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Moisture condensation inside a skylight.

A “broken seal” on a window is the description given when there is evidence of moisture condensation inside a window pane between the glass panels. However, the term is not completely accurate as the moisture condensation can be formed by either an actual broken seal, the inability of the window desiccating materials (typically silica) of absorbing the moisture of the air inside, or both.

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Window Installation, Part 2 Sep 16, 2007 - 2:38:45 PM

A project with the flashing and weather barrier around windows improperly installed.

As explained in the previous Article “Window Installation, Part 1, A Little History.” There are a number of techniques used for the proper installation and water proofing of new windows. Be it in old construction or in new construction.

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Window Installation, Part 1, A Little History Sep 12, 2007 - 10:30:41 PM
Residential window installation has come a long way. History and experience along with testing, have given window manufacturers, qualified builders and construction experts a whole new "window" of knowledge on how and why install windows with the current techniques.

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