We are looking into vinyl replacements. We have had one estimate done and I am wondering if we really need to do our large living room window. Hopefully my description makes sense.
The house is about 35 years old. This window is divided into 4. The two sides crank out and the two middle ones do not . They are the gas/air type filled and about 5 years ago we had the two middle windows (glass only) replaced as the seals were bad, they had condensation in them and would not clear. They seem fine yet, seal is good, windows are clear. The past few winters I have been noticing streaks on the wall below the window. It's not wet, but it is stained and I would have to paint to cover it.
Is it best just to have the whole window replaced in case there are other issues involved like leaking? Or is this actually normal 'condensation' and there is a way to deal with it?
The house is about 35 years old. This window is divided into 4. The two sides crank out and the two middle ones do not . They are the gas/air type filled and about 5 years ago we had the two middle windows (glass only) replaced as the seals were bad, they had condensation in them and would not clear. They seem fine yet, seal is good, windows are clear. The past few winters I have been noticing streaks on the wall below the window. It's not wet, but it is stained and I would have to paint to cover it.
Is it best just to have the whole window replaced in case there are other issues involved like leaking? Or is this actually normal 'condensation' and there is a way to deal with it?