Broken Seal On Double Pane Window Updated Info

While it might look like a cosmetic issue, a broken seal is actually a sign that your window has lost its superpower. Here is what you need to know about why this happens, the hidden costs, and—most importantly—how to fix it. Double-pane windows are not just two pieces of glass with air in between. They are engineered units. The space between the panes is filled with Argon or Krypton gas (which insulates better than regular air) and sealed tightly with a perimeter seal to keep moisture out.

Remember that Argon gas that escaped? It was keeping your home warm in winter and cool in summer. With air (and moisture) in the cavity, the window’s insulation value drops by up to 50%. You are now heating and cooling the outdoors through that one pane. broken seal on double pane window

Don't let the fog trick you—clear it up with a repair, not a band-aid. Have you successfully repaired a foggy window, or did you live with it until replacement? Let me know in the comments below! While it might look like a cosmetic issue,

You wake up on a chilly morning, look out your living room window, and see it: a thick layer of fog trapped between the two panes of glass. You wipe the inside. Nothing. You scrub the outside. Nothing. They are engineered units