Awareness of the causes of condensation, steps for preventing its emergence etc. will help you fight it and James Oliver has the relevant knowhow of the topic to pass on.
Learn some handy tips from us for successful condensation management, which promises to keep your windows looking and performing like they should, no matter what the weather does.
What is Condensation?
Condensation materialises once warm, moist air meets a cooler surface, and this moisture condenses into water droplets once it cools.
So you can easily visualise what we mean, think of how a glass filled with a cold drink has a condensation layer on it in hot conditions, all because of a distinct temperature difference between the drink and external air.
An identical process transpires on windows in the home, as they are generally cooler than indoor air.
The Typical Signs of Condensation
– Foggy or misted windows
– Water droplets on your window glazing
– Mould and damp patches around window frames
Serious damage can be averted if you take steps for preventing condensation early, minimising the likelihood of mould growth impacting frames, sills and nearby walls.
Addressing Condensation on Your Windows
A few minutes each day, open a few windows, as well as employing extractor fans in certain areas, and keeping vents open for air circulation and moisture escape.
Decrease indoor humidity and condensation in high-humidity spaces, like kitchens and bathrooms, with dehumidifiers.
Give your windows some warmth to stop the formation of condensation by maintaining a consistent internal temperature.
Indoor humidity levels will go up any time you dry clothes inside, so hang them on your washing line, if you can.
Regularly wiping your windows will deny excess moisture any possibility of settling on the glazing and mould growth flourishing as a result.
View condensation on the outside of your windows as an entirely normal phenomenon, because it signifies they are retaining heat like they’re meant to. If condensation on the inside of your windows manifests, follow the advice given in this piece.
Condensation in between panes of glass points towards a window replacement being necessary. Notify James Oliver if you’d like this to be arranged and we’ll book you in for an appointment.
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