You’d rather not have condensation on your windows, as it causes damage to your window frame and leaves unsightly mold stains in the silicone. But there’s more to it than that, because condensation indicates a bigger problem. It means there’s too much moisture in your home and the indoor temperature or ventilation isn’t quite right. This causes water droplets to cool down faster and settle on your windows. Annoying, right? That’s why we’re helping you with some clever tips to permanently tackle condensation on your windows.
Preventing condensation on your windows
Water droplets in the air cool down faster when the outside temperature drops or when the inside temperature and humidity increase. In short, if the difference between the inside and outside temperature becomes too great, you’ll get condensation on your windows. The most sustainable solution is therefore to remove the excess moisture in your home as quickly as possible. By removing this excess moisture in time, you prevent the problem.
Tackling condensation on your windows yourself
The more time you spend in your home, the more moisture you produce. Simply by breathing, exercising, showering, or cooking. All these activities release a lot of moisture, which you often don’t realize. So, what you should do is consider how you can remove moisture faster in your bathroom or kitchen, for example. With a powerful extractor hood above your stove, your windows will condense less quickly or not at all. A shower screen also ensures that the excess moisture settles against your shower screen and not against your window.
If these tips don’t help enough, you can always open a window to allow the excess moisture to escape.
Important:
Condensation on your walls is often not visible, while it can cause moisture problems. So, be sure to rub your hand over the walls to check if there are any water droplets on the wall.
Does the wall continue to feel wet? Then there is a moisture problem that you should have investigated as soon as possible by your professional moisture expert.
Effectively tackling excessive condensation
Even in modern homes where the interiors are dry, condensation often forms on windows. This indicates that the indoor temperature is too low, causing the water droplets to cool down. The temperature in your home is therefore important to tackle excessive condensation. However, do you notice that the indoor temperature is fine and certainly not too cold? Then the cause may be the lack of ventilation. In insulated rooms, you will see condensation faster than in regularly ventilated rooms with plenty of natural ventilation.
Important
Condensation often indicates a major long-term health problem. So, if you still suffer from condensation even though your home is well insulated, be sure to consult your moisture expert to prevent the excess moisture from causing molds that could damage your health.
Tackling condensation permanently
At Aquavent, we tackle every form of condensation vigorously. Not only by solving it, but also by investigating how you can avoid the problem as much as possible. Do you think the air quality in your home is not optimal? Then it is better to seek professional advice in time, so that you prevent possible moisture problems from accumulating. This ensures that your home is always protected against moisture damage and you can enjoy a healthy and pleasant indoor climate to live in all year round.
Simon Dejaeghere
Onze specialist Simon is een ervaren expert op het gebied van opstijgend vocht. Dankzij zijn diepgaande kennis en jarenlange praktijkervaring kan hij problemen snel herkennen, de juiste diagnose stellen en effectieve oplossingen adviseren. Simon begeleidt klanten van de eerste inspectie tot en met de uiteindelijke behandeling.
