When temperatures outside are frigid, moisture inside the home can escape through poorly sealed windows and doors as vapor. This problem could result in the formation of water droplets on window panes and frames because the warm air produced by heating systems creates more humidity indoors. All of these happen while reducing the amount of ventilation throughout your house, further contributing to window condensation problems during winter months.
[Read more…]Differences Between Window Condensation in Summer and Winter
Condensation is one of the most common window issues, but seeing it form on your windows is not always something you should worry about. What’s serious and what isn’t will actually depend on the current season. Renewal by Andersen® of Denver, your premier window installation expert, discusses the main differences between window condensation in summer and winter.
What makes condensation in the summer different?
Condensation in windows can happen in both hot and cold weather. In summer, condensation usually occurs when hot outdoor air is exposed to the cold surface of your window glass. While this looks unsightly, it’s not actually worrisome. This doesn’t mean your windows are already failing and will require replacement. In fact, the large difference between outdoor and interior temperatures means your existing windows are still keeping airtight seals.
Is window condensation in winter harmful?
It actually is. What occurs is the inverse of what happens during summer. Window condensation in winter, when overlooked, may lead to mold growth. Aside from adverse health effects, this can cause structural damage to your windows and significant energy loss in your home. You can reduce or even prevent this, however, by lowering humidity levels in your living spaces through proper ventilation. For a more permanent solution, you can invest in high-quality window replacement instead.
Why should you upgrade your windows?
Selecting more energy-efficient windows can prevent condensation in winter and alleviate humidity conditions in your home. You can turn to Renewal by Andersen® of Denver for this. We offer only the highest quality replacement windows today. They use exclusive Fibrex® composite as framing material, that combines wood’s strength and superior insulating properties with vinyl’s maintenance-free performance.
Most importantly, our replacement windows use advanced High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass with argon gas fill, serving as an effective insulating barrier between competing temperatures inside and outside your home. Aside from dealing with condensation, this helps reduce your reliance on your heating system in winter, which in turn, means lower heating bills. But even energy-saving windows are only as good as their installer. To ensure exceptional performance from your new units, turn only to Renewal by Andersen® of Denver for expert window installation.
Keep a more comfortable and energy-efficient home, and prevent condensation, with the top-tier choices from Renewal by Andersen® of Denver. We serve homeowners in Denver and Colorado Springs, CO, and the nearby communities. Call us today at (303) 823-4312 or fill out this form to schedule your free window consultation.
Video: Answering FAQs About Window Condensation
Window condensation is a common problem many homeowners experience. Because condensation accelerates the wear and tear of wood and corrodes metallic items, it shouldn’t be taken lightly. To advance your window condensation knowledge, Renewal by Andersen® of Denver answers frequent questions we receive about it: [Read more…]
