Controlling Condensation & Humidity

Many homeowners who visit The Window Man worry about excess humidity and even condensation--particular problems in the DC metro area. Excess humidity can damage wallpaper and furnishings and even increase the risk of unhealthy molds developing in your home’s interior. Take the following simple steps to decrease the humidity in your home.

1. The first step to controlling condensation and humidity is to replace your old windows with newer windows that have insulated glass.

2. Next, make sure that the louvers in your attic or basement crawlspaces are open and that they are large enough to provide proper circulation.

3. Third, run any ventilating fans that you have in your home for much longer than you usually do. (Kitchen fans in particular should run for longer than you think!)

4. Fourth, turn off the furnace humidifier and or any other humidifier you have in your home. (This seems like a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised how many people overlook this simple step.)

5. Fifth, make sure your fireplace damper is open so moisture can easily escape.

6. Sixth, consider buying a dehumidifier. If you don't have a dehumidifier and don’t wat to purchase one, try to air out the home for a few minutes every day if feasible.

If you'd like to talk to a representative from The Window Man about which windows and doors are best for moisture and condensation-prone homes, stop by one of our three Northern Virginia showrooms today.

Choosing Energy Efficient Windows

Choosing an energy efficient window for your home or office is easy with The Window Man. Currently, all our windows are certified by the National Fenestration Rating Council. (NFRC created a national rating system for energy performance of fenestration products, including windows, doors, skylights, and similar products.) But we're also a partner in the Department of Energy's Energy Star Program; as such, many of our windows & doors carry the Energy Star label. Visit our Northern Virginia showroom to learn which windows or doors can best help you conserve fossil fuels and save money: there's no need to lose valuable heat in winter or cold air in summer due to inefficient windows or doors ever again!

Soft-Lite Elements

The Window Man is Soft-Lite Elements’ exclusive dealer in Northern Virginia. As such, we offer the entire line of Soft-Lite replacement windows and accessories as well as products built specifically for the Metro DC climate. For more information about Soft-Lite click here or visit one of our three Northern Virginia showrooms in Chantilly, Alexandria, and Fairfax.