Double Glazing / Condensation / Extractor Fans / Nuaire Drimaster

[ctfrancis]

Hi all,

My house built 1900, solid walls and currently single glazed, no central heating as no gas around so I have dimplex wall heaters. As you can imagine it gets very cold in winter and get condensation badly on windows (but no mould on walls)

I was planning on getting double glazing fitted, but considered if I need trickle vents, as will it cause more condensation? which I don't want!
I don't have a bathroom extractor either! So am considering getting one fitted, or shall I get something like a Nuair system as well or instead of the extractor?


Many thanks

 

[Diyisfun]

You may find that all new dbl glazing, must have trickle vents.
Its moisture in the air that causes condensation when it meets cold surfaces.

 

[endecotp]

If you have £X to spend, in your case it is probably better spent on insulation somewhere rather than on a heat recovery ventillaton system like the nu-air.

Fit an extractor fan in your bathroom. Also in the kitchen if you don't have one. How do you dry clothes?

 

[foxhole]

Ventilation prevents condensation so reducing it will only make it worse.