My thermopane has failed, whats new and better?

[skipskip]

Our ancient thermo-pane window has lost it's integrity.

whats on the market that is more energy efficient?

or better in general?


Just a large rectangular pane , about 5 by 4 feet

thanks

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[Herb67SS]

There are so many product mfg's out there no one could tell you one to pick. Hit multiple building suppliers and the box stores and start you research. Typically it boils down to what you budget is, or what you are willing to spend for one and the choosing one within that range. Cuz there is no limit to what you could spend for one.

 

[sselander]

Well, I can put in a positive plug for Marvin Integrity windows with fiberglass frames.
When our house was built, I did some research and decided I wanted the fiberglass frame windows for maintenance purposes. They are going on eight years and I am still glad I got them. The interior pieces have a wood veneer so it can be stained or painted.

http://www.integritywindows.com/

 

[fflintstone]

just find a local glass company that can dissasemble and reseal it. if you bring it to them the cost is minimal.

 

[pop pop]

Older glass pockets were sealed with inferior selant. New ones will have Urethane and hold up. If your window is good, just get a new glass package.

 

[Gary S]

The ancient thermopanes lasted a long time. The newer ones don't seem to last nearly as long. I'd look into getting a triple pane window to replace the older double pane one. More layers of glass mean less heat loss, but don't expect the new one to last as long as the old one did.
My house has a large picture window in it. The thermopane window was installed in 1952. It will fail eventually, but right now it is 60 years old and holding.

Back in 1981, I installed some newer thermopane windows. About half of them failed in the first 10 years.

I put in all new thermopanes except for my old picture window back in 2009. I don't expect them to last 20 years, but then I just replace again.