is there a difference between having double glazed windows or windows with trickle vents?
also which one is better at dealing with condensation?
2007-12-05 11:11:57 · 2 answers · asked by JB 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
...a double glazed unit is just two pieces of glass separated by the spacing bar ... this can be of various thickness to create a good air gap as its good for retaining heat and avoiding condensation ...a trickle vent is a small ventilator that is fitted to the top of a window to aid air circulation and is a building reg for new windows in extensions ..i would recommend them for all replacement windows ..so you see you can have both in one window
2007-12-06 05:57:42 · answer #1 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You question isn't quite clear - you can have a trickle vent irrespective of whether your windows are single or double glazed. Unless you have another vent - such as an airbrick vent in the wall - a trickle vent will help prevent condensation. If you have a gas fire in the room, you must have a vent with an area of at least 15 sq cm. A trickle vent may not meet this requirement.
2007-12-05 11:28:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋