Capital Remodeling, Inc. - Why is the window seal that insulates a double paned window so important?

Capital Remodeling, Inc. a leader in the window business since the 1980’s, says that one of the number reasons that double paned replacement windows fail is due to seal failure, which is why Capital Remodeling only uses one of the best seals in the industry.

Seal failure occurs when an inferior seal around the edge of an insulated glass unit, known as IGU in the industry, fails and allows moist air to flow between the two panes. (or three panes if triple paned glass).  Often the seal will fail because the temperature changes between hot and cold on both inside and outside makes the glass unit expand and contract.

Once the seal breaks, the air with moisture also carries dirt and grime and other particles that end up sticking to the inside of the glass.”  This clouds the window, and is impossible to wipe clean or get rid since the dirty film is located on the inside of the glass unit.”  The only answer for most homeowners is that they have to buy new windows all over again. This happens to thousands of homeowners that either bought cheap windows from a company or the windows were installed from a builder that did not put in the best quality sealed windows.

Another problem with seals breaking is the fact that argon gas can escape overtime.  Argon gas is a clear, odorless, safe gas that is denser then air and is put into windows to help give them a better energy value rating.  But guess what?  Most window seals allow the argon gas to escape, thereby overtime the replacement window no longer gives the homeowner the same energy savings that they paid for just a few years ago.

Capital Remodeling inc makes their windows using Duralite.  Unlike most other spacers that have some sort of metal support inside their spacer, Duralite uses a polycarbon similar to what someone would find in a nice par of sunglasses.  Because there is no metal in Capital Remodeling’s window seal, the seal is not as susceptible to expansion or conduction of heat and cold.  In fact, through three different tests, a German, U.S., and Canadian test, the Duralite seal used on Capital Remodeling’s windows showed that during a simulated 20 year period, that 98% of argon gas was retained. This Duralite seal gives one of the best energy value ratings on the market, prevents seal failure for a lifetime and will maintain the argon gas in the window. Capital Remodeling Inc. does provide free in-home estimates and can be reached at 1-800-939-0728.