Window Repair (thing that lights light in, not O/S) Question

[spacejamz]

The adhesive that holds the glass to the window frame gave out so there is some separation between them...when I my A/C is running, it sounds like a jet engine (I assume because the air is being escaping through the gap - to stop the sound, I stuffed some weather stripping tape in the gap)

The windows are about 10 years old...Is this 'fixable' or should I just have the window replaced?

 

[highland145]

Do you mean the glazing?

 

[BoomerD]

Do you mean the glazing?

He's talking about windows...not donuts.

 

[highland145]

He's talking about windows...not donuts.

He needs some sticky stuff. Guess he could go back to using jizz. Works for hair gel, I hear.

 

[BoomerD]

He needs some sticky stuff. Guess he could go back to using jizz. Works for hair gel, I hear.

It certainly looks good on you...

 

[highland145]

It certainly looks good on you...

Not this good.

 

[Red Squirrel]

You will need to close the window, wait 10 seconds, then open it again and see if the problem is still there. If yes you might have to reinstall it.

On serious note, if the window came out of it's frame it's more serious than just gluing it back. The air inside (well more like lack of air) is now compromised and the window pretty much lost all of it's R value and you'll freeze in winter. You'll also get condensation inside at times. I have one of my windows where the seal broke and that's what happens. I need to get that replaced. Older ones are just a vacuum I think, though they might also have argon.

 

[BoomerD]

Not this good.

No...definitely not that good...wanna try again?

 

[highland145]

No...definitely not that good...wanna try again?

NO YOU.


caps

 

[BoomerD]

NOT YOU.


caps

 

[highland145]

Don't be sad, I can provide you with some hair gel. Don't know how well it'll work on your eyebrows.:hmm:

 

[iroast]

For quick fix, use windows sealant? If you have single-pane windows, it's time to upgrade to at least double, but triple is better. This might help you decide on which windows to get: http://www.ehow.com/how_2092588_pick-lowe-argon-windows.html

 

[BoomerD]

Don't be sad, I'll take some hair gel. Don't know how well it'll work on my eyebrows.:hmm:

Are you going to dress up like a bride again?

 

[highland145]

Are you going to dress up like a bride again?

I wish my other personality would get back in the closet. I can't follow what I think I post and what you quote.

And skittles will get you shot.

 

[BoomerD]

I wish my other personality would get back in the closet. I can't follow what I think I post and what you quote.

 

[Number1]

The adhesive that holds the glass to the window frame gave out so there is some separation between them...when I my A/C is running, it sounds like a jet engine (I assume because the air is being escaping through the gap - to stop the sound, I stuffed some weather stripping tape in the gap)

The windows are about 10 years old...Is this 'fixable' or should I just have the window replaced?

What kind of climate do you live in?

Typically, windows should last longer than 10 years.
What kind of windows are they, wood construction, plastic, aluminum and do you have pics?
in the olden days they used to use mastic to bond and seal the glass pane to the wooden frame. A good window sealant might do the trick but you will have to make sure all the old gunk is removed and the surfaces well cleaned.

 

[BoomerD]

What kind of climate do you live in?

Typically, windows should last longer than 10 years.
What kind of windows are they, wood construction, plastic, aluminum and do you have pics?
in the olden days they used to use mastic to bond and seal the glass pane to the wooden frame. A good window sealant might do the trick but you will have to make sure all the old gunk is removed and the surfaces well cleaned.

Damn...way to try to bring the thread back on topic.

 

[Dirigible]

Damn...way to try to bring the thread back on topic.

I know, right?


But, yeah. More details on the windows are needed. My windows are like 100 years old, and if a pane of glass breaks or comes loose it's a pretty easy fix. Dunno about more modern stuff.

 

[Number1]

Damn...way to try to bring the thread back on topic.

OOOPs, my apologies, what was I thinking?

 

[Murloc]

My windows are like 100 years old, and if a pane of glass breaks or comes loose it's a pretty easy fix. Dunno about more modern stuff.

not as easy I guess.
I have metal frames with double glass and I think it's like a sandwich, metal, silicone, double glass, silicon, metal again. And there's the rest of the frame all around ofc. I don't see how the glass can become loose unless you remove all the silicone from both sides. And it's impossible to break accidentally.

I wonder how can you survive with single pane windows, I hate them with a passion, they're so cold and flimsy, you can't even lean on them without thinking it's going to break.

 

[highland145]

OOOPs, my apologies, what was I thinking?

Yeah. Boomer was was kind of growing on me. Mood is busted.

 

[highland145]

not as easy I guess.
I have metal frames with double glass and I think it's like a sandwich, metal, silicone, double glass, silicon, metal again. And there's the rest of the frame all around ofc. I don't see how the glass can become loose unless you remove all the silicone from both sides. And it's impossible to break accidentally.

I wonder how can you survive with single pane windows, I hate them with a passion, they're so cold and flimsy, you can't even lean on them without thinking it's going to break.

Even argon only gets you to ~R-3. Yeah, 300% greater than single pane but still not much. Heavy curtains/drapes....

Heat insulating properties

The effectiveness of insulated glass can be expressed as an R-value. The higher the R-value, the greater is its resistance to heat transfer. A standard IGU consisting of clear uncoated panes of glass (or lites) with air in the cavity between the lites typically has an R-value of 0.35 K·m2/W.
Using US customary units, a rule of thumb in standard IGU construction is that each change in the component of the IGU results in an increase of 1 R-value to the efficiency of the unit. Adding Argon gas increases the efficiency to about R-3. Using low emissivity glass on surface #2 will add another R-value. Properly designed triple glazed IGUs with low emissivity coatings on surfaces #2 and #4 and filled with argon gas in the cavities result in IG units with R-values as high as R-5. Certain vacuum insulated glass units (VIG) or multi-chambered IG units using coated plastic films result in R-values as high as R-12.5

I'll look up some prices on that.

 

[spacejamz]

What kind of climate do you live in?

Typically, windows should last longer than 10 years.
What kind of windows are they, wood construction, plastic, aluminum and do you have pics?
in the olden days they used to use mastic to bond and seal the glass pane to the wooden frame. A good window sealant might do the trick but you will have to make sure all the old gunk is removed and the surfaces well cleaned.

live in North Dallas...

here is a pic of a bad window and a good window...you see the weather stripping i stuffed into the gap....LOL

 

[Dirigible]

I wonder how can you survive with single pane windows, I hate them with a passion, they're so cold and flimsy, you can't even lean on them without thinking it's going to break.

Average daily highs and lows are never that high or low here, so cold isn't an issue. http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/94618

And there are so many drafts in this house that window insulation isn't going to make any difference. I don't have AC and in the past have gone years on end without using the heat.

And I've never considered leaning against my windows.

 

[spacejamz]

Damn...way to try to bring the thread back on topic.

LOL