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Annegret-118 Feb 2014 08:28Hello,
My daughter lives in a rented apartment. Very cold air comes down from the roof window. So, they are not keeping the cold out. Now water is collecting in the corners, and the wood is starting to mold. My daughter cleans it thoroughly every time and also uses mold prevention products, but after a few days it returns.
Now my question: Would new windows with better insulation help? Would heating costs also be reduced?
Thank you very much for your information.
My daughter lives in a rented apartment. Very cold air comes down from the roof window. So, they are not keeping the cold out. Now water is collecting in the corners, and the wood is starting to mold. My daughter cleans it thoroughly every time and also uses mold prevention products, but after a few days it returns.
Now my question: Would new windows with better insulation help? Would heating costs also be reduced?
Thank you very much for your information.
K
Kurt1985-118 Feb 2014 10:25Hi,
You’ve phrased that correctly. In an older apartment, it’s often advisable to replace the old windows. The apartment needs to be properly sealed, and the ventilation habits must also be adjusted. Often this is the cause, and if done incorrectly, it can lead to mold issues.
BG
You’ve phrased that correctly. In an older apartment, it’s often advisable to replace the old windows. The apartment needs to be properly sealed, and the ventilation habits must also be adjusted. Often this is the cause, and if done incorrectly, it can lead to mold issues.
BG
Hi Annegret,
Your daughter should first ask her landlord, or does she want to cover the cost herself?
However, I suspect that the problem won’t be resolved even with new windows. It might be less noticeable, but where there is moisture and a cold surface, condensation will form. I believe the only effective solution is often to ventilate properly, especially when cooking and after showering.
Best regards
Your daughter should first ask her landlord, or does she want to cover the cost herself?
However, I suspect that the problem won’t be resolved even with new windows. It might be less noticeable, but where there is moisture and a cold surface, condensation will form. I believe the only effective solution is often to ventilate properly, especially when cooking and after showering.
Best regards
It depends on the type of roof windows used. Roof windows from Velux or Roto, for example, feature insulated glazing and are double-glazed. This provides good thermal insulation. The downside is that these roof windows can be quite expensive.
Therefore, it is best to first ask the landlord what they think about it, as they might not mind since your daughter is the one paying the heating costs.
Therefore, it is best to first ask the landlord what they think about it, as they might not mind since your daughter is the one paying the heating costs.
Hello,
as already described, replacing the window will not significantly improve the problem. The types of windows Nam suggests come at a cost, and it is rather unlikely that the landlord will cover it.
I had a similar issue where two plastic roof windows tended to cause condensation. The only solution was to wipe them dry, ventilate sufficiently, and then reheat the room. Warm air can hold more moisture than cold air.
Good luck
as already described, replacing the window will not significantly improve the problem. The types of windows Nam suggests come at a cost, and it is rather unlikely that the landlord will cover it.
I had a similar issue where two plastic roof windows tended to cause condensation. The only solution was to wipe them dry, ventilate sufficiently, and then reheat the room. Warm air can hold more moisture than cold air.
Good luck
K
Karl-Steffen-126 Feb 2014 08:26Hello,
But why would the landlord be against it? They risk mold growth, and the removal or treatment can be quite costly. Therefore, replacing the windows is a good option. As a recommendation, I would suggest windows from Roto, as they have good quality.
Best regards
But why would the landlord be against it? They risk mold growth, and the removal or treatment can be quite costly. Therefore, replacing the windows is a good option. As a recommendation, I would suggest windows from Roto, as they have good quality.
Best regards
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