Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Why replace your window when you can repair it?

If you continue to ignore your foggy dual pane windows or sliding glass doors because you know how expensive it’s going to be to replace them, one glass company in the Valley is providing a cost-effective solution. Left unaddressed, the water vapor between the glass panes will keep reappearing and drying, leaving a calcium buildup that will certainly ruin your view. The clouding in between the panes is caused by “solar pumping” which simply means that the heat of the sun causes expansion, putting pressure on your seal, and when temperatures cool, negative pressure results. This push and pull can cause breaches that allow air carrying moisture to pass in and out of the seal.


Window & Glass Pros have come up with a proven technique to simply remove the moisture, repair the seal and replace the glass. So, in addition to saving your windows and doors, you may also save up to 70% over replacing them. You are also saving some wear and tear on the environment.

Why add your perfectly good window glass to the almost 12 million tons of glass that Americans put into municipal waste every year? By repairing the seal and restoring your dual pane windows and doors, you extend the life of your windows at a significant savings to you, and you aren’t taxing the environment unnecessarily. You’ll also have windows and sliders that provide better R-value for insulating your home, and could potentially cut down on your energy costs. Even the smallest measures toward creating an energy efficient home can add up to potentially significant savings.