Caring for windows
Maintenance of PVC windows
Causes of condensation on your PVC windows
Before you begin to ask yourself questions related to moisture and its appearance is necessary to know where and how they are displayed:
Where do you most often this occur on the premises?
Higher humidity is the cause of condensation on the windows.
Therefore we recommend:
- Protective foil profiles must be removed immediately after completion of finishing construction works.
- At least twice a year treat with special grease or oil for sewing machine the opening and closing of PVC windows, so called. hardware. Thus reduces the dry friction and ensure longer life of your windows.
- After the construction work, check carefully all fitting components for the presence of spray of lime, cement, plaster and similar materials. If there is any such splashing remove them, because they can lead to functional damage due to blockade of the fitting.
- Check once or twice a year the condition of rubber seals, paying special attention to the seals on the outside that are exposed to direct sunlight.
- PVC profiles must NOT be treated with abrasives, and grinding equipment.
Causes of condensation on your PVC windows
Before you begin to ask yourself questions related to moisture and its appearance is necessary to know where and how they are displayed:
- Most often in chores - cook, laundry, etc..;
- If the building is new construction - often observed occurrence of moisture in new buildings facing north;
- Water vapor from the bathroom, laundry room and more.;
- From the breath of man or animals, as well as indoor plants (night person produces an average of 400 g of water);
- Water and aqueous solutions used for cleaning.
Where do you most often this occur on the premises?
- The windows in the bathroom, kitchen and bedroom;
- In the corners and around them;
- On the wall behind the furniture;
- In sills.
Higher humidity is the cause of condensation on the windows.
Therefore we recommend:
- Often ventilate the premises in which you live;
- Take care of the good insulation of the house;
- Place insulation or sun glass - this is achieved by using LowE (K) or ENERGY windows;
- Consult with specialists to place heaters