"Roger Shoaf" wrote in message
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"Martik" wrote in message
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I have a fixed wood frame window with the glass secured by flat 3/4"
strips
of wood on the inside. To prevent condensate forming between the two
panes,
do I need to air seal the two panes or just secure with a second set of
wood
strips?



I asked a glass man about this once, and what he showed me was an aluminum
strip with desiccant inside about 3/8 thick. this would be placed between
the two panes and them a sealer was used all around. This whole unit was
then set into the frame.

This set up might be suitable with your situation.

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Roger Shoaf



that's the only real solution. take off the moldings and take a good
measurment of the glass inthe window opening. then go see your local glass
shop and order at minimim a 5/16" insulated unit. do not measure the glass
tight from side to side, you want at least 1/8" less on your width and
height measurements. he'll tell you about installation tips, but it's easy
and do not re-use the old moldings they will need to be trimmed down to
allow for the new thickness of the unit. you can use flat stock material,
but make sure your bottom and top are installed first. you can use latex
caulk on the outside to make a good seal on glass to wood moldings for
painting purposes, but set the new unit in a clear silicone on the backside
or interior side of the opening *or* if the window is set from the inside
do the opposite.

good luck...and make sure the opening is square before ordering anything.

mike...............