condensation on your windows?
CONDENSATION ON YOUR WINDOWS? DON’T WOR RY, IT’S NOR MAL! WE’LL SHOW YOU HOW YOU CAN MANAGE IT.
Energy-efficient homes are sealed tightly, so they may experience more condensation than older homes.
What is it? Window condensation is a sign of excessive humidity in the home. If a home contains excessive moisture and it is
cold outside, the first place you will see it is on your windows. Condensation on your windows simply indicates that your home needs added ventilation to lower the amount of moisture in the air.
What causes it?
How to manage it? •
Make sure you have good ventilation in high-
than cool air. So when warm, moist air meets a cooler
humidity areas, such as the kitchen and bathroom.
surface, any excess water vapor reverts to liquid
Run the ventilation fans longer and more often in
form and appears as a fog, steam, or water droplets
these rooms.
that can collect on windows or other surfaces. This
•
is more of a problem in the winter, when homes are
Make sure dehumidifiers are working properly and are well drained.
tightly sealed and there is a greater difference in
•
temperature between inside and outside air.
Open your drapes, shades and blinds to allow warm house air to circulate against the windows.
Information compiled from: Visions® Windows & Doors. 2006 DESIGN STUDIO: 6801 South Towne Drive, Madison WI 53713 PHONE: 608.226.3000
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WEB: VeridianHomes.com
Dream. Build. Live.
© 2014 Veridian Homes, LLC. VH8651 12/14
Warm air is capable of retaining more water vapor
Energy-efficient homes are sealed tightly, so they may experience more condensation than older homes.
What is it? Window condensation is a sign of excessive humidity in the home. If a home contains excessive moisture and it is
cold outside, the first place you will see it is on your windows. Condensation on your windows simply indicates that your home needs added ventilation to lower the amount of moisture in the air.
What causes it?
How to manage it? •
Make sure you have good ventilation in high-
than cool air. So when warm, moist air meets a cooler
humidity areas, such as the kitchen and bathroom.
surface, any excess water vapor reverts to liquid
Run the ventilation fans longer and more often in
form and appears as a fog, steam, or water droplets
these rooms.
that can collect on windows or other surfaces. This
•
is more of a problem in the winter, when homes are
Make sure dehumidifiers are working properly and are well drained.
tightly sealed and there is a greater difference in
•
temperature between inside and outside air.
Open your drapes, shades and blinds to allow warm house air to circulate against the windows.
Information compiled from: Visions® Windows & Doors. 2006 DESIGN STUDIO: 6801 South Towne Drive, Madison WI 53713 PHONE: 608.226.3000
|
WEB: VeridianHomes.com
Dream. Build. Live.
© 2014 Veridian Homes, LLC. VH8651 12/14
Warm air is capable of retaining more water vapor
