You’re likely no stranger to condensation; it’s a common household occurrence. From its emergence on cold drinks, to its steamy appearance on windows, condensation is a typical sight throughout people’s homes.
Condensation occurs when warm moisture comes into contact with cool surfaces. Cooking, showering, boiling a kettle, and even breathing contribute to its formation, and, if left to escalate, condensation can pose a more sinister threat to your home and your health. Mould, flaking paint and rotting woodwork, for example, are all signs that you may have excessive levels of condensation in your home.
So in today’s post, Hamilton Windows is going to be exploring the ways in which you can alleviate this common nuisance, leaving your uPVC windows and doors in your Surrey home looking better than ever.
Produce Less Moisture
You’d probably be surprised to hear how much moisture carrying out small everyday tasks can produce. For example, According to the Southern Housing Group, merely drying your clothes alone can release up to 6 litres of water into the air per day! To minimise condensation then, it’s imperative to control the amount of water that your household produces. So remember to always cover boiling pots of water in the kitchen, opt for a self-condensing dryer, and avoid use of portable gas heaters where you can.
Encourage Proper Room Ventilation
Sufficient ventilation is absolutely essential in controlling condensation. To get rid of excess water vapour in the air, make sure to regularly open your windows, turn on extractor fans, and even consider investing in a dehumidifier. As well as this, don’t leave internal doors open throughout the house, otherwise water vapour is likely to circulate, causing problems in more rooms.
Keep Surfaces at the Right Temperature
In many cases, surfaces cause condensation because they are not being adequately warmed. If you have substandard windows for example, condensation is much more likely to form there. Make sure to invest in quality windows, such as double glazed products, and you’ll much more effectively control the formation of condensation.
In addition, you can encourage bathroom windows and walls to remain above condensation temperature with an electric towel rail, or a 120-watt tubular heater.
If you want to manage the condensation levels in your Surrey or London home, get in touch with Hamilton Windows today and we’ll show you our range of quality double glazed products that will assist in keeping this household problem at bay.
