When there is a great difference between interior and exterior temperatures (such as when the scorching summer heat and humidity lingers just outside an air-conditioned home), condensation on the windows can occur. When windows are due for a replacement however, condensation can become chronic, and can even reach the edges of the glass or inside of the walls when the colder months roll in, creating significant moisture problems. Issues including peeling paint and wallpaper, wood warping around the windows, mildew, and eventually rot if adequate measures are not taken in time.
Unfortunately, there is no way to regulate the humidity outside especially when we have Southern Ontario’s continental climate to contend with, and how this type of weather affects a home depends greatly on pre-existing structural factors, like the efficiency of the windows. The best way to safeguard against condensation in July and August is by installing good quality, high-performance windows. Doing so alleviates stress as well because there are a number of household activities performed every day that only escalate the problem including drying clothes indoors, using gas appliances, bathing or showering without a fan, even simply boiling water. Why should you also suffer damages on the account of your home having poor structural components?
Replacement windows in Toronto offer your home maximum air circulation, this will help with condensation when the weather cools down. If you’re looking for a full remodel, consult one of our windows and doors specialists at Casa Bella Windows to see what styles and types would suit the needs of your home, and help to halt the negative affects of humidity. All of our windows are also Health Smart certified and Energy Star rated. When shopping around, ensure that you also choose windows with a warm edge glass spacer, and weather resistant frames. The spacer will block the air’s escape path and provide one of the best thermal performances in the industry, keeping condensation at near-zero levels. Furthermore, it has a resistance to ozone, water, and aging, and it continues working even when the temperatures reach extremes.
If you’ve waited to replace your windows because you’ve had anxieties about installation, or because you value your comfort and convenience, Casa Bella’s installations experts can replace your old, inefficient windows with new, energy saving and green options in no time. We never contract out, and train our employees in our very own state-of-the-art facility, paying them by the hour as opposed to by the piece for their work so you can be sure to get a quality installation on every window — making us a truly reliable window company in Toronto. If your components are poorly installed, they won’t provide the benefits and savings they’re designed to.
If condensation is posing a problem in the summer months, it can be challenging because there is little you can do to stop it apart from installing new windows and new doors. Thankfully high-quality windows will eliminate the consequences of condensation year-round, protecting the integrity, value and structural reliability of your home. Furthermore, a replacement can benefit the health and well-being of your family as well, defending your home against the growth of mold and other adversities that pose harm.
