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Fogged or broken insulated Glass? Look no further. Brennan Enterprises has the solution.

A foggy window is a result of the insulating spacer around the perimeter of the glass breaking down and allowing moisture in-between the glass permanently discoloring the glass package often giving a “foggy” appearance. Tell me more about foggy glass.

There are several options you have in curing foggy glass. The simplest, least expensive but also least permanent is to replace the existing glass package with a similar glass unit. Typical life expectancy of a replacement glass package is 10 years.

If you have multiple pieces of foggy glass you could upgrade to energy efficient, LowE glass packages. LowE packages have a slight tint to them and will be noticeably different if next to clear glass. Best application for LowE glass and to reap the maximum energy savings benefit is to replace all the glass packages in the home.  If you can’t afford doing all the glass at once then the other option is to break the project down into bite-sized pieces and do one elevation of the home at a time.   

We can provide the same high performance glass we use in our Lifetime Energy Efficient Replacement Windows provided by manufactures like Owens Corning.  Since your window is typically 90% glass this is an affordable approach to Saving Energy and drastically reducing the utility bills.   

A third option is to have all of the windows (frame, parts, glass) replaced with New Energy Efficient windows making your entire home more beautiful, comfortable and energy efficient. Click HERE to learn more about your replacement windows options.

However you chose to repair your foggy glass, Brennan can assist you in making the clear choice. With multiple solutions available we will help you chose the one that best fits your budget, home and lifestyle.

Tell me more about foggy glass

During the production of a double paned insulated window, around the perimeter between the panes, there is typically a metal insulating spacer that is designed to keep a vacuum between the panes keeping moisture and foreign matter out. By removing both the air and moisture, the space between the panes should be dead and efficiently insulated.

After a period of approximately 10 years, the unit has been continually subjected to constant expansion and contraction from heat and cold temperatures resulting in the glass releasing itself from the insulator and allowing both air and moisture to enter between the two panes permanently damaging the seal and allowing the "foggy" effect occur.

Initially you will visually recognize as a fog on a cold humid day. This continuous reaction progresses to a weepy wet appearance. The final progression can be seen as a white powdery substance that conclusively results in permanent etching of the glass.

At Brennan Enterprises we have developed methods of installation and a High Performance glass package Design that will Dramatically Reduced the stress on the seal thus increasing the Efficiency and Durability of the New Glass Insert.