People often think mildew or fungi they find when replacing existing windows is a natural occurrence that comes with the usage of PVC windows, but the problem generally isn’t that simple because several squaremetres dont significantly affect the energy balance or relative humidity of the interior air. The fact is that wooden windows don’t affect the microclimate any more significantly than PVC windows and the difference in material doesn’t affect the “breathing” of the space ? it definitely has lot to do with windows glazing in Moorgate, EC2.
Regular ventilation as part of the solution
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The appearance of mildew means that the conditions for overall heat resistance and non-breathability of windows are much stricter because these days construction tries to decrease heating losses as much as possible. In the case of windows, heating loss occurs because window glazing wasn’t performed professionally and windows lose heat through closing connections. In the past we could rely on non-breathability as the source of drafts as well as local sources of heat energy that would dry out humidity in the interior, but as these days people put more emphasis on the effective usage of heat energy, regular ventilation of the space becomes crucially important, which is sometimes difficult to ensure depending on the tenants habits as well as space usage.
In modern construction, you don’t need to open windows for regular ventilation because a ventilation system with the usage of waste heat takes care of it. This system ensures a sufficient number of air exchanges with its previous heating on an optimum temperature before being injected into the interior, with the goal to continuously maintaining the desired interior micro climate. Additionally, hiring a glazier to perform glazing of the windows as an emergency service in Moorgate, EC2 will further improve perfect interior conditions.
On the other side, tenants in new buildings in Moorgate, EC2 can experience different situations because the building might or might not be constructed according to low energy construction standards (which might not include professional glazing services), so tenants who replace old windows with new ones with better heat insulation and non-breathable qualities will have to personally ensure regular ventilation of the interior. The recommendation for winter ventilation is from 1 to 3 times a day from 2 to 4 minutes in order to avoid humidity build up in the interior, but also to ensure the efficiency of the heating system.
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Condensation on window glass
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Condensation on window glass, even before mildew and fungi appear, can be the first indicator of insufficient ventilation and poor quality of installation of the windows, which is the reason for the creation of “heat bridges”. When the temperature falls low, especially during the night, even quality window systems can experience condensation. If you notice condensation when temperatures are very low, this problem can sometimes be solved easily with regular ventilation. However, if condensation appears more regularly even on milder weather conditions, it is necessary to solve the problem as soon as possible to avoid the appearance of unwanted condensation and subsequently the appearance of mildew and fungi.
In order to avoid problems with condensation and mildew, it is necessary to contact a professional glazier for advice and service. Don’t hesitate to call us in a case of emergency or when you simply want to investigate your options. We are ready to respond to your call around the clock, all over the Moorgate, EC2 area.