Window Condensation Part 2: Is It Preventable?

In the first installment of our blog series, we busted common myths about condensation and explained that it’s not necessarily a bad thing. If your local climate is hot and your window sweats, it indicates efficiency. When the condensation is on the inner pane, however, it might signal excess indoor humidity.

As long as it’s on the outer glass surfaces, condensation is just a by-product of your efficient windows in Fairfield, CT. Nonetheless, if there’s no fogging despite the extreme temperature differences between indoor and outdoor climates, there might be air leakage. In addition, the presence of condensation in between the two sheets of glass means your dual-pane windows are already faulty.

Renewal by Andersen® of Westchester and Fairfield County now explains the many ways we prevent air leakage and moisture infiltration. Our custom-built products remain intact for years because of the following:

Preventing Frame Wear

Our replacement windows in Fairfield are made of Fibrex®, which is our composite framing material that’s twice stronger than vinyl. With extreme temperature fluctuations, it can maintain its stability and rigidity, keeping its weathertight seal uncompromised. This also prevents any gap from developing.

As a matter of fact, Fibrex is warranted not to crack, blister, flake, peel, rust, nor corrode for 20 years. You can rest assured that your windows wouldn’t go leaky after two decades despite the brutal winter.

Using Strong Spacers

To keep our two panes of glass secure, we use stainless steel spacer systems. Unlike other companies that use plastic and aluminum, we chose stainless steel with its superior strength. We only need less spacer material to hold our window glass in place without causing seal failure. Stainless stain hardly deteriorates over time. Additionally, it doesn’t emit a gas that could create a fog between the two glass panes.

Optimizing Dual Sealing

Best of all, our precise, dual sealing process reduces the chance of air leakage significantly. Apart from using two specialized sealants, we remove the Low-E coating around the edges of our embedded glass to create a clear surface for better adhesion. As a result, our Fairfield windows are leak-free for a long period.

Did you miss the first part of our blog? Check it out as we dispel your misconceptions about window condensation. To get your window replacement started, call Renewal by Andersen of Westchester and Fairfield County now at (866) 609-5033 to set your free in-home consultation.