Window Condensation

sarah_id1

I keep getting this condensation every morning. Is there a way to prevent this.

alex21

Dehumidifier is the best solution ime.

loracan1

Can you open the windows a touch...it's the breathing what does it.

maninthestreet

Stop breathing!

Ainsley1

Unless the moisture is extracted to a low level so that condensation does not form, it will always form on the coldest parts of the room, be that the window (often) or other places not so noticeable which may then give rise to mold over time. Even well insulated rooms can have this problem.

Only solutions are prevention (do not generate moisture), removal (ventilation/dehumidify- various methods) or extra heat (at the condensing point especially) to keep the temperature higher and the vapour in the atmosphere but it might still condense if you still have cold spots.

...or lastly just don't let it bother you and dry up each day!

bajangal

In which room are you getting condensation.

perfecta1

sarah_id1 wrote: »

I keep getting this condensation every morning. Is there a way to prevent this.

it usually happens in the room when there is no correct air circulation and temperature drops during the night. try to keep the same temp in room all day .

property.advert

My guess is central heating, no ventilation and potentially drying laundry.

Quality glazing (triple ?) might help to reduce heat exchange, stopping drying clothes would be a boon, increasing ventilation etc. are what I'd be looking at.

drummer_666

what if it happen in a bedroom you don't dry clothes in, if someone gets hot and sweats when sleeping (yum)

are the only options sleep with window open (not really an option in winter) or get a dehumidifier?

MiserlyMartin

You also need to think about air vents and vents in the loft. Since I had cavity wall insulation and increased the loft insulation level I now get condensation too when its 5 C or colder, on most of the windows around the bottom and sides, but especially the bedroom one. They are double glazed windows, new B rated ones. Strangely the few windows I do have which are still single glazed wooden framed don't suffer from any condensation.

I just mop up the windows with tissue, and I do take care to use the extractor when cooking food. Saucepan lids on etc. Window open when showering. Just to minimise any evaporated moisture in the air. Your windows are worse than mine.

If you do have loft vents check they are clear of the loft insulation

sarah_id1

property.advert wrote: »

My guess is central heating, no ventilation and potentially drying laundry.

Quality glazing (triple ?) might help to reduce heat exchange, stopping drying clothes would be a boon, increasing ventilation etc. are what I'd be looking at.

Thanks for your advice.

RECAP: Only in winter bedroom windows get like this every morning.

I got another advice from someone, he noticed there is no window trickle vents and suggested to have one. I think that sounds very sensible and decided to have one. Hopefully that should resolve the problem. None of windows (except bathroom) in my house have trickle vents and was wondering why wouldn't a window not have trickle vents!

Went to my local B n Q and didn't a find any... There are a lot of them available online, any suggestion on what size and quality should I buy in my case....