Lake Aris Owner's Association

I live in a Bobo Constr. home that I purchased in 1997. I need to know the name of the manufacturer of the windows, as some of my windows need to be replaced because of fogging between the panes. Does anyone know the manufacturer of these windows? Thanks.

Loss of seal

My house in Township wasn't a Bobo, but my windows were made by Better Bilt, which was part of Peachtree Doors and Windows.

There is a rubber strip between the inner and outer panes of glass called a ''swiggle strip''. The area between the panes, and surrounded by the swiggle strip is injected with an inert gas such as Argon.

Over time the synthetic rubber in the swiggle strip deteriorates and the seal breaks, allowing the inert gas to escape and moisture laden air to infiltrate (hence the condensation or ''fogging'').

Peachtree warrants the seal in its windows for 10 years:

http://www.peachtreedoor.com/default.asp

This warranty does NOT include the labor to remove and install, however.

Even if you find the original manufacturer, and they are still in business, they are likely NOT to be making that particular style of window.

Your best bet is likely to obtain quotes from several replacement window manufacturers.

Let us know how you make out.

Window Replacement

In response to your message on the TLHS web site. Our windows are ''BetterBilt'' here's the link to the companies web site: http://www.mihomeproducts.com/brandinfo.asp

Good luck,

Michael Todd

Window Replacement

My house is a Bobo house and I had the same problem. I can't locate the sheet right this minute, but I do know I contacted Alenco somewhere in the Atlanta area. I wish I could provide you with more info. They were great in helping us. They replaced our large window in the front of our house because the seal had broken and condensed inside. They also prorated our warranty and we got this large window for just a tad over 100 dollars. They saved us hundreds of dollars. I will write more if I come across more info.