[ratedterror]

Bought this house 4 years ago, all the windows upstairs but the newest, living room one has water/sweat inside them.

http://imgur.com/a/JjJ2k

On 2 of the old windows, the sides look much newer, and have rubber seal instead of calking, and even those have sweat inside them. did whoever put in these windows really suck that bad? or something else going on.

Replacing all these windows is out of the question, does anyone know nay tricks? I know some companies drill a hole in the outside and clean the panes, but there is no company near me that is willing to do that. I need something that won't risk breaking the window, because I value my life, and my wife is scary.

 

[mako1]

Hard to tell from the pics but at least the last two look like double pane windows.These are 2 panes of glass with a gasket between them .They are filled with a gas and then sealed.It looks like they have lost their seal.

 

[SPS-1]

Those are double pane windows and the condensation is in the center, right?

The seal between the two panes has failed. Never heard of a solution other than replacement. Maybe someone else on the forum can be more helpful.

But if they are reasonably new, check with manufacturer. I bought a house, maybe 5 years old once,and first one window fogged up. Called the manufacturer -- they said they would replace the window and I would only need to pay the labor. They came over and replaced it, and I never did get charged for the labor. A year later another window fogged up --- same story, didn't get charged for that one either. I think they just worded it like that so every homeowner in the city didn't run over and demand all their windows be replaced.

 

[jimn]

They can't be repaired . These are factory sealed And usually filled with an inert gas. Replacement is the only option . Unless you bought a foreclosure you should have had the seller take care of this

 

[dd57chevy]

Really hard to tell what exactly all the problems include . Can you post better , close pics of the windows in your 3rd & 5th pics ? Specifically , an inside & outside pic including the sash . Those might be key to knowing what advice to give .

Also , what is your location ?

As for the scary wife problem .......I'll pray for you , friend . :biggrin2:http://www.diychatroom.com//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/

 

[ZTMAN]

How old were the windows when you bought the house?

 

[Windows on Wash]

If you can touch the water on the inside or outside surface, you're fine. If its in between the glass, the seal has failed and you can attempt to locate warranty information and process a claim.

The install appears to be a homeowner type installation so I am not sure what, if any, warranty coverage you have.

 

[ratedterror]

OH definitely these are double pane windows, with a wood frame, for sure the seals on all are shot, and most, if not all the gas has escaped. The water is on the inside,I live in Prince Albert, SK Canada. These are old windows, is going to be no warranty on the larger ones, the new plastic side ones, don't even bother me, so Im not going to bother trying to track that down. And this is my first house, so I never even thought about the windows, when i say the water iniside them, I assumed it was weather related. Had I known, I would have offered less :vs_mad:

took some more pics, looks like the windows have been re calked at some point. You can see on one pic, at the edged of the panes, there is a black gasket. I know the frames and all should be replaced,and would help with the cold winter, but lets see if something can be done to see out these old ones.


More Pictures
http://imgur.com/a/XJoq2

 

[Fix'n it]

I value my life, and my wife is scary.

:vs_laugh: :vs_lol:

 

[dd57chevy]

Your 8th & 11th pics kinda look like you have an additional single pane of glass installed on the exterior . At least on that sash .

This can be done (& it will add some insulation) , but it doesn't work well if that new airspace can't "breathe". In other words , you could try removing the caulk & see if it clears up . It's easy to break the glass , though .

Not trying to make you feel bad , but pics aren't real clear .

 

[ratedterror]

Your 8th & 11th pics kinda look like you have an additional single pane of glass installed on the exterior . At least on that sash .

This can be done (& it will add some insulation) , but it doesn't work well if that new airspace can't "breathe". In other words , you could try removing the caulk & see if it clears up . It's easy to break the glass , though .

Not trying to make you feel bad , but pics aren't real clear .

Ya my camera hates me. A cell phone camera would be better even. ON all windows I only see 2 panes of glass. I striped a piece of calking on the kitchen window to see what will happen. But doesn't the window when empty of gas, need to drain the heat, moisture to the outside?

 

[dd57chevy]

The air space must have 0% moisture and/or gas (an actual sealed "insulated glass unit") OR it needs to function as a storm window & "breathe" (allow air exchange) .

I just can't tell what exactly you have there .

 

[ratedterror]

Pretty sure they are not storm windows. They are sealed units in the wood frames, not easily removed. I think there is nothing I can do, but wait till eventually I have 10 grand to buy all new ones. Which is never hehe

 

[ChiTownPro]

They can't be repaired . These are factory sealed And usually filled with an inert gas. Replacement is the only option . Unless you bought a foreclosure you should have had the seller take care of this

This is 100% untrue. They can be repaired.

 

[ratedterror]

This is 100% untrue. They can be repaired.

Do you know how? I mean, the only way i have seen online is they drill a hole on the outside, top and bottom, then pump liquids in between the 2 panes, drain it, then put a screen on the top and bottom holes, to allow them to breath freely. But I was reading this is risky, can instantly shatter the panes when drilling, and No one around me is willing to try it.

 

[ChiTownPro]

Do you know how? I mean, the only way i have seen online is they drill a hole on the outside, top and bottom, then pump liquids in between the 2 panes, drain it, then put a screen on the top and bottom holes, to allow them to breath freely. But I was reading this is risky, can instantly shatter the panes when drilling, and No one around me is willing to try it.

There are a few processes but that's the basic idea. Most use a single vent/port. There are companies that specialize in it.