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Old 14-03-2010, 01:04 PM
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one of our windows has condensation inbetween the glass

am i right in thinking that its now fubar'd
Old 14-03-2010, 01:07 PM
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yes mate,you can get sealed unit repaired but its no more expensive to get it replaced.
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were renting so it doesntg matter to me either way

just gotta let em know its gone and they can do what they want

what causes it to happen
Old 14-03-2010, 01:17 PM
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the two bits of glass bonded together make a sealed unit.sometimes with age they can break down and are no longer sealed then they just mist up.
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guess i should stop blaming the misses for breaking it then
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yeah its just misted up as has been said, my bro does loads of replacing broken down units it dont cost much at all really
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my livin room window has done this. how much does it cost for someone to come and fix them??
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my livin room window has done this. how much does it cost for someone to come and fix them??
ive heard of people charging anything from £80-150 even tho the units cost between £15 and £40 and take litrally 5 mins to change in a plastic window.
Old 14-03-2010, 02:25 PM
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You know what these window fitters are like , get the unit and do it your self if you feel you can , well cheap then .
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