Double glazed doors and windows 'could beat condensation'

Buildings need to breathe just as much as humans, one DIY expert has advised, noting that products such as double glazing can help reduce the build-up of condensation which may occur through a lack of ventilation in the home.

One Guardian reader recently wrote to the paper claiming that the council had at one point fitted single glazing into the PVCu window frames which had been designed for double glazing ( http://www.force8.co.uk/index.php ).

As a result, all of the residents on the ex-council estate now had problems with condensation on their windows ( http://www.force8.co.uk/index.php ).

DIY expert Bridget Bodoano advised that the cause was a lack of ventilation, allowing condensation to appear.

"Moisture is produced by humans - and pets - as well as by steam, wet washing and pot plants, so in sealing all gaps you're keeping the moisture in. Windows should have vents - you can fit them quite easily," she explained.

And homeowners with patio doors ( http://www.force8.co.uk/ ) or French windows may also wish to ensure they are double glazed in order to avoid the build-up of moisture.

Composite doors ( http://www.force8.co.uk/ ) could also be an advisable purchase as they are less prone to becoming damp than timber front doors ( http://www.force8.co.uk/ ).

Force 8 the North West's leading window and door installer.

Written by Alice Cox