How to get rid of winding windows

In cold weather, condensate appears on some windows. On old wooden windows, this phenomenon is much less common than on the new PVC windows. Sometimes fogging of plastic windows, or others occurs after insulation and sealing the cracks. Sometimes the windows begin to fog up for no apparent reason.

Most often, this phenomenon is manifested in the kitchen with a bad hood. The steam that appears when boiling during cooking, settles and condenses on the cold surface of the glass. The manifestation of condensate inside the double -glazed window - indicates its depressurization and its replacement will be the only way out.

The causes of condensate on window glasses

1. Condensate - in fact, the transition of steam to the liquid state during the transition of the "dew point". The main reason for the appearance of moisture on the windows of the windows is to reduce air on the street and increased humidity in the room.
2. The state of ventilation has a significant impact on the appearance of condensate. With the onset of cold weather, many try to maintain heat as much as possible and neglect even elementary ventilation of the room.
3. Often the appearance of tears on the glass contributes to excessive sealing. But it happens vice versa, when warm and humid air penetrates into the gaps between the windows and collides with cold glass.
4. In the apartment, there are a lot of sources for the evaporation of moisture. People themselves, exhaling air, increase air humidity. There are also aquariums, flower pots, bathroom and kitchen.
5. Heavy and dense curtains can prevent ventilation and natural air circulation. Often, replacing heat sources affects the microclimate that has established in the house.

Fogging glasses in wooden frames

1. Old wooden windows rarely fogged.  This is due to traditional installation methods. In the window opening, under the standard frame, during installation, a stock sand pillow was provided, which leveled the moisture balance and provided the stock for condensate.
2. After replacing the old wooden windows with new ones, the drain is overlapped, and the windows begin to fog. Heating radiators are specially located under window openings. The heat coming from them, not only the window glasses are heated, but also contribute to the overall circulation of air in the apartment.
3. New large and wide window sills can prevent the intake of the heat flow. Heating screens will help to overcome such trouble. They are easy to make even independently. Narrow plates covered with silver foil are attached at an angle of 30 ° or 60 ° in relation to the heat source to the window block on the windowsill.
4. Incorrect operation and errors in preparation for the winter period can lead to condensation.   During the preparation of windows for the winter period, pay attention to the condition of the rubber seal. It should be elastic and evenly glued around the entire perimeter of the window frame.
5. Periodically, the rubber seal requires processing by an alcohol cleaner, make sure that the rubber does not dry out and does not lead to depressurization. It is unacceptable to get into the grooves of dirt and dust. If the rubber seal is unusable, it is easy to replace it yourself.

Ways to combat the fogging of plastic windows

1. An old and proven way to put a thick decorative candle on the windowsill. Such candles are designed for several hours of combustion. The effect of burning a candle will appear immediately, the flame of the candle contributes to the active movement of the air, although it emits little heat.
2. At the same time, fix all the flowing taps, cover the aquarium and make prevention to exhaust systems. Remove flower pots from the windowsill. You can put the fan on the windowsill and direct the air flow onto the window, and wipe the glass with a rag moistened in vinegar. Wipe at least once a week.
3. There is also an old folk remedy for the struggle of windows in the apartment. A solution is prepared, which includes one part of medical glycerol into 20 parts of pure alcohol. A few drops of aromatic essential oil are added to the composition. It is recommended to wipe with such a mixture at least once every 15 days.
4. In car shops, various chemicals from fogging windows are sold. You can use them. Such funds are applied to the dry and clean surface of the glasses. The effect of the use of such tools is inaccurate, expensive and unsafe for health.
5. If fogging of PVC windows occurs in the middle of the double -glazed window, then depressurization has occurred.  It is impossible to eliminate the problem yourself. Closer to the summer, he himself will evaporate, but with the onset of cold weather to appear again. Masters, of course, can try to restore sealing, but most likely, they will have to replace the double -glazed window. Two -chamber double -glazed windows behave best. Now there are windows from PVC with two modes - summer and winter, you just need to not forget on time, translate the modes by season.
6. Often the reason for fogging the glass windows of plastic windows are errors in installing, mounting and designing. Incorrect slopes or skew invisible to the naked eye can contribute to incorrect heat transfer and cause the appearance of condensed moisture on the plastic window double -glazed window and inside it. Remember that regular ventilation of the room, at least twice a day, will help in the fight against fogging of the window glasses.