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uPVC & Your Home
Condensation & Humidity
uPVC & YOUR HOME
What is uPVC?
“uPVC” is short for unplasticized polyvinyl chloride, a type of vinyl. Vinyl itself is made from petroleum and salt, and it’s recyclable.
How will uPVC windows and doors affect my home’s air quality?
Surprisingly, uPVC can actually make indoor air quality better over the long run. How? With its smooth easy-to-clean surface, allergy-causing materials such as dust and pet fur don’t get a chance to become ground in. Plus the surface resists build-up from common household pollutants. Hospitals and other health care institutions often choose uPVC or vinyl for flooring, wallcovering and upholstery fabrics for these exact reasons.
How do I reduce street and traffic noise coming through my windows and patio doors?
There are several ways to reduce noise. First, you’ll want to pick a uPVC window or door with a multichamber profile design. Why? Because air space helps reduce sound transmission, and multichamber profiles have more air space to deaden sound.
Second, look for the best weatherstripping you can afford. By ensuring that doors and windows close properly and prevent air leakage, triple-contact weatherstripping can virtually eliminate outside noise.
CONDENSATION & HUMIDITY
Why is there condensation on the inside of my glass?
Condensation occurs when there is excess humidity in your home, especially when it’s cold outside. In actual fact, windows and doors don’t cause condensation, but they can tell you when the humidity level in your home is too high. Signs of condensation include:
1. Frost on door handles and hinges
2. Water or ice on windows
3. Damp spots or mildew on walls and ceilings
4. Moisture on cold water pipes, walls, and floors
Here are recommended humidity levels for a home set at 70°F/21°C to avoid condensation:
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OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE |
INDOOR HUMIDITY |
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20 to 40 F
-5 to 4 C |
Not over 40%
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10 to 20 F
-11 to -6 C |
Not over 35%
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0 to 10 F
-16 to -12 C |
Not over 30%
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-10 to 0 F
-22 to -17 C |
Not over 25%
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-20 to –10 F
-28 to -23 C |
Not over 20%
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-20 F or below
-28 C or below |
Not over 15%
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How can I reduce the humidity level inside my home?
If you have humidifier, try turning it off or using it less frequently. Another option: open a door or window for ventilation, or install exhaust fans in the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room. Awning and casement windows are ideal for kitchens and bathrooms - places that get warm and humid easily.
For more detailed information click on the following Condensation: The Causes & Cures or "fogged up"??
What should I do about fogging or condensation between the panes of glass?
Panes come factory-sealed, so fogging signals a problem with the seal, not air leakage or humidity. Contact your ROSS Windows Dealer for help.