Have a insulated window that has fogged up ..... between the 2 panes of glass.

Changed 6 windows approx 5 years ago, this is the only one that has done this.
It is on the north side, along with 3 others. (Louisiana)

Besides replacement, any ideas how to clean this ?

How does this happen ....
I thought this was sealed and nothing could get between the panes.

Danna

JudyKayTee

When this happened to me I was advised that my only choice was to remove and replace the sliding doors. I have no idea what causes this other than age.

I found a process on the Internet where the seal is removed, air is removed, the door is resealed but it was prohibitively expensive. It was less expense to remove the doors and replace them - even though that required that they be reframed.

dannac

Thanks ....

JudyKayTee

By any chance is there a warranty on your windows? (My door was outside the warranty which, as I recall, was 10 years.)

ballengerb1

Judy is right and many thermopanes have up to a 25 year warranty. There is a company or two who claim they can repair them but check out the warranty approach first. “Get the Fog Out” of Thermopane Windows at Home Ray Sands Glass Blog

hkstroud

If the sash can be dissembled a glass shop can replace the glass. Special order.

zippit

since we are not talking about doors but windows lets get to the bottom of it.

double pane windows are done with a black resin called butal between
your only fix is to order another set

JudyKayTee

I'm sorry? It's not the same process, two panes of glass with either low pressure gas or a vacuum between them?

Butal is also a medication used to treat migraines - please post your source about the windows. I can't find the info.

I realize you are angry with me but that's no reason to post incorrect info. Did you go to the site that was posted and read what was there?

JudyKayTee

[quote=JudyKayTee;2041158]I'm sorry? It's not the same process, two panes of glass with either low pressure gas or a vacuum between them?

Butal is also a medication used to treat migraines - please post your source.

Danny, I realize you are angry with me but that's no reason to post incorrect info just to have something to say back at me. http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/other-m...ml#post1994713

Still want to know how your membership is going?

ballengerb1

Butyl rubber is used to seal out water and moisture, sounds like Butal but very much different. Thermopanee windows and/or doors can be repaired but glass dealers do not all do this work so its spotty. Most folks replace, sometimes under warranty.