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Posted by Percival P. Cassidy on February 14, 2005, 12:32 pm
Is it likely to be cheaper to get new glass put in a failed Andersen
window (out of warranty) than to replace the unit? Would it be better to
get a new unit?
Perce
On 02/13/05 05:10 pm Colbyt tossed the following ingredients into the
ever-growing pot of cybersoup:
>>Hi, I've got aluminum sliding windows, one of them is frosting up in
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> between
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>>the two panes of glass. Can these be repaired.Isn't there supposed to be
>>some sort of gas in between them? If they can be repaired where would I
>>look, a glass shop, hardware store or what? Thanks
> Unknown is correct. You don't repair them. You replace the double pane
> glass unit.
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> The glass unit is removed by removing the retaining clips and breaking the
> seal on the exterior.
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> Most cities of any size have a glass company that can make you a new one in
> about a day. If the problem is with the lower removable sash, you can just
> take the whole thing in to them to measure and replace. I think I would
> wait till Spring.
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