Prevent fogging in your double glazing
Windows are designed to insulate the home, be energy efficient and to give you and your family the best view of the world around you. When you notice that your windows are fogging, it’s a sure sign that something’s wrong. Here’s how to detect the source and figure out if your windows need replacing.
The problem with fogged windows
Modern windows are designed to keep the cold out in the winter and to ensure the house stays cool in the summer. Older style windows are not very effective insulators, as they allow a process called thermal exchange. This is often the cause of fogging.
Fogged windows not only look unsightly, they are an instant indication that they are not up to the job. They are almost certainly costing you money in lost heating and inefficient insulation.
Why windows fog
If you’ve ever touched a window from the inside on a cold day and it still feels cold, this is the effect of thermal exchange. The cold air is being let into the home, and the window feels the same temperature as the outside, even though the room is warmer.
The eventual result is that when the warm air of the room hits the cold window, moisture droplets form. These become fog and condensation.
Single glazed windows are particularly susceptible to fogging, as there’s little protection between the chilly temperatures of the outside and the heated room inside. This means that cold glass is very common. Older double glazing is also just as inefficient as an insulator, with the same problem taking place.
When fogging takes place, the more moisture created, the more disastrous the effect. Condensation formed can quickly run down the windows into the frames and onto internal window sills. This can affect the structure and integrity of the units, and will encourage black mould to grow.
Solving the problem
The solution is to replace the single glazed or older style double glazed windows with modern, thermally efficient versions. Their installation will instantly solve the fogging issue as well as stopping the condensation. Removing the growth of mould and damp problem will also ensure the health of your family are no longer affected; those who are asthmatics often suffer more in damp housing.
Modern windows are constructed to provide an insulating barrier that will keep the glass temperature in balance. You won’t have the heating turned up as high and so a more temperate environment will be created.
Who to turn to
If you have single or double glazed windows that now look tired and unsightly due to fogging or other faults, talk to the professionals to rectify the situation. Hamilton Windows has a wide range of the most technologically advanced windows on the market available to suit any property style and they can quickly provide you with a quote. The health, happiness and wellbeing of your family is paramount, so if you have fogged windows, act today.
