Roof glazing – moisture getting into double glazed roof windows
Moisture has got between the panes of IGUs (insulating glass units)
Causes
Listed under: glass, insulating glass units (IGUs), Roof, windows, moisture
Cause
UV degradation of edge seal
Repair
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contact the window installer/supplier. If there was a fault in the materials, manufacture or installation and the roof glazing failed early in its expected serviceable life, ask for a repair/replacement under warranty
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consumer protection laws apply regardless of whether or not you can claim under warranty
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if a window is beyond its serviceable life it should be replaced
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work only with well experienced glaziers and builders. Problems with double glazing are commonly the result of faulty installation
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DIY repairs such as drilling a hole into the gap between the panes of glass to let the moisture escape do not provide a satisfactory long-term solution
Cause
Seal continuously damp
Repair
- as above