I have a large transom window that is about 3 years old and it has an effervescent look on the outside pane I can't clean up with regular clean er. I am not sure if when they redid my stucco they got something on it or if it is a problem with the window itself. It could be on the inside of the outside pane- hard to tell. Any ideas?
The only thing I can think is to try and clean it with alcohol or mineral spirits.
Are you certain it's on the exterior of the glass, when insulated glass panels (IGU) loose their seal they take on a frosted look but it's in-between the panes meaning the unit has to be replaced.
I have received energy efficient windows that were assembled incorrectly at the factory. The coating on the glass should be on the inside where it is protected in an oxygen free environment of argon. If the glass pane is assembled with the coating on the outside it oxidizes over time and becomes visible. Similar can also happen if the seal fails and air gets inside between the panes of glass. The coating oxidizes and becomes visible. The only fix for either situation is replacement.
So I have original (40+ years old) Pella windows in my home, one has turned cloudy recently. I found a local glass shop to reglaze it but I had a much harder time getting it out than I expected, and I'm hoping to learn what I did wrong to make reinstallation easier. This is the frame the window came out of:
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I thought I'd be able to remove the opening mecanism and simply "pivot" the window out, but I ended up unscrewing every piece of hardware from the wooden sash; the bottom piece was especially difficult.[img]https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.doityourselft.com-vbulletin/1440x1920/window_bracket_f2ca04bd3f695aa6bc71b9196ed872a0140ffc48.jpg[/img]
Looking at the bottom left of the second photo, there's a set screw that keeps a sliding mechanism from coming all the way off. I'm considering removing that screw and sliding out the mecahnism so I can then attach that piece to the bottom of the sash. Then I'd hope I can slide the bottom back in and reinstall the set screw. That is, unless I get some better advice here....Read More
How does one go about ordering replacement glass for a window? The glass broke, and needs to be replaced. The window is tempered glass - for the window next to the front door.
These are the dimensions-details:
12.5 x 54.25 Glass Inside
17.5 x 59 outside edge to edge
5 rows and 2 columns
Door width - 1 3/4 inch
Vinyl
Original window is Milgard, but I could not find any information on Milgard web site on how to order replacement glass.
Background: I do many DIY projects at home. But, this will be the first time I will be replacing windows-window glass.
Really appreciate any guidance u can provide!
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