Is the seal shot????

Hi hope some of you can shead some light on this one.My window witch i have know clue what make it is.is having a moister problim between the two panes of class it looks as if it is raining between the two panes.This window is vinyl clad with a black seal in between the glass.This window is facing the south ,now we just got a nice warm day here 4 celcues and has just started this problim.The window is about 6x4 in size.The unit looks to be about 10 years old just a guess because some of the windows in this 50 year old home have been replaced.What has caused this what can we do.Any thoughts would be very helpfull.Bigest problim i cant aford a new window yet.Thanks Don in Canada.

 

The seal of the IG unit broke. Happens. Only way to repalr it is to replace the glass unit. Is this the stationary pane, or the sash?

If it's the sash, you can take it to a glass shop and let them measure it. (Then take the sash home and reinstall it.) They will have to order a new IG unit, which will probably take a week or 2 to get. Once you have it, you can replace the IG unit.

If it's the stationary side, you can either try removing the IG unit and take it to the shop to get measured and ordered, or you can have the shop come out and do the measuring. (The latter would probably result in a service charge.)

 

Thanks lefty,sorry tho i should know all this stuff but not sure what the sash is or stationary is.all i know is its glass lol.I guess your right service time.I just took a look and does look like the vinyl around the window can pop off pull the glass out and install a new one .am i right.Thanks again bro.have a good weakend.Don.

 

The sash is the movable part of the window. In a horizontal slider, it can simply be lifted out. The stationary pane is just that -- stationary.

Yes, if you can see a joint in the vinyl around the pane, then that is the retainer. Should be able to remove that. Using a 1-1/2" putty knife to pop one end loose, then working towards the other end generally works best. To get the glass unit itself out may be a bit more difficult. They are adhered or sealed to the vinyl frame. Some mfgrs use a sealant, some use double stick tape. Either way, you will need to break the sealant or adhesive.

You will need to measure the IG unit in all 3 direction -- width, height, and overall THICKNESS. Put the old unit back in and wait for the new one to arrive.

 

Thanks again Lefty Igot ya now,it is a stationary window.i guess soon we will have to address this problim.its always something in this old house.

 

Make it a summertime project. Not serious enough to warrant opening up a hole in the wall when it's 20 (F) below (or above even!) outside!! It's just one of those things that looks worse than it really is.