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Get a free quoteIn short, your double glazed windows should not get condensation in your bedroom, or anywhere else in your home. However, it’s important to know what’s normal and what isn’t when it comes to condensation. You may assume that if your windows aren’t clear all the time, then there’s something wrong with them. This can sometimes be the case, but only when talking about condensation between the two panes of glass.
To make sure you don’t continue with failed double glazed windows or worry unnecessarily about a ‘problem’ that is actually perfectly harmless, we’ve put together our comprehensive guide to condensation.
Condensation on the outside of your bedroom windows occurs when the air outside is warmer than the temperature of your double glazing. Outside condensation means your windows are not allowing any heat transfer, so, if you have some condensation on the outside of your bedroom window – relax! It just means your double glazing is doing a great job of insulating your home.
If you are bothered by how condensation looks on the outside of your double glazing, you could simply wipe it away if your windows are within reach. However, the best option is to simply wait, as the condensation will usually disappear when the sun shines directly on your windows.
If condensation forms on the inside of your bedroom windows, it is usually the result of steam that may have formed from the shower, or bath, in your bedroom en-suite, if you have one. This will usually happen if you leave the en-suite door open so the steam travels into your bedroom. This is a natural phenomenon where water vapour turns back into liquid when it comes into contact with something cooler in temperature, like your bedroom windows.
However, condensation on the inside of your double glazing can sometimes indicate above-average humidity levels in your home and you may have a ventilation problem. If water vapour has nowhere to go, it will condense your windows, as well as your furniture, in carpets, and on walls. Excess moisture around the house can be very damaging to your home and to your family’s health. Encouraging air flow and letting fresh air in will naturally improve ventilation and lessen the chance of condensation on the inside of your windows.
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The appearance of condensation between the panes of glass in your bedroom windows, or in any other windows in your home, indicates that the windows are not doing their job properly. The air-tight seal holding the insulating gas inside has failed, letting all the insulating gas out. When this occurs, water vapor can get between the two panes.
This means your double glazing can collect moisture, which can lead to further damage to the window, whilst wasting drastic amounts of energy as you attempt to heat your home and replace the heat being lost. Double glazed windows should not be collecting condensation between the panes, and if you have condensation between your panes, you definitely need new windows.
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For extra protection against the elements, you could also consider triple glazing. Triple glazed units provide South West homeowners with unparalleled energy confinement and noise reducing qualities, that double and single glazing simply cannot compete with. In comparison to double glazing, triple glazed windows can provide an additional 15% energy saving each year.
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