So, here is a new one for me. Have any of you run across this situation where the sealant/caulk for an Anderson slider window (approximately 2005) has seeped out along the edge of the window? I am assuming this is from the heat of the sun and expansion although it was also present along the north sided of the home. There are no signs of leaks and the sealant is pliable and could be readily removed.
However, my client is interested to know more about this. Any thoughts or previous experience with this situation? Thanks for your help.
I’ve never seen that with Anderson Windows.
I see some white staining indicating a failed seal?
Being that they’re Anderson Windows, there may be a lifetime warranty, which is something I verbally inform my clients about.
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I have seen this in Andersen Windows but they were in a house built in 1970. At the time I thought that perhaps expansion and contraction combined with moisture, forced out the sealant.
As Kevin said, I also informed my clients about investigating the warranty.
I wonder if anyone had any success getting replacement windows through the Andersen warranty??
In the mile high city, we see about every window failure there can be with windows manufactured at sea level. That window also looks like it may have a sealant failure between the panes resulting in a “fogged” condition. That may be cosmetic, but it is heavy duty cosmetic and expensive to remedy.
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Do you know that it is actually an Andersen window? Is there a name on the lock or triangle etched in the corner of the glass with AW within that triangle?
If it is an Andersen glider it may be under warranty
You or your client can find out more about it here on the self help page
Andersen® Limited Warranties (andersenwindows.com)
Yes, definitely an Anderson. We are at sea level so not concerned about pressure. The window seals appear in person to be sound, not fogging, just dirty.
As well, I was surprised to see this in an Anderson product. As stated, these are in an addition that was constructed in about 2004.
I did advise verbally about contacting the Anderson rep, and will add to the report.
Thank you everyone
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constructed in about 2004.
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Anderson has a 20 year warranty on glass and 10 year warranty on the window frame
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I would be hard pressed to say it is a thermopane seal issue. You can also test to see if a seal is suspect, the seal will fail during a test. Use compressed air or an ice cube.
To me, it appears to be what could be a manufacturing issue mixed with the interior window frame did not have proper circulation, due to window treatment. Where there baseboard heaters directly below the window?
Thank you. There are some baseboard heaters under some windows, but not all, and all have some degree of this sealant issue. This appears to definitely be sealant as it is still pliable, like a putty consistency. Just very unusual for an Anderson.
Brian, are you referring to a glazing compound because that has the consistency of putty.
Thermopane - Seals are made of a rubberish extruded material. Could be the windows where poorly repaired or require repairs.
Replacing thermopane seals.
It could be that a homeowner or handyman did the repair of a broken or failed window using the wrong type and/or too much sealant.
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Not likely on the repairs, there were 12 panes all with the same issue. Has to be a factory issue.
Yea, it is glazing compound not a seal
Issue. It has squeezed out from under the retaining molding.