Double glazing misting up

[madmaz50]

The old steel framed double glazed windows in our bedroom are misted up on the inside of the room when we wake up most mornings at this time of year. Can anything be done to stop them doing this or are they just old or is it a lack of ventilation in the room or what ? It's not too much passionate breath !! JT

[cruella]

Sounds like the seal has broken on your double glazing. You may have to look at getting another window or pane of glass and a new seal.

[rabbitygirl]

Sort of! Breathing, cooking, clothes drying etc., will create warm, moist air. No matter what you do this moisture will find the coldest surface and settle on it creating condensation. Even in brand new double glazing (such as mine) you are likely to see some moisture settle. Ventilation helps a lot but it is not a 100% prevention.

As you have what may be aluminium frames these will attract their own share of condensation, compared with UPVC.

Carry on breathing, passionately or not, open a window, replace your windows with UPVC, or simply mop up.

[eyebrows]

cruella is spot on....

the rubber seals that are at the edge of teh glass have 'popped' and are now letting in air, therefore creating condensation overnight.....

Look into getting a new bit of glass....the frame is fine....

[worfman]

sorry eyebrows and cruella, but rabbitygirl got this one write, madmaz said condensation on the inside of the room not inside the glass, therefor the room has become over saturratedand and as rabbitgirl said it's found the coldest place in the room...if i was you madmaz i would leave a fanlight open all night, or you could replace with upvc...

[Mr Peele]

I had a similar problem, a de-humidifier worked really well, or you can buy gel crystals to soak up the excess moisture.

You may want to check for damp or mould caused by the humidity, as the spores can contribute to respiratory complaints.

Hope this is helpful :Dxx