WINDOW CONDENSATION Getting tired of dealing with excessive window condensation? We have a solution! Condensation on windows is common and natural and is often looked at as something you needn’t worries much about. The usually happens when there are varying levels of humidity and temperature changes in the environment when the moisture in the humid air condenses in the form of microdroplets of water on a colder glass plane. The colder the glass, the more likely it is for window condensation to form. However, window condensation is much more than just a case of foggy windows blocking your view, it could be an indicator of insulation issues that need to be addressed.
Why should you be concerned? If left unchecked, window condensation can cause many problems, including but not limited to sill rot, damage to window frames, walls and carpets and compromising the health of your family. Surprised? Read on. The windows are often the coldest surface in your homes during the colder months. Heated air that holds moisture will ‘condense’ the moisture onto the cold windows. The colder the windows, the more likely and severe the condensation that forms. Condensation is of concern when it is evident on the inner surface of windows with the moisture dripping onto the sills and frames. This is a sign of high humidity within your interiors, which could encourage the growth of moulds and mildew compromising the health of your family. Apartments with smaller space and limited ventilation are more vulnerable to excessive condensation. Moisture, left unchecked, can be very damaging to the structural integrity of your home, as wood could rot, or the moulds could seep into the walls as well. Fixing these damages could cost you dearly. This unnecessary expense can be avoided by minimizing the occurrence of excessive window condensation.