Condensation on Windows & Doors
A common problem in many houses & homes is condensation forming on the inside of glass windows & doors, so many people do ask what is the most cost effective means to stop condensation forming on existing glass windows &/or doors? … or … What is the best window condensation solution in Melbourne?
What causes window condensation?
A difference in temperature & humidity between the outside and inside surfaces of glass causes condensation which in turn causes the windows to fog up or “sweat”.
This condensation can occur on both glass windows & glass doors which face both the inside & outside of your house, particularly in winter months when heating is used to warm the inside of your house.
Left untreated, this damp can ultimately cause damage to the window frame & cause mould to form.
If you install our scondary double glazed windows &/or doors, it will significantly reduce the condensation on your glass windows &/or doors, and in many cases may stop it completely.
How do you stop condensation on glass windows & doors?
Installation of our secondary double glazed windows & doors is the best & most cost effective means of stopping condensation forming on existing glass windows &/or doors.
We will install a completely new secondary window &/or door on the inside of your existing windows &/or doors to form an insulating air space to prevent condensation forming.
Both traditional double glazed or dual pane windows &/or doors & our secondary double glazed windows &/or doors have a sealed air space between the glass and just like an insulated cup, this helps significantly to stop condensation.
However, with traditional double glazing, if & when the seal does break, the resulting internal or interior condensation causes water spots on the inside double glazed glass surfaces, which cannot be cleaned.
Our secondary double glazed windows &/or doors provide easy access to all glass surfaces, so the problem of cleaning is eliminated.
In most cases, our secondary double glazed windows &/or doors stop condensation sufficiently to end your glass window &/or door condensation problems completely.
Condensation FAQs
Here are some of the more commonly asked questions & our responses regarding glass door & window condensation & double glazing.
Does secondary glazing stop condensation?
Quite simply, the answer is yes. Because we install a large insulating air gap between two panes of glass when retrofitting double glazing to your existing windows or doors, the temperature differential between the inside & the outside of either of the two panes of glass is much less than for a single pane of glass hereby effectively eliminating condensation.
Does secondary glazing film stop condensation?
Because there is no air gap between the secondary glazing film, the likelihood of condensation forming is much higher than would be the case with our retrofitted secondary glazing where we install a large insulating air gap between two panes of glass.
Does double glazing prevent condensation?
For traditional double glazing unfortunately the simple answer is no. This is not the case for our secondary double glazing.
Because there is such a small air gap between the panes of glass in traditional double glazing, the temperature differential from the outside surface of either of the panes of glass & the inside of the pane of glass is much greater. Therefore the likelihood of condensation forming is much higher than would be the case with our retrofitted secondary glazing where we install a much larger insulating air gap between the resultant two panes of glass.
Why do traditional double glazed units get condensation?
Because there is such a small air gap between the panes of glass in traditional double glazing, the temperature differential from the outside surface of either of the panes of glass & the inside of the pane of glass is much greater. Therefore the likelihood of condensation forming is much higher than would be the case with our retrofitted secondary glazing where we install a much larger insulating air gap between the resultant two panes of glass.
More Information? Quotes? Prices?
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