[Waterfront]

Help! We have an enclosed Lanai and the seals from the outside are disintegrating leaving holes and getting mold. The person that installed it is no longer in business and the glass person I used said he can’t fix it. Has anyone here had a similar problem and found how or who to fix?

[CoachKandSportsguy]

UV sunlight in FL is very, very strong. Lots of rubber type products succumb, including vehicle window seals, with constant sunlight every day. Same with windows. . .

[villagetinker]

I am guessing you could contact some of the companies that do lanai enclosures to see if they would do the window replacement. Your installation looks similar to ours (aluminum frame, vinyl window enclosure), so after taking measurements they should be able to replace the windows. I would not expect the same warranty they would offer if they did the whole project.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I am guessing you could contact some of the companies that do lanai enclosures to see if they would do the window replacement. Your installation looks similar to ours (aluminum frame, vinyl window enclosure), so after taking measurements they should be able to replace the windows. I would not expect the same warranty they would offer if they did the whole project.

Good advise. Wonder how often this happens.

[Waterfront]

I don’t want to replace the windows just fix the seals. Thx. Anyone has found someone that does this?

[Laurawilcox]

I am part of the warranty team at Custom Windows and Exterior Designs, having been building enclosed lanais for over 36 years here in The Villages we have some experience. My point in that, is that you can trust when I highly recommend Jose and his team for helping with your situation. We work with them quite a bit for special projects. I described your situation to him and he was comfortable with me sharing his contact information. He is licensed, and insured. Jose - 352-737-7043.

[CarlR33]

Originally Posted by Waterfront

I don’t want to replace the windows just fix the seals. Thx. Anyone has found someone that does this?

Your windows are shot as it’s a sealed window system and no such thing as a reseal of what you have. Call an expert.

[Rocksnap]

Glass has to be removed to then reseal.

[JudyLife]

Originally Posted by Waterfront

Help! We have an enclosed Lanai and the seals from the outside are disintegrating leaving holes and getting mold. The person that installed it is no longer in business and the glass person I used said he can’t fix it. Has anyone here had a similar problem and found how or who to fix?

Yes! We have had exactly the same when we were there in July & found the company who had installed it were no longer in business. Tried Docs Restorations who ‘re-caulked’ various areas of windows but still had a puddle with heavy rain. Hubby then went round for ages with caulk sealing every possible tiny suspicious area & so far so good. Fingers crossed. Had a nice guy from some lanai company come but said they wouldn’t touch it as it was someone else’s work. He also said original company would’ve had a 20-25 yr warranty but when I enquired of course they no longer exist. Our villa built 2007 & a lot of folks probably have the exact same problem.

[Dkintzer]

Originally Posted by Waterfront

I don’t want to replace the windows just fix the seals. Thx. Anyone has found someone that does this?

We used Affordable Glass Mirror and Screen| Ocala Fl. They were really good, fixed the seal & @ a fair price.

[maggie1]

Originally Posted by Waterfront

Help! We have an enclosed Lanai and the seals from the outside are disintegrating leaving holes and getting mold. The person that installed it is no longer in business and the glass person I used said he can’t fix it. Has anyone here had a similar problem and found how or who to fix?

If you use Jose in post #6, let us know how it runs out.

[DrHitch]

I can't quite tell if your lanai windows are thermopane (2 pieces of glass). Either way, as long as the glass isn't foggy, you can simply scrape and re-caulk the seams on the outside with clear silicon. The 3rd picture looks like a bit of rust (inside?) which is weird since the frame is likely aluminum or vinyl.

Keep describing age, type of windows, etc....more of a handyman job to "extend" the life

[Wondering]

Originally Posted by Waterfront

Help! We have an enclosed Lanai and the seals from the outside are disintegrating leaving holes and getting mold. The person that installed it is no longer in business and the glass person I used said he can’t fix it. Has anyone here had a similar problem and found how or who to fix?

Contact the window manufacturer. Didn't they come with a warranty?

[Cobrasally]

Speaking from experience here! We've had similar issues with our lanai and house windows.
They can't fix these windows, as it's a sealed unit. Ours look almost exactly like yours, and if they're from the same manufacturer, they may have a lifetime warranty.
Ours were installed by Custom Windows in Leesburg. Give them a call, have them come take a look. If the windows are from the same manufacturer, CW might be able to get them replaced at no cost to you. I'm sure you'd have to pay for installation since CW is not the original installer.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by JudyLife

Yes! We have had exactly the same when we were there in July & found the company who had installed it were no longer in business. Tried Docs Restorations who ‘re-caulked’ various areas of windows but still had a puddle with heavy rain. Hubby then went round for ages with caulk sealing every possible tiny suspicious area & so far so good. Fingers crossed. Had a nice guy from some lanai company come but said they wouldn’t touch it as it was someone else’s work. He also said original company would’ve had a 20-25 yr warranty but when I enquired of course they no longer exist. Our villa built 2007 & a lot of folks probably have the exact same problem.

The SAD reality. Warranties, buy our extended warranty for only. You are paying money thinking about the product. But will the company still be in business? Oh the warranty only covers materials. The labor is not covered and a warranty claim we will charge you enough for labor so you can have the entire job done for less. There are honest people. They rarely are the cheapest.