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Windows & Door fitting

Condensation during winter in the upstairs of the house.

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.07 PM

We had new double glazed windows installed last April, but sadly this winter we still have an issue with condensation despite following all the rules to stop it. We have noticed dripping marks in the corner of the back rooms sometimes too. We shower with window open and I keep most of the windows open on the safety catch during the day. We were advised we didn't need trickle vents by the sales man which I'm now thinking we should of had put in. My other thought wad to get an air vent installed in each back room to help air flow. Any idea which is best to solve this? Does not help that we have found birds nests where our vents are again! We had these cleaned out last year too but the problem is back. Any advice would be very appreciated, thank you.

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8 Answers

Anonymous user

When you have trapped air in the house without air flow you will get condensation, you will also get condensation from shower/bath steam drying clothes in the house, tumble dryer , kettle etc. You should of had trickle vents. Will need an extractor, you can also buy some sort of water trap that absorbs water from the air and collects it in a container, these are not very big but after a while a pain to keep changing.
Answered19 January 2020
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Anonymous user

You need a consistant air flow ventilation is a must.
Answered19 January 2020
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Anonymous user

Yes I would add trickle vents, that’s just so you don’t have to keep the window open all the time!! If there is moisture on the walls the windows might not be sealed up properly!! Is the condensation only on the inside and in the mornings??
Answered19 January 2020
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M coop projects

Rating: 5 out of 5
Ossett
Where the birds are nesting will bring moisture or it may be the roof is leaking and it will run down the rafters to the wall plate coursing the black marks or maybe the wall plate needs wrapping with insulation but I would need to see it to be sure.
Answered19 January 2020
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Dr Glaze

Rating: 5 out of 5
Leighton Buzzard
Good ventilation is the key to condensation. The problem is if the outside air has more moisture than the inside air, you are introducing more moisture into the house this will settle on the coolest part of the room which is usually the glass.
Answered19 January 2020
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Anonymous user

If there was trickle vents in old windows there should be in the new ones
Answered19 January 2020
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Anonymous user

Poor ventilation
Answered19 January 2020
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MCS Window & Door Repairs

Rating: 5 out of 5
Gillingham, Kent
Hi there, your salesman was wrong to say you didn't need trickle vents, however they can be fitted , if you use a good double glazing specialist, he will be able to fit trickle vents to your new double glazing, hope this info helps, kind regards,
Answered31 January 2020
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