The appearance of condensate on plastic double-glazed windows is a frequent and, alas, insecure phenomenon. In the cold time, droplets of water appear on the glasses, in the case of frost, a layer of ice forms. In both cases, deformation of the insulating glass unit and its damage is possible.
The sources of condensed moisture are people's breathing, cooking food, water evaporating when taking a shower - in a word everything that can help increase the humidity inside the building. Since windows are the coldest places of contact of rooms with the environment, condensation of moisture occurs precisely on them. The same effect can be observed on a strongly cooled bottle extracted from the refrigerator.
The reasons for the formation of condensate
Why does the problem of moisture and intension arise on new plastic windows? Why did the old wooden windows, which were badly closed, needed tinting and, most importantly, did not keep the heat in the house, suffered from condensation much less often?
Strange as it may seem, it was the low level of tightness of traditional wooden windows that allowed them to ensure the flow of a larger mass of cold air into the room. In other words, the air temperature near the window was also low, which protected the glass from condensation. The new windows are airtight, and the difference in temperature between the glass unit and the air inside contributes to condensation of moisture on the panes.
A huge influence on the formation of moisture has a distance from the outer wall on which the window frame is mounted. In the optimal case, it should be half the wall thickness. This installation option will allow the window to be moved slightly from the coldest zone outside, it will not allow the slopes to freeze strongly and thereby increase the temperature of the window inside.
A wide window sill - a dream of all housewives, as well as pets, can also serve as a cause of "crying" windows. If the window sill is so wide that it prevents access to the window glass of warm air from the radiator, it will thus eliminate the possibility of heating the window and the air near it, which in turn will not slow the window tears.
Ways to fight condensation on windows
The first way, which has already been mentioned above, is the correct installation of the window frame. It should be moved from the outer edge to half the width of the wall.
The second way for those who still made a wide window sill, which hinders the heating of the window by the warm air of the radiator. You can install a screen on the radiator that will redirect the airflow to the window. Decorated with taste and imagination, the screen will not only perform useful work, but will also serve as an interesting addition to the interior.
All the following options are aimed at heating the glasses in different ways.
You can heat the window with a fan with warm air. The method is probably somewhat noisy, but quite effective.
To warm the air next to the window will help and lit candles. But when choosing this method, you should be extra careful.
In the car dealer you can buy a remedy for fogging the windows. The window should be cleaned and thoroughly dried. The minus of this method is the toxicity of such agents.
Another automotive "trick" is heating the glass with a nichrome thread or a conductive film glued along the perimeter of the glass. To power 12-14 V, a mobile phone charger is suitable.
And, of course, do not forget about the regular airing, which will protect the windows from condensation and fill the room with fresh air.
In conclusion, it should be noted that working with professional companies, whose experience and knowledge will save both the time and money of customers, is an important factor of success in any business, including in protecting plastic windows from the formation of excessive moisture.