Window Condensation?

Window condensation can be a problem for many area homeowners. Here are The Window Man's six steps to controlling condensation and excess humidity:

1. Replace old worn out windows with insulated glass. This will better insulate your windows from the outside air. This won't prevent excess humidity in the air—but it will make looking out your windows easier.

2. Be sure that louvers in the attic or basement crawl spaces are open and that they are large enough.

3. Run your kitchen or other ventilating fans longer and more often than you have in the past.

4. Shut off your furnace humidifier and any other humidifying devices in your home.

5. Open your fireplace damper to allow moisture to escape easier.

6. A dehumidifier can help reduce interior condensation. If you don't have a dehumidifier, air out your house for a few minutes each day.

If these common remedies don't work, the condensation problem should be looked at by a qualified heating contractor. He may suggest an outside air intake for your furnace or installation of venting fans. These inexpensive options will be less costly than a major painting job or plaster work caused by excess water vapor.

For more information about how to control excess humidity and therefore window condensation stop by one of The Window Man's three Northern Virginia showrooms today!