An Interesting Fix

Have you ever seen the Fog inside a Sealed Window?

Recently, while helping a client place a very nice home for sale under contract.  Upon the initial showing of the home we discovered that the very nice large windows in kitchen were covered with curtains for a reason.  The 3 light filled double pane windows all had a fog built up inside of the windows.  Now, if you are familiar with double pane windows, you know there is no way for us to clean the insides.  Most people think the only way to correct this is to replace the windows.  The cost to replace a 6 foot by 3 foot double pane window is probably $600-$700 dollars each.  That's pretty expensive.  

There is a different way to approach the problem.  There is a process, typically done by a professional, where small holes are drilled in the corners of the window.  The windows are then filled with a cleaning solution and then drained, thus removing the film.  The holes are then covered by a screen so debris doesn't enter the window, but also so the moisture can evaporate.  This eliminates the fog from between the windows and costs less than replacement.  

The downside is the windows are not returned to complete energy efficiency.  And there are certain types of windows that this process will not work on, thereby increasing the cost of repair.  But this fix could result in saving hundreds of dollars and satisfy the homeowner which really is the most important thing.  It goes to show there is always more than one way to solve a problem.  

Steve Prane

Broker

Reconnect Realty

(314) 771-4222

www.findstlouishomes.com