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Is this mold in our windows?

Home Improvement Asked by EMAW2008 on August 27, 2020

There’s this dark stuff that is caked in some of the windows on our house.

I am not sure if it’s dirt/debris that got in there or if it is mold. Also don’t know what that part of the window is called.

Is there any way to take that apart and clean them or do I just have to replace?

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One Answer

The answer is - it doesn't matter.

Whether the debris is grime and dirt or mold...

  1. It won't "hurt" you as there is a glass barrier in between.
  2. There isn't a different way to handle it.
  3. As a typical home owner without industrial tools, you really have no way of resealing your windows.

So basically a seal has failed on your window. You can either replace that part of the window (frame and all). For that part you will need to know manufacturing details to assure a proper guide fit. More than likely only that manufacture (not all cases) can reproduce.

The other option is take that part of the window out, and either take it to a window or glass shop. They can take window apart and reseal it. Just FWIW I usually tend to order a replacement as I have found that when getting a window resealed for some reason I don't see the quality compared to the window going through the normal "manufacturing" process. Usually the costs are close and obviously this is locality and opinion based. If there was a glass shop down the street that would offer a 5 year warranty I would go with that - mine won't.

Answered by DMoore on August 27, 2020

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