Window Condensation – Is It Normal?
Did you know that window condensation on the interior surface of your windows is a NORMAL occurrence? Many people have new windows installed and notice this natural condensation for the first time (usually during the first cool months of fall and winter) and immediately think the window is defective. But, in fact, what is happening is the moisture in the air in the home is being trapped in because of the superior efficiency of the new windows instead of leaking out around the old drafty windows.
When it is cold out, and there is moisture in the air inside, that moisture tends to collect on the cooler surface of the window glass causing condensation. Moisture in the air comes from many sources, mainly from the moist air from the humid warmer months of the year, fish tanks, showers running, cooking, humidifiers, etc.. This moisture gets into furniture, woodwork, carpeting, curtains and other upholstery As the home starts to “dry out” in the fall and winter months, there will be less condensation or nearly none at all. There is a lot of information on the internet that can explain this in more detail, but in short, condensation is a normal natural occurrence! Check out this wiki or call us for more information at (603) 898-2259.
