Browse Forums Windows & Doors Re: Double glazing tip 3Jul 09, 2007 6:46 am Peter Clarkson - AusDesign Australia www.ausdesign.com.au This information is intended to provide general information only. It does not purport to be a comprehensive advice. Re: Double glazing tip 8Jul 09, 2007 10:52 pm ausdesign Andrew, how long does the silica gel work for ? Does it have a certain lifespan. ? Hi Ausdesign, Silica Gel (or any dessicant) works only until it has absorbed enough water, which is about it's own volume. So very little water - it cannot last long in a damp atmosphere and will lose its effect in a short time in an unsealed DGU. You can cook it in an oven to revitalise it but impossible if the unit is sealed. Andrew "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 This is one of the reasons I decided to go overseas for my double glazed windows. As the builder indicated, he's worked on many upmarket builds, these were the most well… 13 19255 For your reference Performance Labels: Window assemblies in housing, except timber windows, must be labelled so the label can be seen when it is in situ. For timber… 6 7732 I’m in a similar position except I’m after sliding 3 stacking doors. I am on a second-story apartment of which the balcony would not adequately fit any bi-fold or… 5 16158 |