Hi all, I have three 13ft, floor-to-ceiling windows in my Brighton flat and they're suffering terribly with condensation at the moment. I'm wiping them down six or seven times a day (it's a losing battle) and the run off is playing havoc with the woodwork. I can't change the windows as the building is listed. Anyone have any ideas as to what I can do? Is there some kind of treatment I can put on the glass?
2007-01-18 04:19:00 · 10 answers · asked by Ben C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
condensation on windows is usually a symptom of to much moisture within the confines of the structure. houses today are much tighter.windows have a much lower r value than the walls thus when warm air comes in contact with the windows the ambient air inside against the windows causes the the moisture in air to change from a gas to liquid.this is known as condensation. use ceiling fans, after showering leave the vent on open drapes or blinds to let air circulate better.possibly use a dehumidifier.
2007-01-18 04:46:34 · answer #1 · answered by john m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the old metal frames, these are the culprit. I think you could change the frames with planning permission to something that looks almost the same but the material more modern and user friendly.
I believe a wooden frame or modern coated metal frame might be an improvement, although you would need to investigate this with a builder and the local council.
Alternatively you could invest in a dehumidifier and / or put condensation catchers by base of window.
If your flat is being heated with calor gas heaters I would advise you stop using that form of heating as this will add to your problem.
2007-01-18 04:35:54 · answer #2 · answered by Jewel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dehumidifier might help, also set a fan so it blows on the windows, years ago this is what they use to do in the store front windows to keep them from steaming up and sweating. Short of window replacement you are stuck with the problem. You may also check to make sure that the caulking is good around the windows.
2007-01-18 04:32:53 · answer #3 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where's all the moisture coming from? Are you cooking and producing lots of steam, or do you have a form of heating that produces water vapour perhaps. Consider the causes first and try to do something about those.
A dehumidifier will be very expensive to run if you're just churning out steam!
2007-01-18 04:31:47 · answer #4 · answered by Rozzy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres no treatment that I know of and I used to have the same problem and the only thing that worked was a dehumidifier!
2007-01-18 04:23:39 · answer #5 · answered by beany07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this old wives tail as my mum swears by it. I have tried it and it works. Put a small tub of salt on the window ledge and the moisture will be drawn to it!
2007-01-18 07:03:09 · answer #6 · answered by Martin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a dehumidifier they are great. Also leave your window on open but locked . you need to let air into your room.
2007-01-18 05:36:37 · answer #7 · answered by tillybuduk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ventilation is the only real answer. either an air brick or ventilation grill through doors to outside air
2007-01-18 06:50:57 · answer #8 · answered by Rooster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
woolworths sell a product for that you can use it on cars too sorry the name i can't give you
2007-01-18 04:23:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU NEED TO DRY THE AIR & MOVE THE AIR!
HUNDREDS OF WAYS!
2007-01-18 04:24:21 · answer #10 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋