Double glazing failed

[Greg_0ry1]

Hi all,

I know that a real fix for a failed double glazing is to replace it. However, in my case I have a double door so it’s in theory two tomes double glazing. Would drilling a little hole ensure the moisture can escape?



Thanks for all suggestions

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

You won't be able to drill it if it's toughened.

 

[Greg_0ry1]

You won't be able to drill it if it's toughened.

Any Idea other than replacing?

 

[conny]

If the seal has failed, and you are getting condensation between the panes, then there is no alternative than to replace.
Drilling a hole, (if it's possible without shattering the glass), will serve little purpose. To remove condensation needs an airflow, not just a drainage hole. The gap between the panes of gas are filled with an inert gas, such as argon. This helps to stop the transfer of heat and why you don't get the condensation in sealed units. Without the gas it's just 2 panes separated by air.

 

[Notch7]

Hi all,

I know that a real fix for a failed double glazing is to replace it. However, in my case I have a double door so it’s in theory two tomes double glazing. Would drilling a little hole ensure the moisture can escape?



Thanks for all suggestions

diamond leads, nightmare to order from a glazing company

at least it is if they have to match across a neighbouring window

 

[Greg_0ry1]

Ok, thanks I am now convinced that I need to replace. Does anyone has a rough idea how much this should cost (labour + material)?

Thanks

 

[cdbe]

If it's just the steaming up you need to sort out you can buy kits off eBay (I'm not recommending) or just remove the unit and drill a few holes in the spacer bars - might dry it out.

 

[ronniecabers]

If it's just the steaming up you need to sort out you can buy kits off eBay (I'm not recommending) or just remove the unit and drill a few holes in the spacer bars - might dry it out.

complete bodge!

Firstly its Toughened and drilling it is a quick way to have a million piece jigsaw, secondly it no longer has any thermal properties if it has hole in it, Third you'll end up with ' swarf ' in the sealed unit , fourth , you'll never get rid of any watermarks ( white staining ) . these kits really irritate me!!
For the love of god avoid this type of ' repair '

As goes a price for the OP , would need some sizes to work out an approx price.... shaped , leaded , toughened , probably the worst scenario though

The inert gas would indeed be Argon , and it has no bearing on whether condensation happens within a sealed unit , and if the original was manufactured before 2002 it may well not have been filled with Argon gas ( and in any case it would have long seeped out )

 

[crank39]

The argon would have all been long gone by 2008 if they were even argon filled at all