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Does your house suffer from excessive condensation and moisture? You are not alone, condensation build up, particularly in winter, is a common complaint from many homeowners, wether they have single OR double glazed windows! The newer ranges of UPVC, Wooden and Aluminium double glazed windows and doors are vastly improved over their older, less efficient counterparts, howevever even this improved design and technology cannot prevent moisture build up and condensation on its own. The first thing to consider is where the moisture is coming from, as without moisture in the air, there will be no condensation! There are many things you can do within your daily lifestyle to help minimise moisture build up. If you often dry clothes and linen in the house, you should consider using any outdoor space, such as a balcony/patio/garden, if you are boiling/frying/cooking for long periods of time, you should use lids on your pots and pans. If you are going to be in the house for a long period of time, you should also leave any windows in badly affected rooms open and doors ajar to create some airflow. You can also purchase many ingenious devices such as dehumidifiers and fans to help alleviate the problem. If you do not have extractor fans in your bathroom / kitchen, you should definately consider getting some fitted, as these can be a very cost effective alternative to a dehumidifier, which can cost upwards of 3-5p per hour to run. You can also buy disposable products such as moisture salts, or indeed take direct measures such as coating the double glazed window itself with a thin film of washing up liquid or shaving foam once a week. However these are only a reactive solution to the problem, they are not a long term fix! The key issue is ventilation. Many newer double glazed windows come with trickle vents pre-fitted, which can be very useful for providing a steady flow of air safely and securely! You should also ensure that your loft/attic (if you have one) is able to breathe sufficiently by ensuring all insulation is atleast 15cm away from the gables and corners of the roof. The same goes for any walls that have had cavity insulation, all air vents and air bricks should be free of filler and able to do their job efficiently. Remember, "If you Insulate, You MUST ventilate!" |
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