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Window
Condensation
What causes moisture on windows and patio doors? Here are key tips to reduce excess moisture and prevent condensation in your home, keeping windows and doors clear and efficient
Window condensation in St. Louis occurs when humidity or excess moisture in the air turns into water or frost on windows and patio doors. This “sweating” happens when water vapor contacts a surface, like a window, below the dew point, forming visible droplets.
Causes include low window or door surface temperatures, high indoor humidity, and cold St. Louis winters. Interior ice buildup can form on double-hung windows, slider windows, or even fixed picture windows when moisture freezes in extreme cold, especially at meeting rails.
To reduce condensation, Solomon Contracting recommends using kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans, ensuring proper ventilation in attics and basements, checking dryer vents, opening curtains for airflow, adjusting furnace humidifiers, running dehumidifiers, and avoiding indoor firewood storage.
Contact Solomon Contracting for energy-efficient windows and patio doors in St. Louis, serving areas like Chesterfield and Kirkwood, to eliminate window condensation
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