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fourforhome | Posted in General Questions on

I have several Milgard windows that have failed and took on a splotchy, mirrored appearance. It is not condensation but rather looks like the low E coating failed.
At the time of construction, one window had this appearance, and that was in the shape of a hand print. It was replaced before e moved in. All the others showed up later and are getting worse.
What is it?

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    Brian Pontolilo | | #1

    Hi Mark.

    I haven't seen this before. Have you contacted Milgard?

    Giving this post a bump to the top of the list to see if anyone else had experienced this failure.

    Please let us know if you determine what the problem is.

  2. fourforhome | | #2

    I just found a home inspector's video of the same thing: LowE delaminating.
    These windows started showing it a few years ago while other windows have just become apparent.

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