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Why does glass spontaneously shatter?

We had double-glazed sliding patio doors installed about 18 months ago. On separate occasions over the past couple of months, two of them have spontaneously shattered from around the centre of the pane. Both of them inside panes which rules out…
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Acoustic insulation of double glazing vs vacuum glazing

I am requesting quotes for replacing wood sash windows in a UK house (conservation area). My goal is to improve both thermal and acoustic insulation given right now I have single glazing. I have been given quotes for two different types of…
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Adding custom secondary glazing to existing frames

I have deep windows frames like this: Rather that adding a whole secondary glazing frame on the inside. Could I add a spacer/battening to the inside of the existing frame and second pane of glass? I could hold the glass in place with either more…
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Should water reach inside my window sash before draining out?

One of my large upstairs vinyl window frames is leaking rainwater onto the window sill. The base of the frame is filling up with water, which is then overflowing onto the sill, where the window meets it. By comparison, the bottom of the adjacent…
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Restoring steel casement windows

I’m dealing with some 1930’s era steel casement windows, Tudor revival style, that are in reasonably good shape for the most part. They need some maintenance and would like some suggestions for how best to handle this as gradually applied DIY…
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Would secondary glazing work on large metal-framed windows?

UK based, new-ish build block of flats. There are (almost) floor to ceiling metal framed casement windows in a 2x2 format, with the top 2 being inward opening. They are okay, but the flat is near a busy train line and I would like to cut down on…
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Why does condensation appear on surface of window, but not all of them?

When I woke up this morning (a beautiful winter morning), I opened my curtains and noticed that the middle pane was covered in surface condensation, but the two adjacent panes were almost completely clear. I know that there are various things I can…
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Painted glaze with water based primer by mistake

I grabbed the wrong can of primer and primed new window glazing with water-based not oil-based. I didn't realize the mistake until we were cleaning up. The glaze had been curing for 2 weeks and was still pretty soft. Do we just wait until it's fully…
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Can I use a simple wood spacer for double glazed glass inserts in interior french door?

I am building a home office and and want to modestly sound insulate the office from the living room. I want to make a custom pair of french doors with two sets of double glazed glass (1/2" spaced double glazed glass, 1.5" air gap, then a second 1/2"…
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Could Velcro be use to install secondary glazing rather than magnets?

Does anyone know why secondary glazing (ie perspex sheets fitted inside the window) are typically connected to the windows with magnetic strips? I'm wondering if anyone has used velcro strips instead, and what the downsides are?
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Double glazed solid door rebate size

I have a large double glazing unit (1220mm x 610mm) that I would like to use in a new external door I'm making out of red grandis hard wood. I plan on rebating the glazing surround, leaving the "frame" part of the rebated section on the inside of…
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What is this tiny ventilation mechanism in my window frame and how do I replace it?

I live in a building with wooden double-glazed window frames and have this tiny "ventilation" outlet installed into one of the larger windows in our apartment (see below). What is its purpose, and most importantly, should it stay in its current…
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Replacing an operable window with a fixed window. Can I glaze it directly into the jamb?

I've got the following former closet window which until recently had an thick framed operable wooden window. The window jams were made from old growth redwood and are fine, despite many years with failing paint. The failed paint is now removed,…
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‘60s bow window, thick muntins & glazing putty

I have a TDL bow window and the wood making up the muntins is thick. It extends much farther out than any other windows I’ve seen puttied in videos. The old putty seems to have been applied very thick and extends from the glass to overlap the wood…
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DIY triple glazing - still getting condensation between acrylic and window for some reason

I have a double glazed window with a wooden sash frame - the window faces the street and is noisy so I've put up a DIY triple glazing panel - effectively just a 6mm acrylic sheet secured to the window frame with bolts. The seal is created by a…
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