You’ve seen it before: that ugly white fog sitting between the two panes of glass in your living room window. You wipe the inside, you wipe the outside, but the haze won't go away.
Look for plastic strips holding the glass in place. Pry these out carefully with a putty knife. Label which side is up.
This is a temporary fix (lasting 1–5 years), but it costs about $20 vs. $300 for a full replacement.
Scrape out old butyl tape or silicone. The frame must be spotless.
When double pane windows get cloudy or damaged, most homeowners assume it’s time for a total replacement. But here is the good news:
This requires precision, but it is the correct way to restore the window to like-new condition.