Window Care: All You Need to Know about Condensation

When it’s raining or just generally cold outside, do your windows in Ann Arbor MI ever get cloudy? If so, you may want to talk to your window contractor about getting replacements. Here’s why.
 
Causes of Condensation
On cold days, you probably notice how some windows get foggy or look as if they’re “sweating” from the inside. You can’t see clearly outside, and the glass surface is cold to the touch.
 
That phenomenon is called condensation. It occurs when the interior surface of the glass reaches very low levels. It’s a common problem in units that have poor insulation properties.
 
Compromised visibility is not the only troublesome thing about poorly insulated windows. Fogging units also allow a significant amount of heat to pass through the glass and frames. This means that on cold days, the units allow heated air to escape. Conversely, on warm days, they let warm air from outside into the home. In both cases, many homeowners compensate for the lost air by overworking their heating and cooling systems. This typically results in ballooning monthly utility bills.
 
However, unknown to many, the extra strain on your budget can be avoided by replacing your poorly insulated windows with more efficient ones.
 
Energy-Efficient Windows as a Solution
Many replacement windows these days are designed to be better insulated than traditional models. For example, windows from top companies like Renewal by Andersen®, Pella, Simonton, and Polaris use low-emissivity (low-E) glass coatings for maximum energy efficiency.
 
Low-E coating keeps the inner surface of the glass warm so that it doesn’t condense. It also reduces the amount of heat transferred through the panes so that warm air stays in during cold days and stays out during hot ones. This can help cut back your energy bills by a significant amount!
 
Special coatings also reflect back unwanted UV rays that can cause your home’s interiors to fade. They do this without compromising the unit’s ability to let in natural light and views. This allows you to enjoy sunshine and the scenery without worrying about ruining your décor.
 
We here at Tittle Brothers Construction are the experts you can trust with providing solutions to your window problems. Sweating windows? Huge utility expenses? We can help you get rid of these problems once and for all.
 
We install superior replacement windows from Renewal by Andersen, Pella, Simonton, and Polaris. These units feature high-quality glass packages with energy-efficient coating that protect against condensation and significantly reduce heat transfer. These windows also use insulated framing and special weather stripping for optimal performance and savings.
 
We also perform exceptional window repair Ann Arbor residents have been turning to for years. For more high-quality window solutions, give us a call at (866) 766-3112 today.