The windows of your home are a portal to the outdoors, a way to let light in when you take in the view of your garden, yard or scenery. The last thing you need to see is a sweaty window coated in a coating of condensation.

Not only are windows covered in condensation unsightly, they also can be a symptom of a more serious air-quality issue throughout your home. Thankfully, there’s multiple things you can do to correct the problem.

What Causes Condensation along Windows

Condensation on the inner layer of windows is created by the moist warm air throughout your home reaching the cooler surface of the windows. It’s especially commonplace in the winter when it’s much cooler outside than it is in your home.

Inside Moisture vs. In Between Panes

When discussing condensation, it’s necessary to understand the difference between moisture on the inside of your windows in comparison to moisture in between the windowpanes. One is an indoor air quality issue and the other is a window issue.

  • Moisture inside a window is created from the warm damp air inside your home condensing on the glass.
  • The moisture you find between windowpanes is produced when the window seal fails and moisture seeps between the two panes of glass, in which case the window has to be repaired or replaced.
  • Condensation on the inside of the windows isn’t a window problem and can instead be fixed by changing the humidity in your home. Many things cause humidity in a home, such as showers, cooking, laundry or even breathing.

Why Sweating Windows Can Be an Issue

Although you might think condensation inside your windows is a cosmetic problem, it could also be a sign your home has excess humidity. If this is the case, water could also be condensing on window frames, cold walls or other surfaces. Even a slim film of water can encourage wood surfaces to mildew or rot over time, promoting the growth of mildew or mold.

How to Lower Humidity Throughout Your Home

Thankfully there are numerous options for ext