WINDOW REPAIR VS. WINDOW REPLACEMENT
The Basco Calgary window repair team has the expertise to assess problems with your windows and provide cost-effective alternative solutions to complete window replacement.
Did you know that any kind of window can be re-glazed, meaning that the glass sealed unit can be replaced?
Whether the broken window has double-pane or triple-pane sealed units, has a frame made of wood, metal or vinyl, we can replace it. We will even match any kind of grilles that you may have so that the new window unit perfectly matches the ones next to it.
There are several specific cases where we can perform a double pane window repair and save you the greater cost of a full window replacement:
- If the glass of your double pane window is cracked, we can replace the thermopane (AKA sealed unit, or the glass portion of the window)
- If the sealed unit has failed and become foggy, or if there are deposits in between the window panes, we can perform window defogging at a fraction of the cost of replacement, or replace the thermopane unit if necessary
- If you simply want to upgrade your window to a more efficient Low E argon, we can save you money by replacing the thermopane unit instead of the whole window.
What is The Anatomy of a Thermopane Window?
Not knowing how to repair a double-glazed window with a sash is like glazing a joint and then telling your children to play ball somewhere else next time. Good chances it is because you have broken it, or you may lose the seal on the disc.
Thermopane glass is embedded in double and triple-pane windows, also known as insulating glass units. Insulated windows have spacers that separate & seal the two or three panes to create insulation pockets between the glass panes.
Save Money & Get Energy Efficient Windows
The panes are sealed to protect these pockets, which are sometimes filled with argon or crypto gas to make them more efficient. This can help improve the performance of double-glazed windows and bring them up to new standards. Furthermore, the glass can be fabricated with a Low E coating (Low Emissivity) to increase even more of its energy efficiency. Note that different LowE coatings will provide different results depending on their composition and which glass surface they are applied to.
Strategic planning, the thought process of figuring out what windows get into which rooms, can go a long way to saving money on individual windows. For example, the side of the house that gets a lot of sunlight is a good place for an active LowE unit, whereas a North exposure could be a better choice for a passive type of LowE. Noise considerations can also play a role when trying to determine if your existing window can and should be upgraded with a triple pane sealed unit.
Avoid High Cost of Window Replacement
A triple-glazing replacement can cost several thousand dollars on top of an already expensive project, especially if you have to remove old windows throughout the house. If you read some of the articles on the pros and cons of various North American window replacement websites, you will find that many companies say that it makes no sense to spend the extra money on triple glazing as there is a significant price difference between one or two windows and three or four windows.
Triple pane refers to the number of panes of glass used in a window. Although triple-glazed windows have become widely accepted in some northeastern regions of the United States, most windows are produced as double-glazed windows. The temperature difference between indoor and outdoor temperatures is highest in some regions of Canada. Because of this, a strong insulation barrier is required in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Together with the insulating properties of the additional panes, these features make a triple-pane window an ideal choice for high-quality homes and offices. The use of triple-pane windows has many additional advantages, including increased sound insulation and better insulation.
We are a unique Calgary window repair company that offers many options. If you’re looking to repair glass windows in your home, it is worth asking for the different types of repair services that we have available at the Basco World in Calgary.
