Re: [VAC] Replacement Glass for Vista Vue Windows

[terry tyler <tylerbears@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Another option is to add thin, white drape material across the glass (on
curtain bars purchased from any department store). Doing this retains the
benefit of the thermopane windows and enhances the visual appearance.

Size the bars tall enough to surround the slider cover. Using two shorty
curtains on each window provides sufficient space to reach the grip bar on
the cover for opening or closing.

If there is a moisture leak in the windows, spend a few days in Arizona
during the summer and then use wicking caulk to reseal them. This will get
rid of all internal moisture and stop future moisture leaks (if done right).
The curtain material will obscure all discrepancies in glass clarity.

An advantage of not knocking out the inside glass is maintaining the
thermopane feature. A disadvantage of knocking out the inside glass is
condensation in cold weather creates water which drips down behind the
inside skin opening at each vista vue window. That's not a good trade-off.

A better trade-off between function and beauty needs to be found. Curtain
material installed as described above may be one way to have both.

Window tint from any auto store is another option. It comes in white frost
and limosine black (plus other colors and hues). There are other choices
available seasonally, i.e. red/green at Christmas, yellow at Easter, etc.

There are two kinds. One sticks to the glass on the basis of static
electricity and the other has adhesive between the two plys. The kind with
static electricity is profoundly easier to apply, especially when doing it
with arms reaching to the ceiling. This is the kind we used and it still
works for us after 10 years.

There are more choices, but these two were the finalists when it was our
turn to make the decision.


Terry & Sandie
'77 31' Excella 500