Condensation - The Facts
The Problem
Condensation on windows and in conservatories, and the damage it does to paintwork, curtains, wall coverings and window fittings, are problems frequently encountered in all types of building.
What is condensation?
Condensation is the water which results from the conversion of water vapour in the atmosphere.
How double glazing helps
Double glazing is an insulator, designed to reduce the loss of heat by conduction from the inside to the outside of a building.
The location of condensationon the glass
When attempting to reduce the degree of condensation it is important to note on which surface of the glass it forms; its location indicates the cause, and so points to the solution.
Summary
Condensation is a ventilation problem and cannot be caused purely by the installation of double glazing. By acting as a heat barrier and providing an inner pane which is considerably warmer than the outer pane, condensation may be reduced.
For more information, contact the Glass and Glazing Federation.
The Glass and Glazing Federation
44-48 Borough High Street
London
SE1 1XB
Telephone: 0870 042 4255
Facsimile: 0870 042 4266
www.ggf.org.uk
info@ggf.org.uk
For additional information about condensation see
British Standard BS 5250:1989 (1995) –"Code of Practice for Control of Condensation in Buildings"
BSI Customer Services, 389 Chiswick Road London W4 4BR, www.bsi-global.com
