FYI: What is a Thermopane Window?

When looking for a home, you may hear this term a lot, depending on how old of a house for which you’re looking.

A thermopane, insulated, or double-paned window is one in which there are two panes of glass separated by air or inert gas, designed to insulate the window space better and make the home more energy efficient. Thermopane was actually the original name for this type of window. Most window manufacturers have their own name of them now, depending on the brand, but they all work pretty much the same way.

The only downside to this type of window is that the seal that keeps the original gas in the window may eventually get old and let it out and/or let moisture in, resulting in the “fogging” of the window. You can decide, if or when you discover this on a house, whether it’s something you want the seller to repair or replace. If the seal is broken, it at least means the window may be less insulating, but many people base their decision on how much fogging has taken place. In fact, this condition may be the only way you or an inspector knows that the seal on the window is bad.

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