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When is the right time to replace your existing double glazing windows? In this blog, we will look at some of the tell-tale signs.
Clear signs of double glazing failure include:
- You can feel Draughts Around Your Windows.
- There is visible damage to the window frame such as cracks and dents.
- Condensation forming on the interior of your window or between panes.
- Chips in the glass itself.
- Water is leaking through the frame.
- Your Energy Bills have risen disproportionally.
- Windows are stiff or hard to open.
Signs that your double glazing has failed
Leaks
If water us leaking in through your frame, the window’s weather seal may have failed. If it is not the seal, the drainage section might be blocked.
If you have had your double glazed windows for a long time, they will be out of date, we would recommend that you upgrade your current windows.
Condensation
The technical definition of condensation is:
The process that gas or vapour transforms into a liquid. If an object’s temperature, like glass, drops under the ‘dew point’ temperature of the surrounding air’s given relative humidity, water vapour from the air condenses into droplets of water on its surface.
The ‘dew point’ changes according to the volume of water in the air ( humidity). In muggy conditions, condensation happens at higher temperatures. In colder environments, condensation occurs even though there is low humidity present in the atmosphere.
If condensation has formed between the two panes of glass on your double glazed window, you have a major problem.
Condensation indicates that the seal that surrounds the two panes of glass has sprung a leak. In turn, this means that the gas cavity between the window panes is not sealed.
If this has happened, then you must replace your existing double glazing straight away.
Cracks or chips in the glass
If your double glazed glass window is cracked, chipped or broken, then replacing the glass is the only option.
If you don’t, you could end up with condensation, a leak or a draught.
Draughts
If you have noticed a draught coming through your windows, it indicates that the seal has broken down.
If you feel draughts flow between the window frame and the brickwork, this means that the window sealant might have failed.
If this has happened, you’ll need to replace your weather seal. We would recommending upgrading your existing double glazing to a newer, more robust type of double glazed window.
Windows are difficult to open
If your windows have become stiff or difficult to operate, this may be a sign that they no longer fit properly within the frame. It could be that a quick application of grease will get the mechanism going again, but if this makes little difference you may need to consider replacing your windows instead.
Energy Bills have risen significantly
Energy bills have soared in recent times, but if you have seen your prices rise even higher than everyone else, and they are disproportionally high for a property of your size, it could be a sign of a leak, or that the argon gas that is found between the panes of double and triple glazed windows has escaped. Nowadays, energy efficiency is one of the biggest factors in choosing new windows so make sure that yours are working for you.
Worried about double glazing failure? Contact us
If your windows are affected by any of the above issues, then call us on 08000 502 502 right now or fill in the form at the top of the page. We make our double glazed windows with the latest technologies, and we offer a ten-year guarantee from the moment they are fitted.
