First, we drill two tiny holes (2mm) in the glass window pane, one in an upper corner and one diagonally opposite it in a lower corner. Next, we spray several proprietary and environmentally friendly solutions inside the sealed window unit to clean and remove all haze and contaminants. We then extract the solutions and dry out the double pane window. Finally, we apply our patented, micro-valves to the holes we drilled.
Due to the water already present in the desiccant and inner frame, along with the solutions we used in cleaning the thermal pane window, it can take up to 12 weeks for the window unit to completely dry. In the summer months when we have lots of sun we find that windows usually dry out in two to four weeks. During this healing process, expect to see moisture or fog come and go repeatedly. This is normal! Sometimes, in order to speed up the drying process here in the humid Northwest, we will wait to apply the valves until two weeks after the service.
Congratulations! Your insulated glass units (IGUs) have been re-engineered and will now enjoy years of extended life. You’ve saved money, kept tons of glass out of the landfill, and restored the R-value of your windows back to their original specifications.*
If you have had a number of your windows fail already we suggest you consider our Preventative Program. We can re-engineer your windows to be sure they never fail at a much lower cost than repairing them and save you even more money.
Now you understand how we can fix your foggy windows. To request a free quote contact us.
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*A few high-end windows may have been filled with Argon, or another inert gas that, when present provided a slightly higher insulating value.