Any glaziers around?

[redguru]

I have a double-paned patio door that exits my master Bedroom. Between the panes, mildew is forming (maybe condensation?), making the window appear milky. Can I just take out a pane and clean the inside surfaces with something?

 

[jack sparrow]

Throw a brick through it and let the insurance company handle it.

 

[redguru]

Throw a brick through it and let the insurance company handle it.

LOL, probably lower than my deductible.

 

[redguru]

I figure it would cost me about $450 to replace the glass, and I might just do that. Then a glazier would be liable for future leaks.

 

[jack sparrow]

I figure it would cost me about $450 to replace the glass, and I might just do that. Then a glazier would be liable for future leaks.

Good point.

 

[jnevin]

I figure it would cost me about $450 to replace the glass, and I might just do that. Then a glazier would be liable for future leaks.

That's probably a good idea, but the brick would be more fun.

 

[medical]

Should have an inert gas between the panes, so no, you can't do it yourself. Unless it is purged and filled it will always mildew. Who is the manufacturer? Most have a lifetime warranty.

 

[redguru]

Should have an inert gas between the panes, so no, you can't do it yourself. Unless it is purged and filled it will always mildew. Who is the manufacturer? Most have a lifetime warranty.

I don't know. the house is 20 years old and there is no label on the door.

 

[stilleto]

medical is right. there's supposed to be gas between the panes as an insulator. obviously there isn't anymore, because if moisture got in, gas got out.
replace it homey. i don't know if a glazier will do it, but he certainly won't guarrantee it.

 

[gotmilk]

I only glaze vaginas. Milky windows?

 

[gonelifting]

Call the manufacturer first. You can't just replace the gass.

If the condensation is on the inside of your window/door, then you have humidity issues that you need to deal with. 20 year old house, I doubt it is leak proof, but that is the reason people get condensation on the interior of their windows. You would normally need to dehumidify the house in those circumstances. In colder climates maybe an HRV is required. 'Heat recovery Ventilator', where you exchange warm stale air with fresh cold air from outside. During the exchange, the unit warms the incoming fresh air to a more acceptable level before it gets into your home and living space. This would reduce condensation as the outside colder air is drier.


or just open a window.

 

[redguru]

Call the manufacturer first. You can't just replace the gass.

If the condensation is on the inside of your window/door, then you have humidity issues that you need to deal with. 20 year old house, I doubt it is leak proof, but that is the reason people get condensation on the interior of their windows. You would normally need to dehumidify the house in those circumstances. In colder climates maybe an HRV is required. 'Heat recovery Ventilator', where you exchange warm stale air with fresh cold air from outside. During the exchange, the unit warms the incoming fresh air to a more acceptable level before it gets into your home and living space. This would reduce condensation as the outside colder air is drier.


or just open a window.

i doubt it is interior humidity, in FL Air conditioners are run nearly year round. There isn't any condensation on the home interior side of the window, just between the panes, so it looks like I have to replace the entire door. It's old and ugly, so I have reasons to replace it.

 

[gonelifting]

i doubt it is interior humidity, in FL Air conditioners are run nearly year round. There isn't any condensation on the home interior side of the window, just between the panes, so it looks like I have to replace the entire door. It's old and ugly, so I have reasons to replace it.

Oops, florida. Yeah, it's not too cold there. lol

Yes, great excuse fr a nice new door. Why pay for just a fix. Congrats.


Oh, the wife probably sabotaged it, to get a new door. lol jk

 

[stilleto]

i doubt it is interior humidity, in FL Air conditioners are run nearly year round. There isn't any condensation on the home interior side of the window, just between the panes, so it looks like I have to replace the entire door. It's old and ugly, so I have reasons to replace it.

i think i've heard that before.

oh yeah. your wife said it.












i'm teasing. i luv you. you know that.

 

[redguru]

i think i've heard that before.

oh yeah. your wife said it.












i'm teasing. i luv you. you know that.

LOL. Is that why you called me faggot earlier? I'm still thinking up a witty response.

 

[stilleto]

LOL. Is that why you called me faggot earlier? I'm still thinking up a witty response.

its ok. i'll stop in later and see if you've come up with anything.