| Problem | Cause | Repair Method | |--------|-------|----------------| | Fogging / condensation between panes | Failed seal (desiccant saturated) | Replace IGU | | Cracked or broken glass | Impact, thermal stress | Replace IGU | | Drafts or cold air | Failed seal, gasket deterioration | Replace IGU, reseal frame | | Water leakage between panes | Failed seal, drainage blockage | Replace IGU, clean weep holes | | Vinyl/wood frame rot (around glass) | Moisture ingress | Frame repair + IGU replacement |
The project began on a Saturday morning with a utility knife and a heat gun.
| Problem | Cause | Repair Method | |--------|-------|----------------| | Fogging / condensation between panes | Failed seal (desiccant saturated) | Replace IGU | | Cracked or broken glass | Impact, thermal stress | Replace IGU | | Drafts or cold air | Failed seal, gasket deterioration | Replace IGU, reseal frame | | Water leakage between panes | Failed seal, drainage blockage | Replace IGU, clean weep holes | | Vinyl/wood frame rot (around glass) | Moisture ingress | Frame repair + IGU replacement |
The project began on a Saturday morning with a utility knife and a heat gun. repairing double pane windows
