When does a window need repair? Gone are the days of single pane glass. Insulated glass, also known as double pane insulating glass, thermopane or thermal glass, came into common use in the 1970’s. With rising energy costs and concern for the environment, insulated glass became widespread in the 1980’s. Today, in addition to double pane glass, triple pane glass is gaining popularity.
Modern windows and doors use smooth, distortion-free glass; known as plate glass, float glass, or flat glass. Glass is fabricated into an insulated unit consisting of two or three panes of glass, spacer material, and a sealant. If any one of these components becomes damaged or compromised, replacement is the first line of defense against lost energy efficiency, water damage, mold growth, or wood rot.
You may have noticed a window that just won’t come clean, or perhaps a home inspector found glass that has become fogged. In most cases, once moisture is drawn inside the insulated glass unit, the most effective and economical choice is to replace the unit. This allows the sash and frame to be used again, keeping the aesthetics of the property intact.
There are professional glass companies almost everywhere that can provide economical repair to insulated glass. The cost to repair damages that have led to foggy, ugly, or inefficient windows is a fraction of the cost of replacing the windows altogether. If your windows are foggy, ugly or letting in a draft – it’s time for insulated glass repair.