How to Stop Condensation

30 Apr, 2009

Posted by: Anne In: Condensation it's causes and cures

What is the best way to stop condensation?

Some people believe Double glazing will stop condensation (the water or mist on the glass) - All double glazing does is stop the impression of condensation on the glass, it does not stop the moisture levels inside the home. If all you have done is add Double Glazing to your home, the water that used to run off your windows will now be soaking into your carpets, fabrics and beds even more.

The best way to stop Condensation is to dry out your home on a daily basis, and the best way to do that is to install a good home ventilation system designed for your home.

Tags: causes of condensation, Condensation, double glazing

2 Responses to "How to Stop Condensation"

1 | louise

April 21st, 2010 at 1:13 pm

So what is a good ventialtion system for a character house?

2 | charles

May 29th, 2010 at 8:13 pm

Hi Louise,
#1. It needs to be vented into each of your bedrooms and all living spaces.
#2. When the roof cavity is warmer than the house it should be capable of moving up to 2 1/2 to 3 times the air volume of your home. (so with a higher stud it is important the system can cope with the volume of your home)
#3. The system you install should work around your needs, if you want a heat transfer (say you have a large w/fire in your lounge) you can have one.
#4. I’m guessing your home does not get tooo hot in summer, Therefore you probably don’t need a summer fresh air supply, but you should be able to add that process if you need to.
#5. You should be able to choose the target temperature in your home - that way the system is working to raise or lower the house temperature to your needs, and should not cut off when the roof gets hot but the house is not up to your chosen temperature.
I hope this helps if you need more specific info email me through the contact page.

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charles: Hi Louise, #1. It needs to be vented into each of your bedrooms and all living spaces. #2. When the roof cavity is warmer than the house it should be
louise: So what is a good ventialtion system for a character house?
charles: This problem will be happening in a home without a positive pressure ventilation system as it is the execss moisture that is condensing. So every tim

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