How do I stop condensation?

Linda32

Okay, thanks both. I'll have a look at Lakeland.

All the doors upstairs are open all the time to allow heat circulation, mainly.

Peem

http://www.lakelandlimited.co.uk/product.aspx/!20933_20934

this is what I was thinking of

there's also this to stop the water damaging the windowsil

http://www.lakelandlimited.co.uk/product.aspx/!9011

HTH

Lizzybop

We seem to have a real problem with condensation, but only in the bedrooms of our house.

I'll give you a bit of background, I wonder if anyone can help.

We have double glazing throughout the whole house, and the seals on that are fine as there is never anything between the glass panes.

The condensation appears overnight, but as I said only in the 2 bedrooms which are used.

It has started recently, as the nights are a bit longer and more chilly.

We haven't had the heating on at all (it's only Sepember I won't allow it!)

If last year is anything to go by, as it gets colder at night the condensation will get heavier. It's only fairly light at the moment, more like misted up windows.

None of the other houses in our street appears to have the same problem.

Can anyone suggest how we could go about preventing this?? Is it just our breathing or body heat?? I just don't get why it happens to us? Would a de-humidifier work do you think???

I open the windows during the day, when appropriate, so the air in the house isn't stale.

I find it so frustrating - can anyone help - is there a magical old style cure??

Thank you
Liz
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Pink.

Hi Lizzybop,

There's an earlier thread on preventing condenstation that may help so I've added your post to it to keep the replies together.

This recent thread from the In My Home board might be useful too:

Condensation On Windows

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littlesnuggy

Not exactly old-style, but I'd invest in a heat recovery ventilator - info here:
http://protenservices.co.uk/pdf/name/18/ProTen_Services_Heat_Recovery_Ventilator_KHRV150.pdf

Unlike when you use an extractor fan / open a window, you don't lose all the heated air you've paid for, as the ventilation unit takes the heat out of the outgoing air, and transfers it into the incoming air. This apparently makes the unit cost-neutral to run, as the electricity required to run it is offset by the savings in heating. The air inside will also be drier, which is cheaper to heat, so your heating bills might actually go down too

boddy

These gather up any moisture/condensation. I know they are placed in a small box.

Has anyone used them or know where I can get some?

MRSTITTLEMOUSE

I use them all the time and they're realy brilliant.I have solid outside walls that are very thick and they're condensation magnets so I put these crystals(out of site) in every room,even the understairs cupboard and built in wardrobes as they are on the outside walls.We get quite a lot of water in the crystals.I do recommend that you still open your windows daily as if you don't air your rooms you'll get condensation.
I get mine from Lakeland,they are £4.99 for a quite a large bag.You can buy the holder with some crystals as well for £3.99.I do have some of the holders but I often just use a dish of crystals and empty as needed.They are well worth it if you get condensation.

boddy

Thanks for that. My brother has mentioned that they have them but couldnt remember where SIL got them from.

bertiebots

Not sure now but they used to sell these at woolworths and probably have them at wilkos too. I used them a few years ago when we had a patch of damp in the room and they worked wonders!

Farway

The generic name name is silica gel

You can dry them out for reuse by baking in a low oven

http://www.geejaychemicals.co.uk/silicagel.htm

No connection, Google will turn up loads for silica gel uk