
Mold
the simple answer is yes,sorry regards Tery.
Answered11 April 2011
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C Glancey

Rating: 5 out of 5
Motherwell
it sounds as if you have moisture in between the panes of glass a new glass panel (double glazed unit) but you dont need a full window easy to fix
Answered11 April 2011
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Anonymous user

no just new unit
Answered11 April 2011
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Anonymous user

no you can just replace the glass depending on age of window
Answered11 April 2011
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Kevin Grimmond & Son Decorating

Rating: 5 out of 5
York
You need a new unit (double glazed window) you will really need it measuring proffesionaly as the units come in at least 3 different thicknesses, hope this helps.
Answered11 April 2011
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ADE

Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Worksop
No just a glass unit. David
Answered11 April 2011
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Anonymous user

No just the glass unit.
Answered12 April 2011
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Anonymous user

Hi Its sounds like the double glazed unit (the glass) the seals have gone. you would only have to replace the glass, not the frame. NPS Property Services
Answered16 May 2011
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