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Replacement units with broken thermal seal
You noticed that condensation appeared between two window panes? If so, your thermal seal is probably broken. Fortunately, Fixhomeglass Company is your best window glazing company near you! Let us describe the problem and solve it for you.
To explain further, the thermal seal is a heat-insulating joint that provides an airtight connection between the panes of glass. Between the glass panes is an air or gas chamber (often filled with argon) that provides both thermal and acoustic insulation. However, in the event of a malfunction, your window will no longer function properly.
What is the importance of thermal sealing?
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Ensures airtightness of the inter-glass space
Protects against moisture and vapor penetration inside the glazing unit
Involved in heat load transfer and condensate protection
What do we mean while speaking that thermal seal is damaged?
Damage of one sealant
Loss of tightness between panes
Possible condensation inside the glazing unit
Reduction of window energy efficiency
Visual signs of a cracked window seal along the perimeter of the glass
Reasons of thermal seal failure:
1
Wear and tear of materials over time
2
Improper installation
3
Temperature fluctuations
4
Low-quality workmanship
5
Mechanical impact or attempts to seal cracked window frames with improper materials
Since it is impractical to repair an insulating glass unit with a damaged thermal seal, it is usually replaced in its entirety
Why not repair a double-glazed unit with a faulty seal?
1. Impossibility of quality leakage restoration
the thermal seal is a complex system of two layers of sealant, which is created in the factory under strict control. At home or in the field, it is impossible to fully restore the chamber's tightness, especially if moisture has already entered the chamber.
2. Condensation has already appeared inside
as soon as the seal is broken, moisture and air penetrate the inter-glass space. This leads to fogging of the insulating glass unit, scaling, mold and corrosion. Even if the moisture is removed (e.g. by drying), vapor re-entry will still occur because the sealing has not been restored.
3. Reduced energy efficiency
a damaged thermal joint means that the insulating effect of the air or gas chamber (e.g. argon) is lost. The window starts to let in cold and becomes less noise-insulating. After repair, it is difficult to achieve the same performance as a new double-glazed window.
4. High cost and low efficiency of repair
the cost of professional repair (drying + drilling + installation of the valve) can be up to 50-70% of the cost of a new double-glazed window.At the same time, guarantees for such repairs are usually minimal or absent, and the result is temporary.
5. Technical restrictions
modern double-glazed units often contain special coatings that are easily damaged during dismantling or cleaning. It is also difficult to ensure complete cleaning of the inner surface of the panes without disassembling the entire unit.
Fixhomeglass Company’s
Fixhomeglass Company’s team replaces units with broken thermal seals for many years. We work with high quality insulated glass units from Cardinal IG Company and give our clients a 20 years warranty.
We offer full replacement services for glass units in wooden, vinyl, aluminum windows, and patio doors working with different types of glass (annealed glass, tempered glass, Low-E glass).
If you notice a cracked thermal seal or suspect a loss of gas fill, it’s better to call Fixhomeglass! We’ll restore your windows fast and professionally!
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