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Got some misting/condensation between a couple of my windows.

Can I just get one of the panes (internal?) replaced rather than the whole lot?

Anyone any idea how much it’ll cost? The panes are about 3ftx2ft each

I’ll give reacharounds for low prices.

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7 minutes ago, Spider said:

Got some misting/condensation between a couple of my windows.

Can I just get one of the panes (internal?) replaced rather than the whole lot?

Anyone any idea how much it’ll cost? The panes are about 3ftx2ft each

I’ll give reacharounds for low prices.

Double-glazed units are sealed (until they break down, like yours has). You can't just replace one pane.

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Just now, gonzo said:

They just change the glass units mate.

"Steamy Windows Blackpool | uPVC Window and Door Glazing Repairs" https://www.steamywindowsltd.co.uk

 

This lot cover north west if no luck with mickys fella.

 

Time was, I’d have hit that link without thinking.

Now, I’m not sure.

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10 minutes ago, Spider said:

I like not this news, bring me some other news.

Dead easy to replace them. You don't have to change the frame or anything. Just the glass. You just remove the bead and pop the glass out. Even easier to replace than a single-glazed window, as you don't have to fuck about with putty. (I used to work for my uncle during school holidays fitting double-glazing for SafeStyleUK. That was over 20 years ago though, so don't trust a word I've said)

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1 hour ago, Cheese said:

Dead easy to replace them. You don't have to change the frame or anything. Just the glass. You just remove the bead and pop the glass out. Even easier to replace than a single-glazed window, as you don't have to fuck about with putty. (I used to work for my uncle during school holidays fitting double-glazing for SafeStyleUK. That was over 20 years ago though, so don't trust a word I've said)

Spot on, if you have some diy skills pop the internal bead and measure the sealed glass unit.

Go to a glass company and have replacements made up (sometimes they can do it while you wait) and replace the failed units. I would be amazed if a 900 x 600 costs more than £40. Use a rubber mallet to tap the bead back in place 🙂

I got some replacement units free of charge this year but I am in the trade so to speak, took me all of 10 minutes to replace the units!

You Tube has some how to clips...

 

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Standard units will be about 30 quid for that size I reckon. 
anything more specialised like toughened and soft coat glass and warm edge spacer bars will add to costs
 

As mentioned, if your are ok at DIY it’s easy enough to to fit, pop the beads off and the clip back in.  Just need to determine what your unit size is, typically 28mm in UPVC but that does vary from system to system. 
 

 

 

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1 hour ago, MickyD said:

Measure the visible glass from beading to beading. It won’t be the right size but enough for a price. Also, anything lower than 800mm from floor needs to be toughened. He’d need to know that too. 

That explains why Leigh White has toughened windows 😃 

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4 minutes ago, Spider said:

The external pane has leaded squares on it 

My DIY skills begin and end with a paintbrush.

I’ll phone some experts.

Thanks ladies.

Leading is piss easy too, especially if it's just squares. You just need a roll of self-adhesive lead strip and a pair of cutters. Man up, you ponce.

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16 minutes ago, Spider said:

The external pane has leaded squares on it 

My DIY skills begin and end with a paintbrush.

I’ll phone some experts.

Thanks ladies.

Striplead is easy but it’s no substitute for the real thing. 😀
 

you can get the real thing encapsulated to, so you have triple glazing. Looks good too. 
 

I like glass chat. 

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3 minutes ago, superjohnmcginlay said:

Striplead is easy but it’s no substitute for the real thing. 😀
 

you can get the real thing encapsulated to, so you have triple glazing. Looks good too. 
 

I like glass chat. 

I got to encapsulated and immediately stopped paying attention.

I know, for a fact, that if I attempt to remove 2 panes of 3x2ft glass from my main front window, that my house will fall down.

My skills lie elsewhere. The only delicate work my hands were made for involve breasts.

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5 minutes ago, Spider said:

I got to encapsulated and immediately stopped paying attention.

I know, for a fact, that if I attempt to remove 2 panes of 3x2ft glass from my main front window, that my house will fall down.

My skills lie elsewhere. The only delicate work my hands were made for involve breasts.

😂😂

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3 hours ago, Spider said:

Got some misting/condensation between a couple of my windows.

Can I just get one of the panes (internal?) replaced rather than the whole lot?

Anyone any idea how much it’ll cost? The panes are about 3ftx2ft each

I’ll give reacharounds for low prices.

Smash the internal panel and let the 'steam' out. Cost you fuck all.

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54 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Smash the internal panel and let the 'steam' out. Cost you fuck all.

Or skilfully drill a hole in each corner to allow the air to flow around the unit and clear the condensation. Probably. 
 

Then rub it with a bloon and throw yourself down the stairs. Or something. 

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