[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by DangeloInspections

You are correct.....most of the time a window with a bad seal can easily be seen. However, I have also seen a few seal compromises where the failure was still new, and the conditions such as low humidity, etc, make this sometimes difficult to find. Over time a seal failure will become more apparent as dirt, etc enters between the glass and the clarity is 100% compromised.

Added to this discussion is the fact that there are different types of seal failures and different types of seals. The best seals in my opinion were the metal seals between the two panes of glass. Andersen used to make a double pane glass years ago with no seal, all glass like a big flat bubble.

It is now very common to find seal failures in windows less than 10 years old. I actually read an article the other day where the author was saying that in HIS opinion, it was almost not worth upgrading to double pane replacement windows because the high cost when factored into the high seal failure rate made it not cost effective. Not sure I agree, but it was interesting.

For the record, The Villages for the past 5-6 years have installed three different types of windows, an aluminum frame one, a vinyl one with replaceable weep holes and now a newer vinyl type with integrated weep holes.

Frank D.

Your opinion on the latter ?