Modern innovations paved the way for high-performing and energy-efficient home windows. These include the use of double-pane windows — a new standard in premium window models. This feature provides better insulation, keeping your utility bills more manageable throughout the year and your home comfortable even during the dog days of summer and frosty winter months.
To help you enjoy the improved benefits of double-pane windows, you need to be aware of the potential problems that may come with them. One of them is color discoloration.
Discoloration in Double-Pane Windows
Most windows fail because of indoor moisture problems. A common result of moisture damage, discoloration typically appears as black or dark-colored streaks on the surface of double-pane windows. It may not feel wet to the touch, but it is a telltale sign of excessive moisture inside the home. Some window replacement experts say that discoloration may also occur due to mold and mildew growth.
Causes of Discoloration
High relative humidity inside the home is the main culprit of double-pane window discoloration. It is a result of the amount of moisture or water vapor present in the indoor air, the relative humidity outdoors and the rate at which your home can draw damp air out and replace it with dry, fresh air. All these factors play a role in discoloring or damaging your windows. Other problems that may result from unaddressed excess moisture include rotting of wood and aggravation of allergy and asthma symptoms.
Solution to the Problem
Replacing the old windows with new replacement windows is the most cost-effective to resolve the problem of discoloration. It is also less risky since it will not damage the unaffected part of the window unit. It also allows you to install a discoloration-resistant film to the new window in order to prevent dealing with the same problem in the future.
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