Wet windows-Any ideas other than replacing them?

Lisa
by Lisa
Hello! We built our home almost 20 years ago and installed Andersen Windows (wood--not vinyl). There is water gathering on the inside. Any ideas other than replacing them? Thanks so much! Lisa

  8 answers
  • Dfm Dfm on Nov 13, 2017

    just recently I ran across an artical on condensation in double pane glass....it’s some where in google....I didn’t book mark it. Google it.

  • I have used Andersen windows myself. Call or visit your local dealer- sometimes they can just be reglazed sometimes some glass will need to be replaced then reglazed, but all fixable. Here are some links to help you out!


    https://glassdoctor.com/content/condensation-between-window-panes


    https://www.nachi.org/condensation-double-paned-windows.htm

  • Lisa Lisa on Nov 13, 2017

    Thanks!

  • Vimarhonor Vimarhonor on Nov 13, 2017

    Is the moisture problem inside the sandwiched glass?

    Is it all the windows or just a few?

    We had 3- WindowWorld casement windows fail- there was a haze between the two panes of sealed glass. The glass seal failed after about 10 years. We were not the original purchaser -but the company replaced the glass inserts at a most economical rate -and installed them. Certainly easier and more economical for our problem.


    I would suggest you call the manufacturer.

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Nov 13, 2017

    Use Hair dryer ?

  • Brenda Brandt Deason Brenda Brandt Deason on Nov 13, 2017

    If you have curtains, I have seen someone use plastic wrap to make a second "pane" by taping it to the window frame. They took it off in the spring, since you can't open the windows with them covered this way. If your curtains don't cover the window frame, it would look tacky. The water is moisture from the air inside the house condensing against the cold window glass. If you can keep the air away from the glass, you can avoid the condensation.

  • 2dogal 2dogal on Nov 13, 2017

    YOu can buy a kit that has a shrink wrap type plastic that you can put on the window frame around the windows. You use a hair dryer to "shrink" it so it is not noticeable.

  • Lisa Lisa on Nov 13, 2017

    Thanks so much!