conservatory

Discussion in 'Other Trades Talk' started by onceachippy, Nov 1, 2003.

  1. onceachippy

    onceachippy New Member

    can anyone tell me why my conservatory windows are misted up every morning but the window next to it is'nt.its not the sealed units, its the outside thats misted up,hope someone knows,thanx
     
  2. supersparky

    supersparky New Member

    might be cos in the night the windows get cold then in the morning there is a sudden rise in temp but the windows are still cold, and then you get condensation....


    BR
     
  3. onceachippy

    onceachippy New Member

    thanx supersparky.my neighbours con doesn't seem to suffer the same prob
     
  4. supersparky

    supersparky New Member

    pheraps its thiner glass on theirs? and warms faster?
     
  5. onceachippy

    onceachippy New Member

    both same 24mm,i do beleive you but the mrs keeps askin,i've told her the answers you gave but all i get is there's don't
     
  6. supersparky

    supersparky New Member

    lol, no satisfyin some, i think there is a covering you can get like an anti mist spray, phreps theirs has it already? dont know where you can buy it
    also is there an open drain or pond or anything like that that gives off moisture?
    BR
     
  7. onceachippy

    onceachippy New Member

    like it supersparky your in the wrong field.my patio well it will be if it stops raining is flooded at the mo thats probably it cheers
     
  8. supersparky

    supersparky New Member

    another solution you could try is: shut the missus out there the night, then ask her in the morn if it was cold, if it was, thats your problem......;-)


    BR
     
  9. onceachippy

    onceachippy New Member

    i'm likin these answers better every reply i'll mention that one to her,see if she goes for it lol
     
  10. supersparky

    supersparky New Member

  11. Jack

    Jack New Member

    An old trick on car windscreens to prevent misting:
    cut a potato in half & rub it over the glass.

    (I'm almost certain it was a potato - may have been an onion or a lemon, though!)
     
  12. Nigel

    Nigel New Member

    The conservatory is poorly insulated so is cold in the morning and early morning due condenses on the cold window.The window nearby is in the house? so is warmer preventing the condensation.
     
  13. Nigel

    Nigel New Member

    To prevent window in car misting polish with neat washing up liquid, breaks the surface tension not allowing the mist to form.
     
  14. Dr Who

    Dr Who New Member

    Its a long shot, but do you have a boiler flue near the conservatory??

    Dr Who
     
  15. RustyWindows

    RustyWindows New Member

    The reason your glass is steaming up on the outside is due to the fact that the sealed units in your conservatory incorporate a low-e glass (possibly Pilkington 'K'). It is a downside of a HIGH performance unit which you will have to learn to live with. I could bore u with the technical explanation but that would remove the condensation
     
  16. jj

    jj New Member

    Shaving foam is also a good anti-mister, try it on one half of your bathroom mirror before taking a bath or shower !
     

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