Window Condensation Part 1 : Exterior surface of glazing
Вставка
- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- Disclaimer:
Under no circumstances will Paddy’s DIY be responsible or liable in any way for any content, including but not limited to, any errors or omissions in the content, or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of any content communicated in this video, whether by Paddy’s DIY or a third party.
In no event shall Paddy’s DIY be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data or profits arising out of or in connection with the availability, use or performance of any information communicated in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Paddy’s DIY, it cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information.
Paddy’s DIY assumes no liability for any property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Paddy’s DIY recommends safe practices when performing any do it yourself repairs and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Paddy’s DIY, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Paddy’s DIY.
Please like and subscribe. Post a comment and please consider buying me a cup of coffee or a beer by donating with the super thanks button :) Thank you!
Paddy's DIY - Window Condensation Part 1 : Exterior surface of glazing
Another great video brought to you by Paddy's DIY
This video is the 1st of three, about condensation that forms on windows and doors.
1. On the exterior surface of the window (The good )
2. On the interior surface of the window or glazing (The Bad)
3. In between the two panes of glass in a double glazed unit (The Ugly)
In this video I’m going to be talking about condensation that forms on the exterior surface of the windows and glazing.
Condensation that forms on the exterior surface of the glazing is a relatively new phenomenon, and it is a good sign. It can occur on any double glazing but is more prevalent is new windows and doors that have highly insulated double or triple glazing installed.
Here is an example of the condensation on the outside
So let’s go through what causes it to form.
This is a cross section of a highly insulated double glazed unit. The orange section on the left represents the warm interior of a home, and the blue section on the right represents the cold exterior. The double glazed unit is constructed using specially coated glass that reflects heat back into the house. The space between the two panes of glass is also filled with an invisible gas (usually argon); this increases the insulation of the double glazed unit.
The heat that would normally escape through the glazing is now being reflected back into the room. Because there is very little heat energy making its way past the interior pane of glass and gas fill. The outside pane of glass stays the same temperature as the outside air. The condensation usually forms in early morning, as the sun’s rays start to increase the outside air temperature. The outside pane of glass takes some time to warm to the same temperature as the outside air. This is when the condensation forms. The outside pane of glass is colder than the outside air temperature. Humid air comes in contact with the cold surface and condensation forms. It only tends to last for about an hour and then dissipates.
If this happens on your windows, it’s nothing to worry about. It’s actually a good thing. It is a sign that the glazing is doing its job.
So that’s it for the first video in this series. Please give a thumbs up and hit that subscribe button. The next video in the series will be about condensation that forms on the interior surface.
Hey lovely people! Why not buy me a cup of coffee or a beer to say thanks. Click on the THANKS button above 👍☕🍺
I know it was 5 years ago you posted but it good to find explanations
Great videos series. I came across your videos and found them incredibly useful, but by far very comprehensive.
Great video Paddy
We've new double glazing just fitted and where we normally wake up to condensation inside our bedroom windows we now have condensation outside. You say nothing to worry about but it's all the new windows and it doesn't look ok. We weren't told this before we ordered. My husband really doesn't like spending big money because of his fears of it going wrong. This is one of these moments. I woke up to this problem this morning and haven't told him yet.
Honestly it's a sign that the new windows are far more efficient than the old ones. So you can tell your husband that your money is well spent. The outside condensation is not something that stays for a long time, an hour or two. It's only something you'll see in the morning. As the temperature outside increases, it will evaporate. This will only happen occasionally as there has to be the right conditions for it to happen
@@PaddysDiy thanks for writing that. We're much happier now. Didn't happen this morning so hopefully it's just a weather thing. However we had condensation inside the bedroom windows but nothing like before. It's a hard room to keep warm and it's too cold and noisy outside to leave a window open. We've gone from wooden single glaze to pvc double glazing throughout and it's already loads better from a heating perspective.
@@PaddysDiyis there a way to remove it from the outside in the morning like opening the bedroom window?
@itzZ_jake_x you could wipe it off, i guess. Opening the window won't help when it's outside
@@PaddysDiy okay mate no worries so does it mean my windows are doing a good job then?
I just had all new windows put in. This only happens on the center of 2 big 4 x 8 windows. I was going to call the installer but thanks to you i understand Thx
Great stuff. Glad it helped 👍
Thanks @paddysdiy had larger alu framed windows installed a year or so and very time at this year I can’t believe that you can’t see through modern windows. If I’d know I would have downgraded the glass. No morning views for me for 3months at least!
It's all about the weather conditions and outside air temperature. Shouldn't happen every morning. I'll admit there have been a fair few mornings this autumn that my windows have had condensation on the outside. Can't remember it happening many times last autumn.
Thank, I’m a new home owner and my house has wood frame window. Their all fog today from the exterior. I thought it was a really bad sign
Me too! It’s strange though only some of my windows are like this!
Paddy, what if I have double pane windows and I am getting the condensation on the interior side of the storm windows. This is occurring on the the second flood bedrooms widows which face north and south. It happens in the morning. What do you think? Thank you.
ua-cam.com/video/sOLlWFCzabQ/v-deo.html
If its forming on the inside surface watch this video
Where are parts 2 and 3?
Yer it’s called low e