I always wake up to massive condensation on all windows every morning, to the extent that I now have mould starting to grow around window and door frames. I have a de-humidifier on all day long. The condensation is worse as the weather gets colder, so I am wondering if the old worn double glazing is the problem.
Anybody any suggestions please?
2006-11-21 23:45:31 · 13 answers · asked by lee c 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
If I install vents then surely I will then end up freezing cold!!
2006-11-21 23:57:34 · update #1
Install a positive ventilation system 'Pozidry' by Vent Axia or similar.
http://www.vent-axia.com/awwebstore/products/vacas/residential.asp
2006-11-22 00:52:38 · answer #1 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Condensation is created by a critical temperature difference between two surfaces. When you get in a car on a cold day you can get rid of condensation by blowing hot air on the windscreen and even the side windows clear as the car warms up ( cars are not double glazed). The bigger the gap in the double glazing the better for condensation control, but triple glazing is a bigger improvement. The construction of the frames is important as well. There should be a thermal break between the surface of the frame outside and the inside frame, this is not the case with some of the older systems. I had a problem with condensation on a north wall when I moved in this house. The simple answer was to move the radiator to that area to raise the temperature a bit. The next step for me is cavity wall insulation. Good Luck !!
2006-11-22 00:03:16 · answer #2 · answered by Daddybear 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Condensation on the skin of your window is prompted with the aid of heat moist air coming into contact with a cold floor in which the air reaches its dew factor and condensates on that bloodless glass. A famely of four can creat as much as 61/2 gal of moisture within the air because of day-to-day events like showers, dish washers, and many others. And so on. Even crops can make contributions. You may either have a terrible air circulation in these areas or your glass is chillier then it will have to be. This is average for single pane glass however just isn't on insulated panels. If the seal of the panel has lost its seal . It will have the condensation between the glass. So it's without doubt that cold air is infiltrating around it to chill the glass or that part of the dwelling has more moisture within the air and viable less air circualation. Try holding a healthy around the frame to look if air will blow the flame sideways. If does seal the unit. Are attempting a small fan strolling in the discipline on low and check to peer if that helps in any respect. Is that part of the house cooler then others? Warm it up. You without doubt have a bloodless surface or a moist cliamet in the room. You can too are trying a dehumidifier if sealing and warming does no longer do the trick. Properties are sealed a lot extra now days then ever use to be. However preserve in intellect that heat moist air is more difficult to heat then cool dry air. Try to open a door or window each so mainly to ventilate. Doing these exams should support you to figure out what is required to right your challenge.
2016-08-09 23:11:33 · answer #3 · answered by erlebach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
condensation on the outdoors of your window is led to by utilising heat moist air entering touch with a chilly floor wherein the air reaches its dew element and condensates on that chilly glass. A famely of four can creat as much as sixty one/2 gal of moisture in the air simply by every day activities like showers, dish washers, etc. etc. even flowers could make contributions. you may the two have a damaging air stream in those aspects or your glass is chillier then it is going to be. it is everyday for unmarried pane glass yet should not be on insulated panels. If the seal of the panel has lost its seal . it could have the condensation between the glass. So that's maximum in all probability that chilly air is infiltrating around it to kick back the glass or that area of the living house has greater moisture in the air and conceivable much less air circualation. attempt protecting a journey around the physique to confirm if air will blow the flame sideways. If does seal the unit. attempt a small fan working in the area on low and verify to confirm if that enables in any respect. Is that area of the living house cooler then others? heat it up. You for sure have a chilly floor or a damp cliamet in the room. you may additionally attempt a dehumidifier if sealing and warming would not do the trick. properties are sealed plenty greater now days then ever use to be. yet submit to in thoughts that heat moist air is greater stable to warmth then cool dry air. attempt to open a door or window each so usually to ventilate. Doing those exams ought to assist you to choose what's had to spectacular your difficulty.
2016-10-22 13:16:43 · answer #4 · answered by mcsweeney 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would imagine it is the double glazing. I have this problem with one of my windows-the only one that doesn't seal properly. I know it may sound extreme, but if finances do not allow for replacement windows, you could try a bowl of salt on each ledge. It helps the moisture to evaporate (my mother-in-law does this every winter) and it seems to work. If it is too bad though, you may need to replace windows. Mould is not good for the health as it lets off spores that can irritate you.
2006-11-22 00:03:12 · answer #5 · answered by Somer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your double glazing has reached the end of its useful life it would begetting misted up on the inside of the glass, do you have your de-humidifier working through the nite ? also drying clothes on rads during winter can lead to excessive condensation. also try to leave internal doors open to allow the air in your home to circulate. Try to leave your bed door open when you sleep as this can be a big cause of condensation in bedrooms over night.
2006-11-22 04:46:25 · answer #6 · answered by Michael 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The double glazing could be the problem. The insulation of the windows is probably different to the insulation of the walls. You might need to insulate the walls. A vent in a corner wouldn't make the room cold. I would suggest getting expert advice.
2006-11-22 00:04:36 · answer #7 · answered by Caro 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Double glazing and central heating(radiators not warm air) will help but nothing will totally resolve the problem other than having all your windows open all the time...
2006-11-21 23:53:49 · answer #8 · answered by James R 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This might be worth a try. I rub a small amount of shaving cream with a paper towell on my bathroom mirror to prevent it from fogging up. Polish off any extra with a clean paper towell. It stays nice and clear for a month.Just try it on one window so you don't waiste a lot of time.
2006-11-25 21:55:49 · answer #9 · answered by mountainriley 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy a de-humidifier.
Once you use a dehumidifier you will notice the condensation reduce and windows become less steamy.
2006-11-21 23:54:44 · answer #10 · answered by Sharpy 69 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋