Winter is a volatile time of year for houses regarding damp. The cold weather leaves us all rushing to our thermostats to protect ourselves from those chilly draughts. While it’s all well and good coming home to a warm house, you have to be careful that you’re monitoring the humidity levels in your house. If left untreated, damp could extend beyond general unsightliness and become a serious health issue!
At Notaro Windows we love helping our customers enjoy their homes as much as possible so we’ve put together a few tips to help prevent damp:
Heating – It’s better for your home if you keep the temperature consistent. Yo-yoing between hot and cold is bound to not only give you the sniffles but also to foster the growth of mould on your walls.
Drying – To keep the moisture in the air to a minimum refrain from drying your clothes on the radiator. Although they speed up the drying process, the result is warm, moist air, which means that although you have dry clothes you now have a damp wall.
Monitor the humidity – Cold, dry air outside and warm, moist air inside is confusing not only for our skin but also for our home. Portable dehumidifiers start at around £40 and save you so much in home care and renovations.
Double glaze your windows – If your home has single glazing, the risk of condensation is greater. Replacing your windows with double glazing in Somerset adds an extra barrier and resists condensation. We also have a range of window glass options available that can perfectly serve your home. If you are looking to keep your home warm all year round, you may want to consider triple glazing in Somerset. Triple glazing has three panes of glass separated by air gaps, which keeps heat in your home and reduces condensation.
Notaro Windows is a leading windows and doors company in Somerset. From our Taunton factory we produce, repair and design a range of products including conservatories. To find out how we can help with your home improvements, give us a call on 01278 662 298 or email sales@notarowindows.com.