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How to get rid of condensation on wooden windows, balcony windows
Puddles on the windowsill and the feeling of high humidity are a familiar problem during the cold season. In this article, we will show you how to get rid of condensation on wooden windows and balcony windows in order to maintain a comfortable environment in your house or apartment.
Creating optimal temperature and humidity indoors is how to get rid of condensation on wooden windows
Why does condensation appear on the windows
Moisture can build up on windows due to:
- high humidity in the room. This can be due to insufficient ventilation, cooking, frequent watering of flowers;
- low room temperature;
- violations of ventilation of window niches: the glass is not blown, for example, due to the abundance of flowers on the windowsill or overlapping with thick curtains.
Usually, abundant condensation begins on the cold elements of wooden windows with a combination of high humidity and low room temperature, when the thermometer mark outside the window reaches minus values.
How to eliminate condensation on windows in an apartment
You can take the following measures:
- Ventilate the room regularly. This is especially necessary when automatic air exchange is not provided in the window structure.
- Light candles on the windowsills. The warmth of the candle creates an air convection effect and the humidity is significantly reduced.
- Use a fan to direct the air towards the window.
- Use convection screens – plates designed to direct the flow of warm air from the heating system to the window structure.
- Use the option of winter ventilation, which is available in all modern window designs.
All these methods solve the problem of ventilation of windows. And if the room temperature is low, you need to warm up the room. In a house where there is a stove, heat it up, and use additional heating sources in the apartment.
How to get rid of condensation on balcony windows
The most effective way is additional insulation of the balcony, both inside and outside. Moreover, when insulating from the inside, it is important to focus on vapor barrier in order to lower the “dew point”.
When installing window structures, all the necessary rules for installing double-glazed windows must be observed. And it is better to install multi-chamber profiles on the balcony so that the glasses do not freeze and are not exposed to condensation.
Do not forget about airing, this will eliminate the high humidity.
Now you know how to get rid of condensation on windows. To do this, first of all, it is necessary to create an optimal climate in the room: the air must have a normal temperature and humidity.