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by patrick_here
Wed Dec 16, 2020 3:48 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Seeking advice on replacement of Dual-Glazed Glass Panels only
Replies: 15
Views: 6032

Re: Seeking advice on replacement of Dual-Glazed Glass Panels only

TheWindowNerd wrote: Mon Dec 14, 2020 6:20 am ...and will wet glaze your project.
I don't understand why I would want to wet glaze when these are vinyl-clad? It's just double-stick tape on the inside and a snap-in vinyl trim on the outside and the frames are all in good condition.
by patrick_here
Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:36 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Seeking advice on replacement of Dual-Glazed Glass Panels only
Replies: 15
Views: 6032

Re: Seeking advice on replacement of Dual-Glazed Glass Panels only

All good then What are they telling you about the replacement IG units?? Are they supplying you with any technical information? No, not really. Some seem to be saying that Argon is not worth bothering with. Incidentally, although I set this forum/BB to notify me when a reply is posted, I never get ...
by patrick_here
Thu Dec 10, 2020 8:39 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Seeking advice on replacement of Dual-Glazed Glass Panels only
Replies: 15
Views: 6032

Re: Seeking advice on replacement of Dual-Glazed Glass Panels only

...If you are concerned about the look and the performance then you will get improvements to both (assuming adding LowE and argon to replacements, when the originals had none), but if your only concern is saving $$$ by improving energy performance, then the payback will likely exceed the life of th...
by patrick_here
Sat Dec 05, 2020 9:23 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Seeking advice on replacement of Dual-Glazed Glass Panels only
Replies: 15
Views: 6032

Re: Seeking advice on replacement of Dual-Glazed Glass Panels only

Thanks Wayne and Oberon and HomeSealed, Wayne, yes my (buying) Realtor did spot that there was a problem with the windows but we didn't realize quite how expensive it was going to be. We weren't able to get the seller to budge the price on it (competitive issues). I think I'm going to order a higher...
by patrick_here
Fri Dec 04, 2020 1:30 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Seeking advice on replacement of Dual-Glazed Glass Panels only
Replies: 15
Views: 6032

Seeking advice on replacement of Dual-Glazed Glass Panels only

Hello, I'm looking for advice on replacement of the Dual-glazed Glass Panels only (not the entire window frame unit). I live in Washington state (cold in winter), house a year ago. It has Vinyl-Clad windows (double-hung and Solid pane) with dual-glazed glass. Most of the dual-glazed Glass Panels are...