![House drawn on damp window pane.](/sites/default/files/public/styles/page_header_large/public/2022-05/Reynaers-Aluminium-Condensation-6_0.jpg?h=eb4efed6&itok=5sZRrBmq) 09 March 2022 # How to avoid window condensation The windows of your (recently finished) home, office building, or mixed-use project have been dealing with condensation lately? We have bundled some everyday tips and long-term solutions to combat indoor humidity effectively. So why does condensation occur? Moisture collects on the side of the window with the higher air temperature and humidity – this means condensation can be found mainly on the outside in summer and on the inside during winter. Even so, condensation on windows is not always a big problem. It can actually be a sign of a correct and [airtight](/inspiration/stories/comfort/maximum-air-tightness-ensures-ultimate-living-comfort "Maximum air tightness ensures ultimate living comfort") window installation, as neither air nor moisture is leaking out. However, excessive condensation dripping in unprotected joinery components can lead to windows breaking or mould settling. That is why we list some useful methods to prevent condensation at all times. ![Cooking a meal on the stove, heat and moisture rising heavily.](/sites/default/files/public/styles/landscape_full_width_wide/public/2022-05/Reynaers-Aluminium-Condensation-3.jpg?h=61f1cca7&itok=402zWL-w) ![Ventalis ventilation system mounted on window.](/sites/default/files/public/styles/landscape_small/public/2022-03/Reynaers-Aluminium-Condensation-1.jpg?h=7721ddbf&itok=LA5xFwVj) Share this story - [f](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A//www.reynaers.co.za/markdownify/node/6296%3Futm_source%3Dfacebook%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_campaign%3Dwebsite) - [t](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=https%3A//www.reynaers.co.za/markdownify/node/6296%3Futm_source%3Dtwitter%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_campaign%3Dwebsite) - [l](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=1&url=https%3A//www.reynaers.co.za/markdownify/node/6296%3Futm_source%3Dlinkedin%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_campaign%3Dwebsite) - [p](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/) - [m]() ## You might also like [ See all stories ](/stories) - ![Girl entering white house via fingerprint scanner technology.](/sites/default/files/public/styles/teaser_medium/public/2022-03/Reynaers-Aluminium-smart-building-3.jpg?h=35756bb6&itok=BCbyUfqr) ### Turn your house into a smart home with Reynaers Aluminium [](/inspiration/stories/turn-your-house-smart-home-reynaers-aluminium) Read this - ![Interior view of penthouse apartment featuring HiFinity sliding systems.](/sites/default/files/public/styles/teaser_medium/public/2022-03/Reynaers-Aluminium-sliding-doors-2.jpg?h=16a6ccf5&itok=Ao4fZcFv) ### The right sliding door for your building project [](/inspiration/stories/right-sliding-door-your-building-project) Read this [ See all stories ](/stories)