Things You Need To Know About Window Condensation

It’s beginning to be that time of the year when windows are suddenly the new focus of your child; who wouldn’t take pleasure in carefully tracing their name into the school bus glass, the backseat of the car, or the easily accessible windows in your home, leaving you a lovely fingerprint message to wipe off when noticed. This small delight can be attributed to the condensation left on the glass in cold weather. Though it is easy to think that the type of window is to blame for the foggy appearance and water on the floor, the truth is condensation is the result of excess humidity. Glass is a mere landing place for humidity in which it visibly condenses. Humidity is the real culprit, but the windows themselves get the bad wrap, as humidity will appear on glass first because the surface temperature is the lowest.

Ways to Reduce Humidity (and Condensation)

When humidity and moisture combine, water droplets stick to cool surfaces, like glass.

Increase Ventilation
Run dehumidifiers
Circulate moist air with a fan or open window
Storm windows keep the interior glass warmer, and and reduce frustrating condensation
Ensure basements are kept dry
Dryers, gas burners, and other producers of moisture should be pushed or vented outside
Avoid overwatering plants, keep them in sunny areasIncrease Ventilation
Run dehumidifiers
Circulate moist air with a fan or open window
Storm windows keep the interior glass warmer, and and reduce frustrating condensation
Ensure basements are kept dry
Dryers, gas burners, and other producers of moisture should be pushed or vented outside
Avoid overwatering plants, keep them in sunny areas

Increase Ventilation
Run dehumidifiers
Circulate moist air with a fan or open window
Storm windows keep the interior glass warmer, and and reduce frustrating condensation
Ensure basements are kept dry
Dryers, gas burners, and other producers of moisture should be pushed or vented outside
Avoid overwatering plants, keep them in sunny areas

Condensation Facts

More water vapor in the air means increased humidity indoors. A high level of indoor humidity leads to condensation
Everyday actions such as showering, running the dishwasher, cooking, or doing laundry adds moisture to your home and can increase the humidity. Humidity is essentially just vapor or moisture.
Condensation is primarily visible in the cold weather because of the large gap in temperatures between the outside and the inside of your home.
Contrary to popular belief, more humidity is not necessarily healthier.
If you are remodeling your home or it has recently undergone construction, there is likely to be an increase in condensation due to the moisture in the building materials.
Condensation can be only temporary if there is a drastic change in temperature, construction, or during a change of season.
New windows may lead to increased condensation due to the fact that windows are now tight and not letting humidity escape to the outside.
The type of window could affect the amount of condensation. For example bays and bows by design restrict air circulation and may be cooler in temperature
There are no windows that can completely eliminate condensation, though there are materials that may lessen the amount.

The ideal relative humidity for health and comfort is about 30–50%. Humidity at this level will also prevent microorganism growth.

We Can Help!

The important thing to remember is that windows are not the actual cause of condensation, but excess humidity is the real source. If you are thinking of replacing your old windows, or want to ensure your home is ready to take on the cold weather, we can help. Give us a call 1-800-CALL-AWS for your FREE in home estimate today.

Things You Need To Know About Window Condensation

Ways to Reduce Humidity (and Condensation)

Condensation Facts

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