Getting to grips with the causes of condensation and knowing the ways it can be prevented, will lead to a healthy home.
We have put together a few tips for controlling condensation in your home, especially relevant in the colder seasons, ensuring your windows are in the best condition all year round.
What is Condensation Exactly?
Condensation happens when warm, moist air comes into contact with a surface that’s colder than the air. As the moisture from the air cools down, it turns into droplets. That is condensation.
Most people are familiar with condensation from the way a cold drink on a hot day has condensation on the glass. It is caused by the temperature difference of the cold glass and the air around it.
This is the exact same process that happens on your windows, as they are often colder than the air inside your home.
Spotting Condensation Early
– You’ve noticed your windows are foggy or misted
– There’s water droplets on the glazing
– You see damp patches or mould around the window frames
Dealing with the issue of condensation early will prevent damage to your windows. Frequent exposure to moisture leads to mould growth, and this can affect window frames, window sills, and even walls close by.
How to Deal With Condensation on Your Windows
For just a few minutes every day, we recommend you open your windows for improved ventilation. Also making use of extractor fans when cooking and keeping trickle vents open will help moisture to escape.
The use of dehumidifiers in spaces with a lot of moisture, like kitchens and bathrooms, will also lower humidity indoors, resulting in less condensation.
Maintaining a steady, warm temperature in your home will stop your windows from feeling much cooler than the air, reducing the likelihood of condensation.
If you can help it, dry your clothes outside rather than in the house, as that extra moisture will build up in your home.
A final tip from us to stop mould growth is regularly wiping your windows, stopping moisture from gathering on the window glass.
You may notice condensation on the outside of your windows, not the inside. This is not an issue because it shows you have windows with high energy efficiency that have trapped the warmth inside your property. However, condensation on the inside of the window suggests you need to follow our advice.
If you have double or triple glazed windows and you notice condensation in between the panes, it could be that there is a gap and your windows need replacing. Trademark can advise on this.
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