Problem with windows

Retailer

Hi

We bought our house in 2005 (new build) and this year have noticed that two of the double glazed windows are beginning to show condensation between the glass panes.

Do you know if this would be covered by homebond or a window manufacturers guarantee?

mari2222

think that's normal - have you OK ventilation?

The_Conductor

Retailer wrote: »

Hi

We bought our house in 2005 (new build) and this year have noticed that two of the double glazed windows are beginning to show condensation between the glass panes.

Do you know if this would be covered by homebond or a window manufacturers guarantee?

Homebond only covers major structural defects- they have nothing whatsoever to do with windows (even if the whole window fell out- they wouldn't cover it........ )

Check with the window manufacturer- it could be that the seals may be gone in the window- which isn't uncommon.

In an Irish context- condensation inside windows is pretty much part of our national life unfortunately- but there are steps you can take to minimise it- such as:

1. Ensure adequate ventilation
2. When boiling, using the cooker or in a bathroom/shower- use the extractor fans
3. SEAI provide grants for remedial work to homes to save energy- one appliance they cover is a whole house heat recycling system (essentially it takes the warmth out of air leaving the house and warms fresh air coming into the house, removing moisture from it in the process which is dispersed with an external evaporator plate.

Contact the window manufacturer in the first instance- but it might be interesting googling condensation in windows and seeing what suggestions you come up with.
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Ray Palmer

The glass itself is actually sealed. If there is condensation inbetween the panes that seal has been compromised. They normally have a ten year guarantee so check with the manufacturer. They should replace them.

They should realistically last 20 years without this happening and even then it should be very small.