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GREAT question! Look forward to solutions/ideas for this problem!!!!!

Thermal is not always better...

Traditional wood or steel casement windows are usually one pane thick... and have need to be periodically maintained... and property owners get headaches just thinking about sanding, caulking and painting... but the thing is, these windows last for YEARS if properly maintained, in most cases the life of the building. There are plenty of 19th century buildings in NYC with original wood windows... Amazing how a few laywers of paint keep organic materials around for over one hundred years, eh?

Thermal windows, on the other hand, do not have similar lifespans. Generally, once the airtight seal between panes breaks down, and it will over time (I think 15-20 years), and then that's it as far as I know... Time to get replacements.

You should check to see how old they are and if there are any warranties on them. You might get them replaced for free. If you end up with replacements, I'd urge you to get the kind that pivot in for easy cleaning!

Good luck!

Hmm... so the Canadians seem to buy into the 'repair, rather than replace' mantra, more than the US... sad, sad.

I had luck with that" stick to the frame" plastic sheet stuff. You know, it's sold as draft stopper and tightens up when you blast it with a hair dryer.

What the layer did, aside from helping with insulation, is drammatically slow the flow of moisture vapour into the not well sealed glass. The glass cleared up as the vapour passed out over a couple of days.

I admit it's a less than permanent, and not terribly stylish, but it helped quite a bit both with insulation and the glass fog issue.

Theoretically , you should be able to remove the "sealed" glass assembly fromthe frame and reseal it. But that can range from minor to major pain inthe butt onthe windows and doors I've seen.

The better manufacturers (Pella, Andersen, etc...) may have a solution or guarentee, and smaller local manufacteres might be willing to remanufacter them....if you catch them inthe slow season.

Yes indeed failed or broken sealed units can be repaired and restored.

Crystal Clear Window Works USA out of Nashville is rolling out a national network of dealers to perform this service. It is fast, convenient, inexpensive and considerably less expensive that glass or window replacement. If you are interesting in becoming a dealer contact us, if you want your windows restored contact us and we will put in touch with the closest dealer.

Contact Crystal Clear Window Works @ getthefogout.com. They have a pantented & proven process for restoring your foggy windows. You can find a dealer in your area from their web site.

Window Medics International / Defog-It has has a proven system that removes the fog and moisture. If you are interested in becoming an authorized dealer or franchise please contact us. We have over 50 locations in North America.
www.defogit.com 1-888-DEFOG-IT

I would compare the service of both Crystal Clear Window Works at www.ccwwi.com and Window Medics at www.defogit.com before making a decision. They both offer the same service, however, Crystal Clear seems a lot more expensive.

Who is this John Hennessy Guy?

How come so many people have been complaining that he screwed them?

I did some research and will continue to see what I can come up with.

- So far I know that he was a bouncer at some club.
- Then he went to trade school to become a bartender.
- Some how he got hired to work at ccwwi.


“What a genius”


From being a bartender selling the best scotch to being the ceo of a foggy window company.

To Whom it may concern:

I am looking for employement. I can also send my resume.

Please email so I can provide for my two boys Nathan & Jason

sidnayel@sympatico.ca