What is it?
Condensation refers to
the accumulation of moisture on the window panes. It is an indication of high
levels of relative humidity inside the house. Warm air can hold much higher
water vapour content than colder air. When the warm air comes in contact with
the glass panes which are colder (in winters), the air temperature reduces and so
does it ability to hold water vapours. When the temperature of air reaches dew
point, the excess water vapours changes to liquid and drips down the windows as
condensation.
How to prevent
condensation?
In order to prevent
condensation the relative humidity or the moisture content of the inside air
has to be reduced as well as circulation of air near the windows needs to be
improved.
Condensation can be
prevented by:
1. Increasing the air
circulation near the windows. That can be achieved by opening the louvers and
curtains and also if the weather permits opening up the windows. In winters fan
can be used to improve the air circulation around the window as well.
2. By using dehumidifier
to reduce the humidity of the air.
3. Running kitchen and
bathroom exhaust fans till fifteen to twenty minutes after taking the bath or
cooking.
4. Checking the
exhaust pipe for any leaks for your clothes dryer. Clothes dryer exhaust contains high degree of
moisture in it and if not properly sealed can add a great deal of moisture to
the inside air.
5. Checking and
changing your furnace filters regularly.
6. Caulking around the
windows to prevent air leakages.
7. Cleaning vents and
ducts every 1 to 2 years.
8. Repairing any
cracks in foundation walls, floors.
9. Installing double
glazed or insulated glass windows instead of single pane glass windows if any present
in your house.
Excessive condensation
can cause permanent damage to the windows and can promote mold and fungi growth
in the house.
Therefore, it should
be controlled and mitigated for heath of your family.
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