Keeping your home safe involves knowing the dangers of common environmental hazards. Rain, snow and wind combined can do minor to serious damage to doors and windows. Also, temperature changes can lead to several conditions that may be detrimental to your windows.
One of these problems is condensation.
What is Condensation?
When you see water or frost on your residential windows, it is called condensation. This condition forms when warm moist air meets cooler dry air. An example of condensation is when you take a hot shower and the mirrors in your bathroom fog up. The inside and outside of your windows can also frost or sweat due to temperature changes. Most often you will notice condensation during winter and summer, though the condition can happen any time of year.
What are the Risks?
Condensation usually occurs when there are extreme temperature differences between indoor and outdoor spaces. Condensation will be seen on the inside of a window during winter months and will be visible on the outside of a window during the summer. If you have an insulated window and notice condensation between the two layers of glass, the airtight seal has probably broken. This can lead to excessive moisture in the home which may result in moisture spots on the ceiling or walls, peeling paint, rotting wood and fungus, mold or mildew growth.
What is the Cure?
Luckily, with the right preventive maintenance, condensation can be reduced. Some simple steps you can take include: controlling the humidity in your home, adding storm windows or replacing existing single-pane windows with insulated windows, installing and using a dehumidifier and opening drapes and blinds to allow air to circulate against windows.
If you are experiencing problems with condensation, contact SCI Windows for expert service today!