The advantage of plastic windows has already been appreciated by many. They are much better than old-style wooden, which we have been dealing with for many years. Modern double-glazed windows have a more aesthetic appearance. But besides this, there are more practical advantages. Plastic windows retain heat better, are an additional means of soundproofing and block access to dust in the apartment. However, they also have one drawback. The problem arises when plastic windows sweat .
Condensation appears on them in the form of droplets. Then they flow down the glass and form accumulations of water on the windowsill. This is a significant drawback, which many inconvenience. Why are plastic windows sweating and how to fix this problem? First you need to find out the cause of this phenomenon. Condensation can form under the influence of various factors.
Firstly, plastic windows are sweating due to temperature differences in the room and outside the window. When the apartment has high humidity and the temperature outside is low, drops of water settle on a double-glazed window, forming puddles on the windowsill.
Plastic windows are airtight and prevent air from entering the room, thereby increasing humidity in it. It is enough just to regularly air the room and the problem will be fixed. If the apartment has a ventilation system, then check its operation.
Secondly, indoor plants can become the cause of high humidity. Usually they are put on the windowsills, and, as you know, the flowers secrete moisture. It settles on the windows, forming condensation. In this case, solving the problem is easy. Keep plants away from double-glazed windows.
To reduce the humidity of the window, it is necessary to provide access to warm air. Plastic windows often sweat due to oversized window sills. If possible, it is necessary to reduce them. If this is not possible, then provide the window with additional heating. This is also one of the reasons.
Sweating windows in the apartment and due to excessive savings. If a single-chamber double-glazed window was selected during installation, this can cause condensation. The more cameras there are in the glass, the less likely it is to fog. This problem can be solved by replacing a double-glazed window or by strengthening the heating of an existing window.
Some manufacturers produce plastic windows with the additional function of "winter mode". Find out about it in advance and use it, which will provide the window with additional heating.
Another reason plastic windows are sweating is their poor installation. If the installation was not performed correctly and there are gaps that cool the window, then condensation is quite likely. If this is the case, then you need to carefully close all the holes, ensuring maximum heat retention. After that, the problem will be fixed.
The situation becomes more complicated if the reason for the appearance of excess moisture on the surface of the plastic window lies in the factory marriage. In this case, contact the manufacturer, since it is impossible to solve the problem yourself. Sellers must replace the defective product. Another way to eliminate the condensation on the windows that appears in the winter, will not work.
If your windows give you trouble associated with fogging and draining water on the windowsill, then carefully analyze the above and find the reason. You may have to experiment. After you make sure that the reason is not related to the climate in the apartment, the presence of houseplants and wide window sills, as well as other circumstances, feel free to contact the seller or manufacturer.
Plastic windows are designed to make life more convenient. Therefore, their operation should not cause discomfort and spoil the mood.