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Condensation/mould
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Ros
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Join Date: 28/05/2009
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Posted: 28/05/2009 12:16:52 PM
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Well, seems like I am the first to say hi here, and sorry if this is a silly question, but I have some windows that were installed when I moved into the house. I'm not sure what type they are but I have noticed that the amount of condensation on the insides is very heavy - sometimes literally soaking - and there seems to be mould there, which I have just scrubbed off.
Is this because the windows are old? Or is it nothing to do with the windows?
Thanks for your help!
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Tukey1972
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Join Date: 28/05/2009
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Location: London
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Posted: 28/05/2009 8:11:25 PM
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Hi Ros,
Thanks for saying hi! I would say that the first thing to check is that is actual condensation and not a leak in the actual frame of the windows. I have many houses where people have had problems with 'condensation' and there are rare occasions when it is the actual structure which is the issue.
Is there damp in other places in the room? For example damp patches on the wall?
Courage without conscience is a wild beast.
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ieuskal
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Join Date: 28/05/2009
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Posted: 28/05/2009 8:36:09 PM
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Good point Tukey, though I think I would suggest Ros that it is most likely not the window that is the underlying problem but the issue of ventilation in the actual room. The windows in my house actually let me lock them whilst leaving a millimetre or two open.
Don't know if this is something you might be able to do.
If not, you might need to install a trickle vent if there is not one in already. Hope this helps!
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Tukey1972
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Join Date: 28/05/2009
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Location: London
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Posted: 29/05/2009 9:58:26 AM
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Ros - just reread your post and thought I'd double check, when you say on the 'insides' of the windows, do you mean on the room-facing pane, i.e. can you touch the condensation, or do mean it's between the two panes?
If it is the latter then you have an unfortunate case of the units failing.
Normally you get a five or ten year guarantee against the units themselves failing, so if this is the case I would check with your landlord/previous owner for any info.
Courage without conscience is a wild beast.
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Ros
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Join Date: 28/05/2009
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Posted: 29/05/2009 2:26:12 PM
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Tukey - no I do mean on the window pane itself. I have been looking today at dehumidifiers as I think it is the room which is the issue - have a blocked off chimney in there and tend to keep the door closed - do you think this will help?
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dnnsharp
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Join Date: 28/05/2009
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Posted: 06/06/2009 2:44:52 PM
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@ Tukey - all that you mean is that the silica inside the spacer bar has become saturated. This is a natural process, which you normally get your guarantee against, but if out of warantee can be sorted relatively hassle free.
Ros, damp is normally a problem of ventilitation - try leaving the doors open, opening the windows, making sure that drying clothes are kept to a minimum etc and this might help.
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Silversurfer56
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Join Date: 27/07/2009
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Posted: 29/07/2009 5:05:47 PM
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I had a similar problem with condensation on the windows of my utility room. The problem arose mainly when using the tumble dryer, the window would literally be dripping wet by the time the cycle was finished. I solved it my putting the vent hose out of the window when the machine was in use, and making sure that the door to the room was left open.
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